The United States Army has spent substantial resources and effort developing a cohesive plan for adapting to the changing world environment of the twenty-first century, commonly called ‘transformation.’ The Army has experimented and fielded new...
This study examines how the American army trained and developed its company-level leaders during the First World War. It highlights the prewar army’s concepts of leadership and explains the limitations of the army’s system for selecting and...
This monograph is an effort to stimulate thinking and discussion on a theory of peace for the United States of America. American national security and military planners currently develop strategic, operational and tactical concepts primarily based...
The United States Navy has always considered combating piracy a mission and responsibility under international law and tradition. Recently, the importance of this mission has increased markedly. There are two reasons for this. First, the increase...
This study examined the conditions which brought about the organization and growth of anti-communist vigilantes, and their impact on the counterinsurgency effort and society in the Philippines. The analysis aimed at determining a suitable role for...
With the exception of Cuba, US-Latin American relations do not have the specter of Communist influence in the hemisphere distorting the thrust of foreign policy. What does remain is the threat of crises that endangers the viability of the fledgling...
This thesis examines how the Army might enhance and improve integration of Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) and conventional forces at the Combat Training Centers (CTCs). Given the current nature of operations, integration of ARSOF with...
A handbook for the Howitzer heavy artillery gun, detailing aspects of the weapon hardware itself, cleaning and maintenance, ammunition handling, firing procedure, as well as the structure and tactics of a Howitzer artillery company.
The problem in this paper is to estimate the international capabilities and limitations of the area in South America containing Brazil, the Guianas, Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador and Peru (insofar as they affect the United States).
The Department of Defense has a mission to fight and win two major theaters of war in "close succession." Mobility is the critical link, providing the capability to deploy forces and meet mission requirements. One aspect of mobility critical to...
This monograph examines current campaign planning doctrine to determine adequacy in preparing for military operations other than war. Based on the end of the Cold War, military operations have expanded to meet diverse requirements. Joint doctrine...
The United States Army continues to execute counterinsurgency operations in support of the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan. However, inculcating a counterinsurgency ethos into the Army continues to be a challenge. The Army’s reward system,...
This manual is a guide for operations of U.S. Army forces in the field. The doctrine contained herein applies to all levels of command in a theater of operations, and particularly to levels above division. Military operations are actions, or the...
This volume contains information on the following topics: German Air Force, Royal Air Force, story of VIII Fighter Command, staff work at command and the planning of missions, enemy reactions, divebombing, and strafing, D-Day and after.
Original military studies. Essentials of leadership. A lecture by MAJ GEN H. J. Brees, US Army Field service regulations of the future. MAJ E. S. Johnston, Infantry
Abstracts of foreign-language articles. The Russo-Polish War,...
The Korean people are exposed to diverse threats from terrorist organizations at home and abroad despite the government‘s recently increased efforts to cope with terrorist threats. The 9/11 attacks were an important turning point in terrorism and...
The speed, complexity, and data base of military operations require that military commanders be able to deal with large amounts of information. The ability to act quickly is directly related to the capability to process this flood of information....
In response to today’s dynamic nonlinear operating environment, the United States Air Force Security Forces is executing a dramatic transformation of its Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, and Facilities. These...
In December 1995, the Dayton Peace Accords led to a US Army deployment to Bosnia for participation in a complex, multinational peace enforcement operation, Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR. Four heavy and one light divisions have served as the nucleus of...
Do I allow my soldiers to drink alcohol in the combat zone of Iraq? While serving as the Senior Enlisted Adviser for the 1st MTR, I had to deal with this question more than any other. NCOs and Officers would come to me with this ethical dilemma....