The complex relationship between the United States (U.S.) and the People's Republic of China (PRC) includes stated desires for increased military-to-military relations. China's increased participation in United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations...
The challenges of multinational land operations are to integrate various force contributions that are different in organization, capability, and size. This situation creates problems for smaller nations with limited ability to provide larger scale...
This study examines the role and experiences of the United States Army Hispanic soldier during the World War II era. Historians have largely overlooked the participation of Hispanic soldiers in recording the history of the nation's major wars, in...
"Battle Experiences" are published periodically to disseminate rapidly combat information which may have training value for other units. Although not necessarily applicable to all units in all situations, the items are based on actual experiences...
Discussion of Austria. This section covers Employment and unemployment, employment agencies, wages, hours and working conditions, labor legislation and labor policies, labor organizations, industrial relations, cooperatives and social insurance.
In North Atlantic Treaty Organization, an entity of 26 member countries, logistics support to operations is challenged by a limited number of countries that are contributing logistics capabilities. These are large countries that bring a substantial...
Labor conditions in Yugoslavia is the focus of this Civil Affairs document. Employment conditions and agencies, wages/hours/working conditions, labor legislation and policies and organizations, industrial relations, cooperatives, and finally social...
Using a comprehensive approach, this study aims to recommend measures that will improve NATO's capabilities and make it a more efficient organization. For any military organizations, adjusting capabilities to governmental ambitions and strategic...
Non-Commissioned Officer’s (NCOs) of all ranks made the Army successful. From the expedition of Lewis and Clark, the Civil War, World Wars, Vietnam, and the Middle East conflicts, they made their mark in military history with a can do attitude...
This is a study on government finance in Germany. The document highlights financing of war expenditures, civil expenditure, technique of public borrowing, the Reich debt, state and municipal debts, and taxation.
This study examines the proposition that military institutions in underdeveloped or developing countries offer significant advantages when they are given a role in national development. The investigation focuses mainly on the non-military and...
From 1966 to present, we have had thirteen Sergeants Major of the Army (SMA). Each one of them has made a lasting contribution to the Army and NCO Corps during his tenure in office. Some of those significant contributions were in the areas of...
Throughout the history of the United States and its armed forces, blacks have voluntarily answered the call to duty to defend this great nation. Even when faced with racist, discrimination, and inequality, blacks never let those obstacles stop them...
The goal of the United States (U.S.) government is to use a whole of government approach to stability operations in countries around the world. Promoting stability reduces the threat of terrorism and secures the safety and welfare of U.S....
The civil-military structure in which our military and its civilian authorities currently operate has grown and matured since the formation of the Army in 1775. George Washington went to great lengths to establish civilian control of the military...
This monograph discusses the impact of emerging artillery technologies on the development of combat power. The technologies specifically focused on are those associated with the artillery's future weapon system, the Crusader, and the munitions that...
The Contributions of Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez to the NCO Corps
Throughout military history the contributions of officers have been highlighted in various forums, often times over-shadowing the major contributions of noncommissioned...
While the primary focus of American foreign policy is clearly outside the European continent, NATO’s ongoing enlargement and successful integration of new members remains in the vital interests of the United States. Alliance members, both old and...
Railroads have played an important part in wars throughout modern history. Today, the contributions rail can make to America's national defense include U.S. commercial rail help with mobilization of military units stationed in the United States....