The U.S. has a huge reliance on space. This reliance, combined with a leaner more rapidly deployable military, makes space weapons an appealing prospect. Space weapons technology continues to advance, and as improvements occur, the weaponization of...
The United States Army can improve the quality of the officer corps by enhancing the understanding of how field-grade commanders are developed. The Army has produced some of the finest leaders in history. The leaders produced have been possible due...
The issue I want to address in this paper is the double standard that in my opinion is causing leaders to make ethical decisions by allowing or not allowing non-command sponsor Soldiers to reside off post with their dependents while stationed in...
This paper examines the changes the Department of Defense (DOD) validation and dedication to enhance the quality of life for service members. Advertisements and elaborate presentations are wonderful; however, the inability of basic maintenance...
This is a transcript of an oral history interview with Harold L. Hockenberry. It is dated: June 1, 1982. The audio version of this interview is also available through this archive. The interview was conducted by Harold G. Robbins, for the U. S....
The Islamic Republic of Iran poses a significant threat to stability in the Middle East. Iran's nuclear program, inflammatory rhetoric, and support to militias challenge peace efforts throughout the region. America now seeks normalized relations...
Reserve Component unit readiness is important because the Army cannot operate in any spectrum of conflict without mobilizing reserve forces. Major portions of the Army's support structure reside in the reserves. The current Unit Status Report...
The ongoing military operations in Afghanistan underscore the importance of regional stability in Central and South Asia. While much of our attention remains focused on Afghanistan, the unstable nature of Pakistan creates a problematic scenario for...
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...
Since the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Eric K. Shinseki, announced to the Army that it would transform or become irrelevant, there has been much discussion and debate as to what direction this transformation should head. The initial tumult...
The purpose of this paper is to explore the necessity of having and maintaining a form of rapid acquisition capability within the Army. Future challenges envisioned by President Bush are presented to the United States military forces by an adaptive...
The purpose of this briefing is to inform you on the
Republic of Pakistan. The geopolitical elements that I will be
covering are Pakistan's national purpose, ideology, national
Interest, national power, threats, domestic factors,...
This is a transcript of a 1993 interview with SMA Silas L. Copeland, Sergeant Major of the ARMY, conducted for the Sergeant major of the ARMY history project.
To gain a working knowledge of this subject, it is emphasized that management is only part of our overall concept of command. Command is the authority an individual in the Military Service lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of his rank...
This self-study was conducted to maintain accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. This self-study represents the staff and faculty's broad comprehensive investigation of the Academy's policies and programs. We have...
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...
Strategic communication policy directly affects U.S. national interests. The United States is doing a poor job of promoting its messages around the world. Global opinion polls have shown a sharp drop in support for the United States over the past...
This thesis examined the suitability of creating regionally and functionally aligned National Intelligence Centers to consolidate the foreign intelligence collection and analysis capabilities of America's intelligence community. It assessed the...