What forms the core of a modern military?

[Prince Kassad]

I'm eager to read what other, better-educated people say is on the topic

 

[TruthHurtz]

It remains unchanged from pre-history

Motivation, drive, ideology

 

[Hassan Guy]

Lots of cash

 

[bhola record]

SIMPLE:
MANEUVER
INTELLIGENCE
SECURITY
UNITY OF COMMAND
AGRESSION
OBJECTIVE
SIMPLICITY
SURPRISE
ECONOMY OF FORCE

 

[TNT]

A proper layered command and control and extensive information sharing capacity.

 

[Signalian]

Leadership.

 

[Figaro]

Don't forget about modern weapons technology as well ... this is absolutely key.

 

[Ziggy1977]

soldiers and leaders being motivated