After ten years the ESDP has reached an important milestone in its development. It is one of the most dynamic policy areas in the framework of the European Union (EU) and is a substantial integration project. Behind this background the study...
The comparison of both strategic documents shows that the analysis of the new threats of terrorism and proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction is similar, as well as the stated strategic goals/ ends. The great difference can be found in the...
Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) of the European Union (EU) is the most dynamic concept promoting further European integration. Implementing the Lisbon Treaty has implications on the CSDP and subsequently impacts on the EU relationship...
The principles of war have been a part of US Army doctrine since 1949. In 1989 with the publication of JCS Pub. 3-0, Doctrine for Joint Operations, the principles of war also became part of Joint doctrine. However, other than their reference in JCS...
The role of friction in the conduct of warfare is widely recognized. Techniques are a recognized means of reducing friction by enhancing tactics through the application of personnel and equipment. The impetus for this monograph is the realization...
This monograph examines how AirLand Battle doctrine defines and utilizes the term initiative, and how initiative can be achieved at the operational level of war. It concludes that, while doctrine defines initiative as “setting the terms of battle...
This study contrasts two opposing theories which have shaped the U.S. Army's tactical intelligence process since 1940. One theory holds that the best kind of tactical intelligence is predictive in nature. The other theory states that tactical...
As the U.S. Army logistics community implements the revolution in military logistics (RML) in support of Joint Vision 2010 and Army Vision 2010 the focus in the repair parts arena must be on managing information and distribution instead of...
Until the end of the Cold War, NATO was the dominant organization for collective security in Europe. Throughout that time it had always been a particular American interest to increase the European contribution to security on the European continent...
The Army has equipped leaders with the tools to address most elements of a counterinsurgency. However, it has failed to do so with economics. This is because of three reasons. First, they cannot settle on a theory. Second is a lack of clearly...
Booklet meant to inform occupying soldiers about Germany. Discusses a variety of topics including the history of Germany, cultural differences, currency, weights and measures, and language.
This book is designed as a textbook to field train infantry soldiers on a 21 day schedule in details of the probable phases of attack and defense, with other tactical training.
1889 volume. Pt. 1. Explosives, metallurgy and projectiles.--Pt. 2. Cannon, carriages, small arms, ammunition and accuracy.--[Pt. 3] Atlas with 39 plates.
1889 volume. Pt. 1. Explosives, metallurgy and projectiles.--Pt. 2. Cannon, carriages, small arms, ammunition and accuracy.--[Pt. 3] Atlas with 39 plates.
The debate on the development of NATO expeditionary capabilities started in the late Nineties, but only after the 9/11 attacks -- following a proposal of the then US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld -- was finalized. The NATO Rapid Response...
The ground force doctrine of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization reflects the times in which it was written. It is tactically-oriented and attrition-focused. Since its adoption in 1984, the body of military thought has grown substantially....
This study examines the problem of tactical survivability for divisional CSS units on the AirLand battlefield. In exploring this issue the study focuses on (1) Soviet threat forces capable of interdicting divisional rear areas; (2) the US Army's...