Post-Modern Challenges for Modern Warriors
LTG Sir John Kiszely, UK Defence Academy, 14 Dec 07: Post-Modern Challenges for Modern Warriors
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....This paper examines the challenges presented to modern warriors by changes in contemporary warfare, and argues that while some of these challenges have been, or are being overcome, there are others, particularly those associated with military education and culture, which have yet to be fully recognized, let alone met, and which will require to be so if modern warriors are to be a match for tomorrow's warfare.....
Complete 32 page paper at the link.
Great and well written essay
Bravo to the writer.
It accurately sums up the debate that has been ongoing about trainng for COIN versus training for major combat. The only think I was slightly disappointed in was that it "punted" the question over whether forces should be specialized for COIN or MCO or whether we should seek a generalist force.
Highly recommended read.