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Disciplined Military Operations. The “Legitimate” Purpose of Modern Military Operations : Support National Policy. Every military force is a representative of its nation and government Military action must faithfully support national objectives
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The “Legitimate” Purpose of Modern Military Operations: Support National Policy • Every military force is a representative of its nation and government • Military action must faithfully support national objectives • Operations must therefore be controlled and focused
Cornerstones of Disciplined Military Operations: • Accepted National Principles • Clear Rules • Reliable Oversight • Certain Discipline
Accepted Principles • Constitutional Government • International Law • Respect for Human Life • Respect for Environment • Standards of Conduct • National Principles • Usually incorporate support of bilateral or multinational strategic objectives (UN, NATO, etc)
Clear Rules • Rules of Engagement (ROE) • Limiting in Nature • Incorporate National Priorities • Reinforce accountability and reporting of abuses • Contingency Plans • Operations Orders
Reliable Oversight • Command and Control • Military Legal Advisors • Free Press • Governmental Oversight • Military Systems
Certain Discipline • Military Justice System • Administrative Measures • Low Impunity RateImpunity Rate
Accepted Principles Cycle of Disciplined Operations Certain Discipline Clear Rules Reliable Oversight
Frustration and Expediency SPIRAL OF UNDISCIPLINED OPERATIONS Acceptance Indifference Transgressions