Few developments in Anny training have been of such broad scope and long-term significance as the National Training Center (NTC), established in October 1980 at Fort Irwin in the Mojave Desert of California This instrumented training facility, for...
This paper examines the effects of peace operations on the warfighting capability of U.S. Army combat forces. It focuses upon operations in the Sinai, Somalia, Haiti, Macedonia, and Bosnia, and relies upon survey data, unit status reports,...
This monograph analyzes the ability of two proposed engineer organizations to adequately support the future Force XXI Division. Examinations of four historical case studies determine engineer support requirements for division operations. The U.S....
The report of Major General John J. Pershing, commander of the expedition into Mexico to "capture Villa and his bandits." Also referred to as the "Pancho Villa Expedition" or the "Mexican Expedition." It was launched against the Mexican insurgent...
This monograph examines rear battle doctrine and artillery fires to determine the adequacy of doctrine as it relates to the use of artillery fires in the rear. It analyzes rear battle doctrine as a whole and as it pertains to the effective and or...
This thesis is a study of the Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve (Reserve Components) premobilization training requirements and training time available in which to accomplish them. The original intent of Congress in establishing the...
This study addresses the role of senior leaders as mentors in the Army's leader development process. Principally, this study investigated the proper role of senior leader mentoring as a viable component of the Army's leader development doctrine. It...
Thesis Statement: The seventh Sergeant Major of the Army Glen E. Morrell served in position from 1983 to 1987 and his accomplishments continue to impact the Army today. SMA Morrell's focus throughout his 32 year career was on quality of life issue...
This essay will inform you of the life and times of the seventh Sergeant Major of the Army, Glen E. Morrell. I will also discuss the history, formation and duties of the Sergeant Major of the Army position. The seventh Sergeant Major of the Army...
The overall intent of this monograph is to examine an operational warfighting headquarters (CFLCC) in order to show the degree to which its contemporary commanders and core planners exhibited a 18common cultural bias 19 or operational mindedness...
This supplement was originally prepared by a student group working with existing documents and information supplied by personnel then assigned to the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. The entire volume was rewritten in the summer of 1980...
The purpose of this monograph is to examine the capabilities of commercial computer wargames and determine if the Army can use them to train its leaders. The study is intended for all Army leaders, from team leader through joint task force...
This monograph discusses potential missions for air power once air superiority has been gained in a theater of operations. Options for this usage include interdiction and close air support. These options are analyzed with respect to three types of...