Terrain Shaping in the Twenty-First Century
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to show how the United States national policy and directives with regards to landmines creates friction points that inhibit the joint forces ability to shape and control terrain. This paper describes the current U.S. landmine national policy, the future strategic threat environment, the current U.S. terrain shaping capability, and the impact on the joint land forces ability to shape terrain. This paper argues that the current strategic environment, with the recent rise of potential near peer competitors, requires reengagement with our allies and development of a new foundational obstacle system. This paper also provides recommendations that will enhance the United States ability to shape and dominate terrain to support expeditionary maneuver and joint combined operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1158242
Entities
People
- Christopher T. Kuhn
Organizations
- United States Army War College