THE CONCEPT OF STRATEGIC PARALYSIS (I)
THE CONCEPT OF STRATEGIC PARALYSIS (I)
Author(s): Mircea MindrescuSubject(s): Studies in violence and power, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Centrul tehnic-editorial al armatei
Keywords: enemy annihilation; force destruction; battlefield; action pattern; social system;
Summary/Abstract: The author approaches the concept of strategic paralysis from the perspective of its military, spiritual, material, mental and moral features. The main purpose of this concept is the incapacity rather than the annihilation of the enemy. In this respect, the author underlines that this option is intended for acquiring maximum political benefits with minimum material and human expenses. The planned actions are aimed at neutralising the enemy’s will to fight through actions carried against the capabilities that provide the resource and command-coordination elements needed for conducting the war. The main purpose of a direct action is to affect the enemy physical, material and mental capabilities, the enemy morale included.
Journal: Romanian Military Thinking
- Issue Year: 2009
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 101-106
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English