摘要: This monograph examines the modern development of operational fires as a major contributor to the success of campaigns. Its focus is to determine the best way for the U.S. military to maximize the impact of operational fire system... 展开 This monograph examines the modern development of operational fires as a major contributor to the success of campaigns. Its focus is to determine the best way for the U.S. military to maximize the impact of operational fire systems. It proposes that a FSCOORD is needed at the theater level to accomplish that campaign requirement. The analysis begins with an examination of recent U.S. Army doctrine concerning the operational level of war and the Relative Combat Power Model. This model relates the combat power elements of maneuver, firepower, protection and leadership. The work then defines operational fires in light of the model and current doctrine. It then traces the use of these fires in the modern era using historical examples. Particular attention is then devoted to the current Soviet and U.S. positions on the subject. Of particular interest is the Soviet concern with 'high precision warfare', which is a form of operational fires. Operational fires; Combat power model; High precision warfare; Campaign planning; Synchronization. (jes) 收起