OPERATIONAL ART IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND VISION OF ITS DEVELOPMENT Cover Image

OPERAČNÍ UMĚNÍ V ARMÁDĚ ČESKÉ REPUBLIKY A VIZE JEHO ROZVOJE
OPERATIONAL ART IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND VISION OF ITS DEVELOPMENT

Author(s): Ján Spišák
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Univerzita obrany
Keywords: Operational Art; Comprehensive Approach; Operations Planning Process; Military Doctrine; Military Education;

Summary/Abstract: The article familiarizes readers with author´s perspective on status of the operational Art in the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic (AF CR). He argues that the AF CR community of military “thinkers” has for a long time fallen behind of conceptual developments and discussion regarding operational art that have occurred in other NATO member´s countries. Although the “tactical experience” is vital, there exists “operational inexperience”. A recovery of Czech operational art is necessary because if the AF CR is faced by a parallel requirement to be a global ‘security contributor’ and a possible regional ‘security leader’. Future operational art must seek to reflect a conceptual framework and to integrate both emerging functions. With the view of developing a appropriate construct of 21st century operational art, the AF CR must take a number of reforms. Such reforms include adopting a functional approach to operational concept development, improving doctrines, developing comprehensive operation planning and establishing significant reforms into the professional military education system.

  • Issue Year: 11/2011
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 101-110
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Czech
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