Not So Friendly Fire: Considerations for Reducing the Risk of Fratricide

Abstract

All commanders expect losses in combat, but when the casualties are self-inflicted the effects are magnified. The Gulf War brought the fratricide problem into sharp focus based on a disturbing increase in the percentage of losses due to friendly fire. Much of the recommended corrective action has been directed towards technological solutions. While this approach does provide some fratricide protection, a review of history and the causes of fratricide indicates more needs to be done. This paper explores the background of fratricide, its underlying causes and contends that only a combined application of doctrine, training and technology is likely to minimize the risk of future fratricide. Considerations for reducing the risk of fratricide.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 18, 1994
Accession Number
ADA283501

Entities

People

  • Gary J. Bundy

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Command And Control
  • Friendly Fire
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Guided Bombs
  • Guided Missiles
  • Identification
  • Iff Systems
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Science
  • Navigation
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Security
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Economics
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies