xGW
An acronym for "x Gradient Warfare" or "x Grade Warfare."
The term is used to distinguish the theory of Gradient/Grade Warfare from a precursor theory of warfare called Generations of Modern Warfare (GMW). Like GMW, xGW posits various different styles or modes of conflict, strategy, or sets of tactics -- each is one grade or gradient in the theory -- but unlike GMW does not insist upon a linear temporal emergence of these modes within our modern era. Within xGW theory, all gradients can co-exist, and most xGW theorists insist that these gradients have always existed.
Generally speaking, there are 6 gradients delineated within the theory, 0 - 5, although some theorists have postulated a 7th or more while other theorists exclude the first, 0GW, from their theory.
See: GMW
The term is used to distinguish the theory of Gradient/Grade Warfare from a precursor theory of warfare called Generations of Modern Warfare (GMW). Like GMW, xGW posits various different styles or modes of conflict, strategy, or sets of tactics -- each is one grade or gradient in the theory -- but unlike GMW does not insist upon a linear temporal emergence of these modes within our modern era. Within xGW theory, all gradients can co-exist, and most xGW theorists insist that these gradients have always existed.
Generally speaking, there are 6 gradients delineated within the theory, 0 - 5, although some theorists have postulated a 7th or more while other theorists exclude the first, 0GW, from their theory.
See: GMW
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