Urban battle command in the twenty-first century / Russell Glenn, Gina Kingston.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Glenn, Russell W.

Contributor:

Kingston, Gina.

United States. Army.

Arroyo Center.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Urban warfare.

Command and control systems--United States.

Command and control systems.

Military doctrine--United States.

Military doctrine.

Operation Restore Hope, 1992-1993.

Mogadishu (Somalia)--History, Military--20th century.

Mogadishu (Somalia).

United States. Army. Task Force Ranger--History.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (137 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In every operation, the functions of command, control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and communications are all fundamental to success. But in cities, the dense population, many manmade structures, and other challenges act to severely impede these functions in several ways.

Contents:

Preface; Preface; Contents; Contents; Figures; Figures; Summary; Summary; Acknowledgments; Acknowledgments; Glossary; Glossary; CHAPTER ONE- Setting the Stage: The Urban Battle Command Environment; CHAPTER ONE- Setting the Stage: The Urban Battle Command Environment; Mogadishu, October 3-4, 1993: A Tactical LeadershipVignette; Mogadishu, October 3-4, 1993: A Tactical LeadershipVignette; Mogadishu, October 3-4, 1993: An Operational Level Command Vignette; Mogadishu, October 3-4, 1993: An Operational Level Command Vignette

CHAPTER TWO- A Call for Moving Urban Command and Control Doctrine into the 21st Century CHAPTER TWO- A Call for Moving Urban Command and Control Doctrine into the 21st Century; Introduction; Introduction; Flaws in the Foundation: Shortcomings in Doctrine; Flaws in the Foundation: Shortcomings in Doctrine; Battle Command and the Challenges of the Urban Environment; Battle Command and the Challenges of the Urban Environment; Concluding Observations; Concluding Observations; CHAPTER THREE- Challenges and Recommendations; CHAPTER THREE- Challenges and Recommendations

Command and Leadership During Urban Operations Command and Leadership During Urban Operations; Control During Urban Operations; Control During Urban Operations; ISR During Urban Operations; ISR During Urban Operations; Communications During Urban Operations; Communications During Urban Operations; CHAPTER FOUR- Conclusion; CHAPTER FOUR- Conclusion; Bibliography; Bibliography

Notes:

"Prepared for the United States Army."

"RAND Arroyo Center."

"MG-181-A"--P. [4] of cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 105-114).

ISBN:

9786612282737

1-282-28273-5

0-8330-4054-5

1-59875-459-9

OCLC:

191037723