Mars Unmasked: The Changing Face of Urban Operations

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Abstract:

This monograph is a case study analysis of three recent urban operations. The objective of this research was to update lessons learned about military urban operations and determine the significance of recent changes. The three cases examined-Panama in 1989, Somalia in 1992-1993, and Chechnya in 1994-1996-captured the range of political constraints that military forces must operate under in urban environments.

Author(s):
Edwards, Sean J.
Author Organization(s):
RAND ARROYO CENTER SANTA MONICA CA
Pagination:
0128

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RAND-MR-1173-A
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DASW01-96-C-0004
Monitor Series:
XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_2.2.1_Signals Collection; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness
Modernization Areas:
Space; Fully Networked C3; Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY OPERATIONS, LESSONS LEARNED, CASE STUDIES, SOMALIA, URBAN AREAS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
URBAN OPERATIONS
Report Date:
1999 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2000 Aug 24