Direct Support (PLUS)
Abstract
This study investigates the command and control structures and relationships that best support the AirLand Battle Future (ALBF) Concept by focusing on one type organization doing a representative mission. Specifically, this study discusses command and control of close support artillery in a combined arms maneuver brigade (CAMB). The mission is to expand a lodgment. This monograph introduces the AirLand Battle Future concept and relates it to the 1986 AirLand Battle Doctrine. In order to enhance this continuity between the futuristic concept and today, the 199th Separate Motorized Brigade (SMB) is introduced as the surrogate for the combined arms maneuver brigade. This organization is relatively new to the Army force structure. It encompasses many of the attributes of organizations envisioned by the ALBF concept. However, unlike the ALBF concept, the 199th SMB is a reality today. This makes the 199th SMB a good vehicle for studying C2 of close support artillery. The Wass de Czege Combat power Model is used to analyze the different command and control options against criteria developed from the AirLand Battle tenet, agility. The criteria include the ability to act quickly, shift the main effort, change missions, and maximize pre-battle training. The results of the analysis indicate that the direct support (plus) option is superior for providing agile close support field artillery.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 30, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA237481
Entities
People
- Peter E. Haglin
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College