This thesis discusses the U.S. Air Force aircraft accident prevention program, its background, present status and its weaknesses. It is concluded by offering suggestions for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the program. Chapter I...
Commanders and staffs must engage in active and continuous planning in order to make the most efficient use of available men, materiel, and facilities. The application of the network analysis system is one way to plan for the effective employment...
The thesis from which this abstract is drawn develops a doctrine for defense of a major urban population center by division and larger units. The scope of the paper is limited to ground operations. The limited use of tactical special weapons and...
From the Next War Series edited by Liddell Hart. A discussion of the future of air power, including a summary of air power in the Great War, air power doctrine, Douhet, and lessons learned in Abyssinia, China, and Spain.
Military service is obligatory for each male citizen between the ages of eighteen and forty-five years. According to this 1916 volume, he must plan his life to meet this obligation and be prepared physically, mentally, and morally through proper...
A combined airborne-troop carrier maneuver was conducted in the North Carolina maneuver area in the general vicinity of Camp Mackall, North Carolina during the period of 24 September 1944 to 29 September 1944, inclusive.
This document (the first year, 15 July 1944 to 20 July 1945) is a narrative record of events as the Civil Affairs Holding and Staging Area (CASA) was developed to train officers in military government and civil administration for working in the...
Volume II of II. This evaluation covers the effectiveness of air operations by examining the employment of aircraft, maintenance, service, supply, engineer, and defense organizations of combat units. Also it includes statistical data of the air...
This postwar Intelligence bulletin purpose is to furnish intelligence on foreign military forces to the junior officers and enlisted men of the Regular Army. Subjects include weapons, strategy, and tactics. Mar, Apr, May, Jun 1946 are in this...
This is the combat history of the 79th Fighter Group during World War Two. The document details the following contents: group commanders; group combat narrative; campaigns; battle citations and commendations; claims- illustrated statistical...
This document detailed the history of 116th Signal Radio Intelligence Company from date of activation, 18 May, 1942 until V-J Day, 2 September, 1945. It contains photographs and biographies of soldiers in the company, the story of the 116th from...
The following topics are discussed in this document on World War Two: completion of training in the U.S., Camp Forrest to Ft. Slocum, Transatlantic, England (Camp Bewdley, Birmingham, and Braemore), prelude to operations, the campaign in France,...
“Combat is about breaking things and killing people . . . war is about much more.”1 Fred Kagan. The leadership development and professional education system since the end of the Cold War has been a key factor in many U.S. battlefield...
"There are indications that German attempts at underground or guerrilla activity may increase as forces complete the occupation of Germany. Nazis, who have had considerable experience fighting guerrillas and who have had time to make preparations...
A comprehensive study of any subject should begin with its historical development. In the case of field artillery materiel, a superficial examination of museum curiosities is not sufficient. The survey, to be of real value, must identify in each...