Since it is the ultimate objective in war to force our enemies to submit to our will, any endeavor that involves the application of force toward some national purpose deserves a carefully thought out strategy. Counterinsurgencies are no exception...
Over 40 physical fitness training in the United States Army incorporates many factors to ensure the health and fitness of its older Soldiers. The physical examination programs that the Army requires it’s over 40 Soldiers to participate in can...
Conducting an effective counterinsurgency provides unique challenges to a democracy-based government primarily due to its requirement to maintain the support and resolve of its people. Since insurgencies are by nature long-term struggles, a...
The decision for America's presence of its military in Europe was to transform, reshape itself, and to conform to the 21st century way of modern warfare. This action was necessary and happened at the appropriate time in world history, and therefore...
Thesis: The U.S. led Coalition Forces achieved a quick victory in the Gulf War because of General Colin Powell’s skillful and strategic leadership. General Powell’s integration of political and military perspectives and objectives balanced...
There is no doubt that NCO leaders will rise to meet the challenges they will face in the complex and somewhat ambiguous operating environments of the future, but there are factors beyond their control that can adversely affect future success....
The National Response for natural disasters should be updated and communicated to all agencies and the American people because the coordination efforts between federal, state, and local agencies are ineffective and this greatly affects the National...
The United States Army’s ability to adapt and overcome has been put to the test during
Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. One of the primary lessons learned in both of these theaters of operations has been the utilization of...
Thesis Statement: Since the inception of the NAVY SEALS by President Kennedy in 1962, the training of these elite service men was focused on successful operation in all environments (Sea, Air and Land) for which they are named. Historically, SEALS...
Strategic Communications has played an important part in our history dating back to the Vietnam War to present. The insurgents and terrorists are becoming more proficient in influencing public opinion through the media. Leaders must continue to...
Thesis: The role of the Military Police is changing from the typical law enforcement agency in order to train foreign national police organizations. This will affect the doctrinal training base and will no doubt cause a need to re-structure the...
Mark Cook; Kelly Mahon; Dwayne A. Tigs; Andrew Wynn; Samuel Zabrdac
The United States Army began out of necessity and trained for the combat at hand. Soldiers fought the way they knew how. They lined up and shot the enemy. As the Army evolved, soldiers continued to fight the enemy in front of them. What training...
Civilians have a long and distinguished history in serving the United States in military combat support operations. It is important that the historical use of civilians in combat is reviewed to paint the full picture of government contractors’...
As the noncommissioned officer education system evolves through transformation to grow 21st century NCO leaders, two constants remain. While it is through the operational assignment that the NCO confirms the theories of leadership learned in NCOES...
The U.S. military has successfully utilized civilian contractors since the Revolutionary war. Their contributions have been invaluable, and their placement with specific support tasks has allowed military commanders to focus more of their personnel...
Even though the 1st Amendment gives the media the right to broadcast news without regard to military opinions, the Media must consider the impact it has on the public’s perception of the military when they portray an incomplete or sided story....
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Reed, Floyd; Cole, Karim; Tracy, Todd M.; Shabazz, Malik; Brown, Joseph
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The US Navy has been a vital asset to the overwhelming success of the United States beginning with WWII thru current combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many critics would argue that the Navy SEALs are not able to make a significant...
The primary reason the Allies were so successful at Normandy was their deception plan they had focused on months before the invasion of France. The Germans planed on using the “Atlantic Wall” to defend any invasion of France. The Germans lack...
Cordova, Silvia; Engel, Carl W.; Leeworthy, Jason F.; Leimer, Robert F.; Martell, Osvaldo
Americans are living longer and healthier lives today than in any other period in our country’s history. Since 1980, the life expectancy of the average American has risen from 73.7 to 78.2 years, a notable increase. Americans, on average, live 10...
Past war crimes and atrocities were significantly greater in Iraq since the modern day era after the Vietnam War. There were many war crimes and atrocities committed by Saddam Hussein, but history shows
they were significantly fewer than in...