This study attempts to determine how much each of the components of fitness; aerobic endurance, anaerobic and muscular endurance, strength, speed, coordination and flexibility are involved in the physically demanding tasks that a Ranger will most...
The world in 1999 is a rapidly changing place. Regional conflict based on ethnic, religious, cultural and economic differences is increasing because of a lack of superpower containment. The number of regional powers involved in these conflicts and...
This study is designed to discover if the Combined Arms Battalion (CAB) scout platoon is capable of accomplishing its doctrinal mission on the battlefield. The research did in fact show that the CAB scout platoon is effective at accomplishing its...
The purpose of this monograph is to examine the characteristics of Force XXI operations and the capabilities of Light Infantry Divisions. The question to be answered is: Can the Light Infantry Division conduct offensive operations to the tempo...
Apache Troop 1/2 ACR received the order to move to Camp Golf located in the center of Al Kufa and An Najaf on 17 April 2004. Upon arriving our mission was to locate and eliminate Sadr’s Mahdi Army, which was responsible for the uprising of...
The intent of this paper is to provide senior NCOs some information on how one tank company conducted urban operations while deployed to OIF II. This paper highlights the experience I encountered as a Tank Company First Sergeant in a Mechanized...
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 premise of this paper is to demonstrate the superior flexibility, versatility, and suitability of the men, weapons and equipment of light infantry division to a heavy infantry division in the global war on terrorism. Additionally, the ability...
This paper details the difficulties encountered in organizing, integrating, training, and equipping a unit composed of Special Forces and support personnel. The widely divergent levels of experience, training, and motivation between these two...
Joint Center for International Security Force Assistance
Current military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and many future operations will center on developing capability and capacity of host nation (HN) or other foreign security forces. In February 07, the U.S. Army stated in a message to all Army...
The purpose of this monograph is to examine the tactical mobility of the light infantry force and answer the following research question: Based on recent experiences and future anticipated requirements and constraints, does the light infantry...
Civil Affairs (CA) units support commanders by working with civil and military authorities in the commander's area of operations during peace and operations of war. CA units support the Afghan and Iraqi people in rehabilitating their societies...
McGrath, John J., 1956-; Matthews, Matt, 1959-; Bruscino, Thomas A.
This work is the continuation and revision of a project started in 2006 with the publication of In Contact! by the Combat Studies Institute. The original concept was to present a series of military vignettes in a style similar to the widely used...
A member of 2nd Squad, 4th Platoon, 617th Military Police Company - a Kentucky National Guard unit - Sergeant Jesse Ordunez, in this interview, shares his experiences regarding a complex 20 March 2005 enemy ambush southeast of Baghdad, Iraq, that...
The following dictation shares my personal experience as the First Sergeant of the 360th Transportation Company before, during, and after Operation Iraqi Freedom III (OIF III). I discuss a myriad of problems, events, and issues ranging from...
Over the past five years, the United States Military has grown from a highly trained, potentially lethal fighting force into an agile force of highly flexible, well seasoned warriors. In my personal experience paper, I will discuss how the Soldiers...
The history of 1 17th Calvary is long and distinguished, fighting in all conflicts dating back to 1866. On 1 September 1963 the 1st Battle Group 7th Cavalry was redesigned 1st battalion 7th Calvary 1st Calvary Division. On July 1, 1965, at Fort...
Chavez, Paula; Proctor, Andre; Glover, Carrie; Dryer, Steve; Russey, Ira
Thesis: The four factors of leadership are the foundation for a leader to build upon; these are; the led, the leader, the situation and communication. Failure to adhere to these four factors caused the death of Corporal (CPL) Pat Tillman and its...
The four factors of leadership are the foundations for a leader to build upon; they are: the led, the leader, the situation, and communication. Failure to adhere to these four factors caused the death of Corporal Pat Tillman and its cover-up.
There are many ways as Army leaders that we exercise leadership on a daily basis in both
garrison and in combat. What we do each and every day ethically shapes our Soldiers of today to
be Army leaders of tomorrow. They watch our every move and...