Changjin (Chosin) Reservoir, Korea 1950: A Case Study of United States Army Tactics and Doctrine for Encircled Forces

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Abstract:

The purpose of this thesis was to determine the adequacy of current U.S. Army doctrine relative to encircled units and breakout operations in view of the problems encountered by the 31st Regimental Combat Team, U.S. 7th Infantry Division, on the eastern side of the Changjin Chosin Reservoir in North Korea from 26 November to 2 December 1950. Tactical doctrine was defined as authoritative guidance published by Headquarters, Department of the Army, pertaining to the employment of U.S. Army units in combat.

Author(s):
Coombs, Robert M.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
Master's thesis.
Pagination:
0116

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USACGSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.3_Educating
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*WARFARE, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), NORTH KOREA, MILITARY STRATEGY, POLICIES, MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), INFANTRY, THESES, MILITARY TACTICS, TACTICAL WARFARE, DOCTRINE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
*KOREAN WAR, CASE STUDIES, CHANGJIN RESERVOIR(NORTH KOREA)
Report Date:
1975 Jun 06