STRATEGY AND MILITARY CAPABILITIES FOR DETERRENCE

Povzetek Za zagotavljanje varnosti mora Slovenija v prihodnji strategiji upoštevati tudi silo, še posebej pri odvračanju groženj. Upoštevajoč omejene vire in spremenljivo, izzivov polno okolje, je težko najti celovito strategijo, ki bi omogočala varnost, napredek in ekonomski razvoj Slovenije. Rešitev vidimo v odvračanju, tako z zavezniki, kot z lastnimi silami. Da bi bili verodostojen partner v Zavezništvu, moramo prevzeti svoj delež bremena in razviti lastne, z zavezniki dogovorjene zmogljivosti. Z vojaške perspektive so razvidni trije ključni elementi sprejemljive strategije: močno zavezništvo, razvite lastne vojaške zmogljivosti in odpornost družbe. Pri razvoju zmogljivosti, mora Slovenska vojska upoštevati dogovorjeno metodologijo. Ključnega pomena za uspešen razvoj zmogljivosti in bojevanje v “večdimenzionalni bitki” je poveljevanje s poslanstvom. Ključne besede: Slovenska vojska, Odvračanje, Vojaške zmogljivosti, Strategija, Poveljevanje s poslanstvom Abstract Slovenia will use coercion – deterrence by denial in particular – as a basic concept for Slovenia’s future strategy. Taking into account scare resources, and a dynamic and volatile environment, it is difficult to find a wholly adequate strategy to provide for the safety, progress, and economic development of Slovenians. But deterrence – created by both our own capabilities and those gained through NATO membership – is our best way forward. In order to be reliable partner in NATO Slovenia has to take its share of the burden, and develop its own capabilities. From a military perspective, there are three key elements for successful strategy: strong alliances, well-developed national military capabilities, and the resilience of society. In developing its military capabilities the Slovenian Armed Forces (SAF) has to apply a DOTMLPF framework. Here we see mission command pivotal for success in development, and in Multi Domain Battle. Key words: Slovenian Armed Forces, Deterrence, Military Capabilities, Strategy, Mission command