US and UK Military Cultural Relevance for Future Warfare

摘要

The shape of warfare is evolving and brings with it significant challenges for western militaries who must adapt to a more diffuse battle space and shift from large-scale maneuver to a counterinsurgency style of warfare. This project examines the organizational cultures of the two militaries at the forefront of the Global War on Terrorism: the United States Army and the British Army. The author seeks to identify whether these armies are relevant in terms of organizational culture for the challenges that they face now and will face in the future. The research reveals inadequacies in both organizations that will require some bold cultural corrections if success on the battlefield is going to be found without exorbitant cost. A broad suggestion for implementing cultural change drawn from personal experience is offered by way of conclusion.