Hybrid Warfare

Senior military officials recently testified before Congress that current and future adversaries are likely to use “hybrid warfare” tactics, a blending of conventional and irregular approaches across the full spectrum of conflict. In light of references to “hybrid warfare”, Congress asked the GOA to define the term and determine how hybrid warfare differs from other types of warfare and how the DOD uses the concept in its strategic planning documents.

Author:
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Publish Date:
September 2010