REORGANIZING THE TACTICAL MILITARY STRUCTURES UNDER FORMULA OF THE BATTLE GROUPS

Authors

  • Paul TUDORACHE Associate Professor,, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53477/2668-2028-21-02

Keywords:

Keywords: modularity; versatility; battle group (BG); modular structure; task organization.

Abstract

Abstract: The accentuated dynamics of the operational environments, with direct impact on the areas of responsibilities (AOR) and areas of operations (AO), determines the need for the Land Forces to adapt operationally, having profound implications on their task organizations’ adjustment. For these reasons, the paper sets out the principles for reconfiguring the tactical structures from Land Forces under the umbrella of battle groups (BGs), to meet current and future operational challenges. Also, the main analysis is pointed at determining the organizational formulas of the BGs, configured on the battalion task organizations, suitable for full spectrum operations (FSO), imprinting the staff, as well as the combat, combat support (CS), and combat service support forces (CSS).

Author Biography

Paul TUDORACHE, Associate Professor,, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy

Date of birth, City/Country: 17th September 1981, Buzau, Romania

Higher education (undergraduate and graduate studies):

  • Bachelor degree in Management, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, 2004
  • Master degree in Commanding of Interbraches – Land Forces, “Carol I” National Defence University from Bucharest, 2018
  • Doctorate degree in Military Science and Intelligence, “Carol I” National Defence University from Bucharest, 2012

Relevant training courses: Design and Evaluation of Peace Support Operations

Relevant certifications: Virtual Battle Space 2 (Administrator, Fires and Strike modes)

Current position and affiliation: Vicedean for Academics, Faculty of Military Sciences, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy

Research interests: Adaptation of Land Forces to FOE, Amplifying the Combat Power of Land Forces

Relevant scientific achievements: “Adapting military structures from Land Forces to the requirements of VUCA and JIIM environments” (book published in 2020), “Study on applying combat power within Operation Inherent Resolve” (study published in 2020), “Applicability of Artificial Intelligence in Decision-Making for Land Forces” (ISI article published in Czech Military Review, No. 2, 2021)

References

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2. FINABEL Study Nr A.25.R-T.37.R, European Union Battlegroup Manual (Guidance for operational preparation and tactical use), Mikkeli, Finland, June 2014.
3. FINABEL Study ENG.3.R, Land Units Capability Requirements for Expeditionary Operations in a Complex Operational Environment, Evora, Portugal, July 2013.
4. STO, Science&Technology Trends 2020-2040. Exploring the S&T Edge, Brussels, NATO Science&Technology Organization, 2020.
5. TRADOC Pamphlet 525-5, Force XXI Operations. A Concept for the Evolution of Full-Dimensional Operations for the Strategic Army of the Early Twenty-First Century, August 1994.

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Published

2021-08-10

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2021)

Section

Articles