The AirLand Battle Future Heavy Brigade and Low-Intensity Conflict Contingency Operations

Abstract

This monograph analyzes the currently envisioned AirLand Battle Future (ALB-F) heavy brigade's organization to determine its ability to conduct contingency operations in low-intensity conflict environments. The research approach includes a discussion of the ALB-F operational concept; definitions of the evaluation criteria of intelligence, fire support, maneuver, and combat services support; historical analysis of heavy force operations in Vietnam and Afghanistan; analysis of the ALB-F heavy brigade organization; conclusions; and implications. The study concludes that the currently envisioned ALB-F heavy brigade organization can conduct contingency operations in low-intensity conflict environments. However, to do so successfully, it must be tailored with the correct mix of intelligence, fire support, maneuver, and combat service support assets. The implications section contains augmentation matrices designed to assist contingency planners with tailoring ALB-F heavy brigade forces for operations in low-intensity conflict environments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 13, 1990
Accession Number
ADA236044

Entities

People

  • Robin P. Swan

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Reconnaissance
  • Aircrafts
  • Artillery
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Combat Areas
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Fire Support
  • Medical Evacuation
  • Military Organizations
  • Surveillance
  • Tactical Air Support
  • United States
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies