WorldCat Linked Data Explorer

Turtle N-Triple JSON-LD RDF/XML HTML Contact Us Home

http://worldcat.org/entity/work/id/16001393

Applying the National Training Center Experience tactical reconnaissance

"Many observers have noted shortcomings in tactical reconnaissance during battles at the National Training Center. This study systematically examines battle data from two sources: take-home packages prepared for unit remedial training, and field data specifically collected for the present study. The author finds a clear correlation between success in offensive missions and reconnaissance. However, data indicate that essential reconnaissance tasks are accomplished in only half the battles studied. Generally, units do not exploit all the assets potentially available for reconnaissance. Task forces do not seem to give emphasis to the reconnaissance task. Review of doctrinal literature and courses of instruction indicate that added emphasis needs to be placed on reconnaissance in the Army training system. The author makes specific recommendations for changes in doctrine and for additional instruction. He also suggests several equipment changes and additions, as well as courses of action for task force commanders and staffs."--Rand abstracts.

Open All Close All

type

about

alternateName

http://schema.org/alternateName

  • "Tactical reconnaissance"@en

contributor

creator

description

http://schema.org/description

  • ""Many observers have noted shortcomings in tactical reconnaissance during battles at the National Training Center. This study systematically examines battle data from two sources: take-home packages prepared for unit remedial training, and field data specifically collected for the present study. The author finds a clear correlation between success in offensive missions and reconnaissance. However, data indicate that essential reconnaissance tasks are accomplished in only half the battles studied. Generally, units do not exploit all the assets potentially available for reconnaissance. Task forces do not seem to give emphasis to the reconnaissance task. Review of doctrinal literature and courses of instruction indicate that added emphasis needs to be placed on reconnaissance in the Army training system. The author makes specific recommendations for changes in doctrine and for additional instruction. He also suggests several equipment changes and additions, as well as courses of action for task force commanders and staffs."--Rand abstracts."@en
  • "During training exercises at the National Training Center (NTC), it has frequently been noted that Blue units enter battle with inadequate reconnaissance information. It was suspected that this lack of combat information is a factor leading to failure in offensive missions. It was the purpose of the present study to examine the importance of reconnaissance to success in the offense, and to analyze the conduct of reconnaissance by training units. Two sources of data were used: the written take-home packages prepared by the Operations Group of the NTC to guide remedial training and data taken in the field for this study by observer/controllers. Analysis of take-home package information covering over one hundred battles showed a strong correlation between successful reconnaissance, leading to accurate knowledge of enemy defensive positions, and a favorable outcome of offensive missions. As expected, the data show that reconnaissance is more frequently successful in deliberate attacks, as compared with movements to contact/hasty attacks. In the case of opposing force (OPFOR) regimental attacks, the correlation between successful reconnaissance and successful attacks is even more pronounced. Thus the importance of reconnaissance is demonstrated, and the perception that training unit reconnaissance lacks consistency is apparently accurate."@en

name

http://schema.org/name

  • "Applying the National Training Center Experience tactical reconnaissance"@en
  • "Applying the National Training Center Experience: Tactical Reconnaissance"@en
  • "Applying the National Training Center experience : tact. reconnaissance"
  • "Applying the National Training Center Experience : tactical reconnaissance"@en
  • "Applying the National Training Center Experience : tactical reconnaissance"

workExample