The Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System: Can Procedures Be Developed to Support the Requirements of the Land and Air Component Commanders?

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Abstract:

This thesis examines the warfighting capabilities of the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System Joint STARS. Joint STARS effectiveness in DESERT STORM is examined as a case study. Additionally, an analysis of Joint STARS against the Department of Defenses Seven Threat Scenarios highlight the future potential of the system. This thesis contends that Joint STARS did not simultaneously support the requirements of the Land and Air Component Commanders, during DESERT STORM. Although a contributor to success in the war, Joint STARS supported the Army and the Air Force at different times and with different radar products. The primary, but not exclusive, reason for this limitation was the technological immaturity of a weapon system still in Full Scale Development. The strengths and weakness of Joint STARS are examined throughout this thesis. This study concludes that Joint STARS procedures can be developed to support the requirements of the Land and Air Component Commanders. Recommendations for the increased effectiveness of Joint STARS support to operational warfare is provided in the final chapter.

Author(s):
Samborowski, Leonard J.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis 1982-1992
Pagination:
0186

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USACGSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_2.5.1_BA Data Transmission; JCA_2.5.2_BA Data Access; JCA_2.5_BA Data Dissemination and Relay; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions
Modernization Areas:
Space; Fully Networked C3; Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*RADAR TARGETS, *SEARCH RADAR, WEAPONS, SCENARIOS, REQUIREMENTS, STATIONS, WARFARE, AIR FORCE, THREATS, WEAPON SYSTEMS, AIR, ATTACK, THESES, RADAR, TARGETS, CYCLES, CASE STUDIES, LIMITATIONS, SCALE, STARS, GROUND STATIONS, SURVEILLANCE, DESERTS, ARMY, JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES, OPERATION, STORMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Keyword(s):
DESERT STORM OPERATION
Report Date:
1992 May 04