During the past several decades, numerous authors have written on the subject of an American way of war. These include works by Russell Weigley, Max Boot, and Brian Linn. The apparent differences between these works have stimulated debate among...
This research asked the question why had US military intervention in Haiti in the past 20 years not produced long-term stability. Haiti is a nation of internal division and racial tension, suffering from years of upheaval, external intervention,...
Upon returning from Iraq, a 3rd Infantry Division Commander observed: “I had perfect situational awareness. What I lacked was cultural awareness. I knew where every enemy tank was dug in on the outskirts of Tallil. Only problem was, my soldiers...
Thesis: Our nation response to human trafficking creates a clear objective to support the two pillars of the National Security Strategy and defeat America enemies. Human trafficking is a worldwide escalating epidemic that affects the nation’s...
General Donn A. Starry's intellectual legacy is a rich collection of speeches, articles, cables, and letters on a myriad of professional topics. He was the second commander of the Army's Training and Doctrine Command (1977-1981), then headed US...
Second Place Winner of the MacArthur Military Leadership Writing Competition for the 2006 CGSC Class. Since 2004, the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Peter Schoomaker, has made frequent reference to the concept of the "pentathlete leader". He...
From the onset of the Colonial Army, noncommissioned officers (NCOs) have always
considered themselves as professionals, but the Army (leaders) didn’t always give them that
consideration or recognition. This paper will outline the three key...
A more educated enlisted force will close the communication gap with the officer corps and create Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs) that are more competent. Much of the college credit can come from existing Noncommissioned Officer Education System...
Abstract: Even though The U.S. Army already has a very well educated enlisted force, there are numerous benefits to increasing the education requirements for enlisted personnel. A more educated enlisted force could help officers and enlisted...
Influenced by hundreds of years of war in which each conflict introduced some tactic or technology more powerful and terrifying than the last, in the 20th Century, the “civilized” nations of the world united to give war a set of humane rules by...
Thesis: Transformation is vital to the success of the United States Army even if it causes periods of turmoil, with problems in manning, troop strength, and equipment readiness. …
Transformation is a reoccurring theme throughout the history of...
Thesis Statement: Although we question the accurate recording of history and it may have a distorted or biased depiction of events, military professionals should take time out of their busy schedules to study military history to understand how the...
This study examines the processes by which the US Army sought to prepare itself for the future after the conclusion of the Korean War, Vietnam War, and the Cold War. It examines how, in the wake of major conflict, the Army "learned its lessons."...
Through the process of critical review, the purpose of this monograph is to analyze the history of physical readiness training and assessment in the United States Army. Although the evolution of Army physical readiness training (PRT) doctrine...
The Maoist Insurgency in Nepal broke out when the international situation was unfavorable for the Communists, and it grew faster than anticipated. The Government of Nepal’s (GoN's) effort was not well planned; however, many of the...
The weight of the loads carried by today’s dismounted infantrymen has degraded their ability to operate in restricted terrain. This degradation in capability has had a drastic impact on the effectiveness of the Infantry Brigade Combat Teams which...
The work achieved by Marshal Louis Hubert Gonzalve Lyautey (1854-1934) in Morocco between 1912 and 1925, while he served as the résident général, occupies a special place in French military history. Lyautey's work still applies today, and is...
The most respected theorists of counterinsurgency agree about prescriptive principles for the organization of counterinsurgency campaigns. Insurgencies and counterinsurgency campaigns are each unique (sui generis), yet the theorists help provide...
With the end of the cold war, India-United States security cooperation underwent a significant positive transformation. This thesis traces the historical context, origins, evolution and the current level of security cooperation between India and...
Disrupting an insurgent's access to sanctuary and safe-haven is a critical aspect of operational planning for counterinsurgent forces. By denying an insurgent's access to safe-havens early in the conflict, the counterinsurgent will gain a marked...