Mechanized Forces in Irregular Warfare

摘要

Armored and mechanized forces have shown their effectiveness in built-up areas in numerous engagements in Iraq and have exhibited a greatrndeal of utility in other operations short of war. The key determinant to their effectiveness in irregular warfare is force employment-how we use them, not necessarily where.rnAs the Army studies further changes to its force structure, defense planners should reconsider the value they assign to heavy BCTs.