Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare

OTP NS 410

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the United States Marine Corps' historical operating concepts as well as the employment of current doctrine known as Maneuver Warfare. The class utilizes both historical examples from past military campaigns and also the current Marine Corps doctrine and philosophy to increase the student's critical thinking and decision making ability. The intent of the course is to create future leaders capable of identifying and solving complex problems in future operating environments across the spectrum of conflict. Module one outlines the fundamental concepts and themes of Maneuver Warfare. Module two articulates and describes the Marine Corps current warfighting doctrine. Module three describes the Marine Corps future operating concept and advancement of warfighting doctrine.

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