Military Philosophy and the Moral Power of the Army as Pillars of Institutional Reengineering

Abstract

The institutional reengineering of the Peruvian Army (EP) is not limited to technological modernization or the incorporation of new operational capabilities; it requires, above all, a cultural and doctrinal transformation that places military identity, military philosophy, and moral power at the center as the structural pillars of change. In this context, this article aims to analyze the foundations that underpin institutional identity and demonstrate that these constitute the basis upon which a modern, cohesive, and effective Army must be built. To this end, a qualitative methodology with a hermeneutic approach is adopted, grounded in the critical analysis of doctrinal, historical, and philosophical sources, complemented by specialized literature on military cohesion and organizational culture. Based on this analytical framework, it is argued that institutional strength does not lie exclusively in material resources, but in the balanced articulation between tradition and modernity, leadership and mystique, discipline and moral conviction. Consequently, institutional reengineering must be conceived as a comprehensive process aimed at preserving the historical essence of the EP, strengthening values such as self-sacrifice, cohesion, and leadership, and coherently articulating doctrine, organizational culture, and collective morale within a single strategic horizon. Only in this way will it be possible to consolidate a legitimate, effective institution fully committed to the defense of sovereignty, peace, and national unity.