Shock and Awe military doctrine

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:military
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs rapid dominance
gptkbp:criticizedFor ethical concerns
potential for civilian casualties
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Harlan_K._Ullman
gptkb:James_P._Wade
gptkbp:emphasizes massive displays of power
precision targeting
psychological dominance
gptkbp:focusesOn minimizing own casualties
paralyzing enemy decision-making
rapid conflict resolution
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shock and Awe military doctrine
gptkbp:influencedBy bomber
information warfare
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:2003_Iraq_War
gptkbp:publicationYear 1996
gptkbp:publishedIn gptkb:Shock_and_Awe:_Achieving_Rapid_Dominance
gptkbp:purpose overwhelm adversary's perception and will to fight
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Blitzkrieg
decapitation strategy
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:United_States_military
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:James_P._Wade
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7