Owning our army ethic. MAJ Chris Case, U.S. Army; Major Bob Underwood, U.S. Army; and Colonel Sean T. Hannah, Ph.D., U.S. Army; The Army's ethic must reconcile possible tensions between action and duty by providing guidance for both why we fight...
Learning to leverage new media: the Israeli defense forces in recent conflicts. Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell IV, U.S. Army; Mr. Dennis M. Murphy; and Mr. Anton Menning; The Army must learn to embrace lessons from the explosion of...
Thesis: The United States Army for each American battle was not ready for war; the Noncommissioned officer played a vital role in the success of the Army. Abstract: The United States Army bears the burden of protecting this country from all enemies...
Another morning in eastern Afghanistan and we begin yet another patrol, but at least we are heading back to the firebase, our home away from home. Once we finally get started, things are going well; commo is working, weapons are running and our...
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...
Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs) have led from the front under difficult and demanding conditions in battle, during all major conflicts. In my military history essay, I will discuss how Sergeant Alvin York, recipient of The Medal of Honor and...
History of Military Training, WAAC / WAC Training, Army Service Forces includes a study of training accomplished in Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and Women's Army Corps Training Centers, Schools, Units, and Detachments assigned within the Army...
The study of history is a necessary factor for military professionals. By applying the lessons of history, both successes and, more importantly, failures, the military professional can ensure that the desired end states are accomplished with...
Should the Army allow homosexuals in the Army? This is a topic that many leaders do not like or want to address. Why is that? Could it be because society has taught us that being homosexual is immoral, punishable under many religions, and that you...
The Brigade Combat Team in the United States Army is a force designed to meet the challenges of the COE environment. How this force adapts and continues to evolve will depend on its leaders ability to predict the next series of challenges. Leaders...
Specialized forces have been on this continent since the days of the French and Indian War if one includes Native American warrior societies. Limiting the discussion to the European peoples who migrated to this continent, however, we know that...
Walking, first day of school, learning to drive, and graduating from high school are some of the first life- altering experiences that most of us encounter. Moving out from mom’s house, joining the military, marriage, having a child, and buying a...
Everyone faces some type of ethical dilemma in life. Either Military or Civilian as a leader of Soldiers or employees you will still has to make those hard decision of what's right or what's wrong. The Army has put into place the decision making...
The contributions of Sergeant Major of the Army Glen E. Morrell to the Noncommissioned Officer Corps (NCO). Throughout military history the contributions of Officers or highlighted in various forums, often times over-shadowed the major...
The Army has produced attack helicopters without any clearly defined concept as to useful life. Until the publication of the Army Aviation Modernization Program (AAMP), the Army had not attempted to define an attack helicopter's useful life nor did...
This study is a historical analysis of Dwight Eisenhower's experience as a student at the 1925-26 Command and General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The study develops several themes of Eisenhower's life -competitiveness, individualism,...