Was the invasion of the Republic of Panama, by the United States of America justified? Some say yes and some say no, this was a government and a country that was spiraling out of control. This country was being controlled by a ruthless dictator,...
Military success is dependent on our preparation on the outset of war. If we do not educate ourselves on the way our enemy believes and operates, we will most certainly be at the disadvantage. During preparation and the initial stages of combat,...
Several factors have led to Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) empowerment in the United States Army over time. Military strategy changes, global communication network improvements, and an improved education system are major factors for this change....
Abstract: The current War on Terror has sent shock waves through not only the United States, but also the rest of the world. The world has been confronted with an enlarged guerilla resistance. While nations around the world have joined in on the...
“An insurgency is organized movement aimed at the overthrow of a constituted government through use of subversion and armed conflict”. (Department of the Army, 2004, p.1) This alternative to the constituted government being overthrown is called...
On March 23, 2003, the 507th Maintenance Company (originally from Ft. Bliss, TX) while on convoy to An Nasiriyah in support of Iraqi Freedom, received enemy fire killing 11 soldiers as well as the capture of seven Soldiers. Many factors led to this...
This paper aimed to explore on the similarities and differences of the Philippine War (1899 – 1902) with the American Western Frontier (1865 – 1890). It analyzed the root causes of the success or the failure of the two historical events to be...
“An insurgency is organized movement aimed at the overthrow of a constituted government through use of subversion and armed conflict”. (Department of the Army, 2004, p.1) This alternative to the constituted government being overthrown is called...
This is a paper on the events that happened in two separate conflicts but the outcomes were totally different. The conflicts were Task Force Smith and Desert Shield/Storm. Task Force Smith was a police action that was ill-equipped and undermanned....
Throughout history wars have made it necessary for our Noncommissioned Officer Corp (NCO) to become technical and tactically prepared by knowing how to make decisions on the battle field. NCOs in the past century had no formal training, education,...
Three factors have led to the ever-increasing empowerment of the American noncommissioned officer; changes in technology and tactics, and increased civilian and military education. While it has taken over 200 years, numerous conflicts and increased...
This paper will compare and contrast the history of Full Spectrum Operations from Vera Cruz against Iraqi Freedom. Even though both of these wars were very different in location, culture, and tactics they also have several similarities about how we...
With the changes of the capabilities of the armored vehicles from World War I some people have seen the need for change. Then with the Germans start of World War II using the blitzkrieg type of war fair to overpower their foes and America seeing...
The key to future success is learning and using our past to our advantage. It is crucial for Noncommissioned Officers to study past military history. The study of past military history can be used to assist in the planning of future combat...
History is very important because we learn from our mistakes. Throughout the time of combats and small wars we have come to grips with what happened in the past and learned from it. The things we have done from jungle warfare and now urban warfare...
Even though a country can win nearly every battle during a conflict, they can still lose the war for unpopular intelligence gathering techniques. This paper will look at a past example of how these techniques can play a critical part in determining...
Why is it important to study military history? Does the past have any relevance today? Will it teach me anything? These are all valid questions for some people, not me. I believe the present is an expansion of events that occurred in our past. Some...
This briefing covers some important points in the making and the development of a Sergeant Major of the Army. Only the best noncommissioned officers are nominated and selected to serve as the Sergeant Major of the Army.
This briefing covers some important points in the making and the development of a Sergeant Major of the Army. Only the best noncommissioned officers are nominated and selected to serve as the Sergeant Major of the Army.
U.S. military has repeatedly been unprepared to execute its primary mission in various conflicts. The conflicts analyzed are Operation Just Cause and Operation Desert Storm. This paper will identify root factors affecting the ability of the U.S....