Cavalry Operations in Support of Low Intensity Conflict

Abstract

This monograph investigates the historical use of cavalry in low intensity conflict (LIC). This investigation is to determine the possible strengths and weaknesses of our current light infantry division's reconnaissance squadron in terms of organization, equipment, doctrine, and techniques for employment in LIC. The intent of the paper is neither to produce a paradigm on the use of reconnaissance forces in LIC nor simply to conduct a historical study, but rather to see if our past actions impact on today's cavalry. The structure of this monograph is to explain the nature of LIC and assess its impact on reconnaissance forces, describe a comparison methodology, conduct historical analysis, analyze the results of the comparison, and then to make conclusions and offer recommendations. Keywords: Low intensity; Infantry; Counterinsurgency; Reconnaissance; Military personnel.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 17, 1990
Accession Number
ADA225452

Entities

People

  • Patrick J. Becker

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Airframes
  • Combat Areas
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Lessons Learned
  • Light Armored Vehicles
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Observation Aircraft
  • Reconnaissance
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • History

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design