Trends in Land Combat (TLC).

Helmbold, Robert L.

Trends in Land Combat (TLC).

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Abstract:

This is an annotated briefing on trends in land combat that have persisted for extended periods of time decades or even centuries. It specifically addresses the following topics relative to land combat operations 1 rates of advance, 2 battle durations, 3 personnel strengths and attrition, 4 evolution of U.S. Army force structure, 5 Lanchester parameter values, and 6 the frequency and severity of wars.

Author(s):

Helmbold, Robert L.

Author Organization(s):

ARMY CONCEPTS ANALYSIS AGENCY BETHESDA MD

Descriptive Note:

Final memorandum rept. 1 Mar-Jun 98,

Supplementary Note:

DOI: 10.21236/ADA344866

Pagination:

0074

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Report Number(s):

CAA-MR-98-10

Monitor Series:

CAA

Subject Terms

Joint Capability Areas:

JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric

Communities of Interest:

Human Systems

Descriptor(s):

*LAND WARFARE, FREQUENCY, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), MILITARY OPERATIONS, TIME INTERVALS, MILITARY HISTORY, MILITARY PERSONNEL, ATTRITION, STRENGTH(GENERAL), ARMY, BATTLES

Field(s)/Group(s):

Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Report Date:

1998 Jun 01

Creation Date:

1998 Jun 03