Ethics-based decision-making problems perennially plague the U.S. Intelligence Community. Attempts by Congress and the Executive Branch to inculcate in the individual Intelligence Officer a sense of responsibility to both the organization and...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...
Increases in operation tempo since September 11, 2001 have resulted in elevated rates of post traumatic stress (PTS) and reduced levels of physical fitness across the U.S. Army. This thesis sought to identify a relationship between the elevated PTS...
The purpose of this monograph is to ascertain what missions are appropriate for Special Operations Forces (SOF) in a domestic setting under the auspices of Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) and Homeland Defense (HD). Since 9/11 the...
This monograph examines current U.S. Army urban operations doctrine and training and their adequacy to prepare the Army’s heavy forces to fight in future conflicts. The purpose of this examination is to determine whether the heavy brigades are...
There are a variety of military decision-making frameworks that provide useful sequences to problem-solving. However, planning groups rarely engineer creative answers by simply following the checklist steps of frameworks such as the Army’s...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...
An Air University documentary research study, part II of two parts, this includes establishment of the General Headquarters Air Force, the Air Corps and GHQ during 1935-1941, and autonomy for the Army Air Forces as well as appendices, bibliography,...
The current military force structure, and subsequently the Department of Defense, requires a significant change. This monograph reveals, thru the lens of Colonel John Boyd and Doctor Joe Strange, a critical vulnerability and the lack of...
In October 1993, the Quick Reaction Force Headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia observed, "convoys are more vulnerable to attack than ground maneuver forces and should be planned and executed as a combat operation." During the period from 1993 to...
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)...
Looks at the various issues involved with the evacuation of the sick and wounded from the battlefield. Discusses the complex process of evacuation as it pertains to water transportation.
This regulation prescribes policy on basic responsibilities of command, military discipline and conduct, and enlisted aspects of command. It defines the responsibilities of noncommissioned officers and provides guidance on and responsibilities for...
In this interview MAJ Steve Calder discusses his deployment as part of a 26-man team from the Utah National Guard into Iraq to work with CFLCC as a LNO to the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense (K-MOD). MAJ Calder describes the challenges he faced in the...
In June of 1942, Eighth Air Force deployed to Great Britain and began preparation for a bombing campaign. However, during the initial planning efforts it became apparent the staff lacked the expertise needed to analyze and recommend bombing...
Should all of the Army National Guard 's divisions include peacekeeping tasks in their Mission Essential Task Lists (METL)? Most ARNG units focus their training efforts on traditional combat arms tasks, and only after they receive a peacekeeping...
This self study (prepared in 1980) is a comprehensive review of the organization and operation of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy. It represents policy, program, and organizational review and has brought to light deficiencies which might...
Pre-deployment and world events before an actual deployment play a large role in a soldiers training and mindset. Training against non-conventional warfare is essential. Knowledge of your enemy is a key to success. The American Soldier is an...