MSG Roy Benavidez was an extremely heroics individual. This paper will tell some of Roy's story from his childhood, his assignments in the army, and the events of2 May 1968. We will also discuss some of the weapons used during his career and...
It is important to discuss the role of the non commissioned officer in the American Army during 1945 to the Present. In the paper are sources cited as (*Fisher) and the four areas of discussion are weapons, training, heroes, and duties used during...
CPL York found his platoon trapped and under fire within 25 yards of the enemy's machine guns. But, he didn't panic. Instead, he began firing into the nearest enemy position, aware that the Germans would have to expose themselves to get an aimed...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...
The purpose of this guide is to present the essential tactical, technical and recognition data on weapons and equipment employed in the armies and security forces of the Communist countries of Eastern Europe. This volume discusses armored vehicles...
A comprehensive study of any subject should begin with its historical development. In the case of field artillery materiel, a superficial examination of museum curiosities is not sufficient. The survey, to be of real value, must identify in each...
"This 1944 manual prescribes the knowledge and skill required to serve effectively the multiple gun motor carriages M15 and M15A1. Variations in assigned materiel may necessitate changes in the prescribed drill."
These instructions are published for information and guidance of personnel responsible for organizational maintenance of the computer, gun direction M18.
The history of the noncommissioned officer between 1925 and 1945 was a time of great turbulence, not only in the responsibility, but also in the authority of noncommissioned officers. The time between World War I and World War II saw a huge...
Noncommissioned Officers in the Army from 1925 to 1945 made great contributions to the success of the United States Army during this particular time in our history. I will briefly discuss NCO’s duties, discipline, weapons, and heroes. I will also...
This document provides details on armored vehicles- tanks specifically- including date produced, total production, armament, armor, maximum speed, weight, engine, suspension and tracks, etc., and black and white photographs of the vehicles.
This board was appointed to review the types of equipment required for the Army Ground Forces in the post-War Army including equipment for the Army Air Forces in support of ground operations and equipment for service units to a field army. Part A...
In today's conflicts, United States (U.S.) Soldiers are required to carry up to 80 pounds or more of combat gear into the fight, including an ammunition basic load of at least 210 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition. This ammunition weighs approximately...
This paper attempts to consolidate and categorize the extensive literature available that relates to US Army military hand guns, and to provide analysis of that information for future studies and decisions. My literature search reveals that the...
This monograph examines the U. S. military capability to defend strategic airlift aircraft against current and projected threats in humanitarian assistance operations. The size of the Joint Task Force (JTF) is frequently restricted by political,...
This monograph examines whether the operational air defense force for theater ballistic missile defense will be capable of conducting operations on future battlefields. To explore relevant issues in this area, historical examples from World War I,...
This document describes the Japanese field artillery during World War Two. It addresses the following topics: organization (division and heavy artillery, and observation regiments); basic doctrine (relation of artillery to infantry, forward...