The purpose of this monograph was to illuminate information as both a resource and a process that deserves structured, coherent management at the unit level. The thesis is that lack of such management contributes to needless friction that degrades...
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...
The War of the Triple Alliance, fought from 1864 to 1870 between Paraguay and the Triple Alliance of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, was a Latin American regional war that spiraled out of control to become one of the bloodiest international...
This paper attempts to consolidate and categorize the extensive literature available that relates to US Army military hand guns, and to provide analysis of that information for future studies and decisions. My literature search reveals that the...
Criticism and condemnation of al-Qaeda that originate from the worldwide Muslim community present the most formidable challenge to its existence and legitimacy as an organization and movement. There is ample literature that questions whether or not...
This study assesses the validity and general utility of selected instances of physical metaphor in tactical military theory and doctrine. An analytical framework is built upon the curriculum of the Advanced Military Studies Program, US Army Command...
The flag of our country is the flag of our forefathers and the flag of our children. It deserves the honor and respect shown it by soldiers and patriotic citizens throughout our countries' history. From Valley Forge, to Iwo Jima, to Baghdad, that...
The United States Army Special Forces Command (USASFC) has decided to increase the amount of Special Forces (SF) Soldiers by creating an additional battalion per Special Forces Group. This is so that USASFC will be able to meet the current demand...
Considered the first documented commitment of a Western-style army facing a nation-wide insurgency, the Peninsular War deserves a critical examination of French pacification methods. In spite of a severe defeat, the Grande Armee achieved success...
This monograph examines the nature of insurgent infrastructure and methods of identifying it. It uses a Communist mass-base insurgency as a context. The research hypothesis is that current doctrine and service school curricula do not adequately...
This monograph discusses considerations that a tactical commander should make in determining his position during an engagement, and from these considerations suggests criteria that should guide his decision. The tactical commander is a significant...
All professionals, regardless of profession, face ethical dilemmas. By no means is the Army exempt. In my opinion, a soldier should be a person of strong and honorable character committed to Army ethics regardless of rank.
Amanzai, Ziaulhaq; Armour, David E.; Boettcher, Jesse D.; Sutphin, Thomas D.
Thesis: Despite claims of a “War for Oil”, the main reason for the delay in our troop withdrawal is Iraq’s lack of democracy. Abstract: The United States does not have a policy of imposing Democracy in countries that it has liberated. Our...
Thesis: Long after the insurgency ends and Iraq has imposed a functional democracy and working constitution, the U.S. will maintain a large presence of combat forces in Iraq because of U.S. oil interests. The success of Iraq’s democracy and...
I will use reflect my own personal opinion that face our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guard as we take the fight to the enemy in OIF and OEF. This paper will focus on the negative aspects individuals take to engage insurgents in...
Reporting practices of American media outlets are creating conflict between the public and the successes of the military. These conflicts are undermining support for the Global War on Terrorism in the United States. The responsibility of every...
Ethics and awards is a subject that frequently causes Soldiers to talk about fairness, mischief, moral ethics, and the Army Values. Soldiers will verbalize, “When I get to be a senior leader, I will make sure my Soldiers receive the awards they...
As senior leaders in today’s Army, we have an obligation and duty to ensure that our
country’s sons and daughters have the absolute best leadership possible. They and their families
deserve competent and caring leaders that can train and keep...
I met the 2nd Sergeant Major of the Army, George Dunaway in the fall of 2002 in Las Vegas, NV. He is a small man in stature, but he fills a room with his presence. I was there for a military conference as a member of the 104th Training Division....
With the current concerns of how America can win the "War on Drugs" being a priority of most Americans and the President of the United States. The U.S. Army has committed various components and agencies to do its part. In conjunction with state,...