Hybrid Warfare Implementation Model

Document Type : Original Article

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Ambiguity, complexity, multidimensionality, and Procedurality are the most important features of the latest method of warfare. Hybrid warfare is a wide range of dimensions and components in a homogeneous and heterogeneous manner that is used in this type of warfare, which is considered as non-linear warfare. For this reason, a constant vigilance against the enemy is one of the requirements of an independent system with many enemies. Accordingly, the main purpose of the research is to answer the question "What is the pattern of the implementation of hybrid warfare?"
The present research is of applied-developmental type, descriptive-analytical research method with mixed approach. Considering the specialization of the research topic and the limited availability of experts, first, by using library resources and semi-structured interviews with experts in this field, the dimensions and components and sub-components were calculated, and then the factors were obtained. It was divided and collected by questionnaire among 75 people from the community. The findings of the research show that combined warfare has 2 dimensions; There are "passive offense " and "active offense ". The dimension of "passive offense" with 8 components and 42 sub-components and the dimension of "active offense" with 2 components and 12 sub-components were measured, evaluated and confirmed, and finally, the model of the implementation of combined warfare was presented as well as suggestions.

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