This research sought to determine the degree to John P. Kotter's 1996 model of Leading Change for transforming businesses could be applied to the Army's current Transformation initiative. The research used three historical examples--Ridgway's...
This thesis in an assessment of attack helicopter gunnery training and the adequacy of that training as the Army fields the AH-64D Longbow attack helicopter starting in 1997. The problem confronted by this study is both institutional and unit...
As the United States Army moves into the 21st Century, the heavy division will undergo a significant transformation. The units will more closely resemble combined arms teams that fight using the simultaneous application of combat, combat support,...
As the army organizes to fight the current Global War on Terrorism and other enemies in the 21st Century, logisticians will need the capabilities to keep pace with the high technology of the modern battlefield. Under the Army's Modularity campaign,...
This monograph examines the complexity of the Army's current digital systems. Currently the Army has an ever growing number of digital systems. These digital systems are supposedly designed to increase our Soldiers' efficiency and ability to...
The mechanized task force commander contends with many factors that define his environment. To assist him in contending with this environment, he employs a command and control system consisting of personnel, communication, equipment, facilities,...
This study investigates the use of Tank Extended Range Munition (TERM) at the company/team level. From the company/team perspective this study attempts to determine the command and control configuration that maximizes the effectiveness of TERM....
The United States Army is focusing its future on researching, developing, and the acquisition of equipment for a concept called Force XXI. In this new concept, the Army plans to collect and share information using mostly electronic sensors via...
The two-maneuver battalion design of the modular brigade combat team (BCT) was intended to be as lethal as pre-modularity Army of Excellence brigades while creating as many BCTs as possible. The troop density required for conducting stability...
This paper analyzes the combat service support concept for the redesigned Force XXI Division to determine if the concept improves the efficiency and effectiveness of support to the maneuver battalions and division as a whole. The paper begins with...
This study examines the impact of current and developing digital information systems on battalion commanders' ability to make decisions during combat operations. The All Source Analysis System (ASAS) and Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below...
Planning and executing deliberate deception is critical to an Army unit's success on today's battlefield as well as the battlefield of the future, Informational Warfare makes the concept of obscuration or concealment of tactical operations...
Since the development of Industrial Age armies, the battlefield has increased in complexity and uncertainty. This is the result of tactical units dispersing on the battlefield for protection from increased weapon lethality and the need to sustain...
This monograph discusses how the U.S. Army and Army tactical military intelligence branch could utilize a distributed analysis and control element (ACE) to support the commander’s operational picture (COP) and situational understanding. Recent...
In 1917, General Pershing dictated General Orders, No. 8 creating the staff organization of the American Expeditionary Forces and subordinate army corps and division staffs. The new structure was developed in response to modern field conditions and...
Under the Army's Force XXI campaign, the Army has redesigned the heavy division for the 21st century, aptly naming it Division XXI. In designing Division XXI, the Army made a key decision to radically alter the way logistics will be conducted at...
This thesis examines insights gained over two AWEs, two Prairie Warrior exercises, and one JTFEX into a checklist of guidelines to organize ARSOF digitized TOCs as the Army continues its road to a fully operational Army Battle Command System...
In preparation for the challenges of the 21st century, the United States Army has invested heavily in the development of Force XXI. Capitalizing on the power of information technologies, this developing force is being designed to achieve rapid and...
The purpose of this monograph is to consider the proposal put forth in Douglas A. Macgregor's study Breaking the Phalanx: A New Design for Landpower in the 21st Century. In short, the paper's research question asks, should the Army adopt a...
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The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...