Airland Battle Combat Airdrop Doctrine and Requirement
Abstract
Combat airdrops have been and will continue to be an effective method of employing airborne fighting forces and resupplying combat forces once engaged. This study looks at historical situations requiring combat airdrop as the primary means of insertion or resupply from World War two to the present. Warfighting doctrine, along with modern warfare equipment and personnel attrition factors, have changed significantly over the past two decades. Against a historical foundation and the recent changes, the study then analyzes the current doctrine for combat airdrop feasibility dictated by the modern Airland Battle in the NATO central region. Finally, we provide a subjective prediction of any changes required in that doctrine and the ability of current and future MAC force structure to meet the combat airdrop capability requirement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 11, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA202202
Entities
People
- Eugene J. Ronsick
- Steven R. Hannah
Organizations
- Air War College