The 'centre of gravity' concept - abstract or utilitarian?
Singapore Armed Forces2023
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In this essay, the author argues that the Centre of Gravity (COG) concept is not too abstract a concept to be of use to military planners. He begins by defining the physical and moral centres of gravity and then proceeds to examine possible confusions in defining and applying COG which may arise from factors such as the operating environment, inherent unpredictability in war and so on. However, the author goes on to explain how the concept is nevertheless useful in aiding understanding. Finally, the author looks at modernised approaches to defining the COG and uses the case study of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Marawi to examine this thinking in the context of counter insurgency operations.
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Imprint:
Singapore, 2023
Collation:
11p.
Frequency:
Monthly, Feb 2023
Language:
English
BRN:
130605