US Army aviation is undergoing an organizational and doctrinal evolution in order to be a relevant and capable force in the contemporary operational environment and on the battlefields of the future. Aviation has traditionally provided a unique...
Planning is perhaps the most difficult human activity. It is even more problematic when that future is uncertain and the implications of today’s decisions endure for years. For the military, planning is particularly consequential, since poor...
The large battlespace in Iraq and Afghanistan has exposed an existing time and distance intra-theater airlift "gap" within the Department of Defense that cannot be met with Army tactical helicopters like the CH-47 Chinook and UH-60 Blackhawk or...
The purpose of this document is to provide the Commander, First Air Force a collection of photographs concerning Joint Task Force-Katrina. Although focused on the widely varying operational activities, these photographs also capture some...
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...
Detailed report of the actions taken by the U.S. Navy and their part in the evacuation of troops and equipment from Iwo Jima beginning in February 1945. Includes preliminary actions, narrative of evacuation, ordnance used, damage to units, lists of...
"This 1967 manual is published to provide interim guidance to commanders, staff officers, and other personnel concerned with Ammunition Service in the Theater of Operations under the TASTA-70 concept of organization and operation."
The purpose of this monograph is to answer the research question: Will the current and programmed Department of Defense Transportation System (DTS) support the strategic responsiveness requirements of the US Army during the initial phase of...
This document provides details on armored vehicles including date produced, armament, armor, maximum speed, weight, engine, crew, cruising radius, etc., and black and white photographs of the vehicles.
The purpose of this paper is to examine the operational impact of the INF treaty and what it means for the future of NATO. At this writing, there is considerable debate going on as to whether or not the US Congress should ratify the INF treaty. The...
The recent notion of the increasing importance of information as a means of exercising control over ones military forces has come to the forefront of military thought dominating professional discussions and journals alike. This realization of the...
This author of this document tries to determine what is needed in the way of a career retirement program for Army and Air Force National Guard technicians, which is sorely needed to maintain the interest of people in the system and to encourage the...
Hamilton, Les
Gatson, Alex
Bradshaw, Eugene
Bascom, Paul
Thesis Statement:
The Patriot Missile System played a
significant role in preventing Israeli retaliation in the
Persian Gulf War.
Israel has a very clear policy of self-defense in
response to attacks against her. Israel is known for swift
and...
This account is based on records of the U.S. Marine Corps, selected records of other services, and appropriate published works. The study provides insight into the mechanics of the battle from the highest echelon of command to the smallest unit....
Since the founding of Fort Leavenworth in 1827, the years have brought about a transition in atmosphere at the post from that of a frontier garrison to one of advanced military education. During these changing times in the development of our...
Office of Chief Quartermaster, Head Quarters, European Theater Operations, U.S.A.
This report consists of the Class I plan for an operation on the continent and appendices A-L referred to in part I. It includes the logistics of status of supply, planned use of rations and supplies, bakery, coffee and refrigeration plan, supply...