Describes the personal experiences of the author and the actions of a battalion in the attack of a fortified city. Covers the operations of the 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry, 1st Division in the reduction of the city of Aachen, Germany, from the...
Examines the supply reporting system during World War II in the Theater of Operations and indicates actions which could be taken to improve that system.
This study discussed a once present procedure for requesting approval to install an automatic data processing system that was very time consuming and expensive. The problem was to determine how this procedure could be changed to reduce the time and...
The purpose of this paper was to discuss the current methods of countering enemy mines and booby traps and to examine more active techniques of countering this type of warfare. The enquiry was based on the author's experience in countermine...
This is a study of Quartermaster supplies, equipment, and services for use in operations where the temperatures may be as low as -20 degrees F. Consideration will be given to operations in both mountains and in the sub-arctic.
The purpose of this paper is to provide students an opportunity to picture conditions likely to prevail in an atomic war of the future and to apply their original thought to the solution of problems to be encountered, to inform the students of...
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of using a direct support group of the corps support brigade to replace a division support command during periods of emergency and to determine the augmentation required for the direct support...
This paper gives the historical and constitutional basis for obligatory character of militia service, theoretical retention in the Militia Act of 1792, and constitutionality of federal conscription (in war and peace).
As demonstrated during World War II, the role of the carrier in naval warfare is examined; the carrier includes the aviation unit embarked as well as the ship itself. The carrier task force, attacks against enemy shipping, support of amphibious...
What political measures should be employed to promote defense and security? There is a general discussion on politics and foreign policy, and the interrelationship of political, economic and military factors.
The dilemma in this paper is to determine by an analysis of the development of the nature and technique of financing previous wars, and of the impact thereof on the other segments of the national economy, whether improvements are needed in the...
Seeks to determine the adequacy of fire support coordination means at brigade level in the U.S. Army Division (ROAD). Emphasis is upon personnel with some relevant discussion of procedures.
This study sought to analyze the present concept of responsibility for service support in a theater of operations and a zone of the interior, and the types and methods of control of service units common to air and ground forces.
The purpose of this study is the organization, composition, functions, employment, and operation of regulating stations in the ETO during World War II (study of logistical expediting groups and develop a plan for their employment).
The focus of this paper is to determine the most effective means of providing an integrated logistical support to a unified oversea command, with special reference to the organizational structure, command relationships at theater level, and with...