Item category 2: POINTER Articles

The use of anticipatory military actions or pre-emptive forces by states in the name of self-defence has long been a controversial decision that has elicited further analysis by the masses. Anticipatory attacks refer to any form of self-defence that is exercised before the enemy is able to impact...

This essay examines the role of mission command in managing strategic and tactical uncertainty as the Army transforms into a Third generation force. Mission command represents a decentralized command philosophy whereby superiors communicate their intent effectively and permit subordinates to crys...