A Revised Division Force Equivalent Concept

Abstract

The purpose of this essay is to explain the application and composition of the DFE Concept as it has been and is used currently in force development. The DFE has been used and misused in the past to describe the force in the context of force planning and development. The DFE's evolution has been traced to emphasize the pitfalls resulting from its mis-application. The revision is explained so that the concept can be applied correctly to assure that it is a useful tool for force structures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 02, 1975
Accession Number
ADA019392

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  • James H. Drennan

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  • United States Army War College

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  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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