A handbook for the Howitzer heavy artillery gun, detailing aspects of the weapon hardware itself, cleaning and maintenance, ammunition handling, firing procedure, as well as the structure and tactics of a Howitzer artillery company.
This monograph examines the effectiveness of the Battle Command Training Program (BCTP) in meeting its stated goal: "To enhance the combat proficiency of divisions and corps to execute AirLand Battle doctrine." The study analyzes the degree of...
This monograph examines the capabilities of the heavy division (Armor and Mechanized Infantry Division) G2 and ACE to conduct collection management operations. It focuses on emerging ACE/ASAS concept of operations to determine if this system of...
This study uses a comparative analysis of the Malayan Emergency, the American experience in Vietnam, and Operation Iraqi Freedom to examine the role and effectiveness of artillery units in complex counterinsurgency environments. Through this...
In December 1908, all the flags in the commonwealth of Massachusetts were flown at half – mast in tribute to SGT. William H. Carney, who died on Dec 8. Never before had this honor been paid to an ordinary citizen and African American; but...
Much history has been written concerning soldiers' actions, and outstanding deeds of service. I would like to introduce a courageous group of post Civil War African American soldiers.
These soldiers fought for their country, just as their white...
America's black soldiers fought in George Washington's army during the War of Independence, and served with Andrew Jackson at New Orleans in 1815. Late in 1861, Colonel
T. W. Higginson took command of the First Regiment of South Carolina...
Since man’s initial contact with space in 1957, the U.S. and Russia have flirted with putting weapons in space. Today, two camps exist in the space weapons debate: sanctuary and weaponization. The sanctuary camp argues that space should remain...
Americans readily identify Muslim extremism as a viable threat to America. However, they ignore or remain unaware of Christian extremism in the same context, despite the similarities in ideology that advocate violence against Americans. For...
This monograph examines the adequacy of command and control doctrine for joint amphibious operations in limited warfare, focusing on command and control structure and unity of command. Current joint doctrine in several new Joint Chiefs of Staff...
This is our tenth edition of the CGSC Foundation News and it comes during a very busy time in the life of the Foundation. Note that our logo on the cover celebrates our fifth year of support to the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. We've...
This, the eleventh edition of the CGSC Foundation News, has some great features included. From the Distinguished Leadership Award for Gen. Shelton, to the photo spread of our Chairman's parachute jump and first golf tournament, we have much to tell...
This study investigates General Braxton Bragg's use of cavalry during the pivotal Tullahoma and Chickamauga Campaigns. As army commander, Bragg was responsible for organizing units, selecting commanders, and assigning missions. His decisions had...
SFC Webster Anderson earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions on October 15, 1967 in Tam Ky, Republic of Vietnam. SFC Anderson was a career Soldier. He had already served 17 years when President Richard Nixon presented him the...
This study investigates the contributions of the military working dogs in Vietnam to determine their significance to the United States' war effort. There is limited written history concerning the use of the military working dogs in Vietnam. The...
When the enemy adopts a policy to attack convoys, truck drivers become front line troops. Convoy commanders must then become tacticians. How to study war? The student of tactics studies previous fights and mentally places himself in the position of...
This paper discusses a role for the light infantry division in Central Europe during a mid- to high-intensity conflict, namely as a stay-behind force in a corps covering force area. The purpose of such a mission would be to disrupt the enemy's rear...
This study investigates the effects of public affairs policy changes on the military and media relationship during Vietnam. During the Vietnam War, the Military Advisory Command, Vietnam failed to follow US Army doctrine and regulations in dealing...
This pamphlet describes the purpose and use of the Very pistol, Mark III, and the signal light, Mark II. Both pistols are designed to project signal lights into the air. Contains mechanical descriptions and illustrations.