Conduct of Vehicle Recovery in the AirLand Battle Future Concept

Abstract

This study conducts an in-depth analysis of the recovery function and applies the results to developing recovery support for the AirLand Battle Future (ALBF) Concept. First, the monograph introduces the AirLand Battle Future Concept in its latest phase of development. Second, it critically evaluates the current recovery function's ability to support the contemporary force. Next, the study conducts an in-depth analysis of the function itself. A historical perspective is then provided by looking at recovery operations during World War II and the 1973 Arab-Israeli War. Finally, the study analyzes recovery support for the ALBF concept using as criteria the recovery functional analysis and historical perspective. Conclusion and implications and presented in the framework of doctrine, organization, training, materiel, and leader development. The study concludes that the role of vehicle recovery in the AirLand Battle Future concept will be to support the maneuver and reconstitution of forces. It further concludes that the Army's recovery assets, as currently configured, are deficient to support the concept.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 16, 1991
Accession Number
ADA236009

Entities

People

  • J. R. Mott Jr

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Battle Damage Assessment
  • Battles
  • Casualties
  • Climate Change
  • Damage Assessment
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Force Structure
  • Land Navigation
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Operations
  • Recovery Vehicles
  • Second World War
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design