As the protectors of our country, society views those of us in the Army differently than most other Americans. American public holds Soldiers to a higher standard and when they do not meet these standards, it makes the Army look bad, not just the...
White, James D.; Hauzenberger, Michael L.; Jones, John R.; Sanchez-Caso, Manuel
1. Thesis Statement: To provide recommendations for the improvement of noncommissioned officer (NCO) Training. 2. Discussion: At the present time, leader development of NCOs' warfighting skills are not the same for combat arms, combat support and...
deVerteuil, John C.; Reid, Larry; Hilaire, Ronald; Ferguson, Dexter
Thesis Statement: Conventional nuclear weapons do not play a significant role in the future of warfare; however, asymmetric nuclear tactics will threaten the United States, its allies and ultimately change the balance of power. Discussion: The high...
This monograph discusses the evolution of U.S. Army doctrine with respect to the organization of the Bradley-equipped mechanized infantry battalion. General William DePuy's powerful vision, as captured in the 1976 version of FM 100-5, Operations,...
This discussion concerns C2 adequacy for land warfare in the 21st century. Doctrine, organization, and equipment for present C2 systems are based on U. S. history through World War II. However, in the ensuing fifty years technology has changed with...
The change in the strategic environment and the emerging priorities within the American society are causing major shifts in the size, structure, and focus of the U.S. Armed Forces for the 21st Century. The results have been a change in our force...
This monograph discusses the linkage between air support and the division deep battle from 1982-1994. In 1982, the Army introduced battlefield air interdiction (BAI) as an important asset for the corps and division deep battle. After the Army...
This monograph addresses the theory of operational art and discusses where it can be applied. As American military forces prepare to enter into the 21st Century it is clear that they will be involved in a wide range of operations. The collapse of...
Historically, fog and friction have exacerbated the best laid battle plans of even the most intuitive wartime commanders. To mitigate these ever-present elements, the U.S. Army emphasizes the decentralized execution of AirLand Battle. Paramount to...
This paper attempts to develop a coherent group of previously uncodified basic concepts, military communications principles, to provide qualitative theoretical linkage in support of the tenets of U.S. AirLand Battle Doctrine. Further, the proposed...
This monograph addresses the critical window of vulnerability for U.S. forces operating in a MOUT environment of the Third World during 2005-2010. Current MOUT doctrine does not adequately address an opponent using asymmetrical tactics with...
This monograph evaluates the security implications for the European continent as NATO enlarges its membership to include former eastern bloc countries. Specifically, it addresses whether NATO enlargement will enhance or jeopardize European...