Low-Intensity Conflict: A Chemical Corps Role?

Abstract

The increased focus on the lower end of the spectrum of conflict, particularly low-intensity conflict (LIC) itself, highlights the critical balance which must be obtained between rapid deployment and mission capability. Combat support and combat service support activities must be able to demonstrate a direct application to mission accomplishment or be relegated to follow on forces which can only be brought into theater when time and lift assets allow. The role played by the Chemical Corps in chemical-biological (CB) defense is acknowledged and recognized throughout the Army but what if an immediate CB threat is lacking? Chemical warfare.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 20, 1989
Accession Number
ADA209780

Entities

People

  • Richard D. Read

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Weapons
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Employment
  • Lessons Learned
  • Riot Control
  • Riot Control Agents
  • Security
  • United States
  • War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.