US ARMY REQUIREMENT FOR PACK ANIMALS

Abstract

The study was undertaken to analyze US Army pack animal transport doctrine and resources in order to determine the adequacy of the doctrine and resources to support requirements for limited and general warfare, unconventional warfare, counterguerrilla and counterinsurgency operations. Army regulations, publications, and resources were analyzed to identify voids in doctrine, resources, and training. Preliminary evaluation indicates that requirements do exist for pack animals in all levels of warfare, especially in remote areas and in rugged, vehicle-restrictive terrain. The study concludes that there is a lack of techniques, doctrine, resources, and training capability within the US Army. It recommends action to rectify these inadequacies. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0829038

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  • Biomedical

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  • Army Personnel
  • Civil Affairs
  • Domestic Animals
  • Elephants
  • Employment
  • Geography
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Applications
  • Military History
  • Personnel Management
  • Southeast Asia
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  • Terrain
  • Unconventional Warfare
  • United States
  • Warfare

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