Poznavanje in razumevanje teoretičnih značilnosti strategije in obrambnega planiranja je nujen predpogoj za premišljeno obvladovanje kompleksnega procesa uresničevanja političnih ciljev države na varnostno-obrambnem in vojaškem področju ter oblikovanje skladnega načrta (strategije ali obrambnega plana) za premostitev vrzeli med aktualno realnostjo in želeno prihodnostjo. Zato strategijo in obrambno planiranje upravičeno uvrščamo med najpomembnejše in hkrati tudi najzahtevnejše aktivnosti vsake države. Izvajanje strategije in obrambnega planiranja sta neločljivo povezana procesa, nujna za prihodnjo nacionalno varnost ter zagotavljanje obrambne sposobnosti države za soočenje z najbolj verjetnimi nevarnostmi prihodnosti. Naložba države v razvijanje strateške misli ter planskega znanja in veščin ne bi smela biti predmet kalkulacije vloženih sredstev, ampak predmet dolgoročne investicije v razvijanje miselnih procesov, zamisli o prihodnjih vojaških ciljih, konceptih bojevanja in prihodnjih opcijah oboroženih sil. Zavedanje političnih odločevalcev o pomenu dolgoročnega, skladnega in kontinuiranega razvoja obrambne sposobnosti države ne bi smelo biti vprašanje, temveč dejstvo, glede na to, da varnosti ni mogoče dobiti neposredno. To pomeni, da se mora državno vodstvo spoprijeti s paradoksom priprave na vojno tudi v miru, če želi zagotavljati državljanom pričakovano visoko stopnjo nacionalne varnosti in ohraniti mir. Knowledge and understanding of the theoretical characteristics of strategy and defence planning are a prerequisite for sound management of the complex process of implementing national political goals of the state in security, defence and military fields and of developing a coherent plan (strategy or defence plan) to bridge the gap between the current reality and the desired future. Therefore, strategy and defence planning are rightly considered to be the most important and the most demanding activities in each country. The implementation of the strategy and defence planning are inextricably linked processes indispensable for future national security and ensuring the defence capability of a country to deal with the most likely future threats. National investments in the development of strategic thinking and planning skills and knowledge should not be subject to calculation of invested funds, but subject to long-term investment in the development of thought processes, ideas about the future of military objectives, concepts of warfare and future options of the armed forces. The awareness of decision-makers on the importance of the long-term, consistent and continuous development of the defence capacity of a country should not be an issue, but a fact, since security cannot be obtained directly. This means that the state leadership should deal with the paradox of preparing for war in peace, if it is to provide citizens with a high level of national security and preserve peace.

Povzetek Varnost danes ni ogrožena le zaradi oboroženih konfliktov, temveč predvsem in vedno pogosteje zaradi kompleksnih kriz. Učinkovit odziv nanje zahteva od nacionalnovarnostnega sistema stalno prilagajanje in pripravljenost na nepredvidljivost varnostnih razmer s prožno strukturo, razvito koordinacijo in z zmogljivostmi, sposobnimi ukrepanja na podlagi sistemskih in jasnih pravil na področju kriznega upravljanja. Prispevek osvetljuje pomen kriznega upravljanja v sodobni družbi s poudarkom na obrambnem področju, na katerem na podlagi teoretičnih in praktičnih spoznanj daje predloge, ki bi lahko bili za Slovensko vojsko kakovosten izhodiščni okvir za razpravo pri oblikovanju nujnih odgovorov na sodobne izzive kriznega upravljanja. Slovenija, njen nacionalnovarnostni sistem kot tudi vse njegove sestavine, vključno s Slovensko vojsko, si ne smejo in ne morejo dovoliti, da krizo pričakajo nepripravljeni ter brez vnaprej izoblikovanega in delujočega celovitega koncepta na področju kriznega upravljanja. Ključne besede: kriza, krizno upravljanje, krizno odzivanje, vaje kriznega upravljanja. Abstract Today, security is not threatened only because of armed conflicts, but mostly and increasingly because of the complexity of crises. An effective response to those crises requires the national security system to constantly adapt and remain ready for the unpredictable nature of the security situation. This can be achieved with a flexible structure, well-developed coordination and capabilities apt to react on the basis of clear and system rules in the field of crisis management. The article highlights the importance of crisis management in the modern society with the emphasis on the field of defence. It provides theory- and practice-based suggestions, which could serve as a quality frame of reference for a discussion in the process of preparing crucial responses to the contemporary challenges of crisis management. Slovenia, its national security system along with its components, including the Slovenian Armed Forces, cannot and should not presume to enter a crisis unprepared and without a pre-framed, effective and comprehensive crisis-management concept. Key words: Crisis, crisis management, crisis response, crisis management exercises.

Povzetek Koncepti ali pojmi kot miselni konstrukti realnega sveta so temeljni sestavni elementi teorij, v katerih so prisotni skozi svoje definicije. Bolj enoznačno in jasno so definirani, bolj nedvoumne so komunikacija med znanstveniki in raziskovalci, opredelitev oziroma zamejitev področja raziskovanja ter konceptualizacija oziroma razčlenitev teoretskega pojma ali koncepta. V prispevku smo tako definiranje koncepta izvedli na primeru vojaške strategije. Metodološki okvir za definiranje koncepta vojaške strategije temelji na Sartorijevi metodi analiziranja konceptov in Goertzevi metodi dodajanja oziroma odvzemanja pridevnikov konceptu. Z analitičnim pristopom razvitja definicije vojaške strategije smo spoznali, da lahko tudi v vojaškem slovenskem pomenoslovju bistveno pripomoremo k omejitvi tako količinske kot tudi kakovostne raznolikosti vojaških terminov, ki se pogostokrat brez jasne konotacije pojavljajo in uporabljajo v strokovnih in znanstvenih delih. Empirični koncept je lahko tudi dobro izhodišče za nadaljnje razmišljanje o smotrnosti pristopa k morebitnemu oblikovanju vojaške strategije v slovenskem prostoru. Ključne besede: koncept, strategija, vojaška strategija. Abstract Concepts as mental constructs of the real world are the fundamental components of theories where they are present through their definitions. The more the concepts are unambiguously and clearly defined, the more explicit are the communication between scientists and researchers, the definition or limitation of the object of research, and the conceptualization or analysis of the theoretical concept. In the article, we used the concept definition in the case of a military strategy. The methodological framework for defining the concept of a military strategy is based on Sartori's method of concept analysis and Goertz’s method of attaching or removing adjectives to and from the concept. With the analytical approach to the development of the definition of a military strategy, we found that in the Slovenian military semantics, too, we can significantly contribute to the limitation of both quantitative and qualitative diversity of military terms, which often appear and are used in professional and scientific works without clear connotations. The empirical concept can also serve as a good starting point for further reflection on the rationality of the approach to the possible formation of a military strategy in the Republic of Slovenia. Key words: Concept, strategy, military strategy.

Povzetek V prispevku predstavljamo znanstvena in aplikativna spoznanja pomembnih teoretikov in avtorjev 19., 20. in 21. stoletja s področij teorije strategije, teorije in filozofije vojne in vojskovanja ter vojaške zgodovine, ki so pripomogli k prepoznavanju in utrjevanju pomena obrambnega planiranja (Carl von Clausewitz, Liddell Hart, Bernard Brodie, Colin S. Gray, Harry R. Yarger, Williamson Murray in drugi). Na podlagi analize njihovih teoretičnih spoznanj proučujemo nujnost razvijanja strateške misli v obrambnem planiranju in nujnost obstoja obrambnega planiranja. Ta je v sodobnem svetu prepoznan kot eden od najučinkovitejših instrumentov države pri zagotavljanju njenih obrambnih potreb in obvladovanju negotove prihodnosti nacionalne varnosti. Ključne besede: politika, strategija, obrambno planiranje. Abstract The article presents scientific and applicative findings of important 19th, 20th and 21st century theoreticians and authors in the field of strategy theory, war and warfare theory and philosophy, and military history, who have contributed to the acknowledgment and reinforced importance of defence planning (Carl von Clausewitz, Liddell Hart, Bernard Brodie, Colin S. Gray, Harry R. Yarger, Williamson Murray et al.). On the basis of the analysis of their theoretical findings, we examine the urgency of developing a strategic thought in defence planning and the urgency of its existence. In the contemporary settings, defence planning is recognised as one of the most effective national instruments in the support of its defence needs and management of national security’s uncertain future. Key Words: Defence Planning, Strategy, Policy.

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