This monograph discusses the role that night vision technology plays in the planning and execution of the night attack by light infantry units at battalion level and below. The tactical framework for the night attack and the night vision equipment...
During mid months of 2005, 13 Missouri Soldiers were notified of deployment to Iraq. This deployment was to be the first rotation for advisors that would train and fight with Iraqi Commando's Special Police Tactic Teams and was made up of personnel...
This study is an analysis of the air defense posture of the light infantry division under the constraints imposed by a two Vulcan/Stinger battery air defense battalion. The potential air threat facing the light infantry division is defined, and...
The War in Burma is all too frequently forgotten as a source of relevant military experience. Admittedly it did not have the strategic importance of other theatres such as the Pacific or North West Europe, but it did witness some of the hardest and...
The Department of Defense must establish specially trained and selected advisory teams that immerse themselves in the country for 2-3 years, and who work at the regional, country and unit level, provide the cultural understanding and regional...
Although a situation may not be exact as another, they can have a lot of similarities. It is for this reason that history must be studied by all Soldiers at all levels. Just as we prepare ourselves for conflicts so does the enemy. They look at the...
It is imperative that military professionals read and dedicate time to the study of military
history; those that have failed to do so have paid a grave price! Military history is often defined as a study of armed conflict and its impact on cultures...
Over the last century there have been several true counterinsurgency campaigns. It is critical for today’s modern combat leader to study the lessons of these earlier campaigns. The basic tenets of counterinsurgency have not changed for hundreds...
On February 11, 2011, Egypt entered a new epoch of its history. The Egyptian people supported by the Egyptian Armed Forces (EAF) succeeded in toppling the 30-year rule of the former President Mubarak. Unlike the militaries of Syria, Libya, and...
This monograph addresses the critical window of vulnerability for U.S. forces operating in a MOUT environment of the Third World during 2005-2010. Current MOUT doctrine does not adequately address an opponent using asymmetrical tactics with...
From author: "There has been placed into my hands certain facts and information concerning the planning, training, operations and social actions of Co. "A", 2nd Ranger Battalion. Armed with these, plus my own personal observations and memories, I...
The purpose of this study is to examine the operational employment of the light infantry division in contingency and reinforcement roles. Considerations for employment were identified from an analysis of doctrine, contemporary military thought, and...
This study is an historical analysis of combined special operations units in the European Theater during World War II. The study examines the Dieppe Raid Force, the First Special Service Force, and the Jedburghs to determine common strengths and...
In this first of three interviews reference his Global War on Terrorism deployments, Major Greg Ford relates his experiences serving as the intelligence officer of 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry in Jacobabad, Pakistan, and Paktia Province,...
This study examines the establishment and development of British Special Service forces - the commandos and airborne forces - from June 1940 to June 1941, with particular emphasis on the relationship between the role of these forces and the overall...
Military historical case studies provide insight for military planners. Military planners cannot afford to ignore history when planning in today's complex environment. This thesis analyzes military doctrinal changes and adaptation during Britain's...
The present manual on aircraft recognition is primarily designed for self-instruction and general use but will also serve as a text in recognition courses. It includes four types of material: black and white silhouettes; wash drawings; photographs;...