Soviet Threat to Combat Service Support Forces: A Training Challenge
Abstract
This report examines the Soviet threat to U.S. Army combat service support forces from the perspective of Soviet doctrine. Evaluates the adequacy of U.S. Army rear battle doctrine and combat service support unit training and weapons to counter this threat. Recommends training strategies to prepare combat service support units to survive on the modern non-linear battlefield. Concentrates on training combat service support leaders to fight and conduct battles. Emphasizes training realism in defensive planning, use of combat arms aggressors in training, employment of indirect fire and close air support, early warning, intelligence collection, barriers,and coordination of efforts with adjacent bases. Keywords: Training; Combat service support; Soviet threat; Logistics; Rear area operations; Defense; Sustainment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA202073
Entities
People
- Jo B. Rusin
Organizations
- Air War College