This monograph examines the role of carrier battle groups in contingency operations. The traditional role of the carrier battle group is to defeat enemy fleets and gain control of the seas. Today's carrier battle groups were designed and built for...
The Iguaza Falls, a once popular international tourist destination in the northeast corner of Argentina, is one of most beautiful places in South America. Located in the Tri Border Area (TBA), which is comprised of Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, Foz de...
The issue of close air support is one of the most emotional issues between the Army and the Air Force. Both services interpret close air support in terms of the lives of their personnel. The fundamental question previous studies have not addressed...
Seeks to determine the Army's need for the study of military history. The committee was directed to determine the extent of that need, particularly in relation to the study of military history by commissioned officers and key civilian personnel,...
Military leaders today must continually educate themselves on the prospect of the next conflict or war that United States will encounter. Past conflicts elude a pattern of stability throughout the world. No other time like now, has the Armed Forces...
For most military professionals, it is imperative to study military history. It allows not only the Commanding General but the soldier on the ground the ability to react appropriately to situations that have taken place in previous battles. It also...
All service members should take time out of their busy schedule to study military history. Some Army personnel have been victim of sexual assault and were not believed or threatened punishment by their superiors if they reported the incident....
The purpose of this study is to ascertain whether the Sapper Lane Assault Marking System (SLAMS) will enhance light infantry and the light combat engineer’s capability to standardize minefield marking. It was hypothesized that SLAMS is a...
This monograph examines the moral domain of AirLand Battle-Future. The focus is on the nature of combat at the tactical level. Military tactics have traditionally been, first and foremost, a contest of wills. Any battle, past, present, or future...
Since the death of the Prophet Mohammad sectarian violence has existed in the Middle East. This monograph details the history of the Sunni - Shia split and explains the origins of the violence still present today. This conflict presents...
If we are to grow in our professions as military professionals, we must become knowledgeable about history to help keep us from making the same mistakes. In order to help us become better leaders, we need to examine different military conflicts in...
The United States of America has a Democratic Republic form of government. Communism is failing around the world because that form of government robs the incentive from its people to be "all they can be". Dictatorships are not successful because...
One of the hardest things to do, for some individuals, is to make an honest self assessment of yourself. It is even harder when the assessment is on how you’re living your life and whether or not you're being ethically correct. As I take a look...
“A theme of the book, America’s First Battles 1776-1965, expands on how – and -
why - the U.S. military has repeatedly been unprepared to execute its primary mission at
the outbreak of hostilities” (USASMA), (p 3). Since its’ beginning...
The change in current world conditions has made it necessary to make changes in the
U.S. Military. The U.S. Military has begun to change the face of its structure including a move from a division centric force to a brigade centric force in order...
As the Army continues to transition and the need for our Soldiers to be independent operators in a global war against terrorism, it is a fundamental fact that our Soldiers must be men and women of strong moral character. Our Soldiers throughout...
The lessons derived from the use of attack helicopters in Operation Desert Storm will revolutionize future concepts of land warfare.
A comparison of the current war fighting doctrine with recent observations in Operation Desert Storm,...