Task Force Synchronization: What Is Essential
Abstract
This monograph discusses the importance of understanding time and space factors that are essential to the maneuver task force's ability to synchronize offensive operations. This monograph argues that a focus on these factors, that is clearly communicated to a team oriented task force can dramatically improve the ability to synchronize battlefield activities during offensive operations. The monograph first examines the theorectical concepts relevant to synchronization and their significance to current AirLand Battle doctrine. The battlefield operating systems are the dissected to determine the present procedures available to the task force commander and determine their sufficiency. The final portion of the argument covers techniques that have been developed to improve a task force's capability to synchronize operations. The importance of the task force's understanding of time and space factors is essential to effective employment of combat power. Keywords: Joint military operations; Strategy; Tactics; Synchronization; Combined arms task force; Operating systems; Concept of operation; Main effort; Time and space factors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 06, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA210929
Entities
People
- David M. Rodriquez
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College