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The Art of War

The Art of War. Lesson 1. Objectives. Understand Historical context Basic theories Approach to warfare Influence . The Art of War . Sun Tzu’s context Warring States’ Era Key ideas? Principles Checklist Template. War. A conflict of several conditions Moral influence Weather

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The Art of War

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  1. The Art of War Lesson 1

  2. Objectives • Understand • Historical context • Basic theories • Approach to warfare • Influence

  3. The Art of War • Sun Tzu’s context • Warring States’ Era • Key ideas? • Principles • Checklist • Template

  4. War • A conflict of several conditions • Moral influence • Weather • Terrain • Command • Doctrine

  5. Key ideas Relationship between War and politics Political and military objectives Bloodless battles Sun Tzu today Issues for Consideration

  6. Deception The indirect approach Flowing water Adaptability Flexibility Coordinated maneuver Ultimate goal? When to fight? War and politics? What to attack? Key ideas

  7. What to attack? • The goals of strategy • The enemy’s strategy • His alliances • His army • His cities

  8. Key ideas • How was war to be waged? • Primary target? • Center of gravity • What is needed for victory?

  9. Key ideas • Essentials for victory • Politics • Weather • Terrain • Commander • Doctrine

  10. Questions? • Can a democracy conduct ST’s style of war? • Patience? • Pre-hostilities? • After 9/11/01?

  11. Questions? • Can open societies execute clever stratagems? With • Complex military organizations? • A free media? • Conflicting political institutions?

  12. Questions? • What happens when a nation confronts ST’s style of war?

  13. Questions? • Is MCDP-1 influenced by ST?

  14. Questions? • How does Sun Tzu’s concept of warfare compare to western warfare?

  15. Summary • A broad perspective • Context • Key ideas • Centers of gravity

  16. Sun Tzu’s context . Harmony with USMC philosophy . Acme of skill . Main object of war . Good generalship . Use of intelligence . Points to remember: Lesson 1

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