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Perspectives of Development of Light Combat Units

Author(s): Pavel Zahradníček
Subject(s): Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: Univerzita obrany - Centrum bezpečnostních a vojenskostrategických studií
Keywords: Light Infantry Battalion; Capabilities; Full-Operational Spectrum; Performance; Military Operations; Combat Units; Resources; Task Organization

Summary/Abstract: The article identifies specific attributes which have influenced success of modern warfare conducted by infantry battalions and their sub-units. There are mentioned ways to suppress the negatives and opportunities to use positives. There is drafted a possible task organization structure of battalion which allows the variability, modularity and combat readiness, according to capabilities and statements catalogue. The author was inspired by his own experiences as an infantry unit commander. He uses his knowledge gained from military assignments. The article could be considered as topic for future discussions not only on academic but also on specialized level.

  • Issue Year: 23/2014
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 109-116
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Czech