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	• 21st Century U.S. Army Field Manuals: Weather Support for Tactical Operations FM 34-81 (CD-ROM) U.S. Army Progressive Management, 2008 - 11653 pages view larger image
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This unique electronic book on CD-ROM has a complete reproduction of the U.S. Army Field Manual, Weather Support for Tactical Operations FM 34-81 (148 pages). In addition, as a bonus, there are reproductions of over 40 vital U.S. Army Field Manuals! WEATHER SUPPORT FOR THE AIRLAND BATTLE - Weather is critical to Army tactical operations and operational level planning. History is filled with examples of the weather s effects on combat operations on a variety of battlefields. The AirLand battlefield of today may provide additional examples of victories and defeats attributable to skillful integration of weather in military planning and execution of combat operations. Weather, enemy, and terrain are often referred to as the wet trilogy. Weather information is as much a part of combat intelligence as enemy and terrain data. It is often as significant as enemy intentions and trafficability. It affects enemy actions and the decisions of both forces. Adverse weather conditions - Affect mobility. Decrease the ability to see and attack deep. Degrade electro-optical (E-O) systems. Increase the requirement for thoroughly integrated air and ground operations. Slow the movement of supplies and reinforcements. Weather is one dynamic factor on the battlefield which commanders cannot control but which has the potential to affect every combatant, piece of equipment, and operation success on the Air Land battlefield as advanced E-O weapon systems are fielded because of their vulnerability to adverse weather. Commanders must be aware of and prepare for general and specific effects of weather on enemy and friendly major weapons systems and operations. This includes evaluating plans to minimize the adverse weather effects on friendly forces and to maximize the effects on the enemy. Potential adversaries do not place as much emphasis on numerical weather prediction as the United States and its North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allies. Warsaw Pact doctrine minimizes the effects of changing weather conditions by seizing and holding the initiative through speed, mass, and disruption. Timely and accurate weather forecasts help our commanders exploit this Warsaw Pact vulnerability. In a low-intensity conflict (LIC), the enemy will most likely have very primitive weather support. Sophisticated support to US forces allows commanders to employ their forces to maximum effectiveness according to the major tenets of the AirLand Battle. Initative. Adverse weather normally favors the attacker. However, changing conditions provide both sides with windows of opportunity and vulnerability. Defenders use these windows to set the terms of battle, defeat the enemy attack, and seize the initiative. Attackers use these windows to enhance the attack and carry the battle to conclusion. Depth. As the battlefield is extended in space and time it becomes more likely that weather conditions will vary, opening windows of opportunity and vulnerability. Agility. If commanders are knowledgeable of weather effects on the enemy and friendly forces, then timely and accurate weather support will enable them to respond to changing conditions more rapidly than the enemy.

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