This study of the logistical planning and in-country support of the U.S. military intervention in Lebanon in 1958 is of imminent value to the U.S. Army today. Many of the issues faced by the logisticians in Beirut in 1958 are identical to those...
This study examines the evolution and continued applicability of the corpus, both conventional and customary, that constitutes the law of war. The author provides a theoretical framework and the development of the law within Western and,...
Anytime the use of US Armed Forces in support of civil authorities is considered, government and military leaders, pundits, and citizens reflexively turn to the Posse Comitatus Act for guidance. Since 9/11, the US Armed Forces face an increased...
The concept of "Combined Arms" has existed for centuries, but the nature of the combination and the organizational level at which it occurred have varied greatly. In the past, the general trend has been to combine the arms at progressively lower...
This work examines the use of tanks in urban warfare. It seeks to provide insight and a historical precedence on the wisdom of employing tanks in an inherently dangerous dimension of the modern battlefield, intensifying the shortcomings in...
When discussing guerrillas, people think of phantom elements characterized by their sudden and unexpected ambushes, insured victory in any engagement, uncanny skill in hiding, and successful resistance against any and all attacks. However,...
Report covers operations of the 4th infantry for the period ending April 30, 1968 including involvement in Operation Mac Arthur and counter offensive to the Tet Truce Offensive.
Details operations of the 4th infantry for the quarter ending July 31, 1968 including Operation Mac Arthur, the conducting of reconnaissance and surveillance of the Cambodian Border and the support of the Edap Enang Resettlement Program.
This paper describes orientation booklets for new Air Force officers and was designed to serve as a guide covering reports due from each staff section. The goal is to provide a suitable pamphlet or booklet for indoctrination of new Air Force...
Executive Office of the President, National Security Resources Board.
This document is a plan for organizing the civil defense of the United States. This report provides an outline of the organization and techniques which should be developed by the state and local communities on whom rest the primary responsibility...
This document gives an introduction to surveillance, foot surveillance (planning, preparation, general operating principles, practical suggestions, detecting and eluding foot surveillance), automobile and premises surveillance, and a report of...
United States Army Engineer Command Vietnam (Prov)
This publication is a compilation of experiences and lessons learned as reported by the engineer units of the United States Army Engineer Command Vietnam (Prov) for the operational report period 1 August to 31 October 1966. Topics also include...
The text of this book contains the lectures given at the Naval War College between the years 1887 and 1911. The Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and the Russo-Japanese War are discussed as well as historical narratives and illustrations, foundations...
Studies and makes recommendations on a proposal by the president of the Naval War College, that the Armed Forces standardize the following basic forms: Estimate of the Situation, Formulation of Plans and Order Form (Army Field Order).
Seeks to adopt an engineer organization in which the grade IV and V Negro military manpower can be economically and effectively utilized in a future emergency.
Office, Chief, Army Field Forces; Headquarters, Tactical Air Command
This training directive provides a working doctrine for units of the field army and of the tactical air force. Its purpose was to establish the urgently needed revision of the principles, means, and procedures set forth in FM 31-35, "Air-ground...
This report was a representative survey of 3397 Army officers on the importance of studying military history and the need for this history in professional development.