Flexibilitet inom ramen för gemensamma operationer : En kvalitativ studie om hur flexibilitet beskrivs och omsätts i flgvapnet och marinen

Sammanfattning

Future warfare will require military forces to cope with uncertainties by employing Finkel´s optimal flexibility and adaption if forces are to succeed. While flexibility is already crucial component of the Swedish warfare concept, the extent of implementation is unknown. This study investigates how flexibility is described and applied within the Swedish Armed Forces at an operational level, specifically within the Air Force and Navy. Using systematic text analysis this study shows that the theory is implemented at the operational level and partly in the Air Force and Navy. Specifically, and for both services in the conceptual and doctrinal flexibility stratum deficiencies are explained by using mission command. Regarding the lessons learning stratum, the services partially utilize rapid dissemination to compensate for the lack of mechanisms that encourage learning from mistakes. This research indicates the need for a comprehensive understanding of the theory at all levels to ensure successful implementation.