Air Commander Control of Army Deep Fire Assets

摘要

This study examines whether Army deep fire assets, the Advanced Tactical MissileSystem (ATACMS) and AH-64 Apache helicopter, should be apportioned by the joint Force Commander (JFC) against targets not directly supporting the ground commander's tactical fight. The monograph uses a three step methodology. First, the study shows why ground commanders fight deep, how deep they need to fight, and what their deep battle requirements are. Second, it examines Army deep attack assets to determine their interdiction capabilities and to what degree they can support both air and ground commanders missions. Lastly, recognizing that the subject is only part of the larger issue about Army and Air Force deep responsibilities, the study answers the topic question through an analysis of the entire deep battle environment. Deep battle, Operational fires, Deep fires, Interdiction, FSCL, Joint battle area.