The Influence of the Historical Development of Light Weapon Technologies on Small Unit Conflict Doctrine and Wars

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 1, 54 - 84, 31.05.2024

Süleyman Özmen

Öz

Light weapons are an ancient subject that mankind has been shaping throughout history. The adjective “light” is used for weapons that can be used against only a few people, and describes weapons with a barrel diameter between 0.6 and 15 mm. There is a parallel evolution between Small Unit Conflict doctrine and small arms technologies. This evolution has had an impact on the use and positioning of weapons by soldiers. Research shows that small arms are gaining importance on the battlefield. The evolution of these weapons has transformed battle tactics and strategies. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the historical development of small arms technology and its implications for small unit combat doctrine and modern warfare.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Small Weapon, Technology, Historical Development, Small Unit, Doctrine

Hafif Silah Teknolojilerindeki Tarihsel Gelişiminin Küçük Birlik Çatışma Doktrinine ve Savaşlara Etkisi

Öz

Hafif silahlar, insanoğlunun tarih boyunca şekillendirdiği eski bir konudur. Sadece birkaç kişiye karşı kullanılabilen silahlar için kullanılan "hafif" sıfatı, namlu çapı 0,6 ila 15 mm arasındaki silahları tanımlar. Küçük Birlik çatışma doktrini ile hafif silah teknolojileri arasında paralel bir evrim mevcuttur. Bu evrim, askerlerin silah kullanımı ve konumlandırması üzerinde etkili olmuştur. Araştırmalar, hafif silahların savaş alanlarında önem kazandığını göstermektedir. Bu silahların evrimi, savaş taktiklerini ve stratejilerini dönüştürmüştür. Bu makale, hafif silah teknolojisinin tarihî gelişiminin küçük birlik çatışma doktrinine ve modern savaşlara olan etkilerini derinlemesine inceler.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Hafif Silah, Teknoloji, Tarihsel Gelişim, Küçük Birlik, Doktrin

Etik Beyan

Bu çalışma bilimsel araştırma ve etik kurallarına uygun olarak hazırlanmıştır. Bu çalışmada etik kurul izni veya yasal/özel izin gerektirecek bir içerik bulunmamaktadır. Çalışma ile ilgili herhangi bir çıkar çatışmasının bulunmadığı UKSAD Uluslararası Kriz ve Siyaset Araştırmaları Dergisi’ne yazar imzası ile beyan edilmiştir.

Destekleyen Kurum

İstanbul Rumeli Üniversitesi

Teşekkür

Bu makale; 16 Mayıs 2001 tarihinde görev dönüşü esnasında CASA tipi askeri uçağın Akçadağ Malatya bölgesinde düşmesi sonucu, Özel Kuvvetler Komutanlığı'nda görevli 1 binbaşı, 3 yüzbaşı, 3 üsteğmen, 16 astsubay, 1 uzman çavuş, 10 er olmak üzere toplam 34 şehit askerimizin aziz hatıralarına ithaf edilmiştir.

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