In the past decade, DoD has conducted the majority of US stabilization and reconstruction operations (SRO) due to an inability of other government agencies to deploy and integrate. In April 2004, President Bush approved a concept to...
The U.S. (U.S.) Government’s ability to influence friends and foes around the world has immense strategic implications that can either enhance U.S. strategic objectives or contribute to a loss of U.S. power. Nine years after the beginning of the...
The execution of the post-hostilities phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom has prompted many to ask did why the U.S. military plan so poorly for stability and reconstruction operations (SRO)? Many studies have suggested that the lack of interagency...
Can operational art, an operational concept developed as an analytical tool for conventional conflict, be useful for an asymmetrical conflict of countering terrorism? Operational art is the method of linking strategic objectives into operational...
This monograph examines the current readiness of the U. S. Army to conduct battlefield deception operations at the tactical level. The development of sophisticated intelligence collection systems and the automation of analysis has resulted in the...
Chatman, Jeffrey L.; Edwards, John D. ; Moyer, Dan T.; Wilkinson, David W.
Throughout history, Combined Arms Operations played a vital role in a conventional theatre of operations. Current doctrine in the Global War on Terrorism shows Combined Arms Operations can adapt in an asymmetric operating environment. Additionally,...
The U.S. has vast historical experience in insurgent-counterinsurgent wars. However, the root causes of insurgencies, and critical factors and strategies that have led to success or failure in the outcome of these conflicts, continues to be...
U.S. Army Leaders that do not incorporate Military ethics and Army values into their daily lives are more likely to make egocentric and corrupt decisions, which can result in low moral within the unit, and distrust among peers and superiors. This...
Strategic documents and policies, from the United States National Security Strategy down to the SOUTHCOM Commander's Posture Statement to Congress, recognize the role of economic development and liberalized trade in promoting global and regional...
On 7 December 2005, President Bush signed the National Security Presidential Directive (NSPD) 44, Management of Interagency Efforts Concerning Reconstruction and Stabilization. NSPD 44 established the State Department Office of the Coordinator for...
For many countries, the finite nature of fossil fuels is a matter of significant security concerns. Producer and consumer countries alike increasingly see energy supply security as a subject of their security and defense policy. Being strategically...
Following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the Bush administration chose to pursue a broad, offensive, and preemptive campaign against terrorists and their purported state sponsors, versus executing a focused response against Osama bin...
This monograph examines the possibilities of improving interagency coordination through an established educational system. The national security interests of the United States rely on the efficient and effective application all instruments of...
Today’s Army faces many ethical problems. Army Recruiting has long suffered through allegations and investigations of recruiter improprieties. Recruiter improprieties are illegal or immoral acts committed by recruiters to enlist known unqualified...
Developing writing skills in our young NCOs, beginning with an introduction at the Warrior Leaders Course (WLC), may be critical to not only professional development, but ultimately the future of our Army. A bold statement, but one I will attempt...
While the Army’s Ethics training program has been successful in maintaining ethical standards,
we are still losing billions due to the misuse of government credit cards and contractor fraud. Abstract: Ethics are a set of moral principals used by...
Currently the U.S. Army is intensely appraising its doctrine and methods in view of perceived future wars. The relationship existing between the division G-2 and G-3 has not been examined. Historically peacetime the role of the G-2 and related...
When dealing with the issue of ethical decision-making, the fear of public scrutiny can often lead to the downfall of many organizations and individuals. Information can be sent around the world today with the push of a button. World events now...
In the following paper, I will examine Soldiers that are absent without leave, conscientious objectors, and deserters, an ethical dilemma facing the United States Army today. I will define each Army value (Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless service,...
Ethos is a Greek word, which means “the character values peculiar to a specific person, people or culture.” Ethical means conforming to the values of a given profession. The United States Army has clearly outlined standards of conduct for...