The French doctrine focuses on the idea of "multipolarity," the notion that today's world, with a dominant United States, is certain to evolve into one of competing poles.
But in truth Mr. Rumsfeld has always had a narrow view of this doctrine, focusing disproportionately on the particular threat of "rogue states" firing nuclear missiles at the United States.
This doctrine focused on role-terms, such as "jun" ("ruler") and "fu" ("father"), and held that bearing one of these 'names' commits a person to certain norms; conversely, if a person does not live according to the norms associated with a role-term, then he or she is not appropriately named by that term.
Previously, decisive action in naval engagements had been achieved through boarding and melee, but after the middle of the 17th century tactical doctrine focused more on disabling or sinking an opponent through superior firepower from a distance.
In general, I think Tracy's decision to make doctrine the focus of the book is a mistake: he is good at explicating it but poor at making it important.
Marvin Harris argues that the doctrine's focus on the material world is a symptom of the secularization of American religion.
His statements about evolution and creation, his open support for the inclusion of gays and lesbians in the church and his challenging world leaders on wealth distribution demonstrate leadership that is willing to question traditional interpretations of doctrine and focus on action.
"Peacetime has a tendency to make the doctrine less focused on what is needed on the battlefield," Dr. Thomas said.
The Australian Army's pre-war doctrine was focused on conventional warfare in a European environment.
The Army's current doctrine is focused on low-intensity infantry combat tactics as well as counter-insurgency tasks.
