Planning for the Unplannable: Branches, Sequels and Reserves

Abstract

AirLand Battle doctrine introduced the operational level of war- the design and conduct of campaigns and major operations- to the U.S. Army. Operational art begins with operational planning. FM 100-5 identifies branches, sequels, and the employment of operational reserves as important factors in operational planning. But beyond stating their importance, doctrine provides little discussion. This monograph addresses the question of how branches, sequels, and operational reserves enable the operational commander to achieve his objective.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 14, 1990
Accession Number
ADA234501

Entities

People

  • Steven N. Read

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Interdiction
  • Air Power
  • Airborne
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Classification
  • Continents
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Friction
  • International Organizations
  • Korea
  • Military Operations
  • Second World War
  • Security
  • War
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.