1. Task Title
Integrate Historical Awareness and Critical Thinking Skills Derived from Military History Methodologies into the Training and Education of Self and Subordinate Leaders
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2. Terminal Learning Objective
Action: Apply knowledge of military history and battle analysis to the professional development of self and subordinate leaders.
Conditions: Given study materials for this lesson.
Standard: * Selects correct definition of:
military history.
battle analysis.
* Identifies the purpose for the study of military history.
* Outlines a recommended approach for studying military history.
* Lists the four steps of battle analysis methodology.
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3. “To be a successful soldier, you must know history.”
Role and Use
LTG George S. Patton, Jr.:
“To be a successful soldier, you must know history.”
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4. What is Military History?
Role and Use
What is Military History?
The record of all activities of all armed forces (including armies, navies, and air forces) in war and peace.
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5. Activities Included in the Study of Military History
Role and Use
Activities Included in the Study of Military History
Battles & Campaigns
Strategy & Tactics
Doctrine & Training
Organizations
Logistics
Military & Society
Weapons & Technology
Military Leaders
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6. Types of Military History
Role and Use
Types of Military History
Operational (battles, campaigns, tactics, & planning)
Institutional (preparing for war)
Biographical (military lives, great & not so great)
Social & Technological (context for operations)
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7. Using Military History
Role and Use
Using Military History
Learn from past experience
Understand military concepts
Study lives of soldiers in the past
Understand doctrinal evolution
Broaden knowledge of military subjects
Understand leadership issues
Learn about strategy & tactics
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8. Misusing Military History
Role and Use
Misusing Military History
History provides understanding, not proof.
History provides insight, not analogy.
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9. How to Study Military History
Role and Use
How to Study Military History
Start with what is personally interesting.
Make study of military history continuous.
Create a personal study program, and take advantage of opportunities to learn.
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10. How to Teach About Military History
Role and Use
How to Teach About Military History
Demonstrate methods of studying military history
Determine interests
Discuss continuous study
Provide guidance for personal study programs
Pass the importance on to subordinates
Define military history
Provide examples of the importance of military history
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11. Role and Use of Military History in Professional Development
Check on Learning:
Role and Use of Military History
in Professional Development
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12. Military History and the
Basic Battle Analysis
Military History and the
Conduct of Battle
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13. What is Battle Analysis?
Basic Battle Analysis
What is Battle Analysis?
A method used by the U.S. Army to provide a systematic approach to the study of battles, campaigns, and other operations.
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14. Battle Analysis Steps Define the subject. Set the stage.
Basic Battle Analysis
Battle Analysis Steps
Define the subject.
Set the stage.
Describe the action.
Draw lessons and insights.
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15. Step 1 -- Define the Subject
Basic Battle Analysis
Battle Analysis:
Step 1 -- Define the Subject
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16. Step 1--Define the Subject
Basic Battle Analysis
Battle Analysis:
Step 1--Define the Subject
(what, where, when, who)
Pick a subject appropriate to the level of operations of interest.
Select a topic related to the types of lessons desired.
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17. Step 1--Define the Subject
Basic Battle Analysis
Battle Analysis:
Step 1--Define the Subject
(determine sources)
Quantity and type of sources (books, articles, and other).
Quality of sources (content, bias, and intent).
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18. Battle Analysis: Step 2 -- Set the Stage Basic Battle Analysis
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19. Battle Analysis: Step 2--Set the Stage-- Strategic Factors
Basic Battle Analysis
Battle Analysis:
Step 2--Set the Stage--
Strategic Factors
Type of conflict.
Objectives of the principal antagonists.
Military systems.
Previous experience of forces.
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20. Battle Analysis: Step 2--Set the Stage-- Operational Setting
Basic Battle Analysis
Battle Analysis:
Step 2--Set the Stage--
Operational Setting
Context
Objectives
Additional factors (alliances, tactics, doctrine, and personalities)
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21. Battle Analysis: Step 2--Set the Stage-- Tactical Situation
Basic Battle Analysis
Battle Analysis:
Step 2--Set the Stage--
Tactical Situation
Alternatives
Area of Operations
Weather
Terrain
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22. Battle Analysis: Step 2--Set the Stage-- Compare Forces
Basic Battle Analysis
Battle Analysis:
Step 2--Set the Stage--
Compare Forces
Size & composition
Technology
Logistics C3
Intelligence
Doctrine & training
Condition & morale
Leadership
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23. Step 3--Describe the Action
Basic Battle Analysis
Battle Analysis:
Step 3--Describe the Action
State missions of opposing forces
Describe initial disposition of forces
Describe opening moves
Detail major phases
State outcome
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24. Step 4--Draw Lessons & Insights
Basic Battle Analysis
Battle Analysis:
Step 4--Draw Lessons & Insights
Why did events turn out the way they did?
What is relevant about this study to current operations?
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25. Step 4--Draw Lessons & Insights--
Basic Battle Analysis
Battle Analysis:
Step 4--Draw Lessons & Insights--
Cause & Effect
Who won? Who lost?
What were the constants that affected the outcome?
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26. Step 4--Draw Lessons & Insights--
Basic Battle Analysis
Battle Analysis:
Step 4--Draw Lessons & Insights--
Military Lessons
Principles of War
Tenets of Airland Operations
Battlefield Operating Systems
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27. Employing Battle Analysis
Basic Battle Analysis
Employing Battle Analysis
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28. Describe Battle Analysis
Basic Battle Analysis
Describe Battle Analysis
to Subordinates
Define battle analysis.
Use branch & organizational historians and other history sources.
Encourage individual soldiers.
Determine areas of interest.
Ensure access to the general outline for battle analysis methods.
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29. Battle Analysis Methodology
Basic Battle Analysis
Check on Learning:
Battle Analysis Methodology
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30. Terminal Learning Objective
Action: Apply knowledge of military history and battle analysis to the professional development of self and subordinate leaders.
Conditions: Given study materials for this lesson.
Standard: * Selects correct definition of:
military history.
battle analysis.
* Identifies the purpose for the study of military history.
* Outlines a recommended approach for studying military history.
* Lists the four steps of battle analysis methodology.
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