Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Pub 3.0, September 1993, defines the Fire Support Coordination Line (FSCL) as "a permissive fire support coordination measure." However, it also states that "forces attacking targets beyond the FSCL must inform all...
Joint Force commanders, military services and governmental agencies recently stated an operational requirement for a persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capability. The need for persistence implies a need to detect,...
On 5 Sept 1975, I entered Federal Active Service, as an Army Reservist, with orders to Ft. Jackson, SC, for Basic Combat Training. The War in Vietnam was recently called to an end. Most Soldiers were finally back home with their loved ones and life...
My Personal Experience Paper contains descriptive memories from Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan, SEP 03 – JUN 04. I discuss circumstances ranging from; pre-deployment, training at the MOB station, boots in country, gratification and...
This paper captures the personal reflections of a Regimental Sergeant Major of an active Engineer Battalion in the Singapore Army. The purpose of this paper is to share his thoughts and experiences, provide insights of this appointment, and serve...
This thesis examines the impact that the dominant personalities of General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Ernest King had in shaping Allied strategy in the Pacific during the Second World War. The concept of dominant personality is defined as...
The contemporary operating environment and recent increases in asymmetric tactics to counter the conventional military superiority of the U.S. presents significant operational challenges. Recovery forces are vulnerable conducting personnel recovery...
The U.S. military is not currently organized to conduct effective personnel targeting operations outside of the United States. The Department of Defense needs to create an organization that can find, capture or kill designated personnel. With the...
Williams, Garland H., Brennan, Jennifer A., Deitterick, Deanie, editors
In this era of constant engagement, the role of our Civilian workforce is increasingly vital to the accomplishment of the Army's mission. Army Civilians serve at the forefront of operations, provide direct and indirect support to our Soldiers, and...
This thesis examines the physical requirements of armor crewmen and provides a method for training them to meet those requirements based on current Army doctrine and emerging fitness doctrine using the components of fitness listed in FM21-20. It...
The individual soldier's physical and mental preparation for battle are arguably two of the most important factors considered when deciding whether a force is ready for commitment to combat. While many believe technological advances reduce the need...
The Air Force's ability to execute global attack is critical. The Air Force markets global attack as a key contribution to the nations military effort. The execution of global attack, partly necessary because of the decline of total force structure...
This paper describes events and lessons learned during my deployment to FOB Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) I. I briefly discuss training at our Mobilization Station, Ft Drum NY. I give more detailed discussion on...
This paper describes the necessity to train Afghan infantrymen, designated as company machine gunners, on the basic fundamentals of crew-served weaponry. It addresses the learning curve U.S. embedded trainers will go through, and the conclusions I...
Planning for Action: Campaign Concepts and Tools is designed to be used as a handbook for developing campaign plans at the US Army Command and General Staff College. This book provides working definitions of campaign concepts and tactics,...
Discusses the strategy employed in the defeat of Japan. Gives an overview of the seeds of conflict and strategy and the pre-war policy . Also gives details regarding preparing for coalition warfare and the strategy of friendly neutrality, the first...
This monograph uses the perspective provided by OPERATION ECLIPSE, the Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Forces (SHAEF) plan for the occupation of Germany, to examine current doctrine on war termination and post-conflict operations. It...
This study, using the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) as an illustrative case, investigates whether terrorism has been used to achieve political goals. The study is important because if terrorism has been used in this manner successfully,...
Booklet meant to inform occupying soldiers about Germany. Discusses a variety of topics including the history of Germany, cultural differences, currency, weights and measures, and language.