The 24th Mechanized Infantry Division Combat Team Historical Reference Book represents a collection of selected planning documents, briefings, combat orders, intelligence assessments, and executive correspondence produced during the Desert Shield...
A platoon of Charlie Company, 2-5 Cavalry Regiment patrolled the streets and after practically having all four HUMMVs blown out from under them, kicked in a door to a house, held the owner's family at gun point, and defended themselves for more...
During February 2005, our unit Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Troop (AVIM), of 3d Armor Calvary Regiment, Fort Carson, Colorado, deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Enduring Freedom III (OIF). Our mission was to support the regiment ground...
During my deployment in OIF II, I was the First Sergeant for Delta Company 2-162 Infantry. The following paragraphs will explain my personal experience connected with my deployment. I will discuss the alert order, preparation prior to moving to...
I believe that the circumstances we are put in or that we put ourselves in is the best learning experiences there are and often times these experiences are the very thing that develops our leadership abilities. The difference between leaders are...
Iraq invaded Kuwait on 2 August 1990. This action set in motion the largest deployment for the United States since World War II. Within days, the United States asked countries around Iraq, for permission to use their air space and airports, to move...
Lean Six Sigma and Uniformed Army Scientists and Engineers (UAS&E) are engaged in the transformation efforts for the United States military. Lean Six Sigma is leading the way in the transformation efforts. Transformation is prominent in all aspects...
Master Sergeant Robert P. Squires; served as a First Sergeant in a Mechanized Infantry Troop of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, during Operation Iraqi Freedom III. I am writing about my personal experience during my deployment of Operation Iraqi...
Reconnaissance performance by battalion task forces rotating through the National Training Center is generally ineffective and frequently results in the task force's defeat during offensive operations. In the vast majority of battles, the decisive...
Sergeant Major Benjamin Moore Jr., served as an Infantry First Sergeant during Operations Iraqi Freedom. I am writing about my personal experience during combat operations from Al-Khidr, Iraq to Objective Raider. I will explain how one mechanized...
The author’s personal experience during one Military Operation Other Than War (MOOTW) will be examined in this thesis. One unit's pre deployment planning and training will be examined then compared to the actual operations conducted. Incumbent on...
The greatest country in the world, the United States of America, continues to find itself
unprepared for current combat operations repeatedly during the later phases. Desert Storm
proved to be a great success in the eyes of the world not truly...
The impossible is possible and usually when you never see it coming. It is at this time that the preparations of leaders, including our individual morals, relationships, and courage are truly tested. It’s easy if you see it coming, blindsided...
The opposing view of the prolong war has strained resources and clogged up the production of military equipment because of the effects of weather and terrain. As the nation continues to fight this Global War on Terrorism, the Military Leadership...
The premise of this paper is to demonstrate the superior flexibility, versatility, and suitability of the men, weapons and equipment of a light infantry division to a heavy infantry division in the global war on terrorism. Additionally, the ability...
Jones, Doni L.; Wolfe, Kenneth E.; Bishop, Charles A.; Joseph, Kenneth L.
The premise of this paper is to demonstrate the superior flexibility, versatility, and suitability of the structure, weapons and equipment of light infantry division to that of a heavy infantry division in the global war on terrorism. A light...
The unthinkable occurred on September 11th and forced the United States to recognize the potential threats as well as the need to prepare more thoroughly for the potential consequences of such threats. The question still remains, who will provide...
This study analyzes contingency force projection of U.S. Army forces, emphasizing deployability, survivability, lethality, and sustainability by using U.S. Army Aviation assets. This study examines current operational force structure of the Corps...
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...