INTRODUCTION
1. Non-mechanized units have a wide variety of missions. They are expected to fight in environments ranging from the jungles of Central America, to the deserts of North Africa, to the cities and forests of Europe. To meet this variety of missions, the Army has developed Light, Airborne and Air Assault divisions, as well as Ranger Battalions and Special Forces Groups. Each of these units is equipped and manned differently for unique missions.
2. The intent of this newsletter is to provide lessons learned applicable to all non-mechanized forces. These lessons learned have their genesis in combat, joint and unit exercises, as well as the wealth of experience gained from our combat training centers. Prior to 1987, the only CTC available for training was the National Training Center (NTC) at Fort Irvin, California. The NTC primarily trains mechanized forces, though non-mechanized forces have participated in these training exercises. Since October of 1987, the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) at Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas, has been in full operation. Non-mechanized forces now have an opportunity to train at a facility comparable to the NTC, but tailored to fit their specific missions.
3. This is the first document on non-mechanized lessons learned. CALL's intent is to help units improve their home station training program and assist in their preparation for war. If your unit has identified any combat relevant lessons learned, share them with the rest of the Army by contacting the Center for Army Lessons Learned, AV 552-2132.
DENNIS
A. LEACH WILLIAM
J. MULLEN
Col,
Inf
Commander,
Joint Readiness Commanding
Brigadier
General, USA
Commanding
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