Accession Number:

ADA167250

Title:

Tactical Considerations for the Defensive Employment of Light Infantry in Korea.

Descriptive Note:

Monograph,

Corporate Author:

ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MIL ITARY STUDIES

Personal Author(s):

• Thurman, Edward E.

Report Date:

1985-12-02

Pagination or Media Count:

60.0

Abstract:

This study provides an analysis of the environment and enemy which the American infantry confronted during the Korean Conflict. These elements are analyzed with respect to their effect on a potential modern conflict involving light infantry against a light enemy in rugged terrain. Specific recommendations are provided on overcoming the dominant effects of the terrain on firepower, mobility, protection and human wave assaults are presented. Finally, a light infantry defensive model is provided incorporating defensive considerations for brigade and smaller units. The study concludes that the lessons learned during the Korean Conflict remain valid today and should be incorporated into the doctrinal, organizational and tactical structuring of the light infantry divisions.

Descriptors:

• *AREA DEFENSE
• *TACTICAL WARFARE
• MODELS
• LIGHT
• TERRAIN
• CONFLICT
• ENEMY
• KOREA
• FIREPOWER
• WAVES

Subject Categories:

• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE