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Tables of Contents for Lightning over Water
Preface
iii
Figuresvii
Tablesix
The Vulnerability of U.S. Rapid-Reaction Capability
1
1
Options for Resolving the Shortfall in Rapid-Reaction Forces
2
1
2
1
The Second (Lower) Path: Making Light Forces Smaller and More Dispersed3
1
The Third (Upper) Path: Introducing Maneuver to Light Forces3
1
Which Path to Choose? The Need for Sound Analysis
3
2
Current-Generation Light Forces Do Not Fare Well Against a Powerful, Armored Opponent
5
6
Setting the Context for Analysis
5
2
Light Forces Lose, Driven Mostly by an Inefficient Indirect-Fire Battle
7
1
Direct-Fire Systems Are Vulnerable
8
1
The Results Across Scenarios Vary by Terrain Type
9
2
Making Enhancements to the Current-Generation Light Forces Strongly Improves Overall Force Effectiveness
11
6
Setting the Context for Analysis
11
2
Light Forces Are More Successful, Driven Mostly by the Hunter-Standoff Killer Capability
13
2
Defending Against an Advanced Threat Requires a Richer Mix of Sensors and Weapon Systems
15
2
Making Light Forces Smaller/More Dispersible Has Benefits but Makes Them More Vulnerable and Less Capable
17
6
Setting the Context for Analysis
17
1
Making Light Forces Smaller Makes Them More Deployable
18
1
While Greater Dispersion Makes Them Somewhat More Survivable
18
1
However, the Smaller Light Forces Are More Vulnerable
18
2
And the Smaller Light Forces Are Also More Mission-Limited
20
3
Introducing Maneuver Adds Significant Benefits, But the Viability of Creating and Deploying Such a Force Is Unresolved
23
6
Setting the Context for Analysis
23
2
Of the Three Concepts, the Third One---Relying on Agile Maneuver---Is Most Effective
25
1
However, the Viability of Creating---and Deploying---Such a Force Is Unresolved
26
3
How Can the Army Improve Rapid-Reaction Capability?
29
Comparing Across the Three Paths: Force Applicability and Implementability
29
Developing a Strategy to Improve Rapid-Reaction Capability
32