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Exploring advanced technologies for the future combat systems program / John Matsumura [et al.]
- Format:
- Book
- Government document
- Author/Creator:
- Matsumura, John.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Armored vehicles, Military.
- Armored vehicles, Military--United States.
- Combat--Technological innovations.
- Combat.
- Tank warfare--Technological innovations.
- Tank warfare.
- Military planning--United States.
- Military planning.
- United States. Army.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xxvi, 79 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation ; 2002.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- An assessment of technologies, tactics and operational concepts being considered for future army rapid-reaction forces in the USA. It focuses on small-scale contingency and the associated spectrum of challenges that this type of scenario might entail.
- Contents:
- How Much Remote "Situational Understanding" Is Achievable in the 2015-2020 Time Frame? What Can Be Accomplished Using a Full Range of Joint Assets Without Close Combat?Does Adding Ground Maneuver, Possibly Close Combat, With the BCT Offer Advantages? What Are the Implications of Enhanced Air Insertion of the BCT, Such As By Vertical Envelopment? Conclusions Appendix: Noncombatant Casualties As a Result of Allied Engagements
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9780833033789
- 0833033786
- OCLC:
- 475935574
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