The Role of the Air Assault Division on the European Battlefield.

Abstract

This study attempts to determine how the air assault division can best be employed on the modern mechanized battlefield. The investigation is focused on an analysis of Soviet ground tactics and organizations in comparison with US air assault tactics and organization. Soviet air assault concepts and doctrine are also examined to identify trends which may affect US air assault operations. Investigation reveals that a distinct need exists to expand current air assault doctrine to address the complexities of combat on the mechanized battlefield. This study recommends that the scope of FM 71-101, INFANTRY, AIRBORNE AND AIR ASSAULT DIVISION OPERATIONS, be adjusted to address current doctrinal voids and shortcomings. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 06, 1980
Accession Number
ADA093778

Entities

People

  • Conrad J. Mchugh

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Artillery
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Combat Areas
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Geography
  • Helicopters
  • Military Organizations
  • Surveillance
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Military Science
  • Theoretical Analysis.