An Effectiveness Analysis of the Tactical Employment of Decoys
Abstract
This thesis examines the tactical employment of decoys. The Army invested $7.5M into fielding multispectral tactical decoys. Initially, many company commanders were reluctant to include the decoys in their tactical planning. Now, even more commanders believe that preparation for combat involves too many more important matters that preclude integrating this nonlethal system into their already time and resource constrained tactical operations. This thesis provides some insight into this concern and suggests ways in which decoys may be employed. Analysis, both qualitative and quantitative in nature, is the original work of the author. Historical examples from WW II, Operation Desert Storm, and the Combat Training Centers provide qualitative data for the subjective of the combat effectiveness of decoys. Janus and CASTFORM wargaming results serve as quantitative data for a statistical assessment of decoy combat effectiveness. The author concludes that decoys do enhance combat effectiveness when decoy employment is incorporated into the tactical scheme of maneuver.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 03, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA284608
Entities
People
- Kenneth S. Blanks
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College