Describes the personal experiences of the author and the actions of a battalion in the attack of a fortified city. Covers the operations of the 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry, 1st Division in the reduction of the city of Aachen, Germany, from the...
The Mobile Assault Company (MAC) concept--the technique of employing the Marine Infantry Battalion’s Weapons Company as a fourth maneuver element--is currently being employed successfully during counterinsurgency and Stability Operations in...
Examines Class I supply methods in and after World War II and seeks overcome disadvantages and deficiencies. Procedures after the war were similar to those used during the war, but with greater emphasis placed on editing requisitions, coordination...
Seeks to study and analyze the effectiveness of combat intelligence from Army to Battalion and Air force to Squadron levels in both peace and war, and to recommend methods of improving our combat intelligence through reorganization, unit training...
The Norwegian Army is partly a conscript army and partly a volunteer force. The Army has one year to conduct basic training and combat preparations of the conscript force, which forms the basis for international operations and recruitment to the...
Analyses methods used in World War II in overseas supply in the European Theater of Operations and the Pacific. Analyses the effect of unification of the Armed Forces on overseas supply as to responsibilities for common items, specialized equipment...
Studies the methods used in the past for control of movements into ports of export freight in wartime and recommends policies, procedures, or methods for the more effective control of this type of movement.
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...
The contemporary operational environment includes a host of variables that make the management of post-conflict transitions a challenge. Constructing the optimal management organization is a key component of successful post-conflict transition....
This study examines the viability of the 82d Airborne Division's Antiarmor Defense Concept in the Central European environment. An overview of the Airborne Antiarmor Defense (AAD) is provided for those who are not familiar with the concept. This...
alternate command post. Study determines the tactical communications necessary for control of the division and analyzes communications resources available at selected headquarters.
Traces the history of air warfare. Begins with a brief history of flight and continues on to the World War II era. Discusses the development of the airplane itself, the development of armament, the development of uses and capabilities. Also...
Seeks to determine the effect upon the College of the planned reorganization of the Department of the Army with the establishment of the U.S. Army Combat Developments command.
This monograph analyzes the proposed combat engineer reorganization at division level - E-FORCE - in light of the modern battlefield's requirement for agile combined arms formations. The study first examines the theoretical basis and importance of...
Studies historical examples of land transportation having a serious affect on operations. Seeks to discover reasons for failure and outlines possible solutions.
Poses the question of whether small infantry unit tactical training and doctrine should be modified to include marching fire as part of the tactical training of the infantry soldier and whether it should be included in the accepted tactical...
Seeks to make an evaluation of the logistical organizations, including an evaluation of the Technical Services system of the Army, the Bureau System of the navy and the functional command system of the Air Force.