The Evolution of Air Assault

Abstract

Commenting on the "Army after Next" project, one observer noted that "Today's aviation allocations to light infantry divisions are inadequate for the fast-paced operations of the future." Battlefield agility must be strengthened if the force "is to truly achieve full spectrum dominance." Likewise, as another writer stated, "In the wars of the future, there is simply no point in deploying highly trained light infantry without mobility and protection." The integration of infantry mobility and target acquisition capability with the speed, agility, and firepower of helicopters is a potent combination; but the current force structure does not realize that potential. Nor does it capture the helicopter's air cavalry possibilities. Air mobility has not fully realized the opportunities created by technological innovations following World War II.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA528436

Entities

People

  • Kevin J. Dougherty

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Helicopters
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Organizational Structure
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Vietnam War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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