Airland Battle--The Global Doctrine?
Abstract
The question of the centralized control of close air support assets has been a major source of disagreement between the Army and the Air Corps/Air Force since World War II. It is the key issue of concern with regard to the implementation of the Army's AirLand Battle Doctrine. The study traces the origins of the AirLand concept. The concept of the AirLand Battle developed by TRADOC and championed by General Donn A. Starry, resulted in tremendously increased joint efforts in doctrinal development between the Army and the Air Force. However, there are many areas yet to be resolved before the AirLand Battle can be accepted doctrinally by the Air Force. The study evaluates some of the major potential areas and proposes recommendations in three broad areas that could result in rapid resolution of the problems facing the implementation of the AirLand Battle Doctrine.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 18, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA129988
Entities
People
- Joseph J. Redden
Organizations
- United States Army War College