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Staff Rides

Officers and civilians learn about tactical decision-making by visiting past battlefields.  These visits, called staff rides, allow participants to understand important military concepts such as: What constitutes a good decision in battle and war?  Why do many military plans fail?  How should an informed reader learn about battle from eye-witness accounts and reports?  The program will run day-long, weekend-long, and week-long staff rides by arrangement with interested individuals and groups.

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The Institute for the Study of War advances an informed understanding of military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education. We are committed to improving the nation’s ability to execute military operations and respond to emerging threats in order to achieve U.S. strategic objectives. ISW is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization.

Mission Statement

The Institute for the Study of War advances an informed understanding of military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education. We are committed to improving the nation’s ability to execute military operations and respond to emerging threats in order to achieve U.S. strategic objectives. ISW is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization.

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