THE CONTRIBUTION OF DECEPTION TO PLANNING AND CARRYING OUT THE CAMPAIGN (I)
THE CONTRIBUTION OF DECEPTION TO PLANNING AND CARRYING OUT THE CAMPAIGN (I)
Author(s): Eugen PopescuContributor(s): Iulia NASTASIE (Translator)
Subject(s): Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Centrul tehnic-editorial al armatei
Keywords: conceptual models; deception; Sun Tzu; concealment; simulation;
Summary/Abstract: In this article, the author points out the different aspects of deception, trying to dismantle it into its basic elements, namely to analyse and condense it so that its role and place in the operation could be pointed out. In the author’s opinion, deception is the stratagem itself applied by the commander of the force in order to defeat the enemy. It is an integral part of the commander’s intent and the most efficient method to surprise the enemy. Deception is the essence of the manoeuvre-like approach to war and, used cleverly, it can be the key to success.
Journal: Romanian Military Thinking
- Issue Year: 2013
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 82-86
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English
