Airland Battle and Its Implications for Tactical Airlift
Abstract
The Army's current doctrine, the AirLand Battle, is based on the principle of attack. It uses all available combat means, including air power, to seize the initiative and uses it aggressively to win against a numerically superior opposition. The logistical support requirements of the modern, nonlinear battlefield will present significant implications for tactical airlift. The fluid battlefield of the AirLand Battle, with discontinuous lines of supply, will make airlift essential in sustaining the ground forces. Tactical airlift doctrine is committed to support Army logistical requirements at any level of conflict. The vulnerability of tactical airlift in a hostile environment raises questions about the capability of tactical airlift to provide the required logistical support. To be valid in the employment of tactical airlift forces, Air Force doctrine must be a definitive statement on mission capabilities and limitations on the modern battlefield.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA202108
Entities
People
- Dennis W. Thompson
Organizations
- Air War College