The Weaker Foe – Part 3: Transforming to Win Future Wars

"The weaker foe needs a Marion, a Washington, a Jackson[5], a Lawrence, a Lettow-Vorbeck,[6] a Stirling,[7] or a Giap. Such leaders are cunning, take risks, present complex problems to their enemies, and take asymmetrical approaches to combat operations. These leaders also think beyond tactics; visualizing their operations within a broader campaign and strategy aimed at overcoming significant deficits in military power. But most of all, such leaders are transformational. In this context, it is useful to remember the officers who will be the Chief of Staff of the Army and our Combatant Commanders fighting our nation’s wars in 2050 are Second Lieutenants today!"