Contractors on the Battlefield: Planning Considerations and Requirements

Abstract

Contractors on the Battlefield: Planning Considerations and Requirements introduces the basics and foundation for those who want to learn about the history, terminology, and process for obtaining contractor support on the battlefield. The research paper is primarily rooted in Joint, Army, and Air Force manuals and regulations. Personal experiences from the author, Air Force, and Army students attending the Air Command and Staff College compliment the research with current field applications and experiences. The research paper also presents a broad range of growing concerns and requirements for using contractors on the battlefield. However, additional sources are provided for those who want to learn specifics of related topics and concerns. The research paper can best be described as "Contractors on the Battlefield 101" for officers, non-commissioned officers and contractors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 30, 2002
Accession Number
ADA420683

Entities

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Battlefields
  • Civil War
  • Communication Systems
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Force Protection
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.