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Collection	School of Advanced Military Studies Monographs
Title	Groping in the void: the problem of battle handover in the AirLand battle future environment.
Author	Betros, Lance A.
Abstract	This monograph examines current U.S. doctrine on the subject of battle handover to determine its applicability to the conditions of maneuver war. Army theorists are considering a new operational concept that assumes the likelihood of maneuver war in the years ahead. Known as AirLand Battle Future, the concept anticipates a nonlinear battlefield, deep and continuous operations, and rapid movement. The fluidity of operations on such a battlefield complicates the relationship between reconnaissance and combat units, both of which must coordinate closely during battle handover. These factors may force the Army to revise its current doctrine, which is founded on assumptions of battlefield linearity. I have explored the theoretical relationship between reconnaissance and combat forces using the writings of several theorists. Clausewitz and Sun Tzu, in particular, made clear the importance of focusing scarce reconnaissance assets on the enemy's center of gravity and decisive points, which shift frequently in maneuver war. The intelligence thus generated is crucial in determining the best place to hand over the battle to combat forces. Using theoretical and historical data (Erwin Rommel's actions during the battle of Caporetto in 1917) I have concluded that current U.S. doctrine on battle handover is not suited to the AirLand Battle Future environment. New doctrine is necessary that can accommodate the omnidirectional nature of maneuver war. It must be flexible, facilitate effective command and control, and protect the force. These three criteria provide the framework for the presentation of my recommendations.
Keyword	Air Land Battle; Military doctrine; Military operations; Military theory; Maneuver warfare; Combat forces; Reconnaissance; Rommel, Erwin, 1891-1944; Battles; Battle of Caporetto, 1917
Series	Command and General Staff College (CGSC), School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) Monograph
Publisher	Fort Leavenworth, KS : US Army Command and General Staff College,
Date, Original	1990-01-30
Date, Digital	2007
Resource Type	Textual
Format	PDF; Adobe Acrobat Reader required; 48 p.; 1.29 MB.
Call number	ADA 236010
Release statement	Approved for public release; Distribution is unlimited. The opinions and conclusions expressed herein are those of the student-authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College or any other governmental agency. (References to these studies should include the foregoing statement.)
Repository	Combined Arms Research Library
Library	Combined Arms Research Library Digital Library
Date created	2007-11-27

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