Friday 6 May 2022

The Operational Leadership of Helmuth von Moltke

A portrait of Helmuth von Moltke

A paper by Gary J. Ohis Lieutenant Colonel, United States Marine Corps Reserve | "Understanding operational leadership is an important aspect of officer professionalism in the modern American military. By studying the evolution of this concept we can better comprehend its role in the current defense environment, and gain some insights into how it can be applied. Helmuth von Moltke is the prototype model for modern operational leadership. He provides a superb example in both his writings and in his actual application of the military arts.