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Adaptability, tailorability, and deployability have replaced lethalilty, survivability, and robustness as critical armor organization requirements. The next conflict will most likely be fought on short notice against an unforeseen adversary. Rather, the army is now prepared to project forces anywhere in the world on short notice. The army no longer focuses its attention on large scale conventional war in Central Europe. Second, the strategic landscape has drastically changed. This technology may render historical span of control theories archaic. Armor commanders, through the Intervehicular Information System, will have immediate access to critical information requirements. First, informational technology will finally come on par with tank lethality and survivability. Reliance on historical precedence may not be possible for the Force XXI army for two reasons.

Thus, the army relied upon historically proven small unit organizations to derive next generation organizations. Additionally, the Cold War prognosticators foresaw a need for large tank battalions closely aligned with their World War II heritage. Though the tank became more lethal and survivable over time, communications technology stagnated. There was good reason behind such stability. Projects JLeclerc Main Battle Tank The Leclerc main battle tank (MBT) built by Giat Industries is operational with the French Army and the armed forces of Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) Manufacturer Giat Industries (now Nexter Systems) Operators French Army and UAE Armed Forces Hull Length 6.9m Overall Length 9. Throughout this eighty year period, tank battalion organization has remained relatively stable 4 or 5 tanks per platoon 3 or 4 platoons per company and 3 or 4 companies per battalion. Army has undergone numerous armor reorganizations since the invention of the tank in World War I.

Abstract: This monograph analyzes proposed M1A2 tank battalion organizational alternatives presently under consideration by the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command.

For purposes of clarity, this display is simplified through the elimination of numerous headquarters, maintenance and other support units which are normally attached to or associated with the listed combat units. NOTE: This summary of Army Tables of Organization and Equipment includes only combat and directly related major support units. Table of Organization and Equipment Intro to TOE US Army Table of Organization and Equipment FAS |