Forcible Entry - A Hard Nut to Crack
Abstract
Forcible entry today into an opposed theater can be a risky and dangerous mission. U.S. forces have not been called upon to conduct a forcible entry mission since World War II and Korea. Not since World War II have amphibious and airborne forces been forgotten and amphibious and airborne forces have developed along separate service lines. The capability to crack a really hard nut, like an opposed forcible entry, is questionable today. The weapon systems available to our potential adversaries in this evolving new world order are formidable. Should a future adversary armed with high tech weapons learn from the Gulf War that his best defense is to prevent U.S. forces from obtaining a lodgement, he could be a formidable foe indeed. Only the joint commander with his far-reaching responsibilities for warfighting and budgeting can develop today's capability to the fullest and ensure that tomorrow's forces are capable of defeating future defenses.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 18, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA253215
Entities
People
- Joseph J. Streitz
Organizations
- Naval War College