Surrendering the Initiative?: C2 on the Digitized Battlefield. Captain Jim Dunivan, U.S. Army; On the battlefield leaders make decisions in the midst of great uncertainty, demonstrating adaptability, independence, and creativity as they plan...
Multi-national force-iraq commander's counterinsurgency guidance. General David H. Petraeus, U.S. Army; General Petraeus outlines the essential tasks necessary for successful counterinsurgency operations in Iraq.
The Military-Media Relationship: A Dysfunctional Marriage? Thom Shanker and Major General Mark Hertling, U.S. Army: In the information age, the first casualty of war is often trust--between those who fight the wars and those who report them. A...
Foreword: The Profession of Arms. General Raymond T. Odierno, U.S. Army; As we look to an uncertain future, the Profession of Arms campaign is welcomed in its promise to deepen our understanding of ourselves and our sacred obligation to our Nation,...
Thesis Statement: The US Military used for patrolling the border is illegal and contrary to the mission of the Armed Forces. Discussion: The military is the most capable organization in the US to provide this function. Conclusion: To secure our...
This study chronicles and evaluates the evolution of military-media relations to determine whether the Persian Gulf War public affairs policies were a compromise between Vietnam and Grenada policy experiences. It provides new insights into the...
This monograph examines whether Army institutions provide tactical leaders a frame of reference which adequately encompasses operations other than war (OOTW). It begins by analyzing the nature of OOTW's environment focusing on the object, aim,...
Over the past 12 years I have struggled over aspects of my military occupational specialty, 92Y-Unit Supply Sergeant, which has caused me to self-assess my integrity and honesty while making mission in the Special Operations community. In early...
The Army unofficially sanctions a type of behavior that creates a culture of disrespect and apathy toward differing units - misguided unit pride. Its internal influence is so persuasive, if left un-checked, it will ultimately weaken future Army...
As global urbanization increases, the likelihood of United States (US) military participation in combat operations in urban areas also grows proportionally. This study examines the mission analysis step of the military decision-making process...
Both the humanitarian mission and the nation-building mission involving U.S. and allied forces in Mogadishu, Somali, failed for various reasons. One main concern in the U.S. Armed Forces’ involvement in Mogadishu was how our image is perceived...
The Texas Rangers assumed many roles during the Mexican War (1846-1848), fighting in both the northern and central theaters. Along with frontier knowledge and combat experience, they also brought prejudices and they earned a reputation for...
The time has come for another significant shift in air mobility culture. Historically, this culture had three subcultures, intratheater, intertheater, and air refueling. These subcultures existed due to gaps between operating environments. The gaps...