Steven Canby's Model for the Future Defense of Central Europe

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to critically examine Steven Canby's concept of an improved NATO military doctrine and organization/equipment with particular attention to the impact of MBFR. This study finds some serious objections to Mr. Canby's concept of defense of Central Europe as outlined in Adelphi Paper No. 109. Particular attention is drawn to Canby's proposed system of unit replacement, concept of defense, mobilization concept and restructuring plan. While supporting Mr. Canby's objective of strengthening the conventional defenses, this study concludes that Mr. Canby's major points are so interconnected that once one flaw is found, the entire structure tends to come crashing down. An alternative operational concept is offered.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 06, 1975
Accession Number
ADB006694

Entities

People

  • Roger T. Hilton
  • Wilfried O. Scheffer

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Army
  • Central Europe
  • Classification
  • Combat Support
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Europe
  • Infantry
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Military Doctrine
  • Rear Areas
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

Readers

  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Research Science/Academic Research
  • Systems Analysis and Design