82ND Airborne Division 2010: The Right Force Structure for the Twenty-First Century

Abstract

This study investigates the likely optimal force structure for the 82nd Airborne Division in 2010, in light of future doctrinal and strategic requirements. As the United States strategic reserve, the 82nd Airborne Division has a requirement to be able to deploy and fight to win anywhere in the world on a moment's notice. The study examines the history of the United States Army's airborne division from the Second World War until the present day, emphasizing the relevance of this capability under contemporary and future conditions. This study also examines the most likely structure options to meet future requirements and compares these options with each other in accordance with appropriate force capability criteria. This study concludes with a proposed likely optimal structure for the 82nd Airborne Division in 2010. The proposed structure provides recommendations for armament and weapons systems within the 82nd Airborne Division for the twenty-first century.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 02, 2000
Accession Number
ADA383871

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  • Thomas E. Heibert

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  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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  • Biomedical
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  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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