FM 1-15 1942 details the objectives of air fighting, tactical plans, factors affecting air fighting, organization and employment of pursuit aviation, air tactics of pursuit aviation, and tactics of aircraft fighting defensively.
This is an after action report of Task Force Chicago which includes the operations (significant activities, situation, and operational summary), lessons learned, commander's observation, and evaluations and recommendations (command and control,...
Historical Division, Headquarters, United States Army, Europe; Von Buenau, Rudolf
This is a translation from Rudolph von Buenau which provides information on the background (command, assignment, estimate of the situation) and combat actions (plans/orders, measures related to combat command, fighting details) of the conflict in...
The United States Air Force has become increasingly involved in peace enforcement missions throughout the world since the end of the Cold War. Recent examples include Operations Allied Force and Deliberate Force in the Balkans, and Operations...
Jones, Priscilla D.; Air Force History and Museums Program
Tuesday, September 11, 2001, dawned cool and clear, with sunny skies all along the eastern seaboard. For Air Force aviators like Lt. Col. Timothy "Duff" Duffy of the 102d Fighter Wing at Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, the day held the...
To better face the changing operational environment and achieve full spectrum dominance, the U.S. Army should dedicate a portion of the force to conduct stability operations. Active Army units, structured to conduct or support major combat...
Contains the alert orders from the V Corps notifying the commanders and detailing troop assignments to follow the First Army Consolidated Build-Up Priority Tables and the Preparation for overseas movement, European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army,...
What could have made the Military Police (MP) and Marine Security Guard (MSG) response more effective, averting negative media coverage and public opinion? The Tet Offensive has been widely acknowledged as the turning point of the United States...
I recognize that, years after the fact, it is difficult to synthesize with complete accuracy and largely from official documents the actions relating to a military operation. This is particularly true when references are not available from two...
Since the end of the Cold War and it 's associated deterrent strategy, the United States 19 global responsibilities have not only increased the U.S. Army 's tempo in stability and support operations but has also increasingly challenged longstanding...
This monograph explores automated command and control for the brigade battle staff. It examines the Army personnel policies and data transmission capabilities, and concludes that the staff is in danger of data and task overload. The paper describes...
This history was designed for the Army. Its objective is to give an account of what was done from the point of view of the command preparing the history, including a candid and factual account of difficulties, mistakes, and how they could have been...
Battalion command is one of the most challenging, rewarding, and professionally satisfying opportunities that you are ever likely to experience. this contains suggestions that should assist you as you assume command. they are not ail-inclusive, nor...
In the summer of 2003, the USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729)(BLUE) returned to her homeport in Bangor, Washington. She had successfully completed a 91 day Strategic Deterrent Patrol, earning a grade of “Above Average” on a Tactical Readiness Examination,...