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...
Since the demise of the former Soviet Union, the world has witnessed greater international turmoil, aggression, and conflict. The possibility of a global conflict is minimal, but the opportunities for United States' involvement in regional...
The purpose of this monograph is to determine if the Marine Corps ground maintenance operations offer any insight for improving maintenance operations for a force projection Army. The Marine Corps has extensive experience as a CONUS based...
This study is an examination of the Army's capability to conduct amphibious assault operations. The Army's post World War II experience is reviewed with respect to doctrine, changes in force structure and equipment, and training effort. A doctrinal...
The introduction of attack helicopters to the battlefield opened a new dimension for ground combat forces. This monograph examines history to identify those characteristics that make an arm effective in the shock role and to assess the modern...
This thesis examines several successful and unsuccessful military aircraft development programs intended to serve as a basis for identifying the potential challenges that might be encountered by developers of heavy lift aircraft required to support...
This monograph examines the feasibility of adapting the Soviet concepts of "desant" and the Operational Maneuver Group for amphibious application in future joint campaigns. It is based on premises that future employment of U.S. military forces will...
The noted Prussian theorist, Carl von Clausewitz wrote about the concentration of forces in space, and the unification of forces in time, as though they were two separate entities. Albert Einstein, however, with the advent of his theories on...
This thesis examines the Iowa class battleships and whether they hold utility for the future. There is a myriad of writings concerning the history of the battleships and the arguments both for and against. The author uses this history to determine...
Like many reservist in the months and years following 9/11, I volunteered for active duty. An announcement was posted for a senior NCO for a logistics position in EUCOM. I applied and was accepted for a 179 day tour. I want to share a couple of...
The conduct of amphibious warfare has evolved since World War II. Evolution of warfare has transformed the style of amphibious operations from attrition to that of maneuver. Transformation of amphibious warfare encouraged the development of the...
An analysis of the doctrine, equipment, and technology contributing to the feasibility of the over-the-horizon amphibious assault. This study is an analysis of the tactics, techniques, procedures, doctrine, equipment, and technology utilized in...
This monograph examines the capability of contemporary operational planners to successfully plan and execute a large scale forcible entry operation in response to a major regional contingency. The relationship of a forcible entry in achieving a...
In an effort to rethink how the Army fights, the 1993 FM 100-5 Operations, recognizes the fact that the Cold War has ended and the strategy of the United States has changed. The Army's doctrine reflects a shift to stronger joint operations and...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
This study examines the historical development of the landing craft and the roles and missions of the landing craft air cushion (LCAC). In examining the development of the modern landing craft from Gallipoli to Operation Desert Storm, a conclusion...
This study investigates the impact of advanced naval surface fire support weapons on the development of joint force fire coordination doctrine. The U.S. Navy is pursuing the acquisition of surface fire support weapons with extended ranges which...
Commander Jeffrey Bernasconi, United States Navy, served as the main engines officer onboard the USS Germantown in 1991 in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and served as the auxiliaries officer onboard the USS Harry S. Truman...