The purpose of this monograph is to determine if the Army missed an opportunity to reduce a level of command as a part of Army Transformation. This monograph demonstrates that the Army failed to maximize Transformation and reduce a level of command...
This thesis explores the ability of Massachusetts to conceive, launch, and execute offensive expeditions in relation to the failure of the 1779 Penobscot Expedition. This thesis seeks to highlight the difference between the colony’s success in...
While assigned to the 15th Forward Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, our mission, was to sustain the 2BCT twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The unit alone would perform over one-hundred sixty wheeled re-supply...
There are many variables that are involved in transforming the military to include
personnel, equipment, training and funding. Leadership plays an important role because
the decision makers have choices, limited timing, and congressional oversight...
The United Nations (UN) intervention in Timor-Leste in 1999-2005 has been critically acclaimed as a “model” peacekeeping operation. By temporarily assuming sovereign powers on behalf of Timor-Leste, the UN Transitional Authority in East Timor...
The purpose of this monograph is to propose a solution to the problem of piracy off Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden. This report provides a historical background of piracy and more specifically, the history and the "roots" of Somali piracy. Of most...
Warrant Officers are the Army's technical experts, and provide commanders with detailed information in their area of expertise. The traditional Warrant Officer path is very narrow and focused, however the Army has recently begun offering broadening...
Thesis Statement. The lack of understanding culture and lessons learned of previous counter insurgency military operations will continue to present unnecessary burdens on the future of our forces. Abstract:
This paper will examine two examples of...
The greatest raid ever conducted in United States military history was conducted by the 6th Ranger battalion. The noncommissioned officers (NCOs) in the battalion helped secure the release of the Prisoners of War (POWs). Without the NCOs...
Baird, Maria A.J.; Baker, Wayne E.; Johnson, Michael B.; Shawlinski, Robert S.
The United States military has been at the forefront of the development of artificial intelligence and other new technologies. Artificial intelligence is a necessity in today’s military. The continuing development of artificial intelligence is a...
One significant aspect of military reform in Romanian Army is personnel management. Adapting to the NATO standards Romanian Armed Forces have to downsize its personnel. The Army will discharge 120,000 Soldiers from 1995 to 2010. This action implies...
U.S. military intervention in other countries became a fact of life, indeed an expectation, during the twentieth century. Since World War II, in fact, our country has had troops stationed in one country or another. This is true despite the fact...
Lean Six Sigma and Uniformed Army Scientists and Engineers (UAS&E) are engaged in the transformation efforts for the United States military. Lean Six Sigma is leading the way in the transformation efforts. Transformation is prominent in all aspects...
It is important for NCOs to study history and apply lessons learned. This is accomplished through education. General Upton was a pioneer for the education of the NCO Corps. His vision affected the future of the NCO Corps. By studying recent...
War and conflict have shaped human civilization. Webster’s American Dictionary defines war as “armed conflict between nations or fractions within a nation”. The purpose for war is to enable a ruler or group to gain profit, land, power, or to...
Studying military history is both necessary and critical to successful accomplishment of future military engagements. Comparisons of military events in history such as Task Force Smith and the 507th Maintenance Company, Counterinsurgency in the...
The Guard experience has changed dramatically since 1073. I joined the California Army National Guard in 18 January 1973 after much bullying from an older brother who was already in the guard. I enlisted combat engineer 62D. The Guard experience at...
In the spring of 2002, I was sent chasing the white rabbit down the rabbit hole due to the events which occurred late in the summer of 2001. On September 11, 2001, the United States was attacked by a group of terrorist. This group of terrorist used...