Item: "The XGW Framework: Classification and Creation of Doctrines for Conflict and Confrontation"

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Blog Post published by Arherring on January 6, 2009
Site: Dreaming 5GW
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Summary:

Arherring, on the blog Dreaming 5GW (and cross-posted to Red Herrings), first notes the distinction between GMW (Generations of Modern Warfare) and xGW; second, outlines five broad subject areas which must be considered for an understanding of the xGW model:

  1. Premise of Conflict and Confrontation
  2. Premise of Basic Principles
  3. Kinetic and Non-kinetic Force
  4. Technology
  5. Classification and Application
Third, Arherring gives short descriptions of each gradient of warfare, 0GW - 5GW.
Includes descriptions of the generations/gradients of warfare:
On 0GW(XvX table)
"0 (Base) Gradient - Darwinian Warfare - 0GW

Confrontation and Conflict at its most basic level is an expression of natural selection. This genetic imperative is the principle behind any doctrine that is essentially the projection of Force for the survival of an individual organism.

Note: Howard Bloom argues in The Lucifer Principle that ideas/memes act in the same manner."
On 1GW(XvX table)
"First Gradient - Cooperative Warfare - 1GW

Cooperative warfare doctrines are based upon the principle of creating organizations that require the individual to surrender control to the group in order to project Force to accomplish goals that are necessary to the survival of the group."
On 2GW(XvX table)
"Second Gradient - Attrition Warfare - 2GW

The Principle behind attrition warfare describes doctrines that use the strength of the attacker to target the strength of the opponent."
On 3GW(XvX table)
"Third Gradient - Maneuver Warfare - 3GW

Maneuver Warfare doctrines are based upon the principle of avoiding the strength of the opponent in order to attack the critical vulnerability of the opponent.

Note: The principles of 2GW and 3GW are informed mostly by the thinking of Col. Robert Leonhard’s books, The Art of Maneuver: Maneuver Warfare Theory and AirLand Battle, and The Principles of War for the Information Age. He bases these principles upon the concepts and writings of Sun-Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, John Boyd, William Lind, and B. H. Liddell-Hart, among others."
On 4GW(XvX table)
"Fourth Gradient - Moral Warfare - 4GW

Fourth gradient doctrines are based upon the principle of the attainment of a functional invulnerability that prevents the opponent from being able to orient upon a threat and creates a perception that saps the ability of the opponent to function effectively."
On 5GW(XvX table)
"Fifth Gradient - Contextual Warfare - 5GW

Fifth gradient doctrines are based upon the principle of manipulation of the context of the observations of an opponent in order to achieve a specific effect."

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