SFC Smith’s heroism saved approximately 100 American Soldiers and prevented the Republican Guard from over running the aid station and the Task Force headquarters less than a half a mile away. In doing this, he became the latest recipient of the...
The purpose of this thesis is to determine if there is duplication of certain leadership instruction presented to Infantry Officer Basic Course students and if programmed instruction can be used to overcome the defect. Programmed instruction could...
The United States has committed to training and equipping the Afghan National Army. This mission is executed primarily by conventional American soldiers, who naturally transfer much of their martial culture to their Afghan partners. This study...
This Study attempts to determine if a desk side training management job aid would be a useful tool for battalion commanders for the management of individual and unit training. The investigation is focused on training gaps which exist at battalion...
This thesis examines the evolution of artillery tactics in World War II using General J. Lawton Collins’ US VII Corps as a case study. This study first reviews artillery doctrine and tactics during World War I and during the 1920s and 1930s, in...
The professional NCO of the American Revolution was born out of necessity but proved invaluable throughout the war. To understand the NCO of the revolutionary war period it is important to discuss certain aspects of that time. The first will be...
The conduct of amphibious warfare has evolved since World War II. Evolution of warfare has transformed the style of amphibious operations from attrition to that of maneuver. Transformation of amphibious warfare encouraged the development of the...
The first year course at the Ecole Superieure de Guerre is devoted to the study of the handling of the Division in Combat. It therefore is essential, at the beginning of the course in General Tactics, to have a conference on the present...
This research paper covers the role of the NCO during the time period following the Civil War. A discussion of the political stage, the role of the NCO, weapons, training and discipline from 1874 to roughly the Spanish American War.
This paper discusses the antitank role of light artillery in the World War and the capabilities of the modern tank. An observation is made of the French 75mm gun as an antitank weapon, other weapons available for the gun defense and the tactical...
Winnicki II, Charles M.; McGlothen, Terry; Winnicki; Abernathy
Thesis Statement: The revolution of the anti-tank warfare from 1941 to present. Prior to the beginning of WWII the United States did not have effective anti-tank capabilities against the enemy. The U.S. constantly improved their systems in which we...
Thesis: Modern technology has increase the survivability and lethality on today’s modern battlefield. Abstract: Advancements in technology have had a dramatic impact on today’s modern battlefield. Since the early wars that American Soldiers...
These points of support contain all the material necessary for building or equipping ships;they furnish all the men and supplies required by the navy;and must offer for a beaten fleet, or one which at the outbreak of war has not yet completed it...
NCOs have changed in many ways since 1945. A uniform, regulated academy exists with NCO training now a requirement for promotion. Their ranks since 1945 have altered, including the addition of the Command Sergeant Major and Sergeant Major. Along...
This paper outlines the empowerment of the noncommissioned officer over time. The American noncommissioned officers (NCOs) have made incredible advancing steps in their role in the Army over the past 200 years. Through major wars and countless...
Upon entry to the United States Army, an NCO immediately makes an indelible impression on the trainee's mindset. In most circumstances, the Soldier graduates and immediately yearns to grow to be like his or her first NCO mentor. The Soldier trains...
This monograph covers the antiaircraft defenses of the Anzio Beachhead from D-day, 22 January 1944 to 31 May 1944, when the breakout from the beachhead proper was affected. Special emphasis is placed on the activities of the 68th C.A. (AA) Regiment...
The 1st Marine and 7th Infantry Divisions fought two campaigns in Korea between September and December 1950. These divisions’ levels of unit cohesion prior to and during their employment affected the number of men who became casualties during the...