The Moldovan Transdniester War of 1992 is illustrative of modern day ethno-national violence and yields unique lessons on the role and use of military power in dealing with and resolving such crises. Indecisive and necessary are two words that...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...
Thesis: As the United States prosecutes the Global War on Terrorism Combined Force Operations will increase in importance and become integral to U.S. and world security. The United States has participated in Combined Force Operations throughout its...
Napoleon Bonaparte lost over 300,000 men in the Therian Peninsula combating the British Army and Navy, along with their Spanish and Portuguese allies, in the savage conventional and unconventional Peninsular War. This very important sub-theater of...
As far back as the inception of our nation, our U.S military has participated in Combined Force Operations. This type of operation has been performed or conducted for various reasons and under different circumstances surrounding each conflict. In...
Many US military operations since the end of the Cold War have ended improperly; the failure has not been due to a flaw in doctrine. Instead, senior civilian and military leaders have chosen to ignore or have neglected the complexities of...
When are a nation’s security forces deemed self-reliant? Security force assistance (SFA) is one process of building or rebuilding a nation’s security forces. If the ultimate goal of SFA is producing a self-reliant force capable of responding to...
The following passage contain contains a brief description of life as a newly appointed Special Forces Team Sergeant shortly after the event of 11 September 2001. It details his transition from a pre 911 mindset to one that is more realistic. The...
Jett, Nathaniel J.; Najee, Katrina; Webster, Terry; Carpenter, Jonathan D.; Doucette, Shawn J.
Since the settling of America by English colonists in the 1600’s and the birth of the United States, the National Guard has played a critical role in the defense of freedom both at home and abroad. Guard Soldiers have fought in every war the U.S....
The COIN environment is ever evolving. Commanders never know what is going to happen next. They can anticipate possible actions of the enemy but this anticipation is usually a result of gut instincts. Most commanders should know that one way to...
It is important as Non-commissioned officers to take time to study military history. Throughout military history there have been many battles and campaigns that have been fought and waged. Even though many of these may have taken place hundreds of...
This essay is an examination of a reluctant traveler's flight through this hostile area at the beginning of the Civil War. The study of history allows us the insight into what actions and circumstances caused success in battle. It also allows us to...
The organizational history of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) is comparatively short compared to other Army units. Although the unit's history is short, a mere 25 years, as of 2005 it has compiled a long list of...
The American Noncommissioned Officer came to life through a common man's need to stand for freedom and liberty. They were not aristocrats or professionals; but farmers, merchants, and laborers. They came together to form a country where freedom and...
The American Noncommissioned Officer came to life through a common man's need to stand for freedom and liberty. They were not aristocrats or professionals; but farmers, merchants, and laborers. They came together to form a country where freedom and...
Change does not happen by itself in most cases. It is often driven by necessity. Rather than wait for reactive change, Lt. Gen. James R. Helmly, the former Chief, Army Reserve, set a bold course for the 200,000-plus Soldiers in the organization he...
The objectives of Engineer are to inform, motivate, increase knowledge, improve performance, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas. Views expressed are those of the authors and not those of the Department of Defense or its elements. The...
Over one hundred and eighty thousand black men fought for the Union during America’s Civil War. From infantrymen, to artillerist and cavalry soldiers, these soldiers combined to form one hundred and sixty-six Union regiments. On 29 October 1862...
European airpower theorists of the 1920’s and 30’s envisioned the deliberate bombing of civilians in order to affect an enemy nation’s wartime production capabilities and national morale. However, American proponents of airpower were more...
The Singapore Army is transforming towards a Third Generation fighting force to meet the challenges of the contemporary security environment. As part of this transformation, the Singapore Army needs to review the training and education roadmap of...