Tactical Disruption: The Key to Increasing Relative Combat Power.
Abstract
This monograph argues that tactical disruption is an operational concept which will lead to superior friendly combat power at the decisive point. The monograph first examines the military theorists and thinkers from which tactical disruption has grown, in order to understand the theoretical framework it operates within. The author argues that the opposing commander's decision cycle is the ultimate target of disruption operations. An historical example is used to demonstrate tactical disruption, and finally, U.S. Army doctrine is examined in order to determine the current role of tactical disruption. The monograph concludes that tactical disruption is embedded through out Airland Battle doctrine. However, tactical disruption is not a formal strategy, and there is no coordinated disruption effort at the tactical level. The monograph closes with recommendations to adopt tactical disruption as a formal doctrinal concept.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 15, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA233105
Entities
People
- Arthur W. Finehout
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College