Does the Force XXI Heavy Brigade Need an Organic Reconnaissance and Security Element?

Abstract

This study investigates the need for an organic reconnaissance and security element (RSE) in the heavy brigades of Force XXI. The study shows the reasons future brigades need RSEs. The following areas were used to compare brigades with organic RSEs to brigades without organic RSEs: control of battlespace, battle command, information, protect the force, and tempo. Information from doctrine, studies, white papers, Master of Military Art and Science theses and School of Advanced Military Studies monograms, and briefings were used to make this comparison. Although there are no current brigades with RSEs to compare with the current brigades without RSEs, there is a large amount of evidence that documents the abilities and problems of current brigades without RSEs. Simulation-based tests have directly compared brigades with organic RSEs. Simulation-based tests have directly compared bridges with organic RSEs to brigades without organic RSEs. All evidence clearly shows that future brigades of Force XXI will need organic RSEs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 02, 1995
Accession Number
ADA299548

Entities

People

  • William J. Mckean

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Artillery
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Doctrine
  • Intelligence Collection
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Art
  • Reconnaissance
  • Security
  • Simulations
  • Surveillance
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Tactical Reconnaissance
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military Science
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.