Fire Support: 1995 and Beyond

Abstract

Tremendous changes in the threat and world politics in the early 1990s dictate that issues surrounding our Fire Support systems and structure be critically examined to ensure they can continue to meet our worldwide contingencies. This study will examine the current application of Fire Support within the U.S. Army and recommend doctrinal and structural issues needing resolution to facilitate successful future evolution. Modern technology, geopolitical conditions, and evolving doctrine of AirLand Battle-Future indicate broadening roles and changing emphasis for Fire Support. At the same time, our Army will undergo substantial reductions in size and funds. The proper reshaping of our Fire Support capabilities--while maintaining their viability, expandability, and lethality--is the Field Artillery's greatest challenge.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 05, 1991
Accession Number
ADA237772

Entities

People

  • Richard L. Brown

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Artillery
  • Combat Readiness
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Deterrence
  • Economic Systems
  • Fire Support
  • Governments
  • Indirect Fire
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Strategy
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System
  • National Security
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Economics
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Software Engineering