Thesis Statement: Motivation in combat is a critical factor in enabling conventional armies to have success in conflicts even in the face of superior numbers and/or equipment.
Discussion: During the Civil War Battle of Chattanooga, small groups of...
Clark, Anthony; Largent, Dennis; Williams, Pamela; Welch, Morris; Foley, John
This paper examines how motivation enhances Soldier performance pushing them to achieve standards beyond the call of duty. Many people wonder why Soldiers conduct courageous feats on the battlefield when faced with fear, anxiety, and confusion. The...
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...
Thesis Statement:
Despite advances in weapons and
technology, success of the U.S. military hinges primarily on the
motivation of the soldier in combat.
Discussion:
Exploration of the background of motive and the
impact of technology on the...
Motivation reduces the amount of physical wounds Soldiers receive in combat and allows them to heal quicker. Motivation and human needs drive Soldiers to work as a team toward a common goal. Proof exists showing motivation reduces the amount of...
Recent changes to Army publications have emphasized the importance of gaining flying experience, particularly in earning designation as pilot-in-command, for commissioned Army aviators. Based on those changes, this study evaluated the factors that...
The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight, and win. This monograph seeks to determine what is the best means of motivating airmen under fire, minimize the effects of combat stress, and avert unit disintegration. This journey...
Service as a member of the Canadian Forces (CF) in 2010 is very demanding undertaking. The commitments the CF is fulfilling, both domestically and internationally, have placed a tempo on the CF that has not been witnessed in the decades since the...
This study examines the relationship between command or managerial success and various attributes of motivation. Specifically, the intent of the study is to conduct an exploratory assessment of the motivation to manage among a sample of mid-grade...
This paper examines how motivation enhances Soldier performance pushing them to achieve standards above and beyond the call of duty. Many people wonder why Soldiers conduct courageous feats on the battlefield when faced with fear, anxiety, and...
Foltyn, David; Cain, Leeford C.; McClure, John K.; Mawson, Robert
Thesis Statement: Pride and the American spirit were two of many factors that influenced the motivation of United States Soldiers in World War II (WWII). The factors influenced small battles to full-scale wars and assisted many countries in several...
This monograph examines junior CSS soldier training programs against current learning theory in order to determine how the Army should structure its institutional and self-development programs to optimally develop Combat Service Support (CSS)...
This thesis evaluates leadership in the 761st Tank Battalion and the 92d Division, two black units during World War II. Leaders in each unit were evaluated on their ability to use the following leadership model: technical skills (job experience,...
The United States Army continues to execute counterinsurgency operations in support of the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan. However, inculcating a counterinsurgency ethos into the Army continues to be a challenge. The Army’s reward system,...
The exercise of operational leadership becomes increasingly difficult as technology makes the battlefield more lethal, as the pace of combat accelerates, and as combat forces become more joint and combined. U.S. Army senior level leadership...
The U.S. Army is currently in the midst of unprecedented transformation. Weapons, vehicles, technology, and most important, people, are the focus of the Army's future change. Understanding the relationship between people (soldiers) and change is...
This monograph explores the online community and its new relationship to the Army educational system. Over the past six to seven years, online communities such as CompanyCommand.army.mil have established themselves as means of communication for the...
The preparation phase to motivate Soldiers into combat operations is a very critical step. Soldiers must have a sense of duty and they must feel confident that the leadership has prepared them for combat. The training phase for preparing Soldiers...
This paper examines how motivation enhances Soldier performance pushing them to achieve standards beyond the call of duty. Many people wonder why Soldiers conduct courageous feats on the battlefield when faced with fear, anxiety, and confusion. The...
Pilot retention is decreasing to historically low levels, due in part to the inability of the current USAF personnel system to satisfy demands for job security, assignment selection, and self-esteem. The 'dual-track' system by which several Air...