Title
Military capabilities and the strategic planning conundrum
Authors
[ 1 ] Postgraduate Department, Military University Institute, Lisbon, Portugal
Year of publication
2019
Published in
Article type
scientific article
Publication language
english
Keywords
EN
- Military Capability
- Capability-Based Defence Planning
Abstract
EN This paper aims to question the military capability concept, as a core element of the strategic military planning process, in order to determine its validity or need for expansion. Thus, based on a deductive approach and qualitative research, we argue that the strategic planning process is a conundrum so dependent on capabilities that it is necessary to analyse this concept per se and, if necessary, expand it on a time and threat basis. Otherwise, the more ambiguous the concept, the more subjective the planning process output and, consequently, the greater likelihood of the Armed Forces not being prepared to face the wide range of future challenges. It concludes by suggesting that the military capability concept should be expanded and more integrated and the strategic defence planning process adapted accordingly.
Date of online publication
20.04.2019
Pages (from - to)
21 - 50
License type
CC BY-NC-ND (attribution - noncommercial - no derivatives)
Open Access Mode
open journal
Open Access Text Version
final published version
Release date
20.04.2019
Date of Open Access to the publication
at the time of publication
Ministry points / journal
20
Ministry points / journal in years 2017-2021
70
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