CSM Pritchett’s leadership record speaks for itself. Squad leader, recruiter, drill sergeant, first sergeant and an instructor at the United States Sergeants Major Academy. Not bad, one might say, especially for a female who has had to repeatedly...
The past is full of mysteries which can lead many of us to wonder and obsess over its rich context. Archeologists have been searching for these answers for centuries and Historians have been deciphering their finding. “Why” is the question? Can...
The seven Army Values are enduring qualities all Soldiers must strive to make part of their professional and personal lives. As Soldiers we cannot pick and choose where and when these values best serve our interests. Soldiers and leaders must make...
Over the past decade the study of resilience in humans has increased in multiple fields. During the 1970s, resilience was viewed as a trait that one was born with, but over the years this idea has decreased in popularity and resilience is now...
Up until the 1960s the grip and influence of colonial Europe all but covered the continent of Africa. One by one African countries began the long, difficult struggle of breaking this grip and moved, often violently, toward independence....
A historical analysis of the 2006 Lebanon War discussing Israeli and Hezbollah doctrine, operational and tactical problems surrounding Israeli use of effects-based operations and systemic operational design, dependence on air power, and the...
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...
This conference investigates war termination, one of the most important issues facing military and political leaders as they use or contemplate the use of military force in the pursuit of national aims. Prompted by the Unified Quest Training and...
This conference investigates war termination, one of the most important issues facing military and political leaders as they use or contemplate the use of military force in the pursuit of national aims. Prompted by the Unified Quest Training and...
The monograph that follows seeks to analyze the current military strategy of the US. The framework proposed by the renowned military historian Michael Howard assists in this endeavor. The resulting analysis establishes the criteria for an effective...
The thesis looks at the interventions of US forces in the Caribbean nations of Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti and Grenada between 1898 and 1998. It considers these interventions against the background of the relationships that Caribbean nations...
This occasional paper is a concise overview of the history of the US Army's involvement along the Mexican border and offers a fundamental understanding of problems associated with such a mission. Furthermore, it demonstrates how the historic themes...
The role of women in the armed forces has always been and will probably always be a hotly contested topic. Recent statements by senior civilian and military leaders illustrate the reliance the nation has placed on women in the armed forces. In view...
Historically, the United States Military has repeatedly been unprepared at the onset of hostilities and they have continued this trend with Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The military continues to train our...
Over the course of the last 100 years, historic trends show there has been a clear and steady move towards the use of unmanned systems limited only by the technologies available to make the systems effective compared to manned systems. There is the...
This monograph will explore the origins of the Islamic fundamentalist movement in South Asia that can be traced back to the Islamization program during the Zia ul Haq regime in Pakistan. Since 1947, Pakistan's early political administrations were...
Over the past four decades, there has been a dramatic change in the way that the US Army enters a country based on the culture understanding. One of the most important factors when the US Army enters a country either by forcible or peaceful entry...
In complex operational environments marked by uncertainty, lethal threats, and long term commitments, the Army's junior officers shoulder a burden that requires critical thinking and a willingness to exercise initiative and make decisions. In light...
The military is increasingly using and relying on the term "narrative" in its lexicon. United States strategic guidance documents generally implore commanders to "shape the narrative," doctrinal publications recommend commanders to "exploit a...
For approximately the past ten years, the Army has been engaged in large-scale counterinsurgency campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan. These campaigns have forced the Army to reevaluate how it approaches its role in advising host nation forces. This...