Cordon and Search: An Operations Other Than War (OOTW) Task for Infantry Battalion,

Abstract

This monograph discusses the merit of using Cordon and Search as a method to train infantry battalions in preparation for possible deployment to perform OOTW activities. Using one training event to generically prepare infantry units to perform OOTW activities must incorporate many of the tasks that Operations Other Than War require intantry units to perform, but must also reinforce the OOTW principles. This monograph demonstrates how Cordon and Search incorporates the necessary tasks while reinforcing OOTW principles. The introduction briefly relates the background and history of U. S. involvement in OOTW. Referring to FM 100-5: Operations, the monograph cites the Army current OOTW position. A brief OOTW theory discussion relates that the key distinguishing factor for Operations Other Than War is the purpose for which military forces are used. The monograph then identifies gaps in the training literature. It proposes changes in FM 25-101: Battle Focused Training to include OOTW tasks as part of a battalions Mission Essential Task List (METL).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 15, 1994
Accession Number
ADA293912

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  • Brian D. Barham

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  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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