Quantification in tactical decision making is the application of mathematical measurements and estimates to tactical considerations of time, space, and relative combat power. The United States and the Soviet Union are remarkably divergent in the...
This monograph began as an investigation to determine if either Effects-Based Operations (EBO) or Systemic Operational Design (SOD) should replace the traditional Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP). It soon became clear that the approaches do...
This paper discusses a plan or guide for adjusting the logistical organization and procedure for a joint overseas operation to fit conditions and authority prescribed by the Unification Law.
This regulation is published for the information and compliance of all personnel involved in operational and instructional duties within the United States Army Field Artillery School.
Thesis Statement: In Bosnia, the clear diplomatic goals allowed U.S. Soldiers to be successful as peacekeepers. The mission of U.S. military forces in Bosnia was obvious that U.S. Soldiers would be in theater for an undetermined time. With the role...
Davis, Charlie E.; Maddi, Doug; Imamovic, Mirsad; Poole, John; Anderson, Leida
Events leading to the Bosnian War remain debatable including the breakup of the Soviet Union exasperated the political strife between ethnic groups. U.S. Soldiers played a vital role in the execution of the Dayton Peace Agreement. Their roles...
How can the Army justify spending millions of dollars annually, to send over 650 senior noncommissioned officers and family members to a ten month course. With the exception of PLDC (Primary Leadership Development Course), my NCOES (Noncommissioned...
The study of military history is a very important element of the Army in the field of battle as well training. Creating inefficiency and disjointed approaches to learning past mistakes can severely affect future operations. Most importantly,...
Successful military operations require proper planning and resources and an Army that is well lead,
trained and equipped. Throughout history, the United States military has fought numerous battles against
enemies throughout the world with great...
The reoccurrence of unconventional war is just as relevant today as it was years ago. I will compare the counterinsurgency fight that we face today as compared to the same fight during Vietnam and parts of the Indian War. Although the United States...
Soto, Salvador
Foster, Tyrone L.
Hendry, Kevin R.
Maze, Russell G.
Reese,Wilberdean
Thesis Statement:
To avoid any more Task Force Smiths, The United states must maintain its present force of professional soldiers.
Discussion: An analysis of previous drawdowns shows that the present reduction of professional soldiers will...
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...
The citizens of the United States face disaster every year. Whether man made, natural, large or small the individual states provide a first line of defense and response with their resources and by agreement, through the Emergency Management...
This research project was designed to answer the question of whether there is a need to have a pool of Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) operators. The question stems from the researcher’s personal experience as a JOPES...
The purpose of this study is to understand the extent to which current and potential conflicts over the Nile River water will affect or impact on South Sudan’s national security strategy after becoming an independent state in July 2011. It also...
A long conflict has been going on in the Kivu region of Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Today, in its later stages, the conflict has become an amalgamation of insurgencies by the former Rwanda Armed Forces (FAR) and genocidal forces...
Military practitioners are often asked to make plans that could have enormous strategic effects without having a good understanding of their operational environment. It is exactly this relationship between the plan, the environment, and the end...