Information As an Operational Factor.

摘要: Abstract : The student of operational art would say that to achieve the freedom act commander must properly balance time, space and forces - classic factors. But these factors alone do not adequately address all issues in achieving strategic objectives. This paper will challenge validity as but focus on examination information a separate factor. Through identification major key elements factor, information: infrastructure, warfare, intelligence, media adversary knowledge, analysis be presented how influence commander's act. Evolving doctrine, writings historic examples cited support exploration central thesis. Additionally, short analogy utilized relate factor requirements surgeon an commander. conclusion reached this is indeed With complete assimilation data provided by information, empowered clear perception situation possess essential knowledge appropriate timely application proper mix quantity force. On other hand, failing appreciate may lead fallacious belief overwhelming conventional means are required subdue resulting potentially tragic asymmetric result inordinately protracted conflicts potential for unnecessary risk loss life; two conditions which American people accept.