Headquarters, Far East Command, Military Intelligence Section, General Staff
A history of the political development of North Korea and the Korean War. Discusses historical background, the evolution of Korean forces in Manchuria and North Korea, military operations in Korea, histories of North Korean units, the military...
Actionable Intelligence is a term that may not be recognizable, although it is
widely used in the business world and more significantly in the military. “1Having the
necessary information available in order to deal with a situation at hand”, is...
After a quarter century war, Afghanistan thrust itself into the spotlight by creating new
foreign policy with the intent of bridging Southern Asia and the Middle East with the West. The
official name of Afghanistan is the Islamic Republic of...
American Soldiers need to achieve cultural understanding. On today’s battlefield achieving
cultural understanding will be beneficial to all involved, failure could have repercussions that
could last decades. The role of the Army is ever changing...
As the United States enters a new century its Army confronts the difficult problems associated with transformation in an uncertain world. The strategic environment makes it unclear where, or when, or for what purposes U.S. Army ground forces will...
Catalog of munitions available from the Bethlehem Steel Company with descriptions, characteristics, and illustrations. Includes a history of the company. Document is in English and Spanish.
Combat readiness is the level of preparedness of the United States. With the United
States fighting the war on terrorism on two fronts, with this election year, our military
forces are stretched too thin and our preparedness to defend our country...
Even with the passage of more than 40 years there are distinct similarities and differences
between the counterinsurgencies in Vietnam and Afghanistan. The factors such as public
opinion, safe havens and US government management were critically...
From the beginning of time, people have struggled for power for different reasons. The
most prevalent cause was to gain power and land which resulted in the formation of armies to
conquer the opponent. Wars would be engaged and many battles within,...
Historians are said to be modern oracles. By examining the past they are able to predict what may happen in the future. We, as leaders, must be able to discern the same important facts and information about the military to do the same. Studying...
History has proven to be an indicator of future conflicts and peace. By looking into the
Army’s past we can better prepare our Soldiers, using past events to train, sustain and maintain.
As with any profession the study of techniques and skills...
In this interview MAJ Bonney describes his experiences in support of OIF when he became the rear detachment commander for the 92nd Engineer Battalion. MAJ Bonney discusses challenges he faced during his time as the rear detachment commander and...
In this interview MAJ Jackson discusses his experiences on a NPTT in support of OIF in 2008 and 2009. MAJ Jackson describes his experiences working with the INP headquarters on FOB Prosperity outside of Taji. He speaks about the training he...
In this interview MAJ Mills discusses his deployment to OIF in 2004 as the S2 for 2-7 CAV, 3rd BCT. MAJ Mills goes through the processes that he and his S2 section went through in order to prepare for deployment, deploy, and successfully maintain...
In this interview MAJ Scott Gibbs discusses his experiences as a National Guard officer serving as an Inspector General (IG) deployed to Kosovo with the 29th INF and the 35th INF from 2006 until 2008. MAJ Gibbs describes the importance of being...
In this interview, MAJ Benjamin Cureton, US Army, Army, discusses his deployment to Iraq as a MiTT Chief in 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). MAJ Cureton describes a typical day and the interaction he had with Iraqis. MAJ Cureton...
In this interview, MAJ Brian O'Leary, US Army, Medical Service, discusses his deployment to Iraq as a Brigade Psychologist in 2004 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). MAJ O'Leary describes his immediate reaction upon finding out about...
Lessons learned from past battles fought in military history can aid in the success of
future military operations if incorporated in the planning and execution process. Leaders should
therefore have a functional knowledge of military history....
Military history is one of the most effectual means of learning the art of war in time or peace, and the most solid basis of assimilating its great principles. This document regarding the principles of strategy describes to the reader the positive...
No position in the United States Military has transformed more than the position of the Noncommissioned Officer. Since 1775 (FM 7-22.7, p. 1-3), the NCO has been leading Soldiers into battle and training Soldiers
on the basic skills to survive on...