This monograph examines the evolution and practice of operational art. The campaign for the reconquest of Burma in 1943-1945 as conducted by LTG William J. Slim while in command of Fourteenth Army is analyzed. The intent of the monograph is to...
Purpose of study is to examine on a limited scope the development of the policies governing FAC operations which resulted in two diametrical combat situations; to associate elements of these situations and the questions which they bring up with the...
Seeks to determine if the formation of an Artillery Division is desirable. Expresses the current issues that make the formation of an Artillery Division favorable and notes that the Russian and German armies both have and use artillery divisions.
For instructors of foreign students; gives a brief background of the countries represented by guest students. Covers Canada, Iceland, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador,...
Japanese Monograph No. 45 tells of the establishment of Imperial General Headquarters and the many problems the Army Section of the Headquarters was faced with during the Great East Asian War. Political and diplomatic aspects of the situation are...
This paper examines the concept of interior lines of operations at the operational level of war. Initially, the theoretical concepts are examined from the works of Baron von Jomini, Carl von Clausewitz and Mao Tsetung. From these theorists the...
This study determines what the imperatives of tactical level tank-automotive maintenance should be. An examination of two historical examples, a brief examination of the tenets of AirLand Battle doctrine and current and emerging maintenance...
This monograph investigates the possible use of initiative by the operational commander when conducting a defense. AirLand Battle doctrine is based on securing or retaining the initiative and exercising it aggressively to accomplish the mission,...
The command and control of today's intratheater airlift system, as seen in doctrine and in application, is complicated and conflicted. As the Army continues its transformation to the modular force, requirements for responsive and flexible...
Seeks to determine what methods or organization should be established to integrate the results of private, industrial, foundational and university research and development work into the Army technical program and functioning. Finds that the...
Discusses problems involved in operation of various means of transportation and attempts to establish policies for the integration of transportation within a theater of operations, and policies for use of civilian means available and their...
Second part of a series of three dealing with the experiences of German prisoners of the Russians. Discusses the subjects of the interrogations and interrogation tactics used.
From March 2003 through March 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Major Ben Walters commanded the 41st Transportation Company, a palletized load system (PLS) unit out of the 18th Corps Support Battalion. In this interview, Walters discusses...
This paper provides Iranian considerations for war gaming from the Iranian perspective. The purpose of this paper is to provide the player representing Iran with a national security strategy. To do this, the paper begins with an analysis of Iran's...
Translated from the Revue Militaire des Armees Etrangers, France, 1033-1036, December, 1913 & Jan. Feb. & March, 1914. Explains the military situation and capabilities of Japan.
Provides the military manpower analyst with a set of guidelines and rules to follow in the preparation of the job analysis schedule and to make possible uniform presentation of occupational data. Uniform presentation of the job information is meant...