Command and Control of Rear Operations at Echelons Above Corps (Theater Army),

Abstract

This monograph examines the adequacy of the current rear operations command and control doctrine at theater army level that is contained in FM 90-14, Rear Battle. Specifically, this study seeks to determine if the TAACOM commander is the best choice to command the theater army rear fight (as stipulated in the doctrine) or if there is a need for a separate Rear Operations officer and staff at this echelon. The German Army rear security command and control structures used in World War II during the Russian Campaign are examined in detail. From this experience the Wehrmacht gleaned four rear operations command and control lessons that serve as a frame work for analysis and comparison with our current doctrine.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 05, 1987
Accession Number
ADA184966

Entities

People

  • P. A. Crosbie

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Area Security
  • Artillery
  • Combat Forces
  • Command And Control
  • Employment
  • Fire Support
  • Force Structure
  • Geographic Regions
  • Indirect Fire
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

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

Technology Areas

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