New Perspectives on Contingency Corps Force Structure

Abstract

This paper explores strategic concepts that will contribute to a more capable Contingency Corps. It examines the relationship between contemporary doctrine and force structure at the tactical level. Inconsistencies in the balance of firepower, maneuver, and combat service support at the brigade level indicate incoherence. The concept of totally self-sufficient, balanced brigades promotes independent operations and increases the probability of tactical success. Included in the study is a discussion on the potential for a total joint Continental United States (CONUS) based contingency force. Finally, the study describes an acquisition strategy that offers the Army a way to buy enough weapons to adequately outfit its forces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1992
Accession Number
ADA251302

Entities

People

  • Donald E. Vinson

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Battles
  • Combat Support
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Deployment
  • Doctrine
  • Force Structure
  • Governments
  • Logistics
  • Maneuvers
  • Public Policy
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

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