Lessons learned from past successes and mistakes, especially those involving difficult issues of military legitimacy, must be incorporated in new strategies and force structures for operations other than war.

Rescue those being led away to death, hold back those who are being dragged to the slaughter.

Proverbs 24:11

Like catching a stray dog by the tail, so is interfering in the quarrels of others.

Proverbs 26:17

Lessons learned from past successes and mistakes, especially those involving difficult issues of military legitimacy, must be incorporated in new strategies and force structures for operations other than war.

The following lessons learned validate the concepts and principles of the preceding chapters and provide the foundation for the recommendations in the next chapter. They support the unique leadership requirements exemplified in the diplomat warrior and civil affairs (CA) as the primary capability for civil-military operations.