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      Re-examining the center of gravity: Theoretical and structural analysis of the concept Translated title: Reexaminando el centro de gravedad: Análisis teórico y estructural del concepto

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          Abstract. The center of gravity concept is one of contemporary military sciences fundamental yet highly controversial pillars. Although, over the past decades, the center of gravity has become the modus operandi of the planning and conduct of (major) military operations in a number of armed forces, the concept remains insufficiency understood and is often poorly applied in practice. In this light, we have sought to improve its theoretical comprehension by identifying the conceptual dimensions that the most influential authors commonly highlight. Using the structural method for the concept analysis, we have identified seven entities frequently understood as the potential centers of gravity. These are: (1) fielded military, (2) leadership, (3) industry, (4) infrastructure, (5) population, (6) public opinion, and (7) ideology.

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          Resumen. El concepto de centro de gravedad es uno de los pilares fundamentales de la ciencia militar contemporánea, aunque muy controvertido. Aunque, en las últimas décadas, el centro de gravedad se ha convertido en el modus operandi del planeamiento y la conducción de operaciones militares (de envergadura) en varias fuerzas armadas, el concepto sigue sin comprenderse suficientemente y a menudo se aplica mal en la práctica. En este sentido, hemos tratado de mejorar su comprensión teórica identificando las dimensiones conceptuales que los autores más influyentes suelen destacar. Utilizando el método estructural para el análisis conceptual, hemos identificado siete entidades frecuentemente entendidas como los potenciales centros de gravedad. Estos son: (1) ejército desplegado, (2) liderazgo, (3) industria, (4) infraestructura, (5) población, (6) opinión pública e (7) ideología.

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                Journal
                recig
                Revista Científica General José María Córdova
                Rev. Cient. Gen. José María Córdova
                Escuela Militar de Cadetes "General José María Córdova" (Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia )
                1900-6586
                2500-7645
                December 2022
                : 20
                : 40
                : 1024-1044
                Affiliations
                [1] orgnameUniversity of Ljubljana Slovenia miha.slebir@ 123456fdv.uni-lj.si
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                S1900-65862022000401024 S1900-6586(22)02004001024
                10.21830/19006586.979
                36273c34-7617-44c8-b21a-a2ca9b3238d0

                This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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                : 15 April 2022
                : 01 September 2022
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                Figures: 0, Tables: 0, Equations: 0, References: 52, Pages: 21
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                centro de gravedad,estrategia,esfuerzo principal,Schwerpunkt,center of gravity,main effort,military concepts,operational art,Schwerpunkt, strategy,conceptos militares,arte operacional

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