INTL 402 - Military Instrument of Power

Institution:

The Citadel

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Description:

A nation employs four instruments of power in order to achieve its strate- gic ends-Diplomacy (Political), Information, Military, and Economic. Often referred to as the DIME, these instruments provide a nation's national leadership with a variety of unique capabilities that, when properly synchronized with one another, can support a national strategy. The purpose of this course is to improve the student's fluency of the military instrument of power. We will investigate the range of considerations for the employment of military power once the decision has been made to do so. Thus, the goal of this class is to appreciate the theory, capabilities, and limitations for the employment of the military instrument of power and the role played by strategic and operational intelligence in the plan- ning for and employment of military force.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.citadel.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 225-3294

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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