Paul K. Van Riper

Before he retired in 1997, Marine Lieutenant General Van Riper commanded the Marine Corps Combat Development Command at Quantico, Virginia.

Articles by Paul K. Van Riper

Preparing for War Takes Study and Open Debate

By Lieutenant General Paul K. Van Riper, USMC (Ret.)

November 2002

Adjusting to rapidly changing military conditions requires officers who study war, write, and are willing to submit their views to open and rigorous debate.

Paul K. Van Riper

Articles by Paul K. Van Riper

Preparing for War Takes Study and Open Debate

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