Transforming Army General Purpose Forces for Simultaneous Dissimilar Operations

Abstract

Preparedness for operations in both the Irregular Warfare (IW) and Major Combat Operations (MCO) environments is essential given a tumultuous and unpredictable Contemporary Operational Environment (COE). This thesis is an effort to provide a solution to the U.S. Army's emerging trend toward uni-focused operations fixated on IW. In this thesis we propose recommendations for change to the current Army force structure centered on the Brigade Combat Team (BCT) and the Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) model through which these units are cycled for refit, training and deployment. These recommended modifications are intended to optimize the Army for its role as a deterrent force and to assist the Army in its ability to proficiently conduct operations in the IW and MCO environments either consecutively or simultaneously.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA493660

Entities

People

  • Sean M. Hevey
  • Timothy N. Bible

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • War Colleges
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