Mine and Boobytrap Warfare: Lessons Forgotten

Abstract

Low-intensity conflict has brought with it many new training opportunities in the methods of warfare. Considering the probability of involvement at this end of the spectrum of conflict, we must revisit some of the lessons learned over the past wars and take advantage of the experience gained by our friends and allies. This study examines the experience of U.S. forces in three conflicts and tracks the changes in the use of mines and boobytraps in terms of casualties. The experiences of the Thai and Malaysian armies in current hostilities involving mines and boobytraps is also studied. The purpose is to highlight a potential shortfall in our current training emphasis through an examination of history, probability of intensity and current training emphasis. Keywords: Mine warfare; Army training.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 29, 1988
Accession Number
ADA194094

Entities

People

  • Philip W. Carroll Iii

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Battles
  • Business Administration
  • Detection
  • Education
  • Engineers
  • Explosives
  • Low Intensity Conflict
  • Minefields
  • Rice Paddies
  • Second World War
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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