I joined the Afghan National Army around March 2003 with the hopes of continuing my education and contributing to the development of my country. Although my career has been difficult at times, my service has been rewarding in more ways than I could...
The deployment of the HHC/FSC Engineer Battalion proved that the National Guard continues to be a significant contributor to the Global War on Terrorism. The lO5th Engineer battalion would be challenged with one of the most dangerous missions on...
The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast efforts by the U.S. military to transform. An analysis will identify key factors that led to the need to transform, key policies enacted to effect the desired transformation, the leading forces...
This paper examines U.S. forces counterinsurgency in the Philippine war of the late 1800s and how it applies to today’s modern full spectrum operations. It is essential to understand past counterinsurgencies conducted by the U.S. in order to...
This paper outlines the pros and cons of intelligence gathering, focusing on three military events: the war in Vietnam; use of Special Forces in the Philippines; and the war in Afghanistan. Through the course of history, intelligence has been the...
MAJ Robert Green served as general's aide to the Multi-National Corps - Iraq (MNC-I) deputy commanding general (DCG) at Al Faw Palace in Baghdad, Iraq during 2004 and 2005, as the assistant battalion operations officer (S3) at Abu Ghraib, Iraq...
MAJ Percy Rhone served as commander of the 710th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company in Tikrit, Iraq during 2003 and 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). In this December 2010 interview, MAJ Rhone discusses the evolution of EOD,...