Hampton, Walter K.; Jones, Vurgess Y.; Reynolds Jr., Harold; Wilder, William S.
Even though we are doing drug testing and education, is that enough to keep the American Soldier from using drugs? Should the Army have more involvement on the war on drugs and how can Army Leaders prevent this issue from affecting our Soldiers?...
The Battle of Waterloo, 15th –18th of June 1815, took place near Brussels between the French, commanded by Napoleon Bonaparte, and an allied force commanded by the Duke of Wellington from Britain and General Blücher from Prussia. Duke...
Thesis statement: The current Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) demands a physically fit Soldier. Regardless of the safety measures in place, Soldiers will continue to suffer injuries on and off the battlefield. Currently the Army does not have a...
Bova, Shawn; Gilbert, Jason; Pechie, Roland; Sims, Mark
History is important. It has practical value that is relevant generation after generation. Our understanding of urban warfare history is valuable to the United States military’s current battlefield operations. The knowledge we seize about past...
Operation Iraqi Freedom has been a serious challenge for the United States military and the citizens that we protect. The military has seen many changes that affect our Soldiers during day to day operations. One of these changes has been a simply...
Andrews, Jr., Lawrence E.; Greene, Cheryl; Rek, John; Fausz, Wayne
On September the 11th, 2001, radical Islamic terrorists proved that the United States was unprepared for terrorist type attacks. Since then the government has gone to great lengths to secure its borders, airlines, infrastructure and improve its law...
Deception is the attempt to deceive an adversary in order to gain an edge. History has shown that numerically inferior forces have gained both tactical and strategic advantage through the proper use of deception. Our current dependence on...
Deception is an attempt to purposefully manipulate an adversary’s perceptions in order to gain a competitive edge (Handel, 1989). History has shown that numerically inferior forces have gained both tactical and strategic advantage through the...
This paper discusses the evolution of illegal orders in the military. The United States Army claims to be values based organization, yet its leaders choose their careers over promoting values. This is shown through the actions of Army leaders in...
Goins, Jared L.; Kajko, Marek; Cerda, Juan; Hillis, Johnnie
Field Fortifications play a vital role in both offensive and defensive operations when used properly. Today soldiers fighting the war on Terror in the mountains of Afghanistan live in bases built to protect them from enemy fire. Although we are in...
This essay speaks of the overall advantages gained by the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in combat. Fratricide has been reduced because of the effective use of GPS in common equipment employed by troops. Collateral damage that might...
The foundation of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) is a comprehensive understanding of history, world stabilization, and its capabilities; this missile has not only stabilized the world but remains a key protector of American security;...
Thesis: Even though the military are providing troops to combat the War on Drugs, the traffic of
Illegal drugs are increasing internationally since the Global War on Terror started. The military has fought the “Drug War” for nearly 40 years....
Even though the 1st Amendment gives the media the right to broadcast news without regard to military opinions, the Media must consider the impact it has on the public’s perception of the military when they portray an incomplete or sided story....
Jones, Doni L.; Wolfe, Kenneth E.; Bishop, Charles A.; Joseph, Kenneth L.
The premise of this paper is to demonstrate the superior flexibility, versatility, and suitability of the structure, weapons and equipment of light infantry division to that of a heavy infantry division in the global war on terrorism. A light...
The role of Military Police (MP) on the battlefield has changed significantly since the on sought of 9/11. Not only do they have the responsibility of rear echelon security, they have evolved too many new roles as the War on Terrorism expands...
Craig, Steven T.; Vaalmets, Hannes; Valentine, Anthony; Chancellor, Reginald
The Persian Gulf War of 1990, also known as Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm brought turmoil and conflict to a region with enormous uncertainty. The nation states of Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia where in dispute over land, resources and...
Freeman, Elvin; Morton, Carl R.; Payton, Minnie L.; Schimmel, Peter J.
Personnel procurement and organization strength plays a vital role in the principal of war “Economy of Forces”. The Department of Defense in conjunction with Congress and many other entities mandate the management of the personnel strength for...
Operation Just Cause was the result of a culmination of unethical practices by the Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, the most feared man in South America and in his own country of Panama. The US had to acknowledge that the man they dealt with,...
Grace Jr., George W.; Grissom, Barry L.; Henle, Michael R.; Haney, Alton W.
THESIS: The Afghanistan geography and the guerilla tactics employed by the Mujahideen were the reasons the Soviet Union lost the war in Afghanistan. The Soviet Union and Afghanistan war was a nine-year conflict between the Soviet forces supporting...