AMSP Course 2 Tactical Dynamics. NATO Interim Report: Employment Concepts for Light Infantry in Europe

Abstract

The basic purpose of this study is to examine how light infantry divisions could be employed in a European high intensity environment. The study is not constrained to current war plans, but also examines very early deployment of light infantry divisions. The study has value for two reasons: First, it takes a top down look. The utility of light infantry is examined from the perspective of strategy first, then operations, and finally tactics. This approach yields new findings about what battalions should be trained and equipped to do. Not surprisingly, they are not the same as those derived from a bottom up look. Second, experienced light infantry commanders looked at real corps sectors with real corps and echelons above corps planners to gain valuable insights about light infantry utilization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 26, 1988
Accession Number
ADA245181

Entities

People

  • Huba Wass De Czege

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Ammunition
  • Army
  • Artillery
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Battles
  • Combat Support
  • Deployment
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Force Structure
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Tactics
  • Security
  • Surface To Air Missiles
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design