This study investigates the need for an organic reconnaissance and security element (RSE) in the heavy brigades of Force XXI. The study shows the reasons future brigades need RSEs. The following areas were used to compare brigades with organic RSEs...
This monograph examines how AirLand Battle doctrine defines and utilizes the term initiative, and how initiative can be achieved at the operational level of war. It concludes that, while doctrine defines initiative as “setting the terms of battle...
This study is an historical and doctrinal analysis of the tactical use of the reverse slope defense by light infantry forces. It centers on examining the effectiveness of the technique in shaping the battlefield and enhancing the survivability and...
Journal of the staff officers, Fleet Marine Force, regarding operations during Operation Forager, the invasion of Saipan, Guam and Tinian during World War II. Includes reports from air, naval gunfire, engineer, signal, medical, transport...
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...
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...
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...
This study examines the historical utility of the Ranger units since World War II. The research concept employs the study of three representative historical examples from World War II, Korea, and Ranger operations during Operation Just Cause....
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...
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...
The General Services Schools, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Digest of Selected Articles and Documents
Review of New Books Received in the Library
Documents Received in Instructors' File Room
Magazines Received in Library
Important Articles of Military Interest that have Appeared in Magazines
Index to...
In the presentation of this study, emphasis is placed on engineer technique. All units mentioned, unless otherwise designated, were American. The crossing was made in the face of strong and effective enemy resistance, the 5th Division was the only...
This study undertakes an investigation of the feasibility of developing a helicopter night/adverse weather system for the Army by modifying systems currently used in Air Force C-130 and C-141 tactical airlift aircraft. In being systems examined...
This monograph examines how well currently planned missions for Ranger forces correlate with their present capabilities. Ranger forces represent an extremely valuable strategic special operations asset that is not easily replaced. Lack of...