The Army as a whole faces both technical and social challenges. The mutual support of institutional training, operational assignment, and self-development is more important now than ever. Mentorship is the glue that binds these three areas to build...
This thesis seeks to answer the question: Does the Army Tactical Command and Control System (ATCCS), as specified by the U.S. Army Tactical C31 System of Systems, provide effective automation to the U.S. Army heavy Battalion (Mechanized/Armor)....
This study investigates selection criteria for selecting female aviators for training in combat helicopters (AH-64, AH-1, OH-58D, and RAH-66). Selection for such training would occur as either a part of the multi-track program of instruction used...
This thesis reviews US national security strategy (NSS) and US military engineering assistance (MEA) to Peru to see if MEA is employed consistent with NSS. It identifies and classifies US strategic interests in Peru. Finding US interests at stake,...
This thesis examines the problems of conflict management and resolution in West Africa. The prevalence of conflicts has risen since the last decade and though the Economic Community of West African States has been involved in the management of...
During DESERT STORM, Army Aviation established that it has matured as a combat arm. When employed in close combat, aviation is deadly and decisive. Aviation forces can deliver decided combat power to formidable operational depths, poising itself as...
This thesis examines historical examples of the mobilization of Reserve and National Guard forces. The intent of this study is to evaluate past reasons for mobilization efforts in order to synthesize valuable lessons which may be applicable to the...
This study examines the employment of U.S. Marines in Lebanon from 1982 to 1984 to determine if their use supported stated national objectives, national policy, and political objectives. The movement away from traditional concepts of employment of...
This study investigates the effects of sea mining upon amphibious warfare. The methodology involves case studies of amphibious assaults conducted at Gallipoli, Normandy, Wonsan, and the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The cases are...
Effects based operations (EBO) are defined in this thesis as the synergistic employment of all instruments of national power, as interdependent and supporting systems to achieve desired national policy. EBO are a continuous process, applied from...
El Salvador is coming to the end of a civil war that cost more than 80,000 lives. This thesis surveys the factors which led to this war and, soon thereafter, to United States involvement. The historical, economic, social, and political development...
This study investigates the Army's role in Naval gunfire support in light of current force reductions and changing military missions. The discussion focuses upon Naval gunfire training and predeployment planning and coordination for Naval gunfire...
This study explored the role of the human spirit in interpersonal influence, It explored the Bible and other theological writings for insight on human spirituality, the potential for influence among people and the manner in which influence might...
The purpose of this study is to examine the need for the US Army to publish a distinct warfighting doctrine for irregular warfare in the new FM 100- 5, Operations. The emerging Army doctrine applies to the entire range of conflict, including...
Studies of most insurgencies and counterinsurgencies indicate that the struggle primarily has been directed towards winning the hearts and minds of the people. However, in almost every counterinsurgency, the security forces have played a...
The transnational threats of narco trafficking, arms smuggling, terrorism and organized crime, among others, coupled with a lack of resources have overwhelmed the ability of individual nation states in the Caribbean to adequately ensure their...
In late 1943, the British army ordered the veteran 7th Armored, 51st (Highland), and 50th (Northumbrian) Divisions to return to the Great Britain to provide combat experienced troops for the invasion of northwest Europe. On D-Day, the 50th Division...
The United States of America (USA) is a major trade partner for Trinidad and Tobago and many ships transport dangerous cargoes like liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the port of Point Fortin to mainly USA Eastern seaboard ports. Despite the...
This study investigates the role of the field artillery during brigade heavy-light operations. Using historical analysis, this study examines the sufficiency of U.S. field artillery doctrine, and requirements for tactics, techniques, and procedures...
This study investigates the original needs for and development of counterfire techniques in World War I. Concentrating on the experiences of the British and the Americans, the examination explores techniques of counterfire and their failures or...