The subject of helicopters replacing tanks has been a matter of controversy for years. This high-stakes doctrinal debate, possibly driven by limited service budgets, historical events, and even some parochialism, complicates the task of Joint Force Commanders as they create plans to effectively integrate available forces to achieve full spectrum battlefield dominance. Although helicopters are powerful tools, they cannot in some cases, and should not in others, replace tanks. To defend this assertion, this study begins by reviewing thoughts and recommendations throughout airpower and landpower literature. Joint Vision 2010, the conceptual template directing the organization and development of the US armed forces is examined, as is a proposal from the Future Concepts Division of the Joint Warfighting Center to study the concept of helicopters replacing tanks in 2010. This research then considers the geostrategic environment of the future, then describes why and how Joint Force Commanders should use and exploit tanks and helicopters. Future conflicts will demand tanks to dominate and hold land, while helicopters will be better suited for airpower operations. Joint Force Commanders should employ helicopters, not as 'flying tanks,' but as airpower assets.
Tanks for the Memories. Will Airpower, Specifically Helicopters, Replace Tanks in 2010
1998
25 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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