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by abhiyerra 464 days ago
And do it faster than your enemy, in the context of the military setting in which it was developed.

Also recommend the book Science, Strategy and War which is a PhD thesis to answer the GP’s question on research.

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Thanks for the recommendation.

https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/97802030888...

John Boyd is often known exclusively for the so-called ‘OODA’ loop model he developed. This model refers to a decision-making process and to the idea that military victory goes to the side that can complete the cycle from observation to action the fastest.

This book aims to redress this state of affairs and re-examines John Boyd’s original contribution to strategic theory. By highlighting diverse sources that shaped Boyd’s thinking, and by offering a comprehensive overview of Boyd’s work, this volume demonstrates that the common interpretation of the meaning of Boyd’s OODA loop concept is incomplete. It also shows that Boyd’s work is much more comprehensive, richer and deeper than is generally thought.