U.S. Ground Forces in Germany: Missions for a Reduced Force
Abstract
This research paper is designed to define the operational mission and options available for employment of United States ground forces in the Federal Republic of Germany in 1991. Since late 1989 Geopolitical events in Central Europe and South-west Asia have reshaped and redefined the post cold war world. Both conventional arms reductions and U.S. troop redeployments have forced a reassessment of U.S. ground force employment in central Europe (CENTAG). This paper will focus on the current geopolitical environment of Germany and how the reduced number of United States ground combat units may be employed at the operational level. Three operational plants for troop employments in Germany will be examined. I will conclude that even with the smaller number of available forces on hand, United States forces can still meet the defense requirements for NATO's central front.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 21, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA236448
Entities
People
- David A. Jones
Organizations
- Naval War College