Operational Culture for the Warfighter: Principles and Applications (Second edition)

Salmoni, Barak A

ISBN 10: 1839310243 / ISBN 13: 9781839310249

Published by www.Militarybookshop.Co.UK, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Operational Culture for the Warfighter: Principles and Applications (Second edition)
• Publisher: www.Militarybookshop.Co.UK
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1839310243
• ISBN 13: 9781839310249
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

"Operational Culture for the Warfighter: Principles and Applications" is a comprehensive planning tool and reference. It addresses the critical need of the Marine Corps to provide operationally relevant cultural teaching, training, and analysis. This book links social science paradigms to the needs of Marines using an applied anthropology approach. The text explains how fundamental features of culture (environment, economy, social structure, political structure, and belief systems) can present challenges for military operations in different cultures around the globe. Drawing on the research and field experiences of Marines themselves, "Operational Culture for the Warfighter" uses case studies from past and present cross-cultural problems to illustrate the application of cultural principles to the broad expeditionary spectrum of today's and tomorrow's Marine Corps. This new and expanded second edition of "Operational Culture for the Warfighter" extends the concepts of the original edition to the Marine Corps Planning Process. New sections on transportation and communication, law and ethics, and culture and planning will assist both military planners and operators with the practical aspects of incorporating culture into military decision-making.