The Civil Affairs Force Structure: Is It Sufficient to Support Divisions and Corps in Contingency Operations?

Abstract

This monograph discusses the ability of the current civil affairs force structure to adequately support divisions and corps when they are deployed in contingency operations. Over 95 percent of all civil affairs units are found in the reserves. The active force is composed of only one battalion. Therefore, when a division or corps is deployed in a contingency operation, there is typically inadequate support available until a reserve unit can be mobilized. The monograph outlines the current force structure in terms of its capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Then it examines the effectiveness of the support it provided during Operation URGENT FURY, Operation JUST CAUSE, and Operation RESTORE DEMOCRACY. Finally, it contrasts various considerations and concerns involved with force structure capability shortcomings and examines a possible remedy for those shortcomings.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 13, 1996
Accession Number
ADA324368

Entities

People

  • Murray J. Duff

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civic Action
  • Civil Affairs
  • Civil Defense
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • International Organizations
  • Lessons Learned
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Operations
  • Public Administration
  • United States
  • Warfare

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