CEHC Support to COIN Operations
Abstract
The events of the past five years have underlined that the United States and its allies confront a very different operational environment from the relatively peaceful and calm environment that so many predicted in the aftermath of the Cold War. In such a brief period, our military has been challenged on multiple levels, throughout the total spectrum of war continuum, which has accelerated change within our military that previously would have taken decades to effect. Within a single tour of duty, many Soldiers and units have experienced everything from the initiation of war and conventional combat operations, through the transition to asymmetrical warfare and counterinsurgency (COIN) operations, as well as nation building and peacekeeping efforts. These unprecedented demands have challenged previous doctrinal and operational concepts, stressed existing processes, and highlighted the need for the rapid insertion of technological and procedural applications. These challenges are readily reflected in the development or revision of doctrinal field manuals, the creation of focused organizations to streamline change, the rapid fielding of unique technological systems and capabilities, plus continuously evolving tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP). Some of the organizations specifically created to address these requirements are the Joint Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), the Asymmetrical Warfare Organization (AWO), the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) IED Defeat Integrated Capabilities Development Team (ICDT), and the Counter Explosive Hazards Center (CEHC).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA593046
Entities
People
- Dorian D'aria
Organizations
- United States Army Engineer School