The Light Armored Cavalry Regiment -- Reconnaissance Force of the Future

Abstract

This monograph discusses the current viability of the Light Armored Cavalry Regiment as the designated cavalry regiment for contingency force operations. As force projection is now the strategy of the United States, it is especially important that the Light Armored Cavalry Regiment be properly organized and equipped to conduct assigned missions in this environment. This monograph examines the history of the cavalry regiment from World War II to present day, with an emphasis on the characteristics of wartime employment of the Light Armored Cavalry Regiment. Analysis of the capabilities of the Light Armored Cavalry Regiment is executed against specific criteria, and contrasted with the heavy cavalry regiment as a basis for comparison. The Light Armored Cavalry Regiment is a viable component in the context of force projection operations with a contingency corps. The primary use of the Light Armored Cavalry Regiment as a reconnaissance and limited security force is recommended. The Light Cavalry Regiment can accomplish its missions within the confines of this study.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA262665

Entities

People

  • Mark T. Littel

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Reconnaissance
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Artillery
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Indirect Fire
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Personnel Management
  • Reconnaissance
  • Reconnaissance Vehicles
  • Second World War
  • Surface To Air Missiles
  • United States
  • War
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.