This monograph examines the advisability of purposefully cultivating a leadership image. Five historical case studies, Colonel Thomas E. Lawrence, General Douglas MacArthur, General George S. Patton, Jr., Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., and General...
Behind Friendly Lines: Enforcing the Need for a Joint SOF Staff Officer. Commander Steven P. Schreiber, U.S. Navy; Lieutenant Colonel Greg E. Metzgar, U.S. Army; and Major Stephen R. Mezhir, U.S. Air Force; The Global War on Terrorism expanded U.S....
Japan's pacifist identity and security practices have deep roots with the atomic bomb. The victims experiences and Japan's preferences in dealing with the memories distinguishes their nation and allows them security opportunities that other nations...
This study examines the two strong personalities of Truman and MacArthur, and how these characteristics influenced their military and political relationships.
The paper addresses the problem of establishing the degree of control to which the theater newspaper "CBI Roundup" will be subjected. There is an extract copy of circular no. 103, War Department, dated 6 April 1946, examples of need for supervision...
Seeks to analyze the potential power of China and to determine if her most likely lines of action as affecting international affairs, particularly those of the United States.
Warner, Keithly A.; Reu, Joseph; Morgan, Scott D.; Vogl, Brian; Tyler, James W.; Sims, Martez
SUBJECT: Increasing Education and Requirements in the Army 1. Thesis Statement. It takes well-educated soldiers to fight and win on today’s highly technical unconventional battlefield. 2. Discussion. For several years, the U.S. Army has been...
The Army has groomed and developed its Soldiers to make critical decisions in the absence of orders. The Army Values, instilled during Basic Training, are the foundation used when making a decision of right and wrong, or facing an Ethical Dilemma....
Thesis: In order for the United States Army's senior leadership to train and protect its most valuable resource (the soldier), they must understand that societies' perception of the military has a direct impact on training and teambuilding in the...
This paper will briefly give the reader a look at the path that I took to become an effective and successful leader. It will tell you why I feel that serving overseas is more advantageous than serving in the states. It will also tell you how I was...
Topic statement: Analysis of the small group process at the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy reveals many pros and cons that should be considered in its continued use as the primary method of instruction for all subjects.
Discussion:...
Thesis Statement: The small group method of instruction is effective for adult education because of their increased maturity, ability to control behavior and ability to communicate; it is generally not practical for instruction of structured...
Many of the books listed in this work are military classics, that is, books of recognized value that set a standard of historical or literary excellence. Others evaluate or expand on the military classics. Focused mainly on the history of land...
The purposes of US Army Order of Battle 1919-1941 are threefold. The first is to fill a void in the published record of US Army units documented by Order of Battle of the United States Land Forces in the World War published by the Center of...
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American Battle Monuments Commission; Center of Military History
This book has been prepared as part of the project of the American Battle Monuments Commission to commemorate in a complete and lasting manner the accomplishments and services of the American forces in Europe during the World War. Topics include:...
This thesis identifies problems with the Marine Corps' performance appraisal system, and proposes a solution, the focus of which is behaviorally anchored rating scales (BARS). The problems are: (1) failure to attain performance counseling...
Pilot retention is decreasing to historically low levels, due in part to the inability of the current USAF personnel system to satisfy demands for job security, assignment selection, and self-esteem. The 'dual-track' system by which several Air...