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Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 4/2023: 110-122

Modern Battlefield and Necessary Reflection in Military Leader's Education and TrainingReviewed - Research

Pavel Zahradníček1, Martin Botík2, Luděk Rak3, Jan Hrdinka4
1 University of Defence
2 University of Defence
3 University of Defence
4 University of Defence

The article describes attributes will influence character of modern warfighting and presents the basic approach to prepare commanders and leaders of "new generation". The operational environment describes determinants and characteristic of today's and future warfighting. Technological development as booster, change the tools and the procedures but not the nature of war. Level of training and leadership quality multiplies combat power. The key findings and recommendations support fundamental idea of ability to lead and manage hybrid systems in volatile multi-dimensional environment, using various tools and sources, appropriate to specific environment and specific tactical level mission, stressed in last chapter as result of this study. The article´s aim is support discussion, which directions we will adapt currently ongoing or newly creating study programs, preparing new generation of warriors - leaders.

Keywords: Education and Training; Modern Battlefield; Multi Domain Warfare; Operational Environment; Technology

Published: December 15, 2023  Show citation

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Zahradníček, P., Botík, M., Rak, L., & Hrdinka, J. (2023). Modern Battlefield and Necessary Reflection in Military Leader's Education and Training. Czech Military Review, 104(4), 110-122
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