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Strategic environment
global environment in which the U.S President employs all the elements of
national power (diplomatic, informational, military, and economic); contains
multiple potential OE
Operational environment
composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences that affect military
environment
What are the 8 Operational Variables (PMESII-PT)
Political, Military, Economics, Social, Information, Infrastructure, Physical
Environment, Time
What are 4 trends that will impact lnad force operations in the future
1. advances in science/technology
2. social media and the Internet
3. Growing economic disparities between nations
4. Competition for Natural resources and countries competing for influence in an
ever-shrinking world
What are armed-combatant actors?
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internal forces security, insurgent organizations, guerrilla organizations, private
security organizations, criminal organizations, other
What are unarmed combatant actors?
media, medical, suppliers, fiancers (affiliated with combatants)
What are noncombatant actors?
an individual who is not armed or participating in any activity in support of any
of the factions or forces involved in combat
What are examples of armed-noncombatant actors?
public security organizations, locals, criminal organizations that are neutral
What are examples of unarmed noncombatant actors?
media, medical, humanitarian relief, foreign government and diplomats
Hybrid Threats
diverse and dynamic combinations of two or more regular and/or irregular forces
(either conventional/unconventional) or criminal elements that are distinctly
different in nature (unified in purpose)
Define Identity
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Defend the Constitution, competent professionals, committed and accountable
to each other, the profession, and American people
Define Army Climate
short-term experience, reflects how people think and feel, depends on individual
personality, and changes over time
Define Army Culture
shared attitudes, values, goals, practices that chracterize the institution
What are the three levels of leadership?
Direct: first line leaders; develops subordinates by coaching, counseling,
mentoring, and setting the example
Organizational: exercises leadership through subordinate leaders
Strategic Leadership: guides and integrates multiple organizational level units
(several thousands of people)
Army's Framework for Character Development
describes what must be done to provide for character development within the
process of leader development (how identity, climate, and culture enhance
character development in leaders)
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