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Accession Number:
ADA243342
Title:
Operational Pauses: Minimizing the Effects of Culmination in Joint Operations
Descriptive Note:
Corporate Author:
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
Report Date:
1991-05-09
Pagination or Media Count:
53.0
Abstract:
The purpose of this monograph is to determine how operational pauses can be best sequenced in order to minimize the effects of culmination on the AirLand Battle battlefield. This study focuses at the operational level and joint operations. My methodology began by examining the theoretical and doctrinal foundation for pauses in major operations. I then examined three case studies. This monograph concludes that while the term operational pause has become a part of our operational vernacular, it remains undefined in our doctrine. I provide a proposed definition of the term and show how it can serve as a tool for the operational commander in designing the conduct of his campaign plans. When properly employed, an operational pause allows an operational commander to retain the initiative on the battlefield by shifting his main effort from one service component to another. This monograph concludes with some proposed subjects for further study on the concept of operational pauses.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
