title: Applicability of the centre of gravity concept in contemporary military operations : doctoral dissertation
abstract: The centre of gravity is a neo-Clausewitzian warfighting concept, which aims to achieve disproportionate desired effects through the degradation of a limited but essential part of the enemy system. The concept favours an indirect approach and is used at all levels of warfare; however, it has special importance for operational art, or the operational level of war. Although over the past few decades the centre of gravity has become the modus operandi of the planning and conduct of (major) military