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Modern Warfare - PICX212
Modern warfare is plagued by myths and misunderstandings about how military force is applied, what it can achieve and what it simply cannot do.
This unit begins with an overview of the political and strategic contexts of war. This grounds the unit in the literature and doctrine relevant to warfighting. It also introduces some limitations on militaries which are often overlooked in commentary, such as logistics and costs.
It then covers different types of warfare to ensure that students are familiar with the differences and similarities between different kinds of warfare and how they are fought.
The unit then covers technology and the impact of new weapons and systems, particularly precision-guided munitions and drones, and some of the political and ethical considerations related to their use in modern wars.
The unit then examines the human costs of wars. It views war as one aspect of people's lives and looks at the trauma it causes. It also examines the argument that war is a social force which helps organise societies.
Finally, it looks at the long-lasting impacts of war on civilians' lives and on human security and development in countries plagued by war.
All enrolment queries should be directed to Open Universities Australia (OUA): see www.open.edu.au
| When Offered: | SP2 OUA - Study Period 2, offered through Open Universities Australia SP4 OUA - Study Period 4, offered through Open Universities Australia |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism Faculty of Arts |