This paper presents the author's views regarding the center of gravity, a concept which has created a surprising amount of disagreement among people studying operational art. The problem seems to stem from differences in interpretation of Carl von...
As large scale conventional war with the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact has all but disappeared as a credible threat to the security of the United States, our nation is shifting its defense focus toward the lower end of the operational continuum...
This monograph determines the utility of the “reconnaissance-pull” concept for division commanders. Although the term, “recon-pull” is becoming widely used by many Army leaders, analysis proves that the concept is rarely applied in...
This monograph examines whether or not a Combatant Command Training Program would improve Joint Task Force (JTF) synchronization in a resource constrained environment. Using historical examples, doctrinal analysis, and current combatant command...
Success of any war, conflict, or operations Soldiers must meet the enemy, defeat the enemy on the battlefield, and return home safely. Defending our nation during the Gulf War was the high point of my career. This accomplishment serves as a key to...
United States Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) transformation included significant changes and additions to the support units assigned to ARSOF. Amidst all of the structural and personnel additions and changes, ARSOF cannot completely...
.44 Caliber extra long, 44 shot cartridge. Does not have any stamp on the base, but has small dimple near the center, showing that it was fired. Two crimp marks on the sides of cartridge, each .125" from base and .44 wide. Puncture in the side of...
.56-50 caliber Spencer cartridge case with letters "J.G." stamped on the base. Rim fire cartridge having five sets of crimp marks around upper end in double dot pattern, typical of the manufacturer Jacob Gold mark. Rim has dent .18" long.
.56-50 caliber Spencer cartridge case stamped on the base with two dashes each .18" long. Three long crimps stamped .25" from top. Small tear at the top. Dent on base indicates it was fired.
.56-50 Spencer cartridge case stamped on base with the letter "C" which is .37" high and .31" wide. Three crimp marks located .25" from the top edge. Several tears in top edge. Dent on base of rim indicates it had been fired.
This manual prescribes the duties to be performed in the service of the 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage, M37, by the personnel normally assigned to a howitzer section of an armored Field Artillery firing battery.
This study examines the role of U.S. Army Engineers fighting as infantry in AirLand Battle by analyzing the actions of the 1111th Engineer Combat Group during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. The 51st and 291st Engineer Combat Battalions...
This Personal Experience Paper will discuss 12Sth MP Bn missions during Operation Just Cause, Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield, Operation Joint Guardian, and Operation Enduring Freedom. I will discuss the numerous roles each unit conducted...
A reprint of the second edition ( of History of Fort Leavenworth) brought up to date by Walter E. Lorence. The original covered the first 110 years of Fort Leavenworth's history and provided a chronology of events that covered the Westward...
Silver clasp, spread eagle with flags in each talon and banner "U.S. A.". Suspended from this by two 1/8" rings is a five-sided medal. In the center is a brass circle with a soldier carrying a rifle. Surrounding this circle are triangular shaped...
This monograph examines the ability of the COSCOM to execute operational logistics tasks in a single corps contingency as outlined in FM 100-7 Decisive Force: The Army in Theater of Operations. The monograph concludes that the COSCOM cannot execute...
Operational reports on the Sicilian campaign taken from the G-3 journal of the 45th Infantry Division. Contains information on 157th, 179th, and 180th Regimental Combat Teams.
On September 11, 2001, the 107th Corps Support Group was transformed into 107th CSG Task Force. The unit was tasked with the logistical support for the World Trade Center Operations based out of their Park Avenue Armory. During the two weeks that...
Reports on Operation Husky including G-2 information and intelligence, counterintelligence, landing attack plan, follow-up plan, operational plans, sortie plan, and intelligence plans.