How light forces should be integrated into the heavy corps to conduct three-dimensional deep, close, and rear battle in accordance with AirLand Battle doctrine is examined. In this doctrine the corps plans, organizes, and conducts AirLand Battle tactical operations using a mix of heavy and light forces. Light forces are not integrated into the heavy corps or division force structure. This study discusses 3 historical examples, identifying the applicability of depth, agility, initiative, and synchronization to heavy/light 3-dimensional operations. Emphasis is placed upon air assault operations within a corps area. Current U.S. and Soviet force structures are compared, identifying elements of air assault 3-dimensional warfare incorporated into each Army. Several missions for air assault forces are examined within the context of the corps close, deep, and rear battle. Based upon these mission requirements, two options for integrating air assault forces into the heavy corps force structure are compared using the previously established criteria. The author concludes that an air assault brigade integrated into the heavy corps force structure achieves the heavy/light mix required to conduct 3-dimensional operations in accordance with AirLand Battle doctrine. (edc)
Corps Air Assault Brigade: An Integrated Combined Arms Force to Conduct the Heavy Corps Deep, Close, and Rear Battle in Three Dimensions
1988
45 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Military Operations, Strategy, & Tactics , Joint military activities , Corps level organizations , Air strikes , Army operations , Tactical warfare , Air Force operations , Battles , Brigade level organizations , Combat areas , Comparison , Depth , Division level organizations , Integrated systems , Military doctrine , Military force levels , Military forces(Foreign) , Military forces(United States) , Military operations , Military requirements , Missions , Rear areas , Three dimensional , USSR , Military force structure , Military force mixes , Air land warfare
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