Thesis: The OPTEMPO resulting from the Global War on Terror has crippled the ability of the
U.S. Army to positively impact the U.S. War on Drugs. This section of the document addresses the specific guidance pertaining to direct military support...
This out lines some ideals on how to protect the boarders of the U.S. Also some security measures for our ports, highways, and airports. The types the detection devices and controls in place to safe guard our travel. Employing a quick response team...
A Soldier’s combat experiences will be known to him forever. I just scratch-
ed the surface of mine in this paper. My transition from Infantryman (11B) to
Cavalry Scout (19D) would prove to be one of my toughest challenges, never mind the
enemy....
The Maoist Insurgency in Nepal broke out when the international situation was unfavorable for the Communists, and it grew faster than anticipated. The Government of Nepal’s (GoN's) effort was not well planned; however, many of the...
During the 18 months of 2002-2004, MSG Aultman worked with 137 personnel for Standing
Joint Forces Headquarters Homeland Security. As a unit we trained to detour weapons of mass
destruction, mother nature’s natural disasters of Fires,...
Deception is an attempt to purposefully manipulate an adversary’s perceptions in order to gain a competitive edge (Handel, 1989). History has shown that numerically inferior forces have gained both tactical and strategic advantage through the...
Handel (1989) stated that deception is an attempt to manipulate an adversary’s perceptions in order to gain a competitive edge. History has shown that inferior forces can gain both tactical and strategic advantage through the proper use of...
This paper will discuss how I, the First Sergeant of a Military Intelligence Company, reorganized the company from a general support company into a direct support company in preparation for deployment to OIF II. This paper will further discuss how...
Certain nations are growing unprecedented wealth from oil and gas revenue and large trade surpluses, and are investing at unprecedented levels in other countries via Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs). SWFs continue to increase rapidly in quantity, size...
Actions taken or not taken by law enforcement agencies, in ungoverned spaces reduce US ability to forestall hostile actions on US soil. The current organization of the United States civil authorities and their limitations to impact "Ungoverned...
A new environment, a new paradigm faces United States policy and decision makers. The bipolar world of superpower control and confrontation has been replaced with an unipolar world lead by the United States. A rapid evolution is occurring. A...
On August 2, 1990 the 4th Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment (4/325 AIR), 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina assumed duties as the Division Readiness Force one (DRF1). The DRF one element is the 82nd Airborne Divisions...
Dix D. Drew was born December 14, 1944 in West point New York; he entered service at Denver, Colorado. Staff Sergeant Drew was assigned to the fifth Special Forces Group and assumed duties with the US Army, Senior Advisor Group, IV Corps Military...
The 642nd Engineer Company, 41st Engineer Battalion, 10th Mountain Division participated in
Operation Iraqi Freedom 1 (OIF) from March 2003 to March 2004. The 642nd Engineer
Company’s wartime mission was seizure, clearance and repair of selected...
This paper describes some of the challenges and lessons learned as our HHB J-12IFA, merged as an Infantry Company for deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The paper discusses many of the learning curves of the transformation, and...
This monograph presents a theoretical study which identifies peacekeeping training requirements for a light infantry force at the platoon and squad levels. Two important assumptions made in this study are: (1) the Army will continue to train for...
This monograph discusses the Army's Low Intensity Conflict (LIC) doctrine and how it applies to Liberation Theology. Both Operation Urgent Fury and Just Cause demonstrated the potential for conventional combat forces to be thrust into a LIC...
The Moldovan Transdniester War of 1992 is illustrative of modern day ethno-national violence and yields unique lessons on the role and use of military power in dealing with and resolving such crises. Indecisive and necessary are two words that...
This monograph will assess the effects of operational deployments on Army Reserve Component attrition rate and its strategic implications for the U.S. Army. It will challenge the belief that the current use of the Army Reserve Component in peace...
With continuing emphasis on building partner capacity to deal with internal and external security threats, the United States (US) Department of State and Department of Defense continue to increase partner nation security force capacity within...