Presents the basic principles which should govern the assignment of research and development responsibilities among the technical services. Outlines national organization for research and examines the evolution of principles and policies in...
Explores aspects of the use of The Transportation Quartermaster Team in amphibious operations during World War II. Emphasis is given to the operations in the Pacific Theater, since these constituted the major portion of the author's combat service.
This regional study takes an inventory of this area's importance in international affairs, to estimate its power potential, most likely lines of action, and to deduce its capabilities and limitations in international affairs, particularly as these...
This document gives information on the methods of handling prisoners of war in the communications zone in order to implement the procedures of planning for and handling of the prisoners of war in any future war in which this nation might be engaged.
This paper was written to analyze commercial type motor shipment and its adaptability to military uses, and to study the advisability of a military organization along the lines of commercial of commercial type hauling and trucking agencies, using a...
To develop a "unit of fire" for modern organizations and weapons used in infantry, armored, and airborne operations is the topic for this student paper.
This paper discusses a plan or guide for adjusting the logistical organization and procedure for a joint overseas operation to fit conditions and authority prescribed by the Unification Law.
This paper considers the change from professional to conscript armies in the 19th and early 20th centuries, to determine the factors promoting such changes, and to determine the probable nature of conscription in future armies.
This is a study of Quartermaster supplies, equipment, and services for use in operations where the temperatures may be as low as -20 degrees F. Consideration will be given to operations in both mountains and in the sub-arctic.
This is an analytical study regarding overseas supply planning and shows a picture of supply planning in the zone of interior and overseas theaters. Several factors affect realistic supply planning including procurement, documentation, port and...
This is an analysis of British military movement control and U.S. military movement control and compares each with the other to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each system. The author also makes recommendations for improvement of U.S....
The author discusses the functions of the command, particularly illustrating some of the major problems of coordination with each command which were necessary in accomplishing the mission assigned.
Examines the special court-martial and the summary court-martial. Questions whether there is a burden placed on special and summary courts that they are not equipped to accept.
What political measures should be employed to promote defense and security? There is a general discussion on politics and foreign policy, and the interrelationship of political, economic and military factors.
This is a document on the problems and methods of price control and their application to mobilization planning as related to war conditions. Objectives to be achieved, fiscal measures, regulatory measures, indirect and direct price controls, credit...