Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB) is a graphic method of depicting on a map the military effects of terrain, weather, and enemy forces. Initially designed as an intelligence analysis and dissemination tool, soldiers first used IPB...
The art and science of military intelligence analysis has been scrutinized for its accuracy and value since the beginning of warfare. With every advance in technology and information processing, the delta between the trained cognitive capabilities...
This paper is a theoretical analysis of the changing nature of warfare at the tactical level due to the increased use in deep operations of deep-looking intelligence assets and highly lethal and precise weapons. The extension of an extremely lethal...
This monograph investigates the idea of utilizing heavy force combat engineers to assist with intelligence collection efforts. Tactical commanders face large reconnaissance requirements but have limited assets to meet them. Supporting engineers...
This study found that FM 71-2, The Tank and Mechanized Infantry Task Force, lacks guidance on how to synchronize task force plans. As a result, battalion commanders and staffs cannot effectively train synchronizing skills. This study recommends...
The recent notion of the increasing importance of information as a means of exercising control over ones military forces has come to the forefront of military thought dominating professional discussions and journals alike. This realization of the...
This monograph examines the effectiveness of the Battle Command Training Program (BCTP) in meeting its stated goal: "To enhance the combat proficiency of divisions and corps to execute AirLand Battle doctrine." The study analyzes the degree of...
'Operational IPB' describes U.S. Army doctrine for the precombat intelligence estimate process employed at the operational level of war. Its methodology is contained in an appendix to a tactical field manual, FM 34-130, Intelligence Preparation of...
This manual sets forth the basic concepts of US Army doctrine. These concepts form the foundation for what is taught in our service schools, and the guide for training and combat development throughout the Army. Most important, this manual...
This thesis assesses the capability of mechanized and armored battalion task forces to conduct the breaching of obstacles in support of offensive operations. The study gives particular emphasis to analysis of the planning of breach operations at...
This thesis will analyze Major General George Crook’s performance during the Sioux War of 1876-77 and attempt to answer whether or not Crook successfully fought the Native Americans by effectively implementing the concept of counterinsurgency...
This thesis addresses the tactical decision-making process to determine if decision point tactics is a function within the procedure of tactical decision making, which satisfies the tactical decision-making process by providing a suboptimized plan....
This monograph examines the ability of intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB) to provide predictive intelligence. IPB is the foundation of tactical intelligence and plays a major role in tactical planning prior to the battle. There is a...
Although operational level intelligence was assessed as adequate for the initial phases of Operation Iraqi Freedom, discussion about the inadequacy of tactical intelligence support for commanders continues to resonate within the Military...
In the twentieth century, Army operational logisticians sustained land combat operations in five recognized wars: World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Operation Desert Storm. Only three of the five wars involved major combat maneuvers,...
The purpose of this manual is to provide doctrine and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for intelligence and electronic warfare (IEW) in support to low-intensity conflict (LIC) missions. It further provides doctrine and TTP for the...
In this study battlefield interdiction in modern warfare is evaluated and recommendations for the effective use of airpower for this purpose are made. A future war will probably be against the Soviet Union or one of its client states. Soviet...
This study seeks to identify a planning model and matrix from current doctrinal sources that explains how to synchronize combat operations in planning. It examines most current and emerging heavy maneuver doctrine specifically in regard to the...