Tactical Requirements for Peacekeeping Operations.

Abstract

This study examines training requirements, principles of command and control, and organization for a U.S. light infantry unit involved in a peacekeeping operation. The focus is on the tactical level of peacekeeping, using the Sinai Multinational Force and Observers and the Beirut Multi-National Force as case studies. The study determines the component parts of a peacekeeping force and analyzes the basis principles of successful peacekeeping operations. The study states that peacekeeping forces must be highly trained soldiers who understand the nature and purpose of a peacekeeping mission. The study concludes that a peacekeeping force must have an effective chain of command; ond commander and one force headquarters responsible for the peacekeeping operation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 02, 1985
Accession Number
ADA167198

Entities

People

  • Phillip L. Brinkley

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Artillery
  • Command And Control
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Howitzers
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • New York
  • Personnel Management
  • Schools
  • Students
  • Tactical Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control