Tactical Considerations for the Defensive Employment of Light Infantry in Korea : 9781288323418 : 21 Nov 2012 : This study provides an analysis of the environment and enemy which the American infantry confronted during the Korean Conflict. These elements are analyzed with respect to their effect on a potential modern conflict involving light infantry against a light enemy in rugged terrain. Specific recommendations are provided o overcoming the dominant effects of the terrain on firepower mobility protection and "human wave" assaults are presented. Finally, a light infantry defensive model is provided incorporating defensive considerations for brigade and smaller units. Among the many conclusions drawn from this study are: light infantry remains a viable force in Korea against the current threat, the light infantry units do not possess the capability to perform a covering force mission, especially during periods of limited visibility and so techniques such as the combat outpost line sh