Major Robert McCaskell was an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) officer, assigned as the operations officer of the Support Battalion of the 196th Infantry Brigade, US Army Pacific (USARPAC) in 2003 when his participation in support of the Global War on...
Ms. Stephanie Miley returned to Iraq to lead a provincial reconstruction team (PRT) in April 2006. A Foreign Service officer, economic officer and volunteer for duty in Iraq, Miley had previously served in the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA),...
From March through September 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Major James Swift commanded the 426th Forward Support Battalion's supply company - part of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division. In this comprehensive interview,...
This interview with Chaplain (Major) Roy M. Myers, a chaplain clinician, covers his deployment as part of Task Force 134, specifically with the 21st Combat Support Hospital, to Iraq from April 2006 to April 2007. He discusses the religious support...
This paper discusses the active Soviet Army as larger than any army in Europe and a fairly efficient fighting force. Yet, it is not as well trained as the army of any other great power. Its defense would be strong on account of its great numbers....
This paper is a critical analysis of the manner in which the problem of either supporting or abandoning the expedition was solved; and the measures taken to effect the evacuation of the peninsula.
This study substantiates the tactical principles taught at this school except that a fast-moving reconnaissance detachment should precede large infantry columns marching in the presence of the enemy.
This paper studies the battle of Caporetto and how unity of command brought a new and stronger government to the Italians and their unity of purpose in a continuance of the war to a successful conclusion.
This study discusses the importance that Statesman and Soldier should mutually understand each other's functions and needs. It addresses the need for coordination of the work of the State, War and Navy Departments is just as necessary in peace as...
This study discusses the events prior to the August offensive, the plans of the offensive, operations during the offensive, Turkish operations, and evaluates the resulting actions of the offensive.
This study discusses the lack of a definite plan for the employment of troops and the resulting shortage of equipment and supplies needed for the operation.
The purpose of this study is to arrive at a logical answer to the question propounded, by a review of the outstanding uses of our forces during the World War and by a consideration of the leading thought throughout the major nations of the world on...
This paper discusses the army recruiting system, training of the recruits, causes of desertion, policy concerning a standing army, and compares this to recruit training in other forces such as the Marines and the British Army.
This paper discusses the mistakes and problems encountered by the British Army in receiving supplies and the lack of administrative planning in the Dardanelles campaign.
This paper discusses relations between China and Japan in 1932 with regards to the cotton mill industry in Shanghai and analyzes the resulting military conflict in specific situations from the viewpoint of the opposing sides and CGSS doctrine.
This study discusses four operations in the Russo-Polish War with respect to the actual operation as conducted, a doctrinal solution, and the difference between the two.