Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare

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The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the foundational concepts and history of the United States Marine Corps and its place in history as a Maneuver Warfighting Organization. It is a theoretical class that utilizes both historical examples from previous military operations as well as current doctrine, developing an individual who is both a critical thinker and scholar in the profession of arms. The goal is to educate the student to read military history analytically, not to memorize facts. The foundation for the course occurs in Module One - Fundamental concepts and Themes. Module Two lays out the doctrine of maneuver warfare and Module Three describes the future of the Marine Corps and how it will continue to apply and advance the maneuver warfare philosophy and concept. While it is important for the students to read and understand historical case studies, it is more important that they comprehend and be able to assess the foundational principles therein. The ultimate aim of this class is to bolster the student's professional development; creating officers that can think in a dynamic, rapidly deteriorating situation while maintaining a analytical approach to problem solving.