Evaluating Military Plans and Advice

Sponsored by the Institute for the Study of War

April 16 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm and April 17 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

 As the American public and politicians seek an assessment of the future security environment and the way forward in Iraq, Afghanistan and the War on Terror our military leaders will develop their own assessment, advice and military plans to move forward. 

This seminar is designed to enhance your understanding of the complexity of the military planning process and to better comprehend and evaluate military plans and advice. It will include an overview of Strategic Guidance, and basic strategic/operational planning processes that result from that guidance, to include the roles and responsibilities of the interagency team.  You will have an opportunity to apply these processes and consider factors that are essential to evaluate the effectiveness of a military plan in achieving strategic objectives.

The educators and specialists who will conduct the lectures and lead the seminar April 16th and 17th include Colonel (Ret) Jon Stull and Mr. Peter McHugh who lead the Joint, Interagency, Multinational Planning Course at Joint Forces Staff College. 

Space is limited to permit the opportunity for questions and discussion, and advanced registration is required for attendance.  Email Adriel Domenech at adomenech@understandingwar.org or call at 202-293-5550 to reserve your place.

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The educational program at the Institute for the Study of War offers classroom-style instruction, staff-rides, and other learning experiences that educate civilians in the history of war and the fundamental language and concepts which they need in order to discuss war with professionals. ISW’s seminars, courses, and other academic programs provide access to an education in the specialist language and techniques of the military to a broader audience. The podcast program will make this educational mission accessible to anyone with an internet connection. The courses, seminars, and staff rides will seek to integrate active duty and retired military officers, to provide greater contact between the professional military and those who are interested in understanding national security policy. The educational program, in conjuntion with ISW's research and publications, aims to close the gap between the military’s way of understanding and describing war and the American people’s ability to follow it.