Can you learn military strategy?

It can certainly be learned (to a high degree) through reading. There are thousands of books that address the various strategies used by military leaders in wars across the millennia. Many countries have specialized publishers who focus solely on military affairs.

Where do generals learn?

This is OCS/OTS. This should be followed a specialty school that trains the officer in his, well, specialty, like being an infantry officer, armor officer, etc. After some time of service, they enter advanced specialty schools. There is the Command and General Staff College.

How do you become a strategic genius?

11 Things Strategic Geniuses Do Differently Than Other People

1. They never stop learning.
2. They are decisive.
3. They identify problems—and find solutions.
4. They don’t take no for an answer.
5. They focus.
6. They take risks.
7. They know how to prioritize.
8. They think creatively.

Who develops military strategy?

a. Congress directs in law (Title 10, United States Code [USC], Section 113) that the Secretary of Defense (SecDef) develop a national defense strategy (NDS) every four years to describe how the Department of Defense (DOD) will contribute to the execution of the president’s NSS.

Who is the best strategist in the world?

1. Ghengis Khan. Genghis Khan conquered more than twice as much as any other man in history.
2. Hannibal. Hannibal might be one of the top strategists of all time.
3. Scipio Africanus.
4. John Boyd.
5. Napoleon.
6. “Desert Fox” Erwin Rommel.
7. Robert Moses.
8. William Tecumseh Sherman.

How can I be more strategic than tactical?

4 Steps to Move from Tactical Thinking to Strategic Thinking

1. Step 1: Delegate the Small Stuff. It’s hard to let go of a task, especially when it’s something quick that you’re sure you can knock out in 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Block Time for Strategizing.
3. Step 3: Evaluating Strategic Issues.
4. Step 4: Make a Plan.

What are the best books on military tactics and strategy?

Military Tactics & Strategy 1 On War by Carl von Clausewitz 3.95 avg r 2 The Art of War by Sun Tzu : Official Ver 3 De Re Militari by Vegetius 4.11 avg rati 4 The Influence of Sea Power Upon History 5 The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musas

What is the best way to get into the military?

The best route would be to join the military as an officer, if that option does not work for you then you can read lots of books on the matter and play simulated war games. Books should be your primary choice, war simulation games after that.

Where can I find secret tactics and doctrines?

Go to the army. Most of tactics and doctrines are secret and being taught in a officer’s courses, and used by division commanders. The other choice you have is the Academy, but then again, if you are not there as a soldier/ researcher from the army, your chances are very low.

What are the best books on war for beginners?

1 The Art of War by Sun Zi (also written in English as Sun Tzu) 2 On War by Carl von Clausewitz 3 Strategy: A History by Lawrence Freedman 4 Modern Strategy by Colin Gray 5 The Direction of War: Contemporary Strategy in Historical Perspective by Hew Strachan