GENERAL SYSTEMS THEORY AND SYSTEMS ANALYSIS IN OPERATIONAL ART
GENERAL SYSTEMS THEORY AND SYSTEMS ANALYSIS IN OPERATIONAL ART

Author(s): Olga Raluca CHIRIAC
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economy
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: C2; complex systems; decision making; systems thinking theory; operational art; NATO; SOF.
Summary/Abstract: The present article is employing principles of general systems theory and systems dynamics in an academic discussion about the operational level of warfare and decision making. The February 2022 invasion of Ukraine has generated a lot of interest in irregular warfare, nevertheless, current security and defense discussions in the Allied strategic space remain slightly focused on the technological aspect. The central aim of the paper is to bring to the forefront ways in which systems thinking can enhance allied operational output, especially decision making at the strategic and operational levels. The article is structured as follows: first, it presents the analytical framework, namely general systems theory (GST) and systems dynamics and then embarks on the actual discussion which focuses on human centric systems rather than artificial intelligence. The final portion of the article presents a few key points relevant to the ideas put forth.

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