Коммандный колледж Сухопутных войск США (United States Army Command
and General Staff College, Kansas, Fort Leavenworth) 1994, -121 с.
(на англ. яз.). Специальность: военные науки (military art).
This thesis examines the 3x8 direct support field artillery
battalion in the Army's heavy divisions from its inception in 1976
to its present state. The study places special emphasis on
documenting the operational change of the firing battery from
primarily platoon-based operations before Operation Desert Storm to
primarily battery-based operations during and after Operation
Desert Storm. The thesis compares platoon and battery-based
operations with the Army's initial intent for 3x8 operations, the
Army's current doctrinal manuals, and its future artillery systems.
The two future direct support systems studied are the M109A6
Paladin System (currently being fielded) and the Advanced Field
Artillery System (AFAS). The thesis concludes in determining that
platoon-based operations should be the primary method of employing
firing batteries in 3x8 battalions both now and with future
systems. The thesis makes a number of recommendations to facilitate
platoon and battery-based firing battery operations.
Contents:
Introduction.
Review of the literature.
Research methodology.
Analysis.
Conclusions and recommendations.
Introduction.
Review of the literature.
Research methodology.
Analysis.
Conclusions and recommendations.