The Operational Challenges of Task Force Hawk

Abstract

Operation Allied Force was a major NATO success. The Alliance withstood competing national agendas and divisive political pressures while conducting a 78-day campaign that ended violence against Albanian Kosovars. Serb forces withdrew from Kosovo and refugees returned home. Yet the conflict also raised questions. While many of the controversies were debated on the levels of policy and strategy differences on the operational role of U.S. joint forces also arose. Task Force Hawk was the most visible case. Intended to supplement airpower by using the AH-64 helicopter and multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), its mission proved to be controversial among senior U.S. military officers. In addition, operations revealed major failures in the integration of ground and air forces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA403513

Entities

People

  • Bruce Nardulli
  • John Gordon Iv

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Altitude
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Cargo Aircraft
  • Civil Engineering
  • Defense Systems
  • Helicopters
  • Low Altitude
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System
  • National Security
  • Task Forces
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Warfare

Readers

  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military Science