The fact the 38th Commandant in his Planning Guidance referenced only the FMFM 1 edition of Warfighting offers strong evidence that he and those who assisted him in writing the guidance failed to grasp the significance of changes to MCDP 1, that is, a deeper understanding of the inherent chaos and complexity of warfare. This is likely why Force Design 2030 has such a narrow focus; those who developed the concept thought mechanistically rather than holistically. FMFM 1 is an historically important document because it introduced the Marine Corps to maneuver warfare. MCDP 1, however, is the document Marines today need to consult because it places the maneuver warfare approach in a nonlinear (chaotic) context. It is also truer to the wisdom Clausewitz expressed in his opus, On War. See the information at https://www.clausewitz.com/mobile/cwzcomplx.htm
Narrow focus on First Island Chain in the Western Pacific, which caused significant cuts in other forces. For example, 2nd Marine Division has two rather than the three infantry regiments it previously had.
Restore what? Restoration suggests that a capability is no longer present. There is zero evidence that we have lost capabilities that the nation requires.
No armor, no bridging, only one-third of cannon artillery, limited breaching equipment and no equipment to clear and proof minefields, and a 30 percent reduction of aircraft. I could add no MP battalions and loss of Wing Support Group. Bottom line, no ability to conduct combined arms operations!
Just curious - why aren’t articles attributed to authors? Thanks.
The fact the 38th Commandant in his Planning Guidance referenced only the FMFM 1 edition of Warfighting offers strong evidence that he and those who assisted him in writing the guidance failed to grasp the significance of changes to MCDP 1, that is, a deeper understanding of the inherent chaos and complexity of warfare. This is likely why Force Design 2030 has such a narrow focus; those who developed the concept thought mechanistically rather than holistically. FMFM 1 is an historically important document because it introduced the Marine Corps to maneuver warfare. MCDP 1, however, is the document Marines today need to consult because it places the maneuver warfare approach in a nonlinear (chaotic) context. It is also truer to the wisdom Clausewitz expressed in his opus, On War. See the information at https://www.clausewitz.com/mobile/cwzcomplx.htm
Narrow focus of FD 2030? Show it.
Narrow focus on First Island Chain in the Western Pacific, which caused significant cuts in other forces. For example, 2nd Marine Division has two rather than the three infantry regiments it previously had.
Restore what? Restoration suggests that a capability is no longer present. There is zero evidence that we have lost capabilities that the nation requires.
No armor, no bridging, only one-third of cannon artillery, limited breaching equipment and no equipment to clear and proof minefields, and a 30 percent reduction of aircraft. I could add no MP battalions and loss of Wing Support Group. Bottom line, no ability to conduct combined arms operations!