| ID | 149018 |
| Title Proper | Limits to learning in military operations |
| Other Title Information | bottom-up adaptation in the Norwegian army in Northern Afghanistan, 2007–2012 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Haaland, Torunn Laugen |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article – based on interviews with Norwegian Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) commanders and the lessons-learned database of the Norwegian Armed Forces – argues that what appear to be an inability or unwillingness to learn and adapt in war may have other explanations. The ambiguity of experiences makes lessons contested, contradictory, and fluid interpretations of confusing events. Consequently, they do not provide unequivocal guidance for adaptation. Even when lessons learned are fairly clear and agreed upon, adaptation does not automatically follow, as force autonomy may be quite limited, at least for small states in coalition operations conducted in partnership with indigenous forces. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 39, No.7; Dec 2016: p.999-1022 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol: 39 No 7 |
| Key Words | ISAF ; Military Adaptation ; Counter-Insurgency ; Learning Organisations ; Norwegian Army |