Considerations for the Development of Theater Hostilities Rules of Engagement: Blue-On-Blue Versus Capability Sacrifice

Abstract

The prevention of friendly fire casualties seems to have gained increased attention both during and since the war against Iraq. Due to this increased attention, during future hostilities the fear of possible friendly fire on blue-on-blue engagements may entice commanders to impose rules of engagement (ROE) which could lead to increased risk to their own forces. Commanders must weigh the risk of limitations imposed by the ROE and their affects on own force capabilities to protect themselves and successfully accomplish their missions against their affects on eliminating cases of blue on blue engagement. This paper will attempt to explore the extent to which the occurrence of blue-on-blue incidents can be reduced, the factors to be considered in future conflicts that lead themselves to higher probability or blue-on-blue incidents and increased vulnerability and possible solutions to be considered before imposing additional ROE. Rules of Engagement (ROE), Blue-on- Blue Amicicide, Fratricide, Force Vulnerability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA249899

Entities

People

  • Paul M. Ziegler

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Aircrafts
  • Defense Systems
  • Fratricide
  • Friendly Fire
  • Identification
  • Iff Systems
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Military Operations
  • Recognition
  • Rules Of Engagement
  • Situational Awareness
  • Target Recognition
  • Training
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

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  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
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