Force protection: from fort to foxhole
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The rear protection of military forces has always been a problem, requiring the determination of how many troops are needed for this task. Although communications have improved, rear protection still remains a problem in modern warfare.
Publication Name: Army
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0004-2455
Year: 2001
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Sharpening the offensive edge
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The US Army, which was concerned primarily with defense during the peroid of the Cold War, must now begin to develop offensive capabilities that are swift and decisive. The need, and details, of this transformation are discussed.
Publication Name: Army
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0004-2455
Year: 2001
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Power projection
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America is making changes in the way it wages war, with greater reliance being placed on air power and smart weapons. However, alternatives must be available, and the deployment capabilities of troops must be improved.
Publication Name: Army
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0004-2455
Year: 2001
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