Accession Number:

ADB006694

Title:

Steven Canby's Model for the Future Defense of Central Europe

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS

Personal Author(s):

• Scheffer, Wilfried O.
• Hilton, Roger T.

Report Date:

1975-06-06

Pagination or Media Count:

24.0

Abstract:

The purpose of the study was to critically examine Steven Canbys concept of an improved NATO military doctrine and organizationequipment with particular attention to the impact of MBFR. This study finds some serious objections to Mr. Canbys concept of defense of Central Europe as outlined in Adelphi Paper No. 109. Particular attention is drawn to Canbys proposed system of unit replacement, concept of defense, mobilization concept and restructuring plan. While supporting Mr. Canbys objective of strengthening the conventional defenses, this study concludes that Mr. Canbys major points are so interconnected that once one flaw is found, the entire structure tends to come crashing down. An alternative operational concept is offered.

Descriptors:

• *DEFENSE SYSTEMS
• ANTITANK WEAPONS
• ATTRITION
• BATTALION LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS
• BRIGADE LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS
• CENTRAL EUROPE
• DEPLOYMENT
• DOCTRINE
• FORWARD AREAS
• MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN)
• MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES)
• MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS
• MILITARY TACTICS
• MOBILIZATION
• NATO
• REPLACEMENT
• SURFACE TO SURFACE MISSILES
• TACTICAL WEAPONS

Subject Categories:

• Defense Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE