Planning Considerations for a Future Operational Campaign in NATO's Central Region
Abstract
With the demise of the Warsaw Treaty Organization, the withdrawal of former Soviet forces from Central Europe, and the disintegration of the Soviet Union, some might question the need to examine planning considerations for a future campaign in NATO's Central Region. The short answer to that pertinent question is that such an analysis is needed precisely because of the magnitude of the tumultuous changes of the past 2 years. Indeed, the current European security environment bears little, if any, resemblance to the long familiar security landscape of Central Europe. Risks to the Alliance have been reduced dramatically and warning times have been greatly extended as former foes strive to become partners and numerous arms control treaties, agreements, and initiatives are implemented. The Alliance recognized these fundamental changes and recently agreed on innovative political and military strategic concepts to accommodate the new conditions that will rely heavily on crisis management activities, mobilizable forces, multinational formations, and intra-European reinforcements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 31, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA248115
Entities
People
- Thomas-Durell Young
- William T. Johnsen
Organizations
- United States Army War College