This study analyzes criminal investigative activities during World War II and the Viet Nam conflict to determine if there were similar patterns in the framework of command and control, organizational development, support, and investigative...
This study is an examination of the impact of battle death in a cohesive unit. The American soldier will fight on a future battlefield that is extended, lethal, and isolated. To operate effectively he will be dispersed in small, cohesive military...
The principles of AirLand Battle Doctrine reflect the tested theories of war and the past experience of the U.S. Army. A fundamental concern of AirLand Battle Doctrine is the ability of the U.S. Army to conduct maneuver at the operational level of...
The information sphere is an integral part of the current environment. The center of gravity (CoG) theory currently is matched for conventional, linear, industrial age warfare in the physical domain. The CoG concept is thus not suited to work in...
An analysis of the factors bearing on the formations to be adopted by Combat Teams and Infantry Reserve Battalions during a ship-to-shore movement incidental to a forced landing, in joint operations of the Army and Navy, to include presentation of...
This paper discusses the operations of the Russo-Japanese War. Topics include the theater of operations, location and strength of opposing forces at the outbreak of the war, movements and dispositions of opposing forces prior to the Battle of the...
This personal experience paper follows my military career over the last 40 years. I recorded my progression through the ranks. I also discussed my deployment as a First Sergeant of the 1450th Transportation Company, their mission and...
Seeks to determine whether or not cadet service at USMA should be allowed in computing longevity for pay purposes. Service as a cadet at USMA has been regarded as service in the Army from the founding of USMA until 1912. since 1918, only those...
The U.S. Army currently lacks a fully comprehensive and synergistic air and missile defense strategy for combating current and future air and missile threats at the tactical level. While Army Air Defense Artillery currently provides offensive and...
This monograph looks at the current state of the divisional engineer capability in both the heavy and light U.S. Army divisions. Its intent is to determine whether or not the divisional engineers are sufficiently capable of dealing with the...
Upon returning from Iraq, a 3rd Infantry Division Commander observed: “I had perfect situational awareness. What I lacked was cultural awareness. I knew where every enemy tank was dug in on the outskirts of Tallil. Only problem was, my soldiers...
This is a description of my past and future experiences as a member of the US Army and West Virginia Army National Guard. I will briefly touch on my four years in the regular Army leading up to my career in the WVARNG, sharing my thoughts and...
Throughout history, the Noncommissioned Officers have made significant contributions in time of war. NCOs have been the backbone of the United States Army for generations. The NCO has displayed many examples of be, know and do. I believe that...
The historiography of doctrinal change in the US Army that began with the publication of the 1976 version of FM 100-5, Operations, and ended with its replacement in 1982, settles on a general claim of controversy and rejection as the source of...
Due to the troop reductions after the Persian Gulf War, the Army is not adequately prepared to fight a protracted global war on terror nor is it strategically prepared to fight a simultaneous long-term conflict on a different front. The purpose of...
The study of military history is always relevant to current times. The phrase, “history always repeats itself,” has described many instances where society had not learned from past mistakes. This paper will focus on several instances in United...
Kaukali, Chris T.; Pitkus; Hickey; Shakespeare-Stewart
Homosexuality in the military remains an ongoing focus although there has been an increase in acceptance by society and homosexual men and women continue to serve in the armed forces. In 1993, a new policy, “don’t ask, don’t tell,” (DADT)...
This study is an historical analysis of the 27th Division in World War II. The performance of that division is illustrative of all divisions which were mobilized in 1940-1941 from the National Guard. The focus was on personnel, training,...
Lieutenant General Troy H. Middleton effectively commanded division and corps formations in World War II. His previous combat experience included command of the 47th Infantry Regiment in World War I. During the interwar period, Middleton served as...
In 1941, after the conquest of Yugoslavia and Greece, senior German military leaders were considering two airborne operations, one for the invasion of Crete and the other for the invasion of Malta. The invasion of Crete was executed from 20 May to...