Before the landings on MINDANAO were wade, aerial
photographs and guerrilla intelligence wore the chief sources of available information concerning the island.
This 1958 manual is a guide for field artillery officers and commanders and staffs of all combat arms. It is concerned with the tactical employment of field artillery.
This paper will show the origins of the NCO corps duties and roles throughout history and analyze three specific time periods that have led to the increased empowerment of the Noncommissioned Officer. When looking at the duties and roles of the...
Should military professionals study military history? Are historical military events relevant to present day military activities? Can military leaders benefit from analyzing past leaders? The answer to each is yes. Regardless of the time period...
The use of cultural understanding in counter insurgency and unconventional operations is a key factor to success. Without a clear understanding of the operating environment, military goals will take longer to achieve and become more violent. This...
The study of our past plays an important role in our society. History enables people to understand how we became Americans and glues us together as a culture. Understanding the past prevents us from repeating mistakes in the future and can...
America’s military preparation and their ability to perform in initial battles of a conflict have failed to meet the standard of excellence that the U. S. military has shown throughout history. This article will look at a few battles in our...
Today’s military is far different than the military our forefathers belonged to. With the ever changing threat that America faces, the United States Army must adapt and reconfigure to be relevant and ensure we remain the highest trained, most...
The United States military throughout history has been unprepared to engage the enemy at
the outset of hostilities. American military leaders must study and understand why the military
performed poorly in the early stages of combat actions. A...
The role of the noncommissioned officer has evolved since the beginning of their integration into the ranks of the United States Army. From their role as disciplinarian, administrator and rank and file closer to leader, trainer and subject matter...
Flag desecration debates and amendment proposals serve as an example of how we as citizens have allowed fear and ignorance to manipulate our decisions. It moves us a little more away from compassion and compromise and toward contention and the...