Fixing What Was Not Broken: A Future for Fires
Abstract
The most sensitive instrument of national power used to achieve national objectives is the Military. The critical missions the Nation deems a priority, will be carried out by our Service men and women at home and abroad. Therefore, it is up to the Nation and its military leaders to effectively lead and resource its military, setting the conditions to accomplish those missions set before them. To this end, the Fires community must shape its capabilities to confront future threats. As the Nation begins to close out operations in Afghanistan over the next couple of years, the Field Artillery (FA) branch needs to anticipate future requirements and ways in which to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the branch. Considering the fiscally demanding environment that currently exists, previous predictions that laid the foundation for future programs and force design approved years ago must be readdressed. What was important then, may not be important now. In addressing this issue, this essay examines fire support training and organization and the role of conventional artillery munitions. These issues affect the entire Army and must be addressed in a responsible manner now in order to plan for tomorrow and the future of Fires.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA561975
Entities
People
- Dennis C. Smith
Organizations
- United States Army War College