Tactical Order of Battle: A State-of-the-Art Survey

Abstract

This report provides a state-of-the-art survey of tactical order of battle (OB) intelligence, concentrating on the division OB section and based on official documentation, authoritative reference material, and the results of an informal questionnaire and interview program with experienced combat intelligence and operations personnel. The survey includes: Historical development of OB; role, function, and operations of the division OB section; examination of the OB factors; and the results of a brief survey of military opinions on OB. OB analysis requires more varieties of detailed information processing than any other single area of combat intelligence. However, the procedures and techniques available are not standardized or well developed, and the OB section tends to provide historical reference information rather than current intelligence. Specific findings and recommendations are presented after each section of the survey.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA018368

Entities

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  • Bruce J. Staniforth
  • Jeanne A. Halpin
  • Peter T. Russell
  • Russell J. Bowen

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  • BBN Technologies

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  • Contingency Operations (Military)
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