Author: Michael T. McCarthy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 719
Book Description
This study seeks to identify the doctrine, tactics and techniques unique to employment of light, heavy, and special operations forces as a mixed force. The doctrine, tactics and techniques are applied to a likely contingency scenario of a 'Strike Operation' to provide a base model for future employment of mixed forces. The review of literature demonstrates a critical void in doctrine, tactics, and techniques for employment of light and heavy forces as well as conventional and special operations forces. Existing literature does not address the most likely method of force employment the United States Army will use to fight with. This thesis identifies unique aspects of each battlefield operating system for each component element of the force mixture. Also included are planning considerations to overcome the lack of doctrine, tactics and techniques necessary for addressing those aspects. This thesis also contains a model for conducting a 'Strike Operation' with light, heavy, and SOF forces. The model is based on actual training exercises and contingency operations conducted by light, heavy, and SOF elements. This study concludes that light, heavy and special operations forces are a viable and lethal option for the conduct of contingency 'Strike Operations' throughout the continuum of conflict.
Strike Operations: Contingency Operations with Light-Heavy-Special Operations Forces
Author: Michael T. McCarthy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 719
Book Description
This study seeks to identify the doctrine, tactics and techniques unique to employment of light, heavy, and special operations forces as a mixed force. The doctrine, tactics and techniques are applied to a likely contingency scenario of a 'Strike Operation' to provide a base model for future employment of mixed forces. The review of literature demonstrates a critical void in doctrine, tactics, and techniques for employment of light and heavy forces as well as conventional and special operations forces. Existing literature does not address the most likely method of force employment the United States Army will use to fight with. This thesis identifies unique aspects of each battlefield operating system for each component element of the force mixture. Also included are planning considerations to overcome the lack of doctrine, tactics and techniques necessary for addressing those aspects. This thesis also contains a model for conducting a 'Strike Operation' with light, heavy, and SOF forces. The model is based on actual training exercises and contingency operations conducted by light, heavy, and SOF elements. This study concludes that light, heavy and special operations forces are a viable and lethal option for the conduct of contingency 'Strike Operations' throughout the continuum of conflict.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 719
Book Description
This study seeks to identify the doctrine, tactics and techniques unique to employment of light, heavy, and special operations forces as a mixed force. The doctrine, tactics and techniques are applied to a likely contingency scenario of a 'Strike Operation' to provide a base model for future employment of mixed forces. The review of literature demonstrates a critical void in doctrine, tactics, and techniques for employment of light and heavy forces as well as conventional and special operations forces. Existing literature does not address the most likely method of force employment the United States Army will use to fight with. This thesis identifies unique aspects of each battlefield operating system for each component element of the force mixture. Also included are planning considerations to overcome the lack of doctrine, tactics and techniques necessary for addressing those aspects. This thesis also contains a model for conducting a 'Strike Operation' with light, heavy, and SOF forces. The model is based on actual training exercises and contingency operations conducted by light, heavy, and SOF elements. This study concludes that light, heavy and special operations forces are a viable and lethal option for the conduct of contingency 'Strike Operations' throughout the continuum of conflict.
Special Operations and Strategy
Author: James D. Kiras
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135989893
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
This book argues that the root of effective special operations lies in understanding the relationship between moral and material attrition - this is achieved by examining both strategic theory and real-life case studies.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135989893
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
This book argues that the root of effective special operations lies in understanding the relationship between moral and material attrition - this is achieved by examining both strategic theory and real-life case studies.
US Special Operations Forces in Action
Author: Thomas K. Adams
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0714647950
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
This work argues for a shift in expectations for "unconventional warfare" with a greater willingness to accept lengthy commitments and incremental progress.
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0714647950
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
This work argues for a shift in expectations for "unconventional warfare" with a greater willingness to accept lengthy commitments and incremental progress.
Military Review
Author:
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Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Professional Journal of the United States Army
Author:
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ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Review of Current Military Literature
Author:
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Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
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Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
Department of Defense Appropriations for 1993: Operation and maintenance
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of Defense
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
Special Operations Forces
Author: John M. Collins
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788113615
Category : Special forces (Military science)
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
In this volume, John Collins speaks with the authority of one who was literally present at the birth of the low intensity conflict era. His long-term, intimate, and direct contact with the esoteric world of special operations has few parallels. Their roots go back in time and history considerably farther, but today's Special Operations Forces are largely products of the past three decades. Their development has been in response to the pressures of world-wide situations perceived to bear upon or which actually do affect American strategic interests. The use of raw military power may not provide solutions to the complex problems involved and may even be counter-productive. Special Operations forces, uniquely suited to fill the quasi-military gap, require the highest degree of professional competence in the application of the classical principles of war. This is a big order. It is difficult in a few words to pay John Collins the tribute he deserves for continuing efforts to educate both the Congress and the U.S. Armed Forces concerning the capabilities and limitations of special operations and the forces they involve. This latest addition to his carefully researched studies combines history, philosophy, factual data, and reference materials in a single document that should be on the desks of civilian and military leaders whose responsibilities relate in any way to special operations.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788113615
Category : Special forces (Military science)
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
In this volume, John Collins speaks with the authority of one who was literally present at the birth of the low intensity conflict era. His long-term, intimate, and direct contact with the esoteric world of special operations has few parallels. Their roots go back in time and history considerably farther, but today's Special Operations Forces are largely products of the past three decades. Their development has been in response to the pressures of world-wide situations perceived to bear upon or which actually do affect American strategic interests. The use of raw military power may not provide solutions to the complex problems involved and may even be counter-productive. Special Operations forces, uniquely suited to fill the quasi-military gap, require the highest degree of professional competence in the application of the classical principles of war. This is a big order. It is difficult in a few words to pay John Collins the tribute he deserves for continuing efforts to educate both the Congress and the U.S. Armed Forces concerning the capabilities and limitations of special operations and the forces they involve. This latest addition to his carefully researched studies combines history, philosophy, factual data, and reference materials in a single document that should be on the desks of civilian and military leaders whose responsibilities relate in any way to special operations.
United States Special Operations Forces Posture Statement
Author: U.S. Special Operations Command
Publisher:
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Category : Low-intensity conflicts (Military science)
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Low-intensity conflicts (Military science)
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Hearings on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000--H.R. 1401 and Oversight of Previously Authorized Programs, Before the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixth Congress, First Session
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services
Publisher:
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1270
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1270
Book Description