Military professionals have an obligation and responsibility to reserve time within
their careers to undertake the study of military history. While some may argue that the study of military history is not necessary to be a successful military...
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...
Miranda, Billie; Latham, Robert W., Jr.; Cramer, Peter; Riley, Raymond; Canterbury, Robert
Every war brings unforeseen challenges to military organizations, mandating adaptation to current and emerging realities. Failure to transform appropriately results in defeat, whether immediately or during the next cycle of conflict. The current...
The skills necessary to defeat future threats while simultaneously engaging Al Qaeda forces in counterinsurgency campaigns are learned in basic combat training (BCT). Transformation is happening throughout the Army. One phase of success is in BCT...
Cowan, Carlos; Garrison, John; Lloyd, Jackie; Matta, Julio; Aaron, Mark
Thesis: Maintaining an offensive posture is the best way to defend our nation and the world against terrorism. Islamic terrorists blew up the World Trade Center on February 26, 1993. To commit this act of
terrorism, they used a car bomb. Their main...
Amanzai, Ziaulhaq; Armour, David E.; Boettcher, Jesse D.; Sutphin, Thomas D.
Thesis: Despite claims of a “War for Oil”, the main reason for the delay in our troop withdrawal is Iraq’s lack of democracy. Abstract: The United States does not have a policy of imposing Democracy in countries that it has liberated. Our...
The majority of the Iraqi and the American public want the U.S. military to reduce its number of combat troops in Iraq. These Soldiers know that we cannot leave until the job is finished. Part of that job is ensuring that Iraq has a stable,...
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...
Taking a side on whether or not military professionals should study military
history, was not as easy as it first seemed to be. The first quote that pops into one’s head
is, “Those who ignore the past are doomed to repeat it.”, which is...
Clarence Darrow said, “History repeats itself. That’s one of the things wrong with history.” An oversight we make in the NCO Corps is not learning to analyze military history earlier in our enlisted careers. It is very important for all...
The importance for military leaders to study military history will support the present military operations in Iraq. Military occupations in the past for Germany and Japan are a good example for predicting the final outcome in Iraq. History has also...
In an ever challenging, unstable military crisis laden world; there is not a better substitute available to military professionals than the lessons learned from the study of military history. There are more historical lessons to be learned than any...
Transformation of our the Reserve Component from a strategic force to a more operational force is required to meet the needs of the Army as it continues to become a smaller force, lighter, faster, and the global threat becomes more lethal. The...
Throughout history, militaries have been accused of fighting the last war. Each new conflict brings about unforeseen challenges which often mandate adaptation or a need to transform. Failure to transform appropriately can lead to defeat, either...
History is nothing more than a blue print of what works and what does not. Why should we reinvent the wheel while all we have to do is improve the wheel that is what history is all about. Leaders can use history as a pre combat check making sure...
Background Information: Some feel studying military history is a waste of time because history is written from personal viewpoints which may be skewed from reality. Others feel studying military history is essential because understanding the...
Studying military history increases Soldiers knowledge by learning from the experience of Soldiers from the past. Basic military operations have not changed throughout our military’s long history. There are numerous examples of previous military...
Since its inception the Army has depended on training to develop soldiers, synchronization of plans and clarity of orders on the battle field. In all branches of the Army personnel that have mastered multi-tasking, mission accomplishment, core...
This paper examines the need of military leader to study history. It explores a few instances in history where a leader may have been able to make better decisions if he had learned from history. These failures to learn from and thereby preventing...
THESIS: Taking the time to study history during Army professional development courses such as the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) will help leaders during the decision making process by providing them with a knowledge of the...