My assignment to A CO, 1-506, IN Regt. began November 23, 2004. The company just formed two months prior as part of the newly formed 4th BCT. In September, the BN became 1-506 Infantry, 4th BCT. After train-up and deployment to OIF, on February 2,...
In this first of four interviews, Major J.T. Torrain talks about serving as the assistant operations officer for the 16th Engineer Battalion, and commanding the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the same battalion, in Kuwait and Baghdad,...
In this third of four interviews, Major J.T. Torrain talks about serving as the team chief for a military transition team in Taji and Samarra, Iraq, from May 2006 through April 2007 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He discusses how much he...
In this second of four interviews, Major J.T. Torrain talks about serving as the assistant operations officer for the 16th Engineer Battalion, and commanding the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the same battalion, in Kuwait and Baghdad,...
In this fourth of four interviews, Major J.T. Torrain talks about serving as the team chief for a military transition team (MiTT) in Taji and Samarra, Iraq, from May 2006 through April 2007 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He discusses the...
This document questions why the 11th Battalion, as part of the initial beachhead covering forces, failed to secure its objective during the landing on 25th April, 1915. There are two maps showing the movements of the 11th Bn.; the objective of the...
This paper discusses how each war of ancient and medieval times witnessed alterations in military formations, tactics and weapons. Radical change in weapons resulted in radical tactical changes, continually changing the organization of nations for...
The study presents the capture by the Japanese in 1914 of the German concession of Kiauchau (which includes the city of Tsingtau), with special attention to the operations of the Japanese Expeditionary Force.
It is believed that the extent to which any force may be mechanized is limited by the terrain over which the approach marches, and it is doubtful whether even six-wheelers will be able to move, since every line of approach must first be...
This paper discusses the coast defense operations at Ostende and Zeebrugge during the World War extended over practically the entire period of the war. Throughout the war these defenses securely protected the important harbors and submarine bases...
This paper makes a study, wherein are compared the relative advantages and disadvantages of systems whereby vacancies existing in a grade in the utility service are filled by the promotion in regular order, to the seniors of the next lower grade,...
This study has taken the opportunity to broaden the scope to include associated material in order to treat fully the subject of combined reconnaissance operations by cavalry and aviation. The subject appears to be treated piecemeal in Field Service...
The purpose of this study is to discover the various cases on Aviation laws which have been decided in the courts of last resort of the various jurisdictions of the United States and other countries, and classify them under the general...
This treatise may be considered in the nature of a quasi-research in view of the unavailability of suitable data pertinent to the subject and the opinion of the writer reference to the adaptation of contemporary procedure now incorporated in supply...
The scope of this study includes 1) a condensed statement and explanation of approved regulations governing the cooperation of joint forces in coast defense, 2) a consideration of the nature of operations to be expected against our coastal...
The method of presentation, as followed by Major C. A. Willoughby in his lectures on the Military Geography of Mexico, under the following general headings: 1.) Physical Geography, 2.) Human Geography, 3.) Political Geography, 4.) Economic...
A comparison of the methods of organizing signal communications personnel within the Infantry division, as obtaining in the United States Army during the World War and since post war reorganization, in the British Army and in the French Army. Also...
In this study no reference will be made to records of the use of smoke in naval engagements nor will any consideration be given to the use of toxic smokes by either land or naval forces. Where historical examples have been found indicating that the...
The study focuses on the two years of the Mesopotamia campaign that showed the lack of foresight and proper planning, and over cautiousness of India, in the theatre to organize the lines of communication and base port. The immediate causes of the...