Experiences in Division Command

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Abstract:

This document contains selected thoughts from the debriefings of fourteen Division Commanders who completed their tenure of command during the past two years. Some of these commanders led their divisions in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and were able to provide additional warfighting insights. In all, this document represents a collection of their thoughts, compiled to stimulate thinking about what it takes to be an effective division commander. In addition, it provides insight to commanders below division-level about what division commanders think and how they think. It is not a cookbook but the fruit of years of very successful service to our nation and to our Army.

Author(s):
Bluteau, Paul E. ; Bookout, Randall D. ; Main, Stephen C. ; Pearson, Michael A.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Study project
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA264584
Pagination:
0080

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_2.4.5_Product Generation; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY OPERATIONS, MILITARY PERSONNEL, MILITARY STRATEGY, LESSONS LEARNED, LEADERSHIP, MILITARY DOCTRINE, DIVISION LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS, ARMY, MILITARY COMMANDERS, MILITARY PLANNING, DEBRIEFING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
DESERT STORM OPERATION
Report Date:
1993 Apr 15