Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal in Large Scale Combat Operations: Can the Planned Force Meet Tomorrows Requirements?

Abstract

The U.S. Army and its explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) forces are changing to address large-scale combat operations (LSCO). This research focused on three areas of relevance for the force of 2027-2032: whether the Army has the right EOD force structure, whether the force is sufficiently manned, and how the Army can best govern the EOD force. The planned EOD force structure is too small to execute its doctrine in LSCO. There will be more demands for EOD forces than they can provide under current doctrine. Furthermore, these force structure shortfalls do not account for defense support to civil authorities (DSCA) missions, which include support to the President and are considered homeland defense missions in wartime.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2024
Accession Number
AD1223205

Entities

People

  • Anthony Jacques
  • Barbara Bicksler
  • Douglas C. Ligor
  • Grant E Johnson
  • Jennifer L. Lewis
  • Terrence K. Kelly

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

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  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering