This paper examines three battles America has engaged in, (Task Force Smith, Vera Cruz, and The Philippine Insurrection) drawing history lessons pertinent to today’s military efforts. The author begins with Task Force Smith and the prelude to...
This monograph discusses employment of the RAH-66 Comanche helicopter to determine whether the United States Army should use it as an asset to perform suppression of enemy air defense (SEAD) missions. The Army does not utilize its aircraft to...
This thesis examines how the Duke of Wellington used Portuguese and Spanish forces during his 1812 Salamanca campaign. Wellington assessed the strengths and weaknesses of his allies, and then leveraged them throughout the campaign within the...
In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, the intelligence community saw a dark shadow cast across itself. Though the specific intelligence failures cannot yet be determined, there are some known pieces of information. The success of intelligence...
The emerging operational environment of the United States military is characterized by a changing myriad of complex dimensions, the elements of which are often uncomfortably and in some cases drastically different from those encountered during the...
This study examines adaptations made by State, on adherence to directives requiring coordination with other USG departments and agencies, to effectively respond to current and future national security threats. Without the staff, tools, and training...
In the wake of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, T.E. Lawrence's description of counterinsurgency (COIN) analogous to "eating soup with a knife," has new meaning in our contemporary military. It describes our kinetic conventional army (the knife)...
The goal of all firing-battery training is fire discipline, which amounts to accuracy, speed and dependability, regardless of adverse conditions, in placing fire where called for and when.
The best explanation for studying history was perhaps given by the blind Czech historian Milan
Hubl to the novelist Milan Kundera. “The first step in liquidating a people is to erase its
memory. Destroy its books, its culture, and its history....
Miranda, Billie; Latham, Robert W., Jr.; Cramer, Peter; Riley, Raymond; Canterbury, Robert
Every war brings unforeseen challenges to military organizations, mandating adaptation to current and emerging realities. Failure to transform appropriately results in defeat, whether immediately or during the next cycle of conflict. The current...
Agbay, Kelly R.; PascualJackson, Cielito; Phillips, Ralph L.; Wells, Jeffrey A.; Franklin, Anthony
The annals of history can attest that Biological Warfare is not a new concept. In fact, many historians have documented the use of Biological Warfare even in ancient times. In earlier times, Biological Warfare took on primitive forms: use of dead...
This out lines some ideals on how to protect the boarders of the U.S. Also some security measures for our ports, highways, and airports. The types the detection devices and controls in place to safe guard our travel. Employing a quick response team...
Historians are said to be modern oracles. By examining the past they are able to predict what may happen in the future. We, as leaders, must be able to discern the same important facts and information about the military to do the same. Studying...
This paper supports the theory that transformation of business practices are correctly in line with the military’s efforts to defeat future enemies while simultaneously fighting war campaigns on two fronts. Outlines the business practices in the...
This paper focuses on the importance of soldiers to study military history. It will demonstrate through various historical and current war instances that show how important history is for soldiers to understand current military tactics. Studying...
Leaders at every level must be personally involved in reinforcing the Army Values and Ethics. They must ensure that they are a part of the solution and not a part of the problem. Senior Non-Commissioned Officers are the role models for our Soldiers...
As leaders, we have the responsibility to train our Soldiers for war. We accomplish this in a multiplicity of methods. First, we can review the syllabus of the Army's school and training programs and realize that the emphasis of history is part of...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
There is a pending crisis in the US Army that has received little attention, but that is having a critical effect on the military and its ability to continue its high current operational tempo. The pending crisis is a shortage of US Army field...