Tactical Requirements for Peacekeeping Operations
Tactical Requirements for Peacekeeping Operations by Phillip L. Brinkley, published by BiblioScholar on November 21, 2012, is a concise study comprising 54 pages in English. This work examines the training requirements, command and control principles, and organizational structure necessary for U.S. light infantry units engaged in peacekeeping missions. Focusing on the tactical aspects, it utilizes the Sinai Multinational Force and Observers and the Beirut Multi-National Force as case studies to highlight recurring lessons learned from the high rotation rates of personnel in the 1980s.
Readers will find an analysis of the essential components of a peacekeeping force, emphasizing the need for highly trained soldiers who comprehend the complexities of their mission. The study discusses the importance of a well-defined internal chain of command, advocating for a structure led by a single commander and a dedicated force headquarters. By addressing the challenges of peacekeeping operations, this monograph provides insights into the professional requirements necessary for successful military missions in this context, making it a relevant resource for those interested in military education and training.
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In the 1980’s the United States Armed Forces have been involved in two peacekeeping forces, coupled with an extremely high rotation rate of personnel, caused each successive group to experience recurring valuable lessons. This study examines training requirements, principles of command and control, and organization for a U.S. light infantry unit involved in a peacekeeping operation. The focus is on the tactical level of peacekeeping, using the Sinai Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) and the Beirut Multi-National Force (MNF) as case studies. The study determines the component parts of a peacekeeping force and analyzes the basis principles of successful peacekeeping operations. The monograph concludes that peacekeeping is a difficult military mission requiring professional personnel. The study states that peacekeeping forces must be highly trained soldiers who understand the nature and purpose of a peacekeeping mission. Finally, the study concludes that a peacekeeping force must have an internal chain of command. The most effective chain of command has one commander and one force headquarters responsible for the peacekeeping operation.
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