Adaptive Battlespace Frameworks

<p>This monograph addresses the question Does one battlefield framework fit all environments? The 1993 version of FM 100-5 OPERATIONS prescribes the deep close and rear (DCR) battlefield framework. Evidence presented in this monograph suggests that this battlefield framework DCR is not suitable for commander and staff utilization in planning visualizing and executing command and control during certain operations. It is of the utmost importance that commanders and staffs employ suitable battlefield frameworks during planning of military operations in order to develop potential solutions to problems. US Army leaders must possess the skills tools and doctrinal flexibility to determine future battlefield frameworks. This monograph looks at the current military operating environment in order to understand the missions to which the Army will deploy. It conducts a review of the history and doctrine of battlefield frameworks. Alternative battlefield frameworks are considered followed by an analysis of each. Finally this monograph summarizes the findings of this research project. The significant conclusion of this monograph is that one battlefield framework does not fit all environments. Therefore future doctrine should teach the characteristics of optimal battlefield frameworks in order to best assist commanders and staffs in visualizing planning and executing command and control.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>