The purpose of this monograph is to answer the research question: does the current process for executing mission analysis give commanders the information they need to develop timely, relevant, and constructive commander’s intent and commander’s...
The measure of efficiency of a service is its preparedness to take the field. In reviewing the activities of the Field Artillery during the past year, occasion has been taken to refer to conditions
as they existed in this service prior to, during,...
“Character is the most important quality you can find in any person, but especially in a Soldier. It is the foundation that will get anybody through anything he may encounter.” (Morrell, 1984) Few have uttered truer words about the importance...
United States Field Artillery School Dept. of Communication
"The purpose of this compilation of battle reports on communication is to provide instructors and students with information of methods used and techniques employed in the various theaters. In quoting from these reports it is important to remember...
"This 1960 SOP is published for the information and guidance of all personnel involved in operational and instructional duties in any capacity and prescribes policy in operational matters as stated in section XXVII, USAFAS Regulation 1-1, Policy...
The importance of military professionals studying military history lies in the lessons that we can draw from previous military generations and events. If we can analyze the parallels that exist between the operating environments our forefathers...
Even though Combined Arms is the way of future Counterinsurgency, Combined Arms will not work in counterinsurgency operations because there are not proper communications capabilities between the branches of the Army to use combined arms operations....
This paper addresses a serious issue that can occur at any time in any Army unit. A leader of an organization that abuses their legitimate power for their own personal gain can have an enormous impact on the unit’s morale, discipline, retention,...
Promotions to the rank of Sergeant Major and Command Sergeant Major have is competitive. Senior leaders should reflect the highest physical standards for their subordinates. Army leadership from the top down continues to stress taking care of...
The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into the significant experiences and contributions unique to the Noncommissioned Officer Corps, ultimately, serving as a reference for future NCOs, historians, curriculum developers, and other...
New Horizons is a yearly training exercise to the Caribbean, South or Central America. I have participated in several New Horizon missions over my 20 plus years in the Army, however this mission was to prove different. The two differences this time...
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...
The objectives of Engineer are to inform, motivate, increase knowledge, improve performance, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas. Views ex-pressed are those of the authors and not those of the Department of Defense or its elements. The...
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...
The Foundations of the Science of War is a compilation of material presented by Fuller when he was chief instructor, Staff College, Camberley. Dating from 1926, it is the culmination of his theoretical writings and an early attempt to fit...
There are nine chapters in this monograph -- the first three describe design in the context of battle command (FM 3-0 in relation to the terms "understand", "visualization", and "describe"). Chapters four and five discuss the key components of...
After the events of the 11 September 2001 and the advent of the War on Terrorism focused mainly against Al-Qaeda, interest in studying the Islamic groups has increased. Such enquiries can have a huge impact on both the Muslim World as well as the...