During both the Philippine Insurrection and Operation Iraqi Freedom, U.S. forces quickly defeated a conventional enemy only to see that enemy transition to an insurgency. Both conflicts share similarities in how the U.S. developed policy and...
As our nation grew into a superpower, it gained great power, influence, and potential. With these national strengths, the United States Army has had to endure many foreign wars, domestic wars, and other hardships in the name of freedom and...
Everything we do depends on the information we have. This can be applied in all situations of everyday life. Insufficient information, inaccurate or obtained too late, can make people lose opportunities, money or even the friendship of others....
In this paper, the author compares and contrasts how the United States Army operated in the past, and its transformation over the years. This transformation follows the future-centered concept of the United States Army’s plan, and the Army Forces...
Before humans could write, there were wars and heroes to write about. The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast three wars to today and lessons learned: Revolutionary, World War II (WW II), and Vietnam to our current war. The military...
The art of war has changed a lot from improving on past successes and failures, resulting in conflict-derived doctrine which future users can rely on to excel effectively. The United States Army must learn from past battles, conflicts,...
It is important that we study the history of the Non-Commissioned Officers and the role of the NCOs of the past to help develop better NCOs for the future. By studying our history, we can learn how to become better NCOs for the future. We can also...
In the wake of Poland and France falling to the Nazis, the American Army quickly worked to develop anti-tank capabilities to counter the German armor threat. Unfortunately the Americans lack of understanding of events of the past led to a poor...
The United State Army has been fighting the nation’s wars for over 260 years. Throughout history, the Army has been confronted with the barriers that are put in place when two cultures are thrust together through combat. Repeatedly the Army has...
This essay explains and describes the use of torture and excessive interrogating techniques in an attempt to gain actionable intelligence during war-fighting activities. Torture and excessive interrogation are contrary to the “Geneva...
Studying history, be it good or bad, can lead to success in the future. It does not only have to be wars or conflicts involving the United States. There are countless times in history where if professional leaders would have taken the time to study...
The catch phase in the Army for the last ten years is “think outside the box” however, there is no need to when it comes to most missions or conflicts. Whether it is the discipline of Soldiers in war (an in Task Force Smith), or underestimating...
This paper compares and contrasts two separate efforts by the U.S. military to transform its forces: 1) during the era of the Kasserine Pass which took place in 1943, and 2) prior to 9/11 during the year of 1999.
This paper compares and Contrasts the action at Mogadishu and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Over the years we have adapt to the enemy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures. Soldiers are well train and ready prior to commencement of combat operation. Non...
It is imperative for the military professional to take time and study military history. This is crucial because it cautions a soldier and prepares him psychologically on any encounter they are likely to encounter. A military study time out should...
Noncommissioned Officers are administrative managers, drill sergeants, and the enforcer of discipline. With technological revolution continuing to sweep over the Army with growing lethality weapons, the NCO’s combat leadership role is being...
This paper compares and contrasts two examples of military force succeeding or failing in its efforts to achieve cultural understanding as it conducted military operations: the Vietnam War (conflict) and the war with Iraq. Cultural change in the...
This paper outlines the differences of the Noncommissioned Officer during the Vietnam War and today’s Noncommissioned Officer by comparing and contrasting the three most important factors that have led to the ever-increasing empowerment of the...
This paper discusses two ways in which the Army obtains its intelligence: 1) use of informants; and 2) emersion. The author weights the importance of both courses of options but favors emersion (working side to side with a population to gain trust...
The Military is always in a state of transformation, especially when it concerns the Army. The Army itself continues to evolve on an imaginable daily basis and pace. This necessity for change has many factors to include mission demands, political...