"Shape, Clear, Hold, and Build
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Total Pages | : 103 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Afghan War, 2001- |
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Grand strategic lessons: 1) Ensure valid goals for going to war. 2) Understand the risks of limited war escalating in intensity, time, and level of strategic commitment. 3) Fully understand the dynamics of the host country(ies); consider the risk of insurgency, terrorism, and internal tensions. 4) Assess goals for war termination accurately; focus on grand strategic outcome, not the kinetic fight. 5) Fully assess the risks in terms of stability operations and aftermaths, not simply war fighting; resource for stability operations or don't engage. 6) Build coalitions to achieve lasting results, not for short term political risks. 7) Resource adequately or don't engage. 8) Fully develop and resource the civil side of war and conflict termination. 9) Look at regional dynamics, not just immediate threat. 10) Don't engage conventionally if you are not ready for irregular or unconventional war.