Logistical Support for Deep Operations in the Airland Battle

Abstract

The deep operations concept of AirLand Battle was examined to determine if the deep operation is sustainable with present combat service support capabilities. Some new sustainment initiatives were reviewed. The author's research revealed that the Army does presently have the capability to sustain a deep attack limited in depth and duration in the European battlefield environment. However, the Army has not finalized and disseminated a sustainment doctrine. Of paramount importance is the development and dissemination of a sustainment doctrine for the support of AirLand Battle. Recommendations were also made that the Army continue initiatives to redesign organizational structures, design new operational techniques and procure new equipment to take advantage of new technology; improve support element mobility, capacity and survivability; and design new automated distribution systems to enhance support of Airland Battle.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA217556

Entities

People

  • Charles D. Posta
  • Phares E. Noyes

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Ammunition
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Ammunition
  • Battlefields
  • Command And Control
  • Control Systems
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System
  • Organizational Structure
  • Small Arms
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.