I was asked to write a personal experience paper that captures my experience as a Noncommissioned Officer on humanitarian, combat, training, and transformation operations. My experiences will originate from first enlisting in the Army National...
Today there are thousands of Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Sailors that are deployed all over the Globe in support of the war against Terrorism. Since the attack of 911 on the United States along with major threats on us and our allies, there have...
When Soldiers fight against an enemy who is not clearly recognizable, by lack of uniforms and unit organization, trying to identify the enemy becomes extremely difficult. Enemy combatants, and disgruntled local civilians, can easily blend in with...
The ethical decisions that Soldiers are making on today’s battlefield have operational and strategic consequences. This paper will explore Ethics on the Battlefield and how young Soldiers are put in ethical dilemmas with split seconds to make...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
The word asymmetric and theory of it is embedded in US joint and services doctrine, professional magazines, and countless other military publications. As such, the term is used with ever-increasing frequency in military jargon. A problem is derived...
How can the Interagency Conflict Assessment Framework (ICAF) be improved in order to better understand the operational environment? The application of the ICAF requires good intellectual habits that encompass an appreciation for abductive reasoning...
The objective of this monograph is to first, discern whether the lessons learned from historical cases can be used today, second, develop possible solutions for the operational problems of our most recent deployment into Haiti by considering the...
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...
This monograph examines whether or not the U.S. possesses the strategic mobility assets required to win successfully two nearly simultaneous major regional conflicts (MRCs). The current National Security Strategy (NSS) states that the U.S. must...
This monograph offers a definition of "military art," discusses military art's relationship to the commander's management of battlefield uncertainty, and uncertainty's relationship to nonlinearity. Using the terms of art, uncertainty, and...
The current budgetary constraint on the Department of Defense only exacerbates the increasing concern over long term officer professional development in this era of persistent conflict. Looming budget shortfalls are forcing the Army to reduce...
Decision making in combat is one of the core competencies most valued in leaders. Much effort is dedicated to the analysis of decision-making models, processes, and methodologies in order to develop skills that enable leaders to make qualitatively...
Much of today's contemporary military writing, official literature and discussion focuses on structuring the United States military to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. Included in this effort is much concern about the concept of...
Sergeant Alvin C. York was the most decorated American during World War 1. His determination and faith in his country aided the capture of countless Germans. York was a humble man that was determined to bring education to his native valley....
Is it important for military professionals to take time out of their busy schedules to study military history? In the history of our military, there are countless examples of outstanding service. There are exciting stories of daring and expert...
Thesis: The United States Army for each American battle was not ready for war; the Noncommissioned officer played a vital role in the success of the Army. Abstract: The United States Army bears the burden of protecting this country from all enemies...
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...