How Do We Improve Heavy Forces Training for Combat in Low Intensity Conflict?

Abstract

In years to come the United States will continue to be involved in low intensity conflicts. All elements of national power--political, economical, informational and military--will be used to solve these confrontations. If all else fails, combat operations may be required to secure national objectives. The forces consisting of heavy, light, SOF, joint and allied forces. This paper will make suggestions that will improve unit training plans and make recommendations for the army's training system that will improve readiness for this combat in low intensity conflict.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 05, 1991
Accession Number
ADA235916

Entities

People

  • Jack D. Rives
  • William A. Steiger

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Combat Areas
  • Combat Operations
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Conventional Warfare
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychological Operations
  • Recreation
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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