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will emphasize the importance of AAR, multi-rôle combat capabilities, VSTOL and the air-portability of MSH. will be increased emphasis on smart and stand-off weapons.
Force packages could be matched with tasks. (Paras 41-46)
COMMAND AND CONTROL
66. MOD's C2 facilities will be much enhanced, but major operations are likely to require command by an appropriate
4-star JHQ. There may be scope for developing an existing
2-star HQ both to cater for a possible SRF divisional requirement and to provide the major land component for JFHQ. There will need to be a coherent PI policy implemented at all levels. In European terms, the WEU will probably offer initially a better forum for facilitating co-operation OOA
than the EC. (Paras 47-52)
AREAS FOR INVESTMENT
67.
OCA interests argue for investment in the training of foreign nationals as most cost-effective for the promotion of stability, improved CBD capabilities and appropriate satellite
reconnaissance and STAR facilities. In terms of platforms,
they suggest importance for amphibious and organic air assets,
multi-rôle naval platforms, tactical transport aircraft, SH,
AAR, and multi-rôle and VSTOL combat aircraft. In terms of weapons, they argue for lightness, increased individual lethality and greater stand-off ranges. They stress the importance of flexibility and mobility in forces generally.
(Paras 53-57)
AREAS FOR FURTHER WORK
68. It is recommended that work should be done in the
following areas:
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