Beyond the Fire Support Coordination Line ... Controlling Chaos in the Deep Battlefield.
Abstract
The Deep Battlefield is a complex, ill-defined, shifting area where aggressive application of force is required to capitalize on the constantly changing situation. With the advent of attack helicopters, deep maneuver teams and intermediate range surface to surface missiles, both the U.S. Army and Air Force have means of directly influencing, and the desire to control, the Deep Battlefield. While deconfliction control is best performed by the commander with the preponderance of assets, force application control should be vested in the commander most likely to achieve the Joint Force Commander's desired end state. Delegation is based upon service oriented roles and task organized missions. Of six potential control arrangements, Concurrent-Cooperative Control is the preferred control architecture. It mirrors the multi-role environment and retains operational flexibility but requires improved deconfliction procedures. Realigning battlefield boundaries to reflect the high technology, maneuver warfare environment, extending a tailored version of Near Battlefield control measures and institutionalizing Cooperative Control will assist in correcting chaos in the Deep Battlefield.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 13, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA293347
Entities
People
- Kim Mceligot
Organizations
- Naval War College