Air Commander Control of Army Deep Fire Assets

Abstract

This study examines whether Army deep fire assets, the Advanced Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and AH-64 Apache helicopter, should be apportioned by the joint Force Commander (JFC) against targets not directly supporting the ground commander's tactical fight. The monograph uses a three step methodology. First, the study shows why ground commanders fight deep, how deep they need to fight, and what their deep battle requirements are. Second, it examines Army deep attack assets to determine their interdiction capabilities and to what degree they can support both air and ground commanders missions. Lastly, recognizing that the subject is only part of the larger issue about Army and Air Force deep responsibilities, the study answers the topic question through an analysis of the entire deep battle environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA274373

Entities

People

  • Mark J. Eshelman

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Artillery
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Battles
  • Command And Control
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fire Support
  • Military Organizations
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System
  • Radar
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Short Range Ballistic Missiles
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Missile Defense Systems.