contemporary warfare.
Contemporary
warfare
is
characterized
by
combat
operations conducted
o
At a high tempo.
o
Over a battle extended in depth.
o
On a multidimensional battlefield.
o
Using nuclear, chemical, electronic, or conventional weapons.
This warfare will be marked by nonlinear maneuver warfare.
It requires
support by flexible and unified ground and air firepower.
Contemporary
warfare will be intense and lethal. It will require greater demands on the
capability of leaders and soldiers.
AirLand Battle doctrine has at its foundation the principles of war. Figure
1 depicts the basic tenets of AirLand Battle doctrine and its foundation.
FIGURE 1.
THE FOUNDATION OF AIRLAND BATTLE DOCTRINE
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