Camarda, Joseph A.; Gruenenefelder, Markus A.; Mahoney, Anthony W.; Schindler, Mark K.; Song, Jae K.
Many scholars attribute the victory of the French Army during the Battle of Austerlitz to the genius battle plans of Napoleon; however our research indicates that victory actually stemmed from the reorganization of the French Army during the...
In 1861 the United States Army in New Mexico was demoralized. The troops had not been paid in over a year, lacked provisions and ordnance, and their officers were deserting them for positions in the rebel army. Four of the five cavalry commanders...
Many Japanese-Americans born and raised in the United States or Hawaii serving in the military were discharged from the military in 1942 and classified as 4-F (unfit for military service) or 4-C (enemy alien). To a society and culture that holds...
Three Noncommissioned Officers received special recognition for their acts of heroism during the Revolutionary War. It became obvious during the course of my research that historians made little if any reference of these NCOs in accounts written...
The purpose of this research paper is to give a brief history of the historical evolution, roles, prerequisites, and challenges for today's Drill Sergeants. The research concentrates on the need for Drill Sergeants, formation of the Drill Sergeant...
The history of the 65th Infantry Regiment is a source of pride to the people of Puerto Rico. All commanders, to include Gen Macarthur, revered their actions during the early part of the Korean War. In 1952 the regiment underwent a major...
Surrounded by the fog of war, Confederate President Jefferson Davis faced mounting challenges to feed and equip his young army. The prospect of untapped mineral reserves in the Southwest served as a long shot worthy of speculation. In June 1861,...
Major Henry H. Sibley of Louisiana believed the key to winning the war for the Confederate states was in winning the west. The South desperately needed money, supplies and deep-water ports, all of which were available in Colorado and California....
The purpose of my research is to explain the evolution of the NCO from World War II to present day. By identifying the major changes in the roles and responsibilities of the NCO Corps and how those changes reflect today's NCO. The role of the NCO...
In early 1941, "Never!" was the typical reaction to the idea of women serving in the United States Army. The imagination of pictures of women wearing helmets, carrying rifles, and attacking an enemy in a war zone were outrageous. This popular...
History shows that women have fought beside their husbands since the being of time. The pioneers started moving west to find a new life for their families. The women fought by their husband's side to defend their homes and family from the Indian...
This essay is an examination of a reluctant traveler's flight through this hostile area at the beginning of the Civil War. The study of history allows us the insight into what actions and circumstances caused success in battle. It also allows us to...
TRADOC centers and schools which conduct Advanced Individual Training will replace Drill Sergeants with Platoon Sergeants and incorporate the positions of squad leaders and team leaders. The goal is to create a training environment that reflects...
Based on my reading of the America’s First Battles, 1776-1965, the United States government neglected to concern themselves with the welfare of the United States Army. The government was unsuccessful in preparing the U.S. Army to act upon combat...
Amphibious warfare is the use of naval firepower, logistics and strategy to project military power ashore. In previous years, it stood as the primary method of delivering troops unto non-contiguous enemy-held terrain.
….today amphibious warfare...
The military, while constant, experienced significant reorganization during the past several years. Equipment, tactics, response capabilities, and overall missions realigned to fight a new and emerging threat, terrorism. While the cold-war error...
Introduction: I want to start with a statement. The smart pilot does not catapult in a tunnel. This statement helps me to draw a parallel between history: what dead guys did; theory: what dead guys thought; and doctrine: what we do not to be dead...
During the 1870s in the American Southwest the Native Indian tribes were sent to Indian reservations. Starting in 1877 an Indian by the name of Victorio decided to leave the reservation system. By doing so he was breaking American laws and...
Thesis: Many people do not like change and the soldiers in the military are even more resistant to change. The argument of transformation has to happen so the American military can transform into a superior fighting force. Leaders can learn from...