In the years following the invasion of Iraq, the United States military did not fully realize or understand the complexity of the situation faced by soldiers operating at the tactical and operational level. Coupled with the presence of multiple...
Casebook serves as background information for training in the field of psychological operations and as an introduction to the more important elements and principles of PSYOP.
This paper seeks to answer the question of whether or not the modern threat environment should drive U.S. Army Attack Aviation to shift its focus from the deep fight to the close battle. The paper concludes that the modern threat of asymmetric...
Since the end of the Cold War in 1989, the United States has embarked upon many military operations that were not bound by the traditional framework of revolution or insurgency. States formerly held together by the political logic and financial...
With the exception of Cuba, US-Latin American relations do not have the specter of Communist influence in the hemisphere distorting the thrust of foreign policy. What does remain is the threat of crises that endangers the viability of the fledgling...
Casebook serves as background information for training in the field of psychological operations and as an introduction to the more important elements and principles of PSYOP.
This monograph studies the racial integration of Army ground combat units in Eighth (US) Army during the Korean War. The purpose of the monograph is to determine how this change in the utilization of African-American combat soldiers impacted the...
At the U.S. Army's Command and General Staff College (CGSC), students are charged with balancing their lives in mind, body, and spirit; however, self-development tools are readily available to U. S. military leaders in the first two of these...
Thesis Statement: The 21st century presents new and difficult challenges for the nuclear arms control program throughout the world. Discussion: Today, there are many nations, some hostile towards the U.S., or each other, that now possess nuclear...
Since China first opened its economy in 1978, it has slowly begun playing a larger role in international institutions. As a country that participates actively in multilateral organizations, Singapore is keenly affected by developments in such...
This monograph explores the question of whether there is a trend toward global perception of the United States as a rogue state. Research revealed a rogue state is one that is isolated, dedicated to the rule of force, oppresses its people,...
Most of those who comment on Iran's attempt to influence Iraqi Shia, do so without considering the historical and cultural connection between these two peoples. The research presented directs its attention to the Iranian motives and capabilities...
Wah, Augustus N.; Abiera, Arthur O.; Napolet, James; Patrick, Calvin; Fuller, Mike
Weaponry in space is one of the many programs on the table for the United States’ half trillion dollar defense budget.
Space or outer space is global by nature. It is a vast medium that is far beyond the atmosphere where the laws of...
Epps, Ronald J.
Haselhoff, Benard
Ramsey, Teddie
Tiller, Uictor C.
Thesis: Medical professionals claim that intensified incidents
can cause Critical Incident Stress Disorders (CISD); however, there
are indications that these disorders existed prior to the critical
incident.
Discussion: This research deals with...
Hamilton, Les
Gatson, Alex
Bradshaw, Eugene
Bascom, Paul
Thesis Statement:
The Patriot Missile System played a
significant role in preventing Israeli retaliation in the
Persian Gulf War.
Israel has a very clear policy of self-defense in
response to attacks against her. Israel is known for swift
and...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
United States Army armor companies equipped with M1-series tanks are currently conducting stability and support operations following a period of high intensity conflict in Iraq. Simultaneously, the United States Army is pursuing its transformation...
This monograph investigates the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threat the US will face on the battlefield and in the homeland in what is now called the Contemporary Operating Environment (COE). The monograph begins by...