A Recommendation for the Heavy Division Command Group
Abstract
This study investigates the heavy division command group's role, functional requirements, organization, and operation during combat operations. The thesis draws on five sources of information: historical references, doctrinal literature, current publications, a general officer survey, and interviews. The overall role of the command group is to assist the commander in his decision making process and support him in communicating those decisions. The most important functional requirements a command group must provide are communications, information, mobility, and protection. The command group structure and organization will adjust, based on situational requirements, commander's preferences and available equipment and personnel. The 'model' command group would include: the G3 or deputy; the deputy G2; a Military Intelligence CPT, deputy Fire Support Coordinator, Air Liaison Officer, two battle captains, signal officer, vehicle mechanic, two Military Police teams, commander's aide, and two operations sergeants. The equipment would include: two M2s (for command and control vehicles), one M113 (for the Air Liaison Officer), two Military Police hardtop M998s, and two UH-60 aircraft. Communications equipment would include: Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems; a single channel Tactical Satellite capability; Multiple Subscriber Equipment, and a Global Positioning System module to provide navigation support.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 03, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA284576
Entities
People
- Philip R. Tilly
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College