Second Place Winner of the MacArthur Military Leadership Writing Competition for the CGSC Class of 2006-001. It is difficult for a person to accept negative feedback. As humans we share a common tendency to overestimate our strengths, and...
Third Place Winner of the MacArthur Military Leadership Writing Competition for the CGSC Class 2007-001. Leader transitions are critical times. In the military, leaders conduct extensive planning and preparations for operational transitions such as...
Second Place Winner of the MacArthur Military Leadership Competition for the CGSC Class of 2006-002. Most Army officers know the story of LTC Nate Sassaman all too well. Even if they do not recognize the name at first sight, they certainly...
Focuses on the development of the military staff in command organization. Explores the history of military organization and its development in ancient and Roman civilization, Europe and the United States. Survey ends at World War I
Studies the Air Battle of Ploesti: its strategic importance, German defenses, Allied operations, the results of operations and lessons to be learned. Discusses the importance of petroleum, the vulnerability of oil refineries, German defenses at...
Studies historical examples of land transportation having a serious affect on operations. Seeks to discover reasons for failure and outlines possible solutions.
Outlines the major functions and activities of the G-4 of a field army during activation, movement within the zone of interior, movement to overseas areas and during various tactical and administrative operations in which an army might become...
Discusses the most important logistical problems faced by the Venezuelan Army. Includes a description of the country and challenges faced with hospitals and medical care, transportation, services, and logistical administration.
Paper discusses supply, supporting bases, shipping procurement, supply by air, loading of supplies and the need for an adequate amount of service troops for amphibious operations. It looks to World War II as a model and concludes that future wars...
Shows that (then) present method of providing commissioned personnel with an opportunity to replenish their individual clothing and equipment needs in the combat zone is unsatisfactory. Paper makes recommendations for changes to the system that...
By the early-1960's, the United States Army was again engaged in conflict, now in Vietnam. As the war progressed, the attrition of combat, the 12-month tour limit in Vietnam, separations of senior noncommissioned officers and the 25-month stateside...
Intelligence is needed for all aspects of United States Army missions, from strategic to tactical level operations, and to support national interests. Actionable intelligence is of special interest for the immediate impact it can have on an...
Marshbourne, Dean G.
Miller, Duane E.
Burch, James E.
Mayes, James C.
McMaster, William W.
Thesis Statement:
The Confederate Army lost the Battle of Shiloh because of ineffective leadership in planning and executing operations.
Discussion:
The Battle of Shiloh lasted only two days. Many times during this period, Confederate leaders...
Wagon with 5th wheel front axle, tongue, pole, one evener, and three singletrees, seven bows. Front wheels are 42" in diameter with three felloes and 1 7/8" iron tires. Back wheels are 52" in diameter with seven felloes and 1 3/4" iron tires. All...
Buckboard with one seat on a riser, foot board, foot brake, 8'2" bed made of wood slats and attached directly to the axles. The leather cushion of the seat covers a small storage compartment, the back rest is attached with metal rails. The front...
According to two Department of Defense (DOD) studies, the MUTC, a microcosm of a "living, breathing, urban area," provides a unique and realistic urban training venue on a scale unmatched in existing training venues. Located in rural south central...