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Profesjonalne siły zbrojne w społeczeństwie XXI wieku
Professional Armed Forces in the XXI Century Society

Author(s): Jan Rajchel, Adam Rurak
Subject(s): Sociology, Security and defense, Military policy, Politics and society, Policy, planning, forecast and speculation, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM

Summary/Abstract: Studying the environment of security in the first decades of XXI century, this article discusses phenomena which may lead to rising threats and socio-military conflicts in the contemporary world. The paper presents the character and the course of future military conflicts. It discusses the correlation and impact of the development in weaponry systems as well as in military technique on the capability and quality of armed forces. In accordance with civil and military scientists, the authors predict that by 2030 changes will have occurred in a few fields, the most significant of which are: wireless computer networks, miniaturizing and robotizing, as well as a dynamic development of biological sciences. This material discusses new abilities of armed forces. It presents competences and legal regulations concerning the functioning of the army both in the national and international arena. It has been shown how a brilliant thought, effective rules of tactic, operational as well as strategic use of armed forces influence the battlefield results. It has also been proven how implementing new technologies, devices and equipment leads to a decrease in the number of armed forces together with an increase in their potential. Finally, the paper discusses the required, according to the authors, skills of the RP Armed Forces in 2030.

  • Issue Year: XIII/2013
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 31-41
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish