Does the Culminating Point Exist at the Tactical Level?

Abstract

The concept of the culminating point has great utility for the tactical commander. It is one of three concepts fundamental to the design and execution of major operations. Our doctrine addresses the culminating point in operational terms but its impact at the tactical level cannot be neglected. The purpose of this monograph is to explain the concept of the culminating point at the tactical level, illustrate the concept by using historical examples, and specifically address implications for the tactical commander who must defend from fixed battle positions. Keywords: Battles, Tactical analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 22, 1989
Accession Number
ADA225466

Entities

People

  • Charles O. Hammond

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Defense
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Units
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Counterattack
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Military Organizations
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • Training
  • Warfare

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  • Education

Readers

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