Commanders routinely undervalue logistics, despite the fact that logistics is arguably nine-tenths of the formula for winning. For the United States, this reality has significant consequences since every war beginning with the Spanish-American War...
Panama began its modern history as a semi-colonial appendage of the United States (US). Since gaining independence in 1903, Panama witnessed both elitist quasi-democratic governments and authoritarian populist governments. The oligarchic system in...
This monograph addresses the leadership component of battle command. It contends that leaders of the 21st century and beyond will have to possess additional competencies, skills, and abilities which current leadership doctrine does not adequately...
This monograph addresses the conduct of the operational art within the secondary theater of war. Specifically two aspects of the secondary theater are addressed. First the art of conducting campaigns within the secondary theater is examined, with...
Islam arose out of a cataclysmic change in society and economics in the Arabian Peninsula during the early seventh century. The adherents of the new religion immediately launched a campaign against the Byzantine Empire, the military, cultural and...
"This 1976 manual describes fire support used to engage surface targets during all types of oeprations with a focus on the modern battlefield, where the ratio of combat power will initially favor the enemy. Although all fire support systems are...
This 1977 package covers 4 major sections: (1) training and information on training developments and initiatives, (2) training, explanations, and illustration on "How to" conduct training, (3) checklist on conducting training management process,...
Through study and instruction a leader learns to understand the challenges, accomplishments and failures of past military endeavors. In doing so they can be taught to appreciate historical relevance, apply new technologies, and utilize current...
The Noncommissioned Officer Corp is a valuable resource the United States Army has relied on for success in battle. Thoughout many conflicts, the Noncommissioned Officer Corp has been the “Backbone” the Army utilized to be victorious in battle....
Even though some commanders don't fully understand the role of a career counselor in a deployed environment, career counselors are an important part of a commander’s staff. They advise them on all matters concerning enlisted retention....
This paper discusses the use of support Military Occupational Specialties (MOS), at the Brigade Combat Team (BCT) level, within our Army today. BCT Staff, often even commanders, do not understand how to effectively use their support MOSs. From the...
Burt, William; Barton, Tim; Kroll, Cory; Slagle, Thomas
Thesis Statement. Arctic warfare tactics, techniques, and procedures has evolved and improved the way military forces conduct winter military operations. Arctic warfare tactics, techniques, and procedures has evolved and improved the way military...
It’s crucial that today’s military leaders study military history. The past is a
window to the future. There are very few things seen today that cannot be related to
events and circumstances that have occurred at one time or another throughout...
Thesis: The Finland Army’s arctic warfare training and tactics contributed to the defeat of a larger and better-equipped Russian Army. Abstract: The Finland Army’s arctic warfare training and tactics contributed to the defeat of a larger and...
My argumentative stance is that although the U.S. Army could not beat Victorio at his own game and never captured him within the U.S. borders, the innovative use of tactics and personnel by leaders led to success in the Victorio Campaign. Victorio...
There is a debate in the United States Army today that Non-Commissioned Officers and Enlisted Soldiers should learn more about the history of the enlisted ranks and the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps. There are many accounts in the history of this...
The factors of education, responsibility, and competence exist regarding the ever-increasing empowerment of the American noncommissioned officer (NCO). Now more than ever NCOs have obtained a great deal of empowerment throughout the years, though...
Garza, Jr., Jaime; Motes, Timothy W.; Reynolds, Carolyn M.; Santiago, Edgar A.; Stevenson, Carrie F.
Thesis: Convoy Operations have evolved over the last 45 years to meet the demand of the modem battlefield. Convoy security involves vital tasks that must be used by the United States military as the enemy has employed alternative fighting...