This monograph investigates operational defense with particular emphasis on future major regional contingencies. Theory, history, and modern U.S. Army doctrine and training are explored. The first portion of the monograph investigates what three...
This monograph explores the capability of army tactical headquarters to fight and sustain combat brigades and task forces simultaneously. Its focus is on the tactical transportation shortfall which exists in the army today, the impact of this...
Force reductions brought about by reduced spending will almost certainly take place in the near future. This has surfaced an old debate. The debate centers around the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps and their respective roles in the defense...
This report evaluates whether or not the antiarmor companies of M-2 equipped mechanized infantry battalions should be given to armor battalions that fight pure. Without attached mechanized infantry, the pure armor battalion has no long range direct...
This monograph examines the question is Clausewitz' theoretical concept of center of gravity the antithesis of a systems approach to warfare. The nature of conflict has changed since the age of Clausewitz, and a theoretical concept designed to...
This study investigates the concept of the Artillery Strike Force as a means of accomplishing tactical tasks assigned to the field artillery. Currently the field artillery is assigned a tactical mission (direct support, reinforcing, general support...
After almost a decade of war, some senior Army leaders have attributed the challenges experienced in both Iraq and Afghanistan to an inadequate response to complex environmental changes or even blatant misidentification of the problem. Today’s...
Lested, Douglas; Davis, Ronald; Harden, Harold; Defeat of Athenians at Syracuse
Thesis. The use of the proven principles of war could have
prevented the Athenian defeat at Syracuse.
Discussion. In 415-413 BC, Athens, the most powerful force in
the Mediterranean, laid siege to the Sicilian city of Syracuse.
Their unstated goal...
In 2003 many reports that abuse of prisoners by American Soldiers in the Abu Grahib prison began to emerge. After many years of investigation it was determined that some lower ranking Soldiers had in fact abused prisoners to the point of torture....
AirLand Battle doctrine has greatly increased the need for timely, accurate intelligence. It has also expanded intelligence responsibilities in time and space. This paper uses nine Battle Command Training Program evaluations, three Command and...
The CINC executes US operational war preparation through the design of operational plans (OPLAN) and contingency plans (CONPLAN). These plans provide the basis for tactical planning for tactical units likely to be assigned to the CINC for execution...
This monograph examines Grant's campaign of 1864-1865 from a logistics perspective. It answers the following questions: 1. Did logistical systems change for the emerging operational level of war? 2. Did Civil War field logistics form today's...
This monograph studies the relationship of distribution in current operational logistics doctrine and answers the question "Does the U.S. Army have an effective concept for logistics distribution in a theater of operations?" The study focuses...
When a Soldier is confirmed to have HIV, he is notified in person by a designated medical professional and receives preventive medicine counseling. The commander is then required to immediately provide command counseling. Although the Soldier has...
Modern airships by design are capable of short-take off and landings (STOL), and vertical take-off and landings (VTOL). This VTOL capability enables the airship to land practically anywhere, independent of most infrastructure support. This...
This monograph examines the employment of irregular forces as a source of operational intelligence. Often, technical methods are the primary (and sometimes the only) source of operational intelligence. Irregular forces, locally recruited...
This monograph examines the adequacy of command and control doctrine for joint amphibious operations in limited warfare, focusing on command and control structure and unity of command. Current joint doctrine in several new Joint Chiefs of Staff...
This monograph examines the effect on the division command and control system of developing automation. As twentieth century war has gained in complexity, the U.S. Army has attempted to improve the means available for tactical command and control....
AirLand Battle doctrine introduced the operational level of war- the design and conduct of campaigns and major operations- to the U.S. Army. Operational art begins with operational planning. FM 100-5 identifies branches, sequels, and the employment...
This paper is an instructor's manuscript for the CGSC discussing the topic of national security. It covers the situation between the USA and Soviet Union following World War II during the Cold War and the mission of the military in security...