This thesis is an incomplete historical investigation of the scientific method henceforth referred to as "operations research." The purpose of the thesis is to trace the evolution of operations research in the U. S. Army and to provide the military...
Differences between civilian and tactical information systems in the areas of user service and available communications support make feasible treatment of information transport facilities of a tactical information system as an entity. Hence, the...
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...
Effects-based operations (EBO) increase the effectiveness of military operations against an asymmetric adversary to some extent. The increased effectiveness is achieved through an increased understanding of the enemy and the effects of military...
The attitudes toward fear of death and dying among Army officers are of military importance because of their potential influence upon abilities to cope with the responsibilities of leadership. Previous studies have indicated that fears in of dying...
The study examines the military worth of the Unified Logistics Command concept as proposed by the Blue Ribbon Defense Panel in July 1970. To establish a frame of reference, the author establishes an overview of the scope and complexity of defense...
United States national interests in Indonesia have traditionally being based on strategic security requirements given Indonesia’s geographic location between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and strong anti-communist stance during the Cold War....
The cognitive process of attribution of responsibility (AR) was empirically studied to establish baseline AR data within the U.S. Army. In the experiment, two sections of 41, middle-grade, U.S. Army officers (Captains, Majors, and Lieutenant...
This thesis is an incomplete historical investigation of the World War II allied defense of Antwerp, Belgium, against the German V-l pilotless aircraft. The purpose is to establish the reasons for the defense's success, and failure thru an analysis...
The study tests the hypothesis that if responsibility for replacement of engines, transmissions, clutches, and steering gear assemblies for the M151 1/4-ton truck series was moved to organizational level, there would be significant cost savings....
This study examines motivation and job satisfaction for middle level career army officers. A question is raised as to the efficacy of utilizing civilian motivational techniques in a military environment. It is hypothesized that the variables...
This thesis examines the question of the scarcity of strategic raw materials and the potential for the interruption or cut-off in the supply of these raw materials to the members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Strategic raw...
This thesis provides an analysis of Management by Objectives (MBO) and its probable application as a management technique in an Army active duty battalion in a peacetime environment. Research encompasses the basis for MBO and reported successes and...
Since World War II many nations, including the United States, have become deeply involved in couterguerrilla warfare. Guerrilla warfare, and consequently counterguerrilla warfare, is expected to be with mankind as long as the breeding grounds for...
Currently, reorganization of the Army under the Unit of Action/Unit of Employment (UA/UE) concept has focused exclusively on the mechanics of conversion. This thesis argues that the process must begin with an appreciation of the Army's identity as...
The elimination of sex discrimination in the Army is of military importance because the Women's Army Corps officer will play a very significant role in the all-volunteer Army. In view of the fact that the purpose of the WAC expansion is to provide...
This study is in response to the lack of a comprehensive source of information concerning the production of high quality working dogs. Sources of information and the components required to establish a framework for a successful working dog program...
This study evaluates the six Jedburgh teams which supported Operation Market Garden during the period 11 September-24 September 1944. The conceptual development of Jedburgh missions and the recruitment and training of men for these missions are...
This study investigates the historical utility of Special Operations Forces (SOF) as instruments of national military strategy. The research concept employs the study of a representative historical example of each of the five current doctrinal SOF...
President Bush’s Executive Order 13228 establishes within the Executive Office of the President an Office of Homeland Security (OHS). The order directs the OHS to develop, coordinate, and implement a national strategy to secure the United States...