The Interrelationship of Weapons and Doctrine: The Case of the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle,
Abstract
This monograph discusses how well U.S. Army doctrine exploits the development of weapons. With the rapid ongoing modernization of our forces, it is imperative that the army make the most out of new technology. The premise is that current U.S. Army doctrine and tactical writings fail to make the maximum use of weapons that have been developed. The methodology used to defend this premise begins with an introduction to the problem and definitions. An historical review of the Spencer rifle, chemical weapons in WWI and the Sheridan tank illustrate the problem. Next, the Bradley technological development and doctrine is examined. The monograph ends with an analysis of what effect the lack of doctrine has had on the Bradley and recommends a method to ensure that weapons and doctrine complement each other. Keywords: Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle Tactics, Technology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 04, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA191042
Entities
People
- Benjamin C. Freakley
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College