While all warfare is an expression of politics, none is more pervasively so than irregular conflict. The irregular side, most probably employing a mixture of guerilla tactics and terrorism, will seek favorable political effect from several courses...
As the United States (US) continues operations to neutralize terrorist activity and prepare its military for future hybrid threats, operations to target enemy leadership, in a counterinsurgency environment, have grown in complexity and importance....
This monograph explores economics, operations research, and systems theory to develop a sustainable approach to building governance and security capacity within the Afghanistan and Pakistan operational environment. This bottom-up approach to...
This is a transcript from a 1994 interview with Sergeant major of the Army Glen E. Morrell (USA-Ret.) for the US Army museum of the noncommissioned officer sergeants major of the ARMY book project.
Six years after the fall of Saigon, South Vietnam, the effects of the Domino Theory appeared to have unfolded. Communist and nationalist movements had defeated American allies in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. Then, in 1979, Nicaragua fell to...
Multi-national force-iraq commander's counterinsurgency guidance. General David H. Petraeus, U.S. Army; General Petraeus outlines the essential tasks necessary for successful counterinsurgency operations in Iraq.
There are a number of countries that provide support for the Global War on Terrorism, but I have focused on only two, China and Pakistan. These two countries can claim support of the war to the public world, but they are not providing support out...
As the military and civilian death toll increases due to war crimes committed by insurgents, the American public’s opinion towards support of the GWOT has swayed. In September 2006, Gallop polls showed the Presidential approval rating was on a...
The Army is a mirror of our society; it is no different from any other element in our country. The ethics of the Army reflects the ethics of our present day culture. The ethics of the current Czech Armed Forces definitely replicates the principles...
Cathcart, Jeff; Fonville, John; Jackson, Gregory; Kalinofski, Gary
Thesis statement. Airborne operations continue to be a viable combat tool as evidenced by Operation Just Cause.
Discussion. The U.S. Army is quickly becoming a CONUS based
force. Requirements in the future will demand the rapid
deployment of...
Thesis: I will compare two military operations; Operation Restore Hope and Operation Joint Endeavor. This paper will and show what happens when there is not a clear understanding of the region and the culture in areas where military operations are...
This is an in depth study into Operation Restore Hope and Operations Joint Endeavor. In 1992, President Bush sent more than 24,000 troops to Somalia for Operation Restore Hope. This was a major commitment of US power, which was solely intended to...
Since the beginnings of humankind, actionable intelligence gathering has and will be an inherent part of warfare, whether it is between warring tribal clans or armies. Intelligence gathering techniques differ between the ethical and moral beliefs...
From the mid-1990s forward in the United States, and especially since 9111, many books have been published to explore terrorism from an American perspective. These books have been popular, I believe, because Americans are as genuinely interested in...
Since the independence of the nation in 1965, Singapore Armed Force had progressed and builds up an integrated Armed Force of 450,000 strong. The SAF mission is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should...
The purpose of this research paper is to give a briefing on Master Sergeant Gordon. MSG Gordon distinguished himself by actions above and beyond the call of duty on October 3, 1993, while serving as Sniper Team Leader, United States Army Special...
MSG Gary Ivan Gordon was born on August 30, 1960 at Lincoln, Maine. Before being assigned to the United States Army Special Operations Command, MSG Gordon served with the 2d Battalion, 10thSFG(A) at Fort Devens, MA. He was killed on 3 OCT 1993...
Considering the political and defense environment surrounding our organization, we need to take into account the ongoing fact that Japan faces threats from neighboring countries. The Japanese Defense Ministry sets up various new attempts in order...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...