Genghis Khan: Leadership for the Airland Battle

摘要

Military leadership as applied by Genghis Khan is necessary for success in today's AirLand Battle. Like the light, mobile forces of Genghis Khan, today's warriors face a numerically superior enemy, difficult terrain, and harsh weather. This paper reviews the leadership concepts of Genghis Khan, analyzes these concepts in relation to the ten imperatives of AirLand Battle, and applies Genghis' leadership to today's warrior-leaders at all levels. The thesis--Genghis Khan was an effective military leader whose leadership concepts remain applicable to modern warrior-leaders. These concepts, corresponding in analysis to the ten imperatives of AirLand Battle, enabled Genghis' forces to overcome the odds and obstacles of the enemy, weather, and terrain. The paper concludes the modern leader must understand and apply these concepts to successfully lead his warriors to victory.