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THE PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL OF THE U.S. ARMY July-August 2016, Vol. 96, No. 4 Professional Bulletin 100-16-07/08 Authentication no.1612001 Commander, USACAC; Commandant, CGSC: Lt. Gen. Michael D. Lundy Provost, Army University, CGSC: Brig. Gen. John Kem Acting Director and Editor in Chief: Dr. Donald Wright Administrative Assistant: Linda Darnell Managing Director: William M. Darley, Col., USA (Ret.) Operations Officer: Maj. Steven Miller Writing and Editing: Jeffrey Buczkowski, Lt. Col., USA (Ret.); Desirae Gieseman; Beth Warrington Graphic Design: Arin Burgess Webmaster: Michael Serravo Editorial Board Members: Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory M. Lott—Army University; Clinton J. Ancker III—Director, Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate; Robert Baumann—Director, CGSC Graduate Program; Lester W. Grau— Foreign Military Studies Office; John Pennington—Chief, Publishing Division, Center for Army Lessons Learned; Col. Christopher Croft—Director, Center for Army Leadership; Thomas Jordan—Deputy Director, MCCoE; Mike Johnson—Combined Arms Center-Training; Col. John Vermeesch—Deputy Director, Center for the Army Profession and Ethic; Mr. Richard J. Dixon— acting Director, School of Advanced Military Studies Consulting Editors: Col. Luiz Henrique Pedroza Mendes—Brazilian Army, Brazilian Edition; Lt. Col. Mauricio Alejandro Rojo Fuentes—Chilean Army, Hispano-American Edition 95 The Danger of Delusions— and How to Prevent Them from Causing Conflict A Perspective on China Col. Michael J. Forsyth, U.S. Army 102 Foreign Language and History The Enlightened Study of War Col. John C. McKay, U.S. Marine Corps, Retired Submit manuscripts and queries by email to usarmy.leavenworth.tradoc.mbx. [email protected] or by mail to Military Review, CAC, 290 Stimson Ave., Unit 1, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027-1254. Military Review presents professional information, but the views expressed herein are those of the authors, not the Department of Defense or its elements. The content does not necessarily reflect the official U.S. Army position and does not change or supersede any information in other official U.S. Army publications. Authors are responsible for the accuracy and source documentation of material they provide. Military Review reserves the right to edit material. Basis of official distribution is one per ten officers for major commands, corps, divisions, major staff agencies, garrison commands, Army schools, Reserve commands, and Cadet Command organizations; one per 25 officers for medical commands, hospitals, and units; and one per five officers for Active and Reserve brigades and battalions, based on assigned field grade officer strength. Military Review is available online at http://militaryreview.army.mil. Military Review (US ISSN 0026-4148) (USPS 123-830) is published bimonthly by the U.S. Army, CAC, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027-1293. Paid subscriptions are available through the Superintendent of Documents for $42 US/APO/FPO and $58.80 foreign addresses per year. Please call GPO sales at 1-866-512-1800. Periodical postage paid at Leavenworth, KS, and additional mailing offices. The author compares inaccurate perceptions of modern Chinese leaders to those of pre-World War I German leaders who thought their neighbors were trying to contain them. The delusions of German leaders led to war. U.S. policy toward China should demonstrate that the United States is not trying to contain China in order to avoid conflict. A Spanish linguist discusses the need for U.S. military officers to study foreign languages and history as part of their strategic education. 108 Tactical Utility of Tailored Systems Robert E. Smith, PhD A research engineer argues the merits of tailoring equipment for specific functions, regions, or battles instead of developing multipurpose systems based on exotic and expensive technologies. He believes this will boost innovation while reducing costs. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Military Review, CAC, 290 Stimson Ave., Unit 1, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027-1254. The Secretary of the Army has determined that the publication of this periodical is necessary in the transaction of the public business as required by law of the department. Funds for printing this publication were approved by the Secretary of the Army in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 25-30. Mark A. Milley—General, United States Army Chief of Staff Official: Gerald6B. O’Keefe—Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army July-August 2016  MILITARY REVIEW