Rethinking the Application of the Army-Air Force Team on the Modern Battlefield.

Abstract

This paper examines some of the major interrelationships between air and ground forces on the modern battlefield. The examination is conducted at a conceptual level. The paper structures the air-land battle, looks at some possible problems in the Air Ground Operations System, proposes a scheme of target prioritization, and suggests a reorientation of our target planning approach. Subjects addressed include airstrike control, the Corps Direct Air Support Center, target selection, limited breakthroughs, and the requisite conditions for battlefield success. The conclusion stresses the value of reexamining our target selection process, and recommends that the Army institutionalize a tactical air support staff element, manned by Army officers, at various headquarters involved in combat development and training. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 12, 1978
Accession Number
ADA059806

Entities

People

  • John M. Reeves

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Attrition
  • Combat Forces
  • Command And Control
  • Control Systems
  • Counterair Operations
  • Defense Systems
  • Helicopters
  • Joints
  • Munitions
  • Procurement
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Task Forces
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies