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Colonel Walter Kross, US Air Force, identifies the two sharply opposing schools of thought about how best to organize, equip, and train our military forces. 'Military reformers' and 'defense planners' clash on the strategy for and...
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Colonel Walter Kross, US Air Force, identifies the two sharply opposing schools of thought about how best to organize, equip, and train our military forces. 'Military reformers' and 'defense planners' clash on the strategy for and the use of high-technology weapons systems. The author's focus on the debate over tactical air forces and missions defines and illustrates the broader, more consequential issue of weapon system sophistication. In concrete point-counterpoint fashion, Colonel Kross objectively lays out the successes and failure, strengths and weaknesses of each side's argument. Because the outcome of this debate affects national security, strategy, forces, and readiness, Colonel Kross' analysis is a service to policymakers and citizens alike.
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The US Army's new programs of High Technology Test Bed (HTTB) and High Technology Light Division (HTC), are heavily reliant on the availability and responsiveness of tactical airpower throughout the range of battle field tasks. Al...
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The US Army's new programs of High Technology Test Bed (HTTB) and High Technology Light Division (HTC), are heavily reliant on the availability and responsiveness of tactical airpower throughout the range of battle field tasks. Although these demands fall within the context of traditional airpower missions, the amount of TAC air and degree to which HTTB and HTLD seek to exercise control over air assets is unprecedented. This concept forces resolution of longstanding doctrinal issues between the Air Force and Army. The Air Force and Army should continue to actively pursue answers to these issues to the end of making HTLD and TAC air forces a more effective fighting team. (Author)
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During the reporting period, PCV efforts were confined, for the most part, to small combat operations, with one major corps operation being initiated. Concurrently, there was a lack of significant enemy initiated action. The 1st a...
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During the reporting period, PCV efforts were confined, for the most part, to small combat operations, with one major corps operation being initiated. Concurrently, there was a lack of significant enemy initiated action. The 1st and 101st ACDs have continually reported the capture of large enemy caches located outside the established base area boundaries, indicating that the base area boundaries are larger than currently depicted. The effectiveness of small unit combat actions becomes apparent. The enemy has been sought out and destroyed on a small, but effective scale. The reporting period can best be described as day and night search and clear operations conducted against the enemy by US and ARVN company and smaller sized units denying the enemy the opportunity to regroup for a coordinated attack.
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The joint close air support (JCAS) community is struggling to determine future close air support (CAS) employment tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Since 1996, the JCAS community, lead by an Office of the Secretary of De...
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The joint close air support (JCAS) community is struggling to determine future close air support (CAS) employment tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Since 1996, the JCAS community, lead by an Office of the Secretary of Defense JCAS Joint Test Force, has tried to improve JCAS by proposing changes in training, doctrine, equipment and organization. Differing service perspectives and the advent of new technologies make agreement on necessary doctrinal changes tenuous. The primary question set out in this thesis asks, Are the changes in terminal attack control framework proposed in the draft JP 3-09.3 necessary and sufficient for current and near future operations. The paper examines contentious issues such as battlefield air interdiction (BAI), the fire support coordination line (FSCL), CAS definitions, and the purpose of maintaining separate categories of control. It then structures a qualitative comparative analysis of the current and proposed terminal attack control procedural frameworks based upon the criteria of simplicity, completeness, and utility. The evidence of this study suggests that proposed doctrinal changes are necessary, but the overall utility of the draft terminal attack control framework is not sufficient. This study makes five recommendations for improvements in JCAS doctrine.
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Contractor logistics support (CLS) is a cradle to grave system support that is increasingly being used as an alternative to blue suit maintenance in areas where combat participation is not expected. However, there is a significant...
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Contractor logistics support (CLS) is a cradle to grave system support that is increasingly being used as an alternative to blue suit maintenance in areas where combat participation is not expected. However, there is a significant CLS funding shortfall for the tactical air forces (TAF) throughout the Five Year Defense Plan. This shortfall can be eliminated by using innovation and ingenuity to eliminate unnecessary CLS requirements. Keywords: Logistics, Management, Air Force, Tactical Air Command, Theses. (RWJ)
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This study answers the following questions: Is John A. Warden III's, 'The Enemy as a System' analogous to the Air Corps Tactical Schools (ACTS) industrial web theory of airpower employment. If so why (given the 50 plus years betwe...
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This study answers the following questions: Is John A. Warden III's, 'The Enemy as a System' analogous to the Air Corps Tactical Schools (ACTS) industrial web theory of airpower employment. If so why (given the 50 plus years between development of these theories). If not, what are the prime sources of divergence. The author first describes both theories using an outline from which they are compared on an apples to apples basis. From this analysis, similarities and differences are presented. Next, the author discusses contextual factors affecting development of both theories. A baseline is developed from which factors from both eras are compared. After linking relevant contextual factors of the 192Os-'3Os and 198Os-'9Os, the author explains why the theories of ACTS and Warden are more similar than different. Finally, implications are drawn from the preceding analysis to address the issue of how airpower theory should be developed.
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This monograph examines the relative effectiveness of three key Air Force ground support missions: Close Air Support (CAS), Battlefield Air Interdiction (BAI), and Air Interdiction (AI). The costs and benefits associated with each...
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This monograph examines the relative effectiveness of three key Air Force ground support missions: Close Air Support (CAS), Battlefield Air Interdiction (BAI), and Air Interdiction (AI). The costs and benefits associated with each mission are examined in light of the missions ability to influence the outcome of major operations and campaigns rather than local tactical engagements. The various missions are examined with respect to their ability to disrupt enemy operations by delaying, diverting, and destroying forces. They are also evaluated in light of the degree to which they complement or supplement ground force power. The study concludes that while there are no fixed rules to govern apportionment decisions, there appear to be some basic principles which one can apply to the apportionment process regarding the relative utility of the three stated missions.
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This study attempts to determine if tactical air support of an airborne battalion is feasible in adverse weather. The investigation is focused on an analysis of close air support, reconnaissance, and aerial resupply. Investigation...
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This study attempts to determine if tactical air support of an airborne battalion is feasible in adverse weather. The investigation is focused on an analysis of close air support, reconnaissance, and aerial resupply. Investigation reveals that the Air Force is capable of providing tactical reconnaissance and aerial resupply in adverse weather. Further examination reveals that the Air Force is only capable of very limited close air support in adverse weather. Hence, at the present time, tactical air support of an airborne battalion in adverse weather is not feasible. (Author)
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This publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It sets forth doctrine and selected JTTP to govern the joint activities and performance of the Armed Forces of the United States ...
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This publication has been prepared under the direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It sets forth doctrine and selected JTTP to govern the joint activities and performance of the Armed Forces of the United States in joint operations and provides the doctrinal basis for US military involvement in multinational and interagency operations. It provides military guidance for the exercise of authority by combatant commanders and other JFCs and prescribes doctrine and selected tactics, techniques, and procedures for joint operations and training. It provides military guidance for use by the Armed Forces in preparing their appropriate plans. It is not the intent of this publication to restrict the authority of the JFC from organizing the force and executing the mission in a manner the JFC deems most appropriate to ensure unity of effort in the accomplishment of the overall mission.
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FAST STICK is an interactive, conventional, tactical air employment war simulation. It is a teaching tool which allows users to apply basic, tactical employment concepts of air superiority, interdiction, close air support, and rec...
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FAST STICK is an interactive, conventional, tactical air employment war simulation. It is a teaching tool which allows users to apply basic, tactical employment concepts of air superiority, interdiction, close air support, and reconnaissance. Its primary user is the Air Command and Staff College in their theater warfare curriculum. The current version fo FAST STICK was converted to IBM compatible, microcomputer Pascal in 1987. Although major improvements were made the exercise still had shortcomings as a joint exercise. Limitations were identified in: (a) the simulation exercises' use of flat files to store data; (b) lack of an automated data interface between FAST STICK and its deployment planning counterpart, JPLAN; and (c) lack of land simulation play in this joint exercise. This thesis sought to enhance the FAST STICK exercise by incorporating a relational database management system (INGRESS) to allow game controllers to better manage FAST STICK data. Using the system level facilities and the power of the SQL language found in the INGRESS system, an automated interface was constructed between the new FAST STICK database and the existing JPLAN database. An extension to the FAST STICK simulation was also developed that permitted game controllers to incorporate different land battle scenarios into the exercise. Overall, the environment the FAST STICK game controllers operate in to run the simulation program has improved. Theses. (edc)
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