Applied research project (D. Min.)--School of Theology and Missions, Oral Roberts University, 2006. / Includes abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 152-157).

Applied research project (D. Min.)--School of Theology and Missions, Oral Roberts University, 2006. / Includes abstract and vita. Translated from Korean. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 167-172).

Applied research project (D. Min.)--School of Theology and Missions, Oral Roberts University, 2003. / Includes abstract and vita. Translated from Korean. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 191-195).

Applied research project (D. Min.)--School of Theology and Missions, Oral Roberts University, 2003. / Includes abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 150-154).

The amphibious operation, one of the most complex operations one can undertake, compriseall services and is regarded as the precursor of today’s joint operations. Though questioned, leading theoretics on the subject are convinced that the amphibious operation´s unique ability to exploit mobility and provide access will remain relevant in the foreseeable future. This thesis examine dominant theories on amphibious assaults and extracts the fundamental principles upon which they rely. These are then tested on two cases, Operation Shingle and Operation Chromite. Robert Leonhard´s Maneuver theory is presented as an alternative theory. The thesis concludes that maneuver theory can explain success where amphibious theory fails. Moreover, Surprise and exploitation thereof seem to be the most valuable principlesfrom the amphibious theoretics. Those two relate closely to maneuver theory´s preemption, dislocation and disruption

An amphibious assault can open new fronts and totally change the operational and strategic situation. Amphibious assault often depends on the principles of surprise and tempo.   The principles of war, surprise and tempo are the main focus in this thesis. The context consists of the operational type, amphibious assault. The main problem that the study will try to answer is the paradox that theorists highlight these principles as essential conditions for amphibious operations, but they have not developed specifically why and how. In this context it is interesting because there are a number of paradoxes between the type of operation and the principles.   To be able to examine the principles a higher degree of concreteness has to be applied. This is done by examining what other modern theorists has developed on the principles. The most prominent factors then become the thesis operationalized indicators that provides the analysis tool for the thesis. The theory will then be tested by analysing two case studies, Operation Shingle in Anzio and Operation Chromite in Inchon.   The result shows that the indicators of surprise consists of unexpected acting, diversion and operations security. The results of the case study regarding this comes to the conclusions that unexpected acting and operation security are key factors. The indicators of tempo are rapid decision-making and quick physical movement. The case study result indicates that both are criterias for success and are based on a mutual relationship between the indicators.

Thesis (M.M.A.S.)--U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, 2007. / Cover title. AD-A475 691. Includes bibliographical references. Electronic version available on the Public STINET.