A network is a system of sensors, information processing and decision-making centers, and firing platforms connected by communications lines. The concept of Network-Centric Warfare originated to solve operational level problems at the joint...
The diversity of future threats, the distances imposed upon a US based force, and declining fiscal and manpower resources, has forced an emphasis on rapidly deployable contingency forces. The Air Force, in light of this changing economic and...
This thesis examines the lethality of laser-directed energy weapons in causing structural failure to mechanically loaded laminated composites in helicopters. The analysis is based on a three-dimensional numerical finite element model of a...
Historical evidence of World War II, Korea and South East Asia has provided alarming statistics concerning survivability of aircrews and past preparations by Tactical Air Forces' (TAF). A void existed between combat and peacetime training. After...
This monograph examines the Navy's Composite Warfare Commander doctrine, and attempts to determine potentially relevant adaptations for Army Force XXI tactical command and control. Initially the monograph conducts a detailed study of the Navy's...
In August of 2006, the world witnessed a guerilla air war. Hezbollah, a non-state actor, attacked Israel from the air. The Israeli Defense Force was unable to counter this assault and its second largest city, Haifa, came under attack from...
These instructions are published for information and guidance of personnel responsible for organizational maintenance of the computer, gun direction M18.
This study investigates the tank development concept of simultaneously evolving two parallel tank designs, and fielding both tanks in a high-low force mix. The high end of this force would consist of very high value and innovative Premium Tanks...
Since the end of World War II the Army has been involved in numerous operations that dealt directly or indirectly with Nation Building as a focus or subsequent mission following major combat operations. There have been varying levels of success and...
This regulation on U.S. Army unit status reporting has been revised to include pertinent information on unit readiness reporting requirements as well as instructions on the completion and submission of reports. This regulation establishes a...
This monograph analyzes a recent study by the Air force to establish an Air Battle Force (ABF) for projecting tactical airpower in peacetime contingency operations. This ABF would be a single unit, trained and equipped with several different types...
This regulation establishes the unit status reporting (USR) system. It explains, in detail, what units are required to report, how reports are prepared, and how reports are submitted. a. Objectives of the USR system are to provide the current...
The basis for this study is defining in comparatively precise terms what "professional generalship" can be considered to encompass and to determine the extent to which the USAWC curriculum addresses the various aspects of professional generalship...
A stochastic model demonstrates low-cost meteorological support to environment dependent simulation studies. Only the univariate problem is demonstrated, but extensions to multivariate applications are feasible. This application models atmospheric...
The People's Republic of China (PRC) has improved its surface-to-surface missile capabilities over the last decade by acquiring foreign missile technology. Despite bans on the importation of missile-related items, the People's Liberation Army (PLA)...
This monograph examines General J. Lawton Collins' career and argues that his command style was characterized by technical and tactical competence, the practical ability to lead from the front and sound judgment. This monograph examines these key...
Professional standing Marine Expeditionary Brigade headquarters and their associated subordinates will be the centerpiece of Marine Corps operations in the future. The Marine Corps needs to reorganize the operating forces to create a single...