Accession Number:

ADA235916

Title:

How Do We Improve Heavy Forces Training for Combat in Low Intensity Conflict?

Descriptive Note:

Study project,

Corporate Author:

ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA

Personal Author(s):

• Steiger, William A.
• Rives, Jack D.

Report Date:

1991-04-05

Pagination or Media Count:

33.0

Abstract:

In years to come the United States will continue to be involved in low intensity conflicts. All elements of national power--political, economical, informational and military--will be used to solve these confrontations. If all else fails, combat operations may be required to secure national objectives. The forces consisting of heavy, light, SOF, joint and allied forces. This paper will make suggestions that will improve unit training plans and make recommendations for the armys training system that will improve readiness for this combat in low intensity conflict.

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES)
• WARFARE
• UNITED STATES
• LOW INTENSITY CONFLICT
• POLITICAL ALLIANCES
• PLANNING
• MILITARY TRAINING
• ARMY
• MILITARY OPERATIONS
• TRAINING

Subject Categories:

• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE