This study investigates the use of the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT) in relation to the Corps' primary mission of amphibious operations. The idea discussed is that while the PFT is assumed to be an adequate measure of general fitness, it...
MSG James' assignment with the 741st AG Co, Orlando, FL, indicated Platoon Sergeant: but performed primary duties of Training NCO and other functions as required. Her story tells of continuous Army Reserve postal units' participation in various...
This is the final statistical record of battle casualties and nonbattle deaths incurred during World War II by United States Army military personnel, including members of the Army Air Forces. The period covered is 7 December 1941 through 31...
Discusses the Lend-Lease Act of March 11, 1941 which allowed the head of government agencies to lend, lease or sell defense articles to the governments of countries whose defense the president determined to be vital to the defense of the United...
This study presents a picture of the economic, agricultural, forestry, mining, engineering, chemical, energy resources, housing, trade, and consumer goods conditions existing in Austria at the close of hostilities in the spring of 1945 and the...
This research report discusses the automobile in the United States, its use by the population, effect on lifestyle, effect on new laws, production changes, effect on mass transportation, and geographical registration as caused by need and...
This Civil Affairs handbook documents the census of industry and commerce in Belgium with subjects on metallurgy, textiles, chemicals, diamond cutting industry, machinery/vehicles/mechanical products, foodstuffs, quarries and the cement industry,...
Describes the French petroleum economy. The petroleum industry of France was both important and complex. The majority of oil was imported, largely from Iraq, the United States and the Caribbean area. Discusses the refineries of France, some of...
Operations of the 38th Combat Team (2nd Infantry Division) on the Belgian-German Frontier, 20th December 1944 (Battle of the Bulge). Illustrates some of the capabilities of infantry units including the success of apparent violations of accepted...
The purpose of this summary is to compile, consolidate and present useful data to commanders and staff officers in such a manner as to be of maximum use in planning and management.
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...
This monograph addresses a pertinent doctrinal question which must be considered before making a decision to replace the Product Improved Vulcan Air Defense System with the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The purpose is to establish a starting point for...
This monograph examines Chinese warfare and suggests that three and a half millennia of Chinese military history have produced a distinctive and enduring Chinese way of war. While the art and science of war in China have evolved considerably...
This paper explores the impact that an army's structure has on its ability to process information and achieve victory on the battlefield. It discusses the following questions. What is information and how is it related to organizations? How does...
Part IV of 5 volumes. Report by Major Charles Lynch of the medical department detailing Japanese medical procedures used during the war. Covers the organization of the Japanese Army, its medical services, medicine and surgery procedures,...