On the "Task-based research" of operational problems ■ Feng Weihua, Zhou Bin ● the "Task-based research" of operational problems refers to the systematic research on the approximate reality of specific operational tasks with the background of campaign tactics. It focuses on the efficient completion of operational tasks, explores the perfect strategy or the best scheme, and aims to solve a series of practical and difficult problems faced by the implementation of operational tasks Only by studying and knowing the war can we plan to win the war. In order to vigorously promote the research on operational issues, it is very important to carry out "Task-based research" on operational issues. This research emphasizes clinging to mission and task and focusing on actual combat application, which can not only improve the "gold content" and "value" of combat research, but also enhance the ability of commanders and command institutions at all levels to command modern war. Focus on the "Task-based research" of quasi operational problems. The so-called "Task-based research" on operational problems refers to the systematic research on specific operational tasks with the background of campaign tactics. To carry out the "Task-based research" on operational issues, we should focus on the five aspects of "threat judgment, capability analysis, contradictions and difficulties, coping strategies, thinking and suggestions", and carry out the research in the form of "dissecting sparrows". Threat judgment refers to the analysis, research and judgment of the comprehensive situation of a specific combat opponent, mainly including the combat attempt, deployment situation, possible combat actions, important targets, etc. the way, means and degree of judging the threat should be highlighted, and the possible reinforcement intervention and influence of the opponent should also be considered to form a conclusion. Capability analysis is a comprehensive analysis of the combat capability that one's own side may invest in a specific battlefield, mainly including combat formation, number and scale of forces and weapons, combat effectiveness, etc. it should focus on highlighting the strong and weak points through comparison, and also consider the relevant situations such as support and neighbors. The strength can be determined according to the combat plan, and the combat group (team) is usually the main body of analysis. Contradictions and difficulties are the systematic sorting of various difficulties and problems faced by our side in completing combat tasks, mainly including our own shortcomings in preparing for war, the realistic gap of combat forces, the restrictive impact of battlefield environment on our combat operations, and other contradictions. We should highlight the accurate exploration of the focus of anti contradictions between the opposing sides. Coping strategy refers to the planning and design of specific combat tasks from the operational perspective based on the existing conditions, mainly including situation prediction, combat method design, concept of action, command, coordination and support. It should be based on the maximum possible, worst extreme and minimum possible conditions, or different styles (direction and scale), Highlight the scientific design of specific combat methods. Thinking and suggestions are to jump out of specific combat tasks and put forward opinions and suggestions from multiple angles around contradictions, difficulties and weaknesses. They can be studied from the aspects of theoretical research, equipment development, staffing innovation, system improvement, talent training and so on. Make full use of the scientific method of "Task-based research" on operational problems. "Task based research" focuses on the changes of science and technology, war and opponents. It aims to solve the specific problems that can win the war and meet the practical needs of war preparation to the greatest extent. The method of "Task-based research" on operational problems is very important, and whether it is appropriate or not will affect the quality of research results. Choosing a good research topic is the premise. That is, first select and frame "what problem to study". We should fully demonstrate and analyze, select the problems with value, significance and practical needs as the research object, and look for them from the new situations and problems of military struggle; We should identify the breakthrough, concretize the research problems, and implement them to the tactical level, so as to "open a small hole and dig a deep well". Reasonable conception is the basis. That is to limit the "relevant conditions of the research problem". We should establish operational scenarios, accurately outline the attempts and possible actions of the other party, reasonably use our own combat forces, and make full use of the predetermined battlefield environment; We should clarify the operation identity, do a good job in role positioning, enter the role of the actual command organization, and plan the operation. Finding the focus of confrontation is the key. That is, by systematically analyzing the problems that need to be studied, we can grasp the main contradictions and main aspects that determine the victory or defeat. We should find out the most important, critical and urgent contradiction and the crux of the confrontation between the two sides through the comparison of interests, sorting out the realistic gap and restrictive factors, and correlation analysis. Designing tactics and actions is the core. That is, around the above confrontation focus, conceive solutions and action points. Based on the focus of confrontation, summarize and refine the creativity or main ideas embodied in the solution, and design reasonable, applicable and operable specific combat methods; We should closely focus on the above-mentioned tactics and make overall consideration and orderly planning for the use of troops, the use of fire and information, as well as command, coordination and support. Grasp the practical requirements of "Task-based research" on operational problems. "Task based research" needs to carry forward the fine style of integrating theory with practice, stick to the combat task, combat opponent and combat environment, not only provide a feasible scheme for "how to fight", but also set up an accurate "target" for "how to train", meet the requirements of the principle of task traction and consistency of combat training, play the role of "bridge" and "link" and promote the coupling of combat training. To carry out "Task-based research" on operational issues, we should take a serious and cautious attitude, and grasp the "one chemical and four characteristics" in practice. Adhere to task traction and be specific. Always carry out research around specific combat tasks, face specific combat opponents, use specific forces and weapons, consider specific time and space conditions, and construct specific combat actions to prevent one-sided scholarship, abandon generality and avoid emptiness. Establish problem orientation and seek pertinence. Always take the research topic as the main line, according to the logical thinking of raising problems, analyzing problems and solving problems, find the best strategy to complete combat tasks step by step, so as to "open a lock with one key" and prevent aimless, comprehensive and general. Highlight the focus on actual combat and strive for operability. Always adhere to the only fundamental standard of combat effectiveness. All combat methods and operational concepts formed based on the needs of actual combat must be practical, effective and dare to use. The opinions and suggestions put forward are in line with the reality of the army and have practical feasibility. Pay attention to the design of tactics and strive for innovation. Always regard the innovation of combat methods as the key, difficult and bright spot, focus on the characteristics and winning mechanism of modern war, pay attention to the systematic research on the integration of science and technology, conceive and design based on creativity, and overcome the bad tendencies of simple coping and random patchwork. Strengthen theoretical support and strive for scientificity. Always grasp the guiding role of combat theory in combat practice, make rational use of the laws of war and war guidance, pay attention to tapping the potential of new combat fields, new combat forces and new combat means, and prospectively design the future war with intelligent characteristics based on the integrated joint combat theory and the idea of multi domain precision warfare. (outlook new era)