Doctrinally, artillery in the defense is allocated to maneuver units to lend the weight of its fires to the direct fire battle. In the direct support mission, its ability to mass fires is limited by habitual associations that allocate at least one...
This monograph examines the operational level of war, a concept rediscovered by the United States Army with the publication of the 1982 version of FM 100-5 and reinforced by the appearance of the succeeding version in 1986. Military doctrine and...
This monograph addresses the logistical considerations of attaching a heavy brigade to a light infantry division. It first examines the historical background of combined arms to demonstrate the necessity of creating such a force. It then limits the...
This monograph examines the linkage between military operations and political goals in the setting of coalition warfare. The next war for the US Army is likely to be fought for limited ends, with limited resources and limited freedom of action. The...
This monograph analyzes the ability of U.S. Army engineers to organize at the division level and support tactical offensive operations on the contemporary battlefield. The analysis is conducted in light of the Soviet experience in organizing for...
This monograph discusses the question, does the heavy division require an organic light force battalion to capitalize on the vertical or air dimension of the battlefield? The conclusions are that the air dimension is the critical third tier of...
This study tests the hypothesis that, at the operational level, there are essential elements of operational transition that the commander may use as a guide to determine the actions that must be taken to pursue the positive aim, the...
With the resurgence of interest in the operational level of war in the United States Army, many operational level terms are in vogue and being studied in great detail. FM100-5 imparts doctrinal wisdom regarding campaign planning, the concepts of...
Major John Tabb deployed from January 2007 until January 2008 as both a border police transition team (BPTT) chief and an Afghan National Army (ANA) embedded training team (ETT) chief in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Afghanistan -...
Major John Tabb deployed from January 2007 until January 2008 as both a border police transition team (BPTT) chief and an Afghan National Army (ANA) embedded training team (ETT) chief in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Afghanistan -...
Major Michael Stellato served as commander for the 363rd MP Company in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from February through December 2003. Once Stellato was notified of this deployment, he had to facilitate the movement of Reserve forces from...
This paper discusses the military operations of the 17th Field Artillery from July 18 to August 6, 1918. The study reveals that poor visibility from the air enabled concentration to be made without discovery by the enemy. Muddy roads and traffic...
This study discusses the plans for, installation, operation and effectiveness of the allied signal communications during the final four days of the Gallipoli campaign, including and immediately following the initial troop landing.
This document discusses a comparison between the offensive of July 18, 1918 and that at Verdun on August 20, 1917. The author questions how the counter-battery was conducted for this attack, and did the methods used differ from those normally used....
This paper asks why the 2d Division was relieved 19 July, 1918, and the reasons behind this; the author questions whether the relief was based on normal conditions. There is an appended copy of the report from the Commanding General of the 2d...
This study details the personal experience of a machine gun officer commanding the 107th Machine Gun Battalion during the attack of the 28th Division. The author reveals that the principle of mass applies to the use of machine guns in the attack,...
The author of this paper questions whether the Allied losses in the Gallipoli landing operations from the embarkation preparatory to landing (to include 27 April) could have been prevented or reduced by preparations for or tactical handling of the...
This document describes the essential qualities of leadership, a general description of Hamilton as a man, conditions of Hamilton’s command/leadership, and his actions during the campaign. The purpose of the paper is to examine his personal...
The author describes the importance of effective coordination and plans, that the system of defense was too rigid, and that there were errors by both the regimental and division commanders. Two maps show the Marne area and the sector occupied by...
This paper discusses the methods employed by the First American Army to obtain surprise in the St. Mihiel offensive, 12 September to 16 September, 1918, together with conclusions by the author as to the results secured. Topics include plans for the...