Precision Guided Weapons: Panacea or Pitfall for the Joint Task Force Commander?

Abstract

The current proclivity to use PGMs and near-PGMs restricts the inherent flexibility and versatility of airpower and reduces the effectiveness of the Joint Force Commander (JFC) to fight and win the war in today's rapidly moving battlespace. PGMs, and their counterpart, near-PGMs (consisting primary of GPS-guided munitions) do not currently possess the capability to meet the needs of ground forces in a timely manner. Additionally, these types of weapons also demonstrate a lack of ability, in adverse weather conditions, to destroy mobile or emerging targets in the same timely manner.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 03, 2003
Accession Number
ADA415532

Entities

People

  • Randy L. Kaufman

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Bombs
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Guided Weapons
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Munitions
  • Nato
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Satellite Guided Weapons
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space