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C&SC Distance Education Program

C&SC Distance Education Program Welcome 2004-2005 Agenda Intro to DEP Intro to 8801 Theory and Nature of War Lesson 1 The Classical Theorists Sun Tzu Regional Coordinator Same lesson Attendance JFSC Details Reading materials Admin details 3x5 card 8800 Series 8801: T & N of War

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C&SC Distance Education Program

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  1. C&SC Distance Education Program Welcome 2004-2005

  2. Agenda • Intro to DEP • Intro to 8801 • Theory and Nature of War • Lesson 1 • The Classical Theorists • Sun Tzu

  3. Regional Coordinator Same lesson Attendance JFSC Details Reading materials Admin details 3x5 card 8800 Series 8801: T & N of War 8802 SLOW 8803 OLOW Schedule Intro to DEP

  4. Class format • Schedule • Preparation • Guided Discussion • Summary • Points to remember

  5. Theory and Nature of War Course Overview

  6. Theory and Nature of War • Course objectives • Analyze the evolution of war • Evaluate the nature of war and policy • Synthesize the relationship between • Theorists • Evolution of war • Develop a personal theory of war.

  7. Course Description • Evolution of warfare • Theorists and their contexts • Themes • Fundamental Questions • Forces shaping war • Threads of Continuity • Final Examination

  8. Theorists Sun Tzu Clausewitz Jomini Mahan, Corbett Douhet, Mitchell, Geiger Mao, Eras Early Modern Era Revolutionary Age Mid-19th Century Late 19th Century WWI WWII Modern Era The Study of War

  9. Theory and Nature of War • What is war? • Why study it? • How to study war?

  10. Theory and Nature of War • How to study war? • Is history • Prescriptive? • Descriptive? • What role does theory play? • What is the difference between • Art • Science

  11. Themes in a study of war • Industry and technology • The professionalization of armies • Remoteness of commanders • Ethical dimensions of war • See also page viii

  12. Context Analysis of history Ideas about Strategy Army and society Importance of material and moral factors Effect of individuals Offense and defense Importance of chance Effect of previous theorists Effect on later theorists Fundamental Questions

  13. Theory and doctrine Professionalism Generalship Strategy Tactics Logistics & Administration Technology Political factors Social Factors Economic Factors Forces Shaping War:Threads of Continuity

  14. Assessment • Final Exam 75% • Participation 25%

  15. Final Examination • Essay exam • 75% • Dec 16-20 • Be familiar with • The tenor of each theorist • What each is notable for • Strategies in wars studied • Theories in action

  16. Involvement in Activities 1-5 Seldom 1 Occasional 2 Often 4 Frequently 5 Observed behavior 1-5 Questions Information Concepts Expression Contribution Attendance Participation 25%

  17. Theory and Nature of War: An Introduction Questions

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