This study investigates a methodology to develop naval doctrine for the U.S. Navy. It does not write doctrine, but presents a process to produce a workable doctrine encompassing theory, missions, organization, history, and documents currently in...
This study traces the development of Special Forces (SF) missions from the OSS in 1944 to the present to determine how the doctrinal missions evolved. Five specific operations/events are examined; including the Jedburghs and Operational Groups in...
This monograph develops a conceptual framework for the integration of strongpoints into a defense against Blitzkrieg relying primarily on heavy mobile forces. It is oriented primarily on NATO in Europe, where most of the strongpoints will be on...
A series of memos and documents justifying the need for a new academic building at the Command and General Staff College. Includes photo documentation.
This is an after action report drawn up by Garrison Davidson upon his departure from CGSC addressing two potential problems with regard to the College mission that gave him concern. The first involves the College instructional mission, and the...
This is a two part document. Part 1 is the Fort Leavenworth of the past- gateway to the old west. Part 2 contains the Fort Leavenworth of the 'present'- guardian of the free world's frontiers (the Command and General Staff College; CGSC in the Army...
This publication brings up to date the original history published by Colonel Elvid Hunt in 1927 and revised by Captain Walter E. Lorence in 1937. It contains a chronology of events from 1937 - 1951.
A compiled history of the Command and General Staff College from its beginnings in 1881 to the present day. Discusses the many changes in the organization and mission over time.
The steps taken at various times by the War Department for the establishment of an army school of practice for young officers of the army, which have evolved the present "General Service and Staff College", are the subject of the following sketch....
Reports of an American Cavalry officer attached to the First Japanese Army and a Captain with the United States Army Corps of Engineers traveling with the Manchurian Army. They go into great detail describing the Japanese military establishment,...
Serves as a practical guide for officers of the Army of the United States in administering the "laws of war" and the application of correct legal principles to situations involving military government, martial law, and domestic disturbances.
This textbook is the study of administration pertaining to the rules and regulations governing the Army. Lessons cover organization, equipment, clothing, administration, military correspondence, company routine papers, company mess and discipline,...
A summary review of the general situation as it existed upon the United States entry into the war is necessary to appreciate at its true value the American effort and in order fully to understand many important decisions reached in the early days...
When the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) arrived in France in 1917, AEF authorities decided to reorganize the Army's division and higher level staffs to be more in line with their French and British counterparts. The reorganization required an...
This document was published for information and guidance regarding the Philippine Constabulary. It contains the following topics: definition and organization; Chief and staff; districts; constabulary stations; command; inspectors; provincial...
This document contains a lecture given at the General Service Schools, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. It addresses the organization of the War Department and lesser headquarters in so far as they relate to the Adjutant General's Department, the...
This document contains strength tables for the following departments: General Staff, Adjutant General, Judge Advocate, Inspector General, Quartermaster Corps, Finance, Transportation, Motor Transport, Medical, Veterinary, Ordnance, Signal Corps,...