Accession Number:

ADA428791

Title:

Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on Integrated Fire Support in the Battlespace

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

2004-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

109.0

Abstract:

In 200, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics USDATL directed the Defense Science Board DSB to study the precision targeting of air-delivered munitions. The results of the 2001 Task Force were well-received within Office of the Secretary of Defense OSD, and in June 2003, USDATL directed the DSB to study the closely related topic of integrated fire support in the battlespace. In this new study the 2003 Task Force applied an approach and methodology similar to the 2001 effort but focused instead on ground-based fires, sea-based fires, and close-air support. As directed in its terms of reference TOR, the 2003 Task Force assessed the following The adequacy of current and proposed munitions, The timeliness and accuracy of ISR systems, the adequacy of battlefield Cexp 3 systems, and Impediments to integrated fires. From October 2003 through April 2004, the Task Force met monthly to gather information.

Descriptors:

• *PRECISION
• *TARGETING
• *AERIAL DELIVERY
• INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
• CLOSE SUPPORT
• TASK FORCES
• TACTICAL AIR SUPPORT
• AMMUNITION
• FIRE SUPPORT

Subject Categories:

• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
• Fire Control and Bombing Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE