Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The Roman system of military communication (cursus publicus or cursus vehicularis) is an early example of this. Later, the terms signals and signaller became words referring to a highly-distinct military occupation dealing with general communications methods (similar to those in civil use) rather than with weapons .
For example, the X-37B space plane can change its orbit; this capability has military applications. [42] On July 15, 2020, Cosmos 2543 emitted a kinetic vehicle, which emitted a tertiary object. This maneuver is interpreted as a test of anti-satellite capability. [43] [44] Cosmos 2542 has been tailing USA-245, a KH-11. [45]
Asymmetric warfare (or asymmetric engagement) is a type of war between belligerents whose relative military power, strategy or tactics differ significantly. This type of warfare often, but not necessarily, involves insurgents, terrorist groups, or resistance militias operating within territory mostly controlled by the superior force.
A variety of models for understanding insurgency and planning the counterinsurgency (COIN) response have been developed. One model that has become respected both in academic and military context is the "Magic Diamond" model developed by Gordon McCormick of the RAND Corporation. [1]
Asymmetric warfare can in some situations lead to persistent conflict escalation. [5] A Fait accompli can result in rewards for short periods of conflict escalation. [6] Appeasement can in some situations lead to conflict escalation. [7] Overconfidence in escalation control can potentially lead to further conflict escalation including nuclear ...
In modern warfare, to take into account that to some extent both linear and the square apply often, an exponent of 1.5 is used. [11] [12] [3]: 7-5–7-8 Lanchester's laws have also been used to model guerrilla warfare. [13] The laws have also been applied to repeat battles with a range of inter-battle reinforcement strategies. [14]
For example, the use of air power, pivotal in modern warfare, is often relegated to transport and surveillance, or used only by the dominant side of conflict in asymmetric warfare such as a government forces against insurgents. Artillery and multiple rocket launchers are often not used when LIC occurs in populated areas.
Interior lines [a] (as opposed to exterior lines) is a military term, derived from the generic term line of operation or line of movement. [1] The term "interior lines" is commonly used to illustrate, describe, and analyze the various possible routes (lines) of logistics, supply, recon, approach, attack, evasion, maneuver, or retreat of armed forces.