Contemporary Military Concepts

1. Differentiate and compare the existing security threats (military and non-military) at national, regional and global scene;
2. Predict the outcomes and the effects of the possible impact of certain security threats on key national infrastructures;
3. Differentiate and compare capabilities and spectrum of military operations and evaluate and formulate their importance in the contemporary security environment;
4. Relate the differences and specifics of unconventional versus conventional warfare;
5. Analyze the concept of information operations and compare their capabilities and functions and to evaluate effects of their activities;
6. Evaluate, estimate and analyse the methods and outcomes of new warfare paradigms, with emphasis on hybrid and asymmetric warfare;
7. Compare, review and rethink historical military concepts and the operational environment in which they were created and applied;
8. Relate and associate different military concepts and create new responses to prevent potential security threats and illustrate military response capabilities in different operational environments;
9. Analyze and propose options for the development of military capabilities (especially "small states") with a view to maintaining security and preventing conflicts, as well as valid responses to contemporary security threats;

3 hours per week (usually a one topic/lesson); total of 45 school hours

2 school hours per week - the content of the exercise follows the lesson/topic of the lecture; a total of 30 hours

Forum - discussion on the default topic (2 times, about 1 school hour before each exam). Education materials and literature (mandatory and recommended) for students self-study assignments available on the e-learning system; e-mail communication available.

Research paper and presentation of research paper on a given / selected topic - individually or in a group (up to 3 students); Essay - defense of the selected thesis; Case studies (group work and discussion)

1. Introduction to the Course (overview of topics, schedule, tasks for students, topics for research studies, deadlines, evaluation criteria) L-1: Characteristics of contemporary military operations, E-1: Threat Indicators
2. L-2:Military concepts through the history of warfare, E-2:Development of Military Concepts - Case study
3. L-3: New Paradigms of Warfare - Hybrid Forms, E-3: Analyses of the Operational Environment
4. L-4: Insurrections and Counterinsurgency Operations E-4: Counterinsurgency Operations (COIN) - Case study
5. L-5: Terrorism and anti-terrorist activities E-5: Anti-terrorist Activities - Case study
6. E-6: Urban operations L-6: Urban Operations - Case study
7. Mid-Term Exam
8. L-7: Information operations, E-7: Assessment of Information Operations Effects
9. L-9: Psychological operations E-9: Psychological Operations - studija slučaja
10. L-10: Military deception E-10: Military Deception - Case study
11. L-10: Cybernetic (cyber) Operation T-11: Electronic Warfare
12. L-12: Civil-military cooperation E-12: Civil-military Cooperation (CIMIC) - Case study
13. L-13: Reform of the security system E-13: Armed Forces Transformation
14. L-14: Military Creations E-14: Military Critical and Creative Thinking
15. Exam Final Written Exam Exam period