MG Brown 2011 MCoE

1. The Future of Mounted and Dismounted Operations
The Role of Tactical Small Units
MG Robert B. Brown
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4. Dynamics of Change
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• ISAF 130,000
Afghanistan is 251,772
square miles.
Slightly smaller than the
state of Texas. Invasion of Sicily – WWII
• US Forces – 3 Infantry
Divisions
• Allied Forces – 4 Infantry
Divisions
• Allied Invasion forces
numbered upwards of
160,000
Sicily is 10,000 square
Through Technology, Soldiers Do More the size of
miles. Roughly with Less
Vermont.

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14. Relationship of CAM & WAS
To
Full Spectrum Operations
FSO
• Offense
• Defense,
• Stability & Support
Operations
CAM
• Application of the elements
of combat power
• Defeat enemy ground forces,
• Seize, occupy, & defend land
areas,
• Achieve physical, temporal,
psychological advantages,
• Preserve freedom of action
WAS
• Application of the elements of
combat power
• Protect the population & forces
• Infrastructure & activities
• Deny the enemy positions of
advantage
• Consolidate tactical and operational
gains

15. Live Virtual
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Blended Training Model
Repetition
Constructive Gaming

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