The Development of Organic Light Aviation in the Army Ground Forces in World War II

Abstract

This study addresses how the Army Ground Forces (AGF) developed and incorporated organic light aviation into the force structure during World War II. The work includes a brief background on the reasons the AGF developed this capability and how it employed this organic aviation in the field artillery. The study also addresses the parallel development and limited employment of Army Air Forces liaison squadrons designed to support the AGF. This thesis concludes that the AGF developed a responsive capability to support the aerial adjustment of artillery that quickly expanded to fill a multitude of tasks to support the ground commander. The thesis also concludes that the Army Air Forces did not develop a liaison organization capable of meeting the needs of the AGF. Understanding the problems that led to the development of organic light aviation will perhaps assist future Army leaders in developing and resourcing organizations, material, and force structure that is responsive to the maneuver commander.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 02, 2000
Accession Number
ADA384201

Entities

People

  • Robert S. Brown

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Airframes
  • Artillery
  • Employment
  • Military Applications
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Observation Aircraft
  • Reconnaissance Aircraft
  • Second World War
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

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  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Military Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design