Brief framework Flashcards
- Intro pre Pearl Harbor
US neutrality (D)
Lend-lease (D)
Sanctions/ embargo on JAP (E)
- Intro post Pearl Harbor
Declaration of War: armed conflict on the competition continuum (D)
Strike back, but how? (M)
- Intro Conception/ Approval
To conduct a bombing raid on mainland Japan using USAAF B25 medium bombers launched from a USN aircraft carrier. approved by POTUS
- DIME Diplomatic
-strained relations US/JPN relations due to JAP aggression in pacific
-Failed following Pearl Harbor
-Lend lease with china/russia
- DIME Information
-Perception and propaganda
-Strong Japan, weak/vulnerable US
-US shifting narrative
- DIME Military
-Direct military intervention
-Strategic strike
-innovative approach
- DIME Economic
sanctions and embargo on Japan oil and steel
- Ends (objectives)-
-Retaliate against Japan
-Boost US morale
-Demonstrate US resolve and capability following setback (I)
- Ways (methods)-
-Innovative military approach (M)
-Element of surprise
- Means (resources)-
-Joint operation with USAAF and USN
-Utilizing highly modified aircraft (B-25 was eventually chosen)
-Skilled personnel selected from 17th Bombardment Group (Meritocracy)
- Risk
-High risk for crew safety and potential for escalation
- Risk: -Suitability-
Accomplishes the strategic objective
- Risk: -Feasibility-
The bombing raid, yes. The crew’s safety, questionable.
- Risk: -Acceptability-
Strategic benefit outweighed the tactical risk
- Planning would require 2 things
operational art (creative solutions) and science (known tactics)
BONUS Clausewitz trinity
Passion
Politics
Chance
- Frame the OE (PIP)
PMESIIPT
POLITICAL- allianced, diplomatic relations in pacific, political willingness
INFORMATION- intelligence on targets, maintaining secrecy
PHYSICAL TERRAIN- Pacific distances, weather, ocean conditions
- Define the problem
How do we retaliate against Japan after Pearl Harbor to boost US morale and demonstrate US strength and resolve and ability to strike back while minimizing risk to crews and resources?