The Air Attack Division: AirLand Battle Future's Operational Contingency Force?
Abstract
This monograph examines the feasibility of utilizing the proposed Air Attack Division as an operational contingency force. In the future U.S. Army force may have to rapidly respond to a variety of contingencies anywhere in the world. Currently the Army maintains various types of contingency forces to include airborne, light infantry, air assault, and mechanized divisions. Identification of the strengths and weaknesses of each type organization aids in determining the shortfalls of today's contingency forces. The proposed Air Attack Division offers a complement which may fill the identified shortfalls. A comparison of the proposed Air Attack Division to today's contingency forces provides a basis for analysis. Each organization is evaluated against the criteria of threat/terrain, deployability, combat power, and sustainability. After a detailed critical analysis, conclusions are drawn and appropriate recommendations made concerning the feasibility of utilizing the proposed Air Attack Division as an operational contingency force.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 05, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA240215
Entities
People
- Edward J. Sinclair
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College