A SURVEY OF PROBLEMS IN THE TACTICAL TRAINING OF ARMOR UNITS (U)

Abstract

An attempt was made to obtain military judgments on the requirements for armor tactical training essential to combat proficiency and to identify problems that reduce training effectiveness. Seventy-one questions in eight problem areas were constructed. They were used as a basis for tape-recorded interviews with 40 armor battalion commanders in CONUS and Seventh Army. The results of the interviews in general confirmed the military opinion that led to the survey and indicate that more and better armor tactical training is needed. At present such training is difficult to carry out primarily because of personnel shortages, conflict in priority of missions, and inadequate range and training areas. Specific suggestions for improving tactical training of armor units were made by the commanders interviewed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0327759

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  • Robert A. Baker

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  • Human Resources Research Organization

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  • Human Systems

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  • Doctrine
  • Employment
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  • Instructors
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Education
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • Personnel Management
  • Second World War
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  • Tactical Training
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  • Training Devices
  • United States
  • Warfare

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