Utilization of Scenarios for the Operational Concepts Development

Journal Title: Vojenske rozhledy - Year 2016, Vol 25, Issue 2

Abstract

The paper deals with the issue of the purpose, creation and practical use of scenarios during operational concepts development. The scenarios reflect the fundamental characteristics of the environment in whichthe military missions will be conducted in the next 15–20 years. The paper defines the type of scenarios useful for creation of operational conceptsand requirements that must be met for a successful process of scenarios development. Further, it describes the process of scenarios development, the main risks associated with this process while suggesting the possibility of reducing the rate of those risks.

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Jan Marša, Milan Kubeša

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  • EP ID EP222047
  • DOI 10.3849/2336-2995.25.2016.02.020-035
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How To Cite

Jan Marša, Milan Kubeša (2016). Utilization of Scenarios for the Operational Concepts Development. Vojenske rozhledy, 25(2), 20-35. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-222047