INTRODUCTION
to produce maximum relative combat power at the decision point." --FM 100-5
Synchronization
of all combat multipliers is essential to victory on the Air Land Battle. The
great commanders of the past were victorious on the battlefield because they
knew how to orchestrate their combat power to strike the enemy where he was
vulnerable and did so in an integrated synchronized manner so the affects were
overwhelming. As we can learn from the great generals of the past, we can also
learn from the experiences of successful commanders who have recently "fought"
at the NTC.
The purpose of this document is to provide combat relevant lessons learned from the National Training Center (NTC). These lessons learned in concert with the other products from the NTC will help prepare units for combat operations.
The information contained in this report came from a study conducted by the Army Research Institute entitled "Lessons Learned from the National Training Center." These quotes provide insights of battalion and brigade commanders following their rotations at the NTC on the employment of combat support assets. These candid comments provide an excellent summary of what they considered to be the most significant lessons learned on the use and synchronization of these assets. The absolute need for continuous combined arms training is the recurring theme throughout these quotes.
The NTC Analysis Division of the Center for Army Lessons Learned compiled these quotes and has provided analysis to highlight some of these successful tactics, techniques and procedures. This analysis is based upon the observation of numerous rotations at the NTC and interviews of unit chains of command.
Your
comments concerning this or any other lessons learned product can be directed
to the Director, Center for Army Lessons Learned, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027-7000,
or by calling AV 552-2255/2438.
JOHN
C. HELDSTAB
Brigadier
General, USA
Commanding
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