Logistics Implications of Maneuver Warfare. Volume 2. NATO Defense Concepts and Capabilities

Abstract

As part of its FY87 independent research and development program, the Logistics Management Institute (LMI) examined the logistics implications of a new maneuver-oriented operational concept- Airland Battle - being adopted by the U.S. Army. LMI undertook this study for three reasons. First, even though more than 5 years have passed since AirLand Battle was promulgated as formal Army doctrine, misperceptions and uncertainties about its execution still exist. Second, neither the Army nor the Defense community has yet developed a good understanding of the implications and ramifications of AirLand Battle. Third, and most important, the combat service support requirements, which largely determine the extent to which Airland Battle doctrine can be executed, are not well defined or understood. The results of this study are presented in six volumes. This volume provides an overview of NATO's defense posture, command structure, and the operational concepts and capabilities of its land forces in the Central Region. In so doing, it establishes a foundation for further discussion of maneuver warfare concepts in a NATO environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA206249

Entities

People

  • Frans Nauta

Organizations

  • LMI

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Arms Control
  • Central Europe
  • Combat Readiness
  • Command And Control
  • Defense Planning
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • International Relations
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Military Organizations
  • Security
  • United States
  • Urban Areas
  • Ussr
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies