The American soldier today is the best trained and equipped in US history. Our military is constantly testing new equipment and providing soldiers with the "latest and greatest" available. Training is no longer generic but instead is mission...
If leaders make decisions based solely on their own experience, history will
continue to repeat itself negatively. Leaders must know history when developing their military doctrine in order to decrease risk, and reduce loss of life and morale. ...
Since September 2001, the Maine Army National has been called upon many Times to deploy her troops in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation enduring Freedom. Having deployed twice myself, most recently in January of 2006 through April...
History shows that the U.S. Army can fight and defeat its opponents using centralized command concepts, but the challenges of the contemporary operating environment place a premium on the abilities of subordinate commanders to act independently and...
Henry Bouquet, a professional Swiss officer, served in the British Army from 1756-1765 in the 60th or Royal American Regiment. Bouquet's service to the Crown involved his participation in three major campaigns in North America. During 1758 Bouquet...
On September 11, 2001, Al-Qaeda and affiliated jihadist organizations declared war on the United States. Since that day, the U.S. government has initiated a series of policies, legislation and actions to confront the new threat. Seven years into...
Throughout history, targeting in military operations has been a critical function in achieving victory on the battlefield. The process of identifying, prioritizing, and attacking targets in accordance with the commander’s intent becomes even more...
The European Union’s role as a security organization in Europe is growing. The latest initiative was the decision to form a rapid reaction force, the so-called European Union Battle Groups. Sweden is the framework nation for one of these,...
This thesis is a study of a tactical combat system. It examines the capabilities of the attack helicopter to determine the suitability of its employment in operations other than war (OOTW). Suitability is established based upon those attack...
This study examines the ability of the upgraded A-10 to effectively support the Army’s interim force in the year 2010. The A-10A Thunderbolt II is the first and only USAF aircraft specifically designed to provide close air support to friendly...
For my professional experience paper, I have chosen to write about my time at the Battle Command Training Center (BCTC) at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. My intent is to provide information on my role as a First Sergeant for one of the premier Army...
On December 15, 2011, the U.S. mission in Iraq became State Department-led, and all U.S. military activities became the responsibility of the U.S. Embassy's Office of Security Cooperation--Iraq (OSC-I). There are few, if any, well-known examples of...
In December 2011, the United States removed all combat troops from Iraq, leaving only a handful of military personnel within the U.S. Embassy. This military presence--in the form of the Office of Security Cooperation–Iraq (OSC-I)--seeks to assist...
This study is an analysis of the evolution of artificial intelligence and expert computer systems in the U.S. Army and the role the Army should play in the future evolution of these technologies. This study investigates the Army's approach to the...
Task Force Smith occurred many battles and many years ago. Army Leaders learned numerous valuable lessons on how to avoid such great loss of human life and destruction of Army equipment. Task Force Smith has been studied, analyzed and arm chair...
Military Police will need to continue to adapt and overcome unconventional warfare in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) by developing new doctrine and skill sets to successfully outmaneuver the enemy on today’s modern battlefield. Military...
Our ethical conduct on the battlefield must be above board we, as an Army cannot afford anything less. No matter what the enemy does, we are obligated to abide by the Geneva and Hague conventions. We are accountable for our actions good, bad, or...
NCOs are the standard-bearers for our Army. Ordnance NCOs have significantly
contributed to the Army's mission thru both technical and tactical skills. Ordnance NCOs
keep the Army's equipment going be it tanks, jeeps, or weapons. During the...
Thesis Statement: National Guard Training and Readiness is vital to support Army operations worldwide in both peacetime and times of war.
National Guard Training and Readiness is vital to support Army operations worldwide in both peacetime and...
The thesis is a historical analysis of Colonel John T. Wilder's infantry brigade in the Tullahoma and Chickamauga campaigns of the American Civil War. In 1863 General Rosecrans, commander of the Army of the Cumberland, authorized Wilder to mount...