In the Line of Fire - Peacekeeping in the Golan Heights
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The monograph first examines the historical background of the area since the 1967 War. Based on this examination and on lessons learned from previous UN and other multinational peacekeeping operations, the monograph addresses national composition of the force, command of the peacekeeping force, and force structure. Next, based on the military and political aspects of the region, the monograph addresses the future peacekeeping force commander’s concerns with military credibility, freedom of movement, and force protection.
The study concludes with a summary evaluation of the necessary size and type of force for future peacekeeping in the Golan Heights. Based on the assumption and an analysis of the political and military considerations, future peacekeeping operations in the Golan Heights would require a MFO type force under the command and control of the United States. Due to the essential requirement for force protection due to the potential of pre-emption by either Israel or Syria and of terrorist attacks, a heavy brigade would be the most effective force in maintaining the peace while protecting the force.
Major Jeffery S. Bess
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In the Line of Fire - Peacekeeping in the Golan Heights - Major Jeffery S. Bess
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IN THE LINE OF FIRE—PEACEKEEPING IN THE GOLAN HEIGHTS
by
MAJ Jeffery S. Bess, USA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4
ABSTRACT 5
I. INTRODUCTION 6
II. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 7
A. 1967 War 7
B. 1973 War 8
C. United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) 9
III. NATIONAL COMPOSITION OF THE FORCE 11
IV. COMMAND OF THE PEACEKEEPING FORCE 15
V. SIZE AND TYPE OF FORCE 17
VI. CONCLUSION 23
APPENDIX 1: ISRAELI AND SYRIAN MILITARY ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT 28
Israeli Army—Organization: 28
Israeli Army—Major Equipment: 28
Ground Combat Vehicles 28
Artillery 29
Missiles 30
Israeli Air Force—Organization: 30
Israeli Air Force—Major Equipment: 30
Fighter/Attack 30
Electronic/Reconnaissance 31
Maritime Patrol 31
Transport 31
Liaison 31
Training 31
Helicopters 32
Missiles 32
Israel Navy—Organization and Equipment: 33
Submarines 33
Fast attack 33
Amphibious 33
Patrol 33
Syrian Army Organization: 33
Syrian Army—Equipment: 34
Ground Combat Vehicles 34
Artillery 35
Missiles 36
Syrian Air Force—Organization: 36
Syrian Air Force—Equipment: 37
Fighter/Ground Attack 37
Electronic/Reconnaissance/Observation 37
Transport 37
Utility/Communications 37
Trainers 37
Helicopters 38
Missiles 38
Syrian Navy—Organization and Equipment: 38
Submarines 38
Frigates 38
Mine Warfare 38
Amphibious Forces 38
Patrol Craft 39
Missiles 39
REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER 39
BIBLIOGRAPHY 40
ARTICLES 40
BOOKS 41
STUDIES, MONOGRAPHS, AND THESES 41
MILITARY PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS 42
ABSTRACT
This monograph examines the considerations involved in maintaining a peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights. The examination is based on the assumption that Israel and Syria have reached an agreement concerning the Golan Heights and that the United States is going to establish a peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights.
The monograph first examines the historical background of the area since the 1967 War. Based on this examination and on lessons learned from previous UN and other multinational peacekeeping operations, the monograph addresses national composition of the force, command of the peacekeeping force, and force structure. Next, based on the military and political aspects of the region, the monograph addresses the future peacekeeping force commander’s concerns with military credibility, freedom of movement, and force protection.
The study concludes with a summary evaluation of the necessary size and type of force for future peacekeeping in the Golan Heights. Based on the assumption and an analysis of the political and military considerations, future peacekeeping operations in the Golan Heights would require a