Army Intelligence Support to the Division in Large-Scale Combat Operations
Abstract
This thesis analyzes the deep sensing capabilities gap in the current division structure identified in the Army's large-scale combat operations study. After Vietnam, the Army activated the Combat Electronic Warfare Intelligence (CEWI) battalions in each division to provide them with their first organic intelligence units to help locate deep enemy targets. These units were deactivated under the modularization plan, which created an information collection gap in the division deep area. To address this gap, the thesis analyzed three organizational models of intelligence units to determine what is required to fill this deep sensing gap. The variables of doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities, and policy (DOTMLPF-P) are applied to Army design methodology to provide a comparative analysis. The research concluded that battalion sized organizations are required to fill the capabilities gap but was inconclusive as to whether they should be independent organizations or should by organic to the divisions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 12, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1124577
Entities
People
- Andrew M. Bunce
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College