Are Motorized Infantry Forces Essential to the United States Army?

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Abstract:

The purpose of this monograph is to determine whether the need exists for a motorized infantry force. In 1980, a shortfall existed on our ground force projection capability. Our heavy forces lacked deployability and our light forces, although deployable, lacked tactical mobility and firepower. The Army Chief of Staff directed that a new force be developed to fill the gap between heavy and light force. The question remains whether motorized infantry forces are essential to the Army.

Author(s):
Marchant, Richard J.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
Descriptive Note:
Monograph, First term AY 1988-89
Pagination:
0058

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USACGSC/SAMS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_1.2.3_Educating
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY STRATEGY, *MILITARY DOCTRINE, *INFANTRY, *COMBAT VEHICLES, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), MOBILITY, ARMY, TACTICAL WARFARE, FIREPOWER
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Forces and Organizations, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
*MOTORIZED INFANTRY, MOTORIZED FORCES, HIGH TECHNOLOGY LIGHT DIVISION, ANTIARMOR, DEPLOYABILITY
Report Date:
1989 Jan 12