Fourth generation operations : principles for the long war /
Michael J Artelli and Richard F Deckro
- 2008
Introduces and defines the concept of fourth generationoperations showing how these have evolved from third and fourth generation warfare. In US doctrine this has replaced the concept of Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW). Argues that such operations are currently under way in Afghanistan and Iraq. Also introduces the concept of Population Perception and describes how this differs from perception management.
FOURTH GENERATION WARFARE FOURTH GENERATION OPERATIONS UNITED STATES--DOCTRINE JOINT OPERATIONS COUNTERINSURGENCY PRINCIPLES OF WAR