(Pam) 525-3-0, The Army Capstone Concept - Federation of ...

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TRADOC Pam 525-3-0
Contents Page
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 5
1-1. Purpose ............................................................................................................................................ 5
1-2. Background ..................................................................................................................................... 6
1-3. Assumptions .................................................................................................................................... 7
1-4. Meeting the challenge of uncertainty .............................................................................................. 7
1-5. References ....................................................................................................................................... 8
1-6. Explanation of abbreviations and terms .......................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2 Operational Context .................................................................................................................. 9
2-1. The Army’s mission and military objectives ................................................................................... 9
2-2. The future operational environment ................................................................................................ 9
2-3. Harbingers of future conflict ......................................................................................................... 10
2-4. Likely scientific and technological advancements ........................................................................ 13
2-5. Summary: key implications and potential outcomes .................................................................... 15
Chapter 3 Meeting the Challenges ........................................................................................................... 16
3-1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 16
3-2. Military problem ............................................................................................................................ 16
3-3. Central idea: operational adaptability ........................................................................................... 16
3-4. Military solution and supporting ideas .......................................................................................... 17
Chapter 4 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................... 31
Appendix A References ......................................................................................................................... 33
Appendix B Key Required Capabilities ................................................................................................ 36
Glossary ...................................................................................................................................................... 44