Effects-Based Operations

摘要

In 1991 and 1992, the success of effectsbased operations (EBO) in the planning and execution of the first Gulf War drew considerable attention. The basic idea behind this construct—that of causal relationships in conflict—has endured for centuries. However, only in the last decade of the twentieth century did we begin to reach the levels of technology necessary to accelerate an effects-based perspective to its maturity. Capturing the essence of what many past strategists envisioned requires diligent analysis and innovative thinking—technology alone will not provide future victories. Instead, we must examine what new technologies have to offer as a basis for dynamic concepts of operations. So how does EBO apply?