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TRADOC Pam 525-3-7-011-5. The Future Environment and Unchanging Nature of ConflictThe Army has previously acknowledged the primacy of the human dimension as the decisiveelement of battles and campaigns; however, the pendulum has swung to the other extreme inrecent times as discussed in the following paragraph.Many well intentioned advocates insist more high-tech weapons systems willreduce the need for Soldiers on the battlefield. But history—including veryrecent operational experiences—does not substantiate that conclusion. Scienceand technology cannot account for the dynamic interactions of the physical andmoral elements that often impact conflict in unpredictable ways. While conflictpresents technical problems, it is not itself one. That is why the practice of warremains an art, “infused with will, creativity and judgment. 1Responding to the ongoing operational challenges of the U.S. Army engaged globally in fullspectrum operations, the Army must continue to focus on the Soldier. Interest in the humandimension and its interaction with the operational environment (OE) is increasing. To swing thependulum back toward the Soldier, the Army must examine and discuss the broad range ofhuman dimension considerations that influence recruiting, accessing, training, developing, andsustaining the force. This study considers holistically how to achieve the proper balance ofSoldier and technology.Soldiers are the heart of the Army and the foundation of its combat power. Soldiers servewith distinction in the most powerful and respected land force the world has ever seen. Strong inwill, unyielding in spirit, serving in harm’s way—Soldiers are the essence of the Army. Morethan a slogan or catch phrase, “Soldiers, the centerpiece of all Army organizations,” recognizesthat operations across the spectrum of conflict are essentially human endeavors. The Army’sexperience, since the end of the cold war, is that the military will continue to wage war primarilywithin the human dimension in future full spectrum operations for the future concept period(2015-2024).We will seek individuals ready and willing for warrior service. Bound to eachother by integrity and trust, the young Americans we welcome to our ranks willlearn that in the Army, every Soldier is a leader responsible for what happens inhis or her presence regardless of rank. They will value learning and adaptabilityat every level, particularly as it contributes to initiative: creating situations for anadversary, rather than reacting to them. They will learn that the Army’s culture isone of selfless service, a warrior culture rather than a corporate one. As such, it isnot important who gets the credit, either within the Army or within the joint team;what’s important is that the Nation is served.Secretary of the Army Les BrownleeFormer Chief of Staff of the Army General SchoomakerServing a Nation at War12
TRADOC Pam 525-3-7-01Describing the human dimension in terms of the moral, physical, and cognitive componentsis not unique to this study. Other theorists and practitioners of war have described the humandimension in similar terms. J.F.C. Fuller developed a similar framework to analyze war in hiswork, The Foundation of the Science of War. 2 His model included the moral, physical, andcognitive realms. The Greeks also used three terms that are equally instructive when dealingwith the human dimension: (1) the Penuma (spirit), (2) the Psyche (mind), and (3) the Soma(body). These areas are interdependent and proficiency or deficiency in any one area affects theother two. 3From an organizational perspective, there must be logic to the developmental process. HowSoldiers make sense of experiences and then to continue to serve honorably and competentlydepends to a large degree on unit esprit de corps and cohesion. These are a direct reflection ofthe command climate and organizational culture established by leaders. Leaders must inspireSoldiers to achieve individual and collective excellence and accomplish assigned tasks in amanner consistent with the oath they swear to uphold.The developmental process is part of theprofessional lifecycle of Soldiers in units within theFirst and foremost, the Army isoperational Army. This cycle begins with the Army’sSoldiers.No matter how much theefforts to recruit quality people; it is then followed bytools of warfare improve; it is Soldiersinitial training, education and acculturation; unitwho use them to accomplish theirintegration and training; employment; redeployment;mission. Soldiers committed to selflessand reset/train. It is cyclic in nature, continuouslyservice to the Nation are the centerpiecegaining and losing people who end their Army serviceof Army organizations.or leave the operational Army for continuingFM 1, The Army, FM 1, June The Army 2005professional education and developmentopportunities, joint assignments, and assignments within the Army’s generating force or otheroperating forces. Service in these other assignments continues professional growth andcontributes significantly to the process of developing individual character and competence.Army plans do not adequately address reintegration of Soldiers following operationalmissions. The Army must look beyond redeployment and into reintegration into society after thecompletion of Army service. Service in support of persistent conflict characterized by repeateddeployments into dangerous and psychologically stressful environments expose many old andsome new challenges for returning Soldiers and their families. Many of the emotional andpsychological stresses associated with fighting an ill-defined enemy in a hostile environment infar away lands are similar to those that emerged from previous conflicts. Psychological andphysical injury and illness are the tragic results of warfare. The Army must learn from the pastand adapt these lessons to its current and future operating environment.There is More to War than Warfare13
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<strong>TRADOC</strong> <strong>Pam</strong> <strong>525</strong>-3-7-<strong>01</strong>Describing the human dimension in terms of the moral, physical, and cognitive componentsis not unique to this study. Other theorists and practitioners of war have described the humandimension in similar terms. J.F.C. Fuller developed a similar framework to analyze war in hiswork, The Foundation of the Science of War. 2 His model included the moral, physical, andcognitive realms. The Greeks also used three terms that are equally instructive when dealingwith the human dimension: (1) the Penuma (spirit), (2) the Psyche (mind), and (3) the Soma(body). These areas are interdependent and proficiency or deficiency in any one area affects theother two. 3From an organizational perspective, there must be logic to the developmental process. HowSoldiers make sense of experiences and then to continue to serve honorably and competentlydepends to a large degree on unit esprit de corps and cohesion. These are a direct reflection ofthe command climate and organizational culture established by leaders. Leaders must inspireSoldiers to achieve individual and collective excellence and accomplish assigned tasks in amanner consistent with the oath they swear to uphold.The developmental process is part of theprofessional lifecycle of Soldiers in units within theFirst and foremost, the <strong>Army</strong> isoperational <strong>Army</strong>. This cycle begins with the <strong>Army</strong>’sSoldiers.No matter how much theefforts to recruit quality people; it is then followed bytools of warfare improve; it is Soldiersinitial training, education and acculturation; unitwho use them to accomplish theirintegration and training; employment; redeployment;mission. Soldiers committed to selflessand reset/train. It is cyclic in nature, continuouslyservice to the Nation are the centerpiecegaining and losing people who end their <strong>Army</strong> serviceof <strong>Army</strong> organizations.or leave the operational <strong>Army</strong> for continuingFM 1, The <strong>Army</strong>, FM 1, June The <strong>Army</strong> 2005professional education and developmentopportunities, joint assignments, and assignments within the <strong>Army</strong>’s generating force or otheroperating forces. Service in these other assignments continues professional growth andcontributes significantly to the process of developing individual character and competence.<strong>Army</strong> plans do not adequately address reintegration of Soldiers following operationalmissions. The <strong>Army</strong> must look beyond redeployment and into reintegration into society after thecompletion of <strong>Army</strong> service. Service in support of persistent conflict characterized by repeateddeployments into dangerous and psychologically stressful environments expose many old andsome new challenges for returning Soldiers and their families. Many of the emotional andpsychological stresses associated with fighting an ill-defined enemy in a hostile environment infar away lands are similar to those that emerged from previous conflicts. Psychological andphysical injury and illness are the tragic results of warfare. The <strong>Army</strong> must learn from the pastand adapt these lessons to its current and future operating environment.There is More to War than Warfare13