This is a theoretical, historical, and doctrinal analysis of current deception planning procedures in accordance with FM 90-2, Battlefield Deception Operations. Initially, there is a discussion of military theorist's opinions as to the importance...
The US being a maritime nation, protected yet separated from the world by oceans, has needed the oceans as highways for economic and military power projection. A fundamental requirement for power projection is the command of the sea. Having command...
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 examines the U.S Army Mechanized or Armored Division's capability to conduct a Field Artillery raid on the AirLand battlefield. It first reviews the historical antecedents of the field artillery raid. From there the study goes on to...
This study examines the U.S. Army Field Artillery's current capability to provide close support to maneuver units on the AirLand Battlefield. It first analyses the environment of the modern battlefield and finds that in spite of technological...
Chaos is acknowledged as an integral part of battle, and future battles will be no different. At a time when the United States Army is feverishly striving to master its ability to synchronize the effects of modern weaponry on the battlefield, the...
This research project is designed to examine the available evidence concerning what will be the probable effective engagement range(s) for the tube launched, optically tracked, wire-command link (TOW) antitank guided missile system in the defense...
This book brings to light the use of artillery in attacks in war of position, to discuss its characteristics and to sketch personal impressions of the performance of the artillery in such attacks.
In the 1980's the United States Armed Forces have been involved in two peacekeeping forces, coupled with an extremely high rotation rate of personnel, caused each successive group to experience recurring valuable lessons. This study examines...
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This study investigates the relationship between depth and agility using the historical method, identifies principles which govern those relationships, and seeks to apply these principles to NATO's current posture. Historical cases used include the...