Seven Years After - Has Task Force Ground Reconnaissance Improved Since the Rand Study?

Abstract

This monograph examines the effectiveness of major changes made to task force level reconnaissance as a result of a 1987 Rand Corporation Study. These changes are analyzed by categories established in the original report - doctrine, training, and equipment. The monograph first examines the methodology and significant findings of the Rand study. The changes made to the doctrine, training, and equipment are then presented to determine the results of the Rand study on ground reconnaissance. Next, current performance of units at the National Training Center is analyzed to determine the effectiveness of reconnaissance since implementation of these changes. Additionally, factors not studied by Rand are examined to provide additional insight into current performance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 17, 1994
Accession Number
ADA293915

Entities

People

  • Stephen C. Duncan

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Army Training
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Support
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Employment
  • Fire Support
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Intelligence
  • Reconnaissance
  • Reconnaissance Vehicles
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Surveillance
  • Tactical Reconnaissance
  • Task Forces
  • United States
  • Warfare

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