Deep Operations: Should we Fire or Maneuver?

Abstract

The purpose of this monograph is to determine if operational fires or operational maneuver should be the primary means of conducting deep operations. Two possible scenarios for an attack against NATO are considered. The first is an attack after complete mobilization. The second is a short notice, 72 hrs, surprise attack. A METT-T analysis of each scenario is done to determine requirements for a deep operational maneuver. Logistics requirements for deep operations in each scenario are then compared to current logistics capabilities. This study finds that deep operational maneuver is not logistically supportable in the first scenario. However, in the second scenario capabilities meet deep maneuver requirements. The overall conclusion is that neither operational fires nor operational maneuver should hold a dominant position in current doctrine.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 26, 1989
Accession Number
ADA215570

Entities

People

  • Thomas P. Connors

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Ammunition
  • Civil War
  • Command And Control
  • Doctrine
  • Infantry
  • Logistics
  • Maneuvers
  • Mobilization
  • Nato Forces
  • New York
  • Schools
  • Second World War
  • Terrain
  • Universities
  • War
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.