Operational Art in the 21st Century – the Dilemma Between Doctrinal Consistency and Adaptive Necessity Cover Image

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Operational Art in the 21st Century – the Dilemma Between Doctrinal Consistency and Adaptive Necessity

Author(s): Milko Stefanov
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Social Sciences, Education, Security and defense, State/Government and Education
Published by: Национален военен университет „Васил Левски“
Keywords: operational art; military doctrine; adaptability; modern conflicts

Summary/Abstract: The publication presents an analysis of a major challenge in contemporary military art. Operational art is presented as the cognitive activity that links strategic goals with tactical actions. The main thesis is that success at the operational level is not a matter of choosing between strict adherence to doctrine or unlimited adaptability, but lies in achieving a synthesis between the two. It is argued that military doctrine should not be viewed as an unchangeable set of rules, but as a guiding framework that provides a shared understanding and a starting point for planning.In conclusion, the publication summarizes that the future of operational art depends on the ability of armed forces to promote adaptive thinking through training and education, to develop flexible doctrinal frameworks, and to build an organizational culture of continuous learning and proactive adaptation.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 9-30
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: Bulgarian
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