Incorporating Enemy Psychological Vulnerability Into US Army Heavy Division IPB Doctrine.

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Abstract:

This monograph analyzes the effectiveness of US Army Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield doctrine to identify and target enemy psychological vulnerabilities. The focus is on the heavy division. First, the monograph evaluates US Army heavy division doctrine in effect at the time of Operation Desert Storm January 17, 1991 through February 28, 1991. Next the monograph assesses the battlefields effect on human psychology, concentrating on combat experiences since World War I. This assessment discusses factors that contribute to unit cohesion and fighting ability as well as forces that destroy combat effectiveness. The monograph concludes the second section by identifying specific aspects of an armed force that are targetable psychological vulnerabilities.

Author(s):
Schifferle, Peter J.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MIL ITARY STUDIES
Descriptive Note:
Monograph,
Pagination:
0074

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USACGSC/SAMS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_2.4.2_Evaluation; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_2.4.1_Integration; JCA_2.4.5_Product Generation; JCA_2.4.3_Interpretation; JCA_2.4_Analysis Prediction and Production
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY DOCTRINE, *PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE, *ARMY INTELLIGENCE, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), WARFARE, COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS, IRAQ, PREPARATION, ATTITUDES(PSYCHOLOGY), BATTLEFIELDS, VULNERABILITY, MORALE, TARGETS, THREAT EVALUATION, COLD WAR, ENEMY, DIVISION LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS, ARMY OPERATIONS, ARMY PLANNING, PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS, DECEPTION, COHESION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Military Intelligence, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics, Psychology, Military Forces and Organizations, Unconventional Warfare
Keyword(s):
DESERT STORM OPERATION, PSYCHOLOGICAL VULNERABILITIES, IPB(INTELLIGENCE PREPARATION OF THE BATTLEFIELD), HEAVY DIVISIONS, ARMY DOCTRINE, SHOCK EFFECTS(PSYCHOLOGY)
Report Date:
1993 Dec 17