The XGW Framework: Classification and Creation of Doctrines for Conflict and Confrontation
Herring, Adam. "The XGW Framework: Classification and Creation of Doctrines for Conflict and Confrontation." Dreaming 5GW. January 6, 2009. http://www.dreaming5gw.com/2009/01/the_following_is_an_attempt.php (accessed September 11, 2009).
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:- Premise of Conflict and Confrontation
- Premise of Basic Principles
- Kinetic and Non-kinetic Force
- Technology
- Classification and Application
On 0GW:
“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.”
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:
“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.”
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:
“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.”
The Principle behind attrition warfare describes doctrines that use the strength of the attacker to target the strength of the opponent.”
On 3GW:
“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.”
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:
“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.”
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:
“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.”
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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