To the Far Side: Engineer Support to Division and Corps Wet-Gap Crossings

Abstract

This monograph assessed the ability of the current engineer force capability and capacity, to conduct multiple division and corps level wet-gap crossings, during large-scale combat operations. Using a structured and focused comparison, the research evaluated the engineer force structure available and used during two river crossing operations during World War Two. The research compared the findings with an evaluation of a theoretical and contemporary, division wet-gap crossing, using current US Army doctrine and force structure. The research exposed potential shortfalls in the division's organic engineer assets as well as, engineer bridging capability and capacity within the US Army's active component.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 23, 2019
Accession Number
AD1083523

Entities

People

  • Joseph S. Kendall

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Engineered Resilient Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Battles
  • Case Studies
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Crossings
  • Doctrine
  • Engineers
  • Force Structure
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • National Guard
  • New York
  • River Crossings
  • Second World War
  • Social Sciences
  • United States
  • Warfare

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  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design