Discusses the objects and channels of attack in psychological warfare. Analyses Hitler's methods during World War II of undermining enemy morale and the ability to resist through four general media: spoken, written, pictorial and material. ...
This document sets out to examine the problems of personnel procurement, training, and equipment design with respect to the man-machine efficiency required to secure cooperation within the Armed Forces.
This paper was written to determine what action on the part of the federal government is necessary to better effect a transfer from a war time controlled economy to a peace time free enterprise economy without undergoing a severe economic recession.
This document describes the origin of the Prussian system of universal service, the era of military and political reform, the era of blood and iron, and the Prussian officer and non-commissioned officer of the nineteenth and early twentieth...
This paper considers the change from professional to conscript armies in the 19th and early 20th centuries, to determine the factors promoting such changes, and to determine the probable nature of conscription in future armies.
This paper examines the strengths, purpose, and methods of the fifth column in the United States and recommends means of combating it. The fifth column in this case is communist organizations.
This paper gives the historical and constitutional basis for obligatory character of militia service, theoretical retention in the Militia Act of 1792, and constitutionality of federal conscription (in war and peace).
This document was written to examine the basic assumptions of American security before 1939 and to compare them with existing conditions resulting from technological advances and the existing world order. Topics include assumptions of American...
Some military operations will necessitate certain types of operations due to mission, training, time of mounting, distance to airhead, terrain, and surprise. This document makes the comparison between parachute landing and glider and air landing...
This is a presentation of the salient factors that determine the position of neutral states and their subjects during war as authorized by international law. The author focuses on the rights and duties of neutrals, maritime war and neutral commerce...
As demonstrated during World War II, the role of the carrier in naval warfare is examined; the carrier includes the aviation unit embarked as well as the ship itself. The carrier task force, attacks against enemy shipping, support of amphibious...
The purpose of this paper is to present the major techniques of and the factors influencing the historical development of psychological warfare against enemy military and civilian personnel. Propaganda and the availability and vulnerability of an...
Seeks to determine the strategic problems the Armed Forces face in relation to the security of the United States, its possessions, and areas of vital interest.
The author examines the broad aspects of economic mobilization with particular reference to the problem of supply and to submit recommendations on actions considered necessary in preparation for a future war.
Discusses the variety of objectives of the peace statement, including stating achievable goals and the acquisition of sympathy or support from various entities and the desire to influence the internal politics of at least some of the participating...
Seeks to determine the effects of mechanization and aviation on military organizations since 1918. Developments since that time have caused many changes in military organizations. Armored, airborne and mechanized divisions, reconnaissance, fighter,...
Explores issues involved with the integration of a Canadian corps into an American field army. Looks at a variety of issues involving the command relationship, staff organizations and techniques and tactical doctrines.