Department of Defense Noncombatant Evacuation Operations in the Federal Republic of Germany: Time for Tough Decisions
Abstract
This paper is an analytical study of how United States noncombatant evacuation operations (NEO) are currently envisioned to operate in the FRG based on existing United States (US) Department of State (DOS) and Department of Defense (DOD) policies and plans, an assessment of whether or not the NEO objectives can be met, and a presentation of alternative courses of actions that might be selected to improve the chances of US DOD dependent noncombatant survivability, without seriously degrading the combat capability of United States and NATO forces, immediately prior to and after the start of a conventional war with the Soviet Union and its Warsaw Pact allies. Since the majority of US noncombatants in Europe reside in the FRG and are the closest to the 'front,' this study will concentrate on noncombatant evacuation from the FRG. Furthermore, it will focus on DOD military and civilian dependents who are directly under DOD control, and for whom DOD bears primary responsibility. Additionally, current NEO deficiencies, or detractors, will be discussed and specific alternatives to improve the process will be analyzed. Repatriation, or specifically the onward movement of noncombatants once at the Continental United States (CONUS) Port of Deportation (POD), will not be addressed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA217529
Entities
People
- Christian H. Treutler
Organizations
- Air War College