Effects of Weather and Terrain in Combat Operations

Abstract

Terrain and weather has no favorites, it did one of two things; it either helped one force or provided a stumbling block for the other. When thinking of the terrain, it is imperative that the commander considers factors such as hills, mountains, streams, rivers, and valleys which will effect the execution of an operation (Headquarters, Department of the Army, 1993). Even though the outcome of a combat operation is not solely dependent upon the elements of terrain and weather; it heavily influences the outcome and success of the operation. The type of weather hinders equipment emplacement, employment, and mobility of maneuver elements on the battlefield and the weather adversely affects the morale of Soldiers and their ability to perform.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 27, 2007
Accession Number
AD1116884

Entities

People

  • Dzemail Demiri
  • Miguel E. Reyna
  • Rodney Allen
  • Timothy Ricks
  • William A. Robles

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Army
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Ammunition
  • Artillery Technology
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Clothing
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Readiness
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Environment
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fire Support
  • Guns
  • Korean War
  • Landing Fields
  • Machine Guns
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Mobility
  • Recreation
  • Second World War
  • Terrain
  • Tonkin Gulf
  • United States
  • Vietnam
  • Vietnam War
  • War
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.