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<p>The implementation of the cyberspace domain and capabilities into multi-domain operations has been plagued with difficulties, many of which come from a misperception of the nature of this domain as a technical field, detached from the usual understanding of combat operations. This has made leaders wary of addressing this domain, which has caused a delay in the adaptation of our military thinking to this new environment. In the article, we seek to point out the shortcomings and possible reasons for this delayed approach, and highlight areas in which established military knowledge, existing doctrine and even ancient principles can be used to meet the challenge of bringing cyber capabilities to their full potential in military operations.</p>
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The implementation of the cyberspace domain and capabilities into multi-domain operations has been plagued with difficulties, many of which come from a misperception of the nature of this domain as a technical field, detached from the usual understanding of combat operations. This has made leaders wary of addressing this domain, which has caused a delay in the adaptation of our military thinking to this new environment. In the article, we seek to point out the shortcomings and possible reasons for this delayed approach, and highlight areas in which established military knowledge, existing doctrine and even ancient principles can be used to meet the challenge of bringing cyber capabilities to their full potential in military operations.

Learning from Experience: Old Lessons for a New Battlefield

CONTEMPORARY MILITARY CHALLENGES

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The implementation of the cyberspace domain and capabilities into multi-domain operations has been plagued with difficulties, many of which come from a...

Learning from Experience: Old Lessons for a New Battlefield

Published Online: Feb 15, 2023

Page range: 83 - 101

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33179/bsv.99.svi.11.cmc.24.2.5

Keywords
Cyberspace, operations, military, doctrine

© 2022 Ignacio Pizarro, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Learning from Experience: Old Lessons for a New Battlefield

Published Online: Feb 15, 2023

Page range: 83 - 101

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33179/bsv.99.svi.11.cmc.24.2.5

KeywordsCyberspace, operations, military, doctrine

© 2022 Ignacio Pizarro, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Cyberspace, operations, military, doctrine