TACAIR (Tactical Airpower) and the Army's Deep Operation

Abstract

This paper discusses Army requirements for deep operations and the TACAIR (Tactical Airpower) problems associated with and the systems available to support deep operations. The monograph first examines Army manuals from battalion through corps level to identify the needs each level has for deep operations, especially the requirements for air forces assets. Then, problems TACAIR will encounter, the assets available and their characteristics are looked at the see if they can accomplished the deep operation mission. Finally, future developments that will increase TACAIRs abilities are discussed. The monograph concludes that TACAIR is lacking the numbers and system characteristics necessary to both survive and accomplish day/night and adverse weather support for deep operations. But, the Air Force's future developments will significantly increase its capability to reach the AirLand battle goal: Keywords: Battalion; Brigade; Division; Corps; Soviet air defense; Packaging; Future developments; Air land battle doctrine. (KR)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 29, 1988
Accession Number
ADA215792

Entities

People

  • Oliver E. Lorenz

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Air Superiority Fighters
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Artillery
  • Combat Areas
  • Defense Systems
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fire Support
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Aviation
  • Military Organizations
  • Turbofan Engines
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.