Field Training Exercise FIREX 88: A Study in Large Scale Unit Training

Abstract

A study of the plans and preparations required to conduct a large scale, live fire, field training exercise involving both active and reserve component units. A description of how the exercised was planned including the functions of a planning cell, the preparation of an environmental assessment, and the staff coordination required to train 12,000 soldiers and airmen in the desert. The complexities of preparing a large scale exercise are discussed and the planning lessons learned from the exercise are presented. An annex of critical exercise planning questions is presented. An annex of critical exercise planning questions is presented to assist future exercise planners. Keywords: Military installations; Logistics procedures; Medical support.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA217287

Entities

People

  • Stanley J. Gordon

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Artillery
  • Combat Readiness
  • Drinking Water
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Health Services
  • Lessons Learned
  • Logistics
  • Medical Personnel
  • Radio Frequency
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Tactical Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.