Joint Stars Data Analysis The Battle of Khafji

Abstract

This report details analysis results of JSTARS data files from 25 January to 3 February 1991. Lines of Communication in use by Iraqi vehicles on those dates are geographically specified on a map. Probable identification of specific maneuver units, intent, and the relative impact of air interdiction attacks is detailed. Preparations of other defensive actions is revealed. Tactics resorted to on subsequent days in response to air attacks are identified. Overall, the magnitude of Iraqi activity revealed indicates the failed attempt at Khafji from 29 to 31 Jan 1991 was planned to be a major ground effort. The analysis provides a historical example of the military worth of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). Methodology for follow-on analysis is outlined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 08, 1997
Accession Number
ADA336272

Entities

Organizations

  • Northrop Grumman

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Interdiction
  • Air Power
  • Air Strikes
  • Aircrafts
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Command And Control
  • Data Analysis
  • Detectors
  • Geographic Regions
  • Identification
  • Information Systems
  • Intelligence Surveillance And Reconnaissance
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Radial Velocity
  • Surveillance

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Business Analytics
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.