The Impact of Irregular Warfare on the US Army

Abstract

Although the U.S. Army has yet to clearly define irregular warfare, it is imperative that the Army take near-term action to enhance the ability of Soldiers and units to operate effectively in an irregular warfare environment. This study will identify the Soldier skills and ground force capabilities required to successfully prosecute irregular warfare, assess current/programmed capabilities against the identified requirements, and make Doctrine, Organizational, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF) recommendations to enhance Army capabilities and its capacity to address irregular challenges. Recommendations will include options for Army initiatives to enhance coordinated multi-national and interagency operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 16, 2006
Accession Number
ADA448459

Entities

People

  • Roger L. Mcdonald Iii

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Asymmetric Warfare
  • Doctrine
  • Failed States
  • Globalization
  • Interagency Coordination
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • Iraqi-War
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military History
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Recreation
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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