An Analysis of the United States Air Force and Army Logistical Doctrines for Conducting the Air Land Battle (ALB).
Abstract
The analysis was conducted using unclassified sources to determine if broad doctrinal interface existed. The analysis substantiates the need for joint conduct of the Air Land Battle (ALB) through a description of the expected Soviet tactics and a discussion of how ALB will be conducted. Air Force Manual 400-2, Air Force Logistics Doctrine and US Army Field Manual 100-5, Operations, were evaluated to determine if complementary logistical doctrine and implementing principles existed. The analysis was conducted using the applicable Air Force logistical principles and corresponding Army logistical concepts/requirements for ALB execution. The analysis concluded the logistical doctrine of the Air Force does complement Army requirements for the conduct of ALB. However, the analysis also revealed two areas of concern which have a potentially negative impact on ALB tactical execution. These two concerns are: a need for increased doctrinal emphasis on the reliability of major weapon systems and the need for an ALB unique push system of distribution/resupply. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA157198
Entities
People
- W. R. Hyder
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College