"Preparedness for war is the goal to be kept constantly in view in all peace training. No refinements of drill-ground instruction or other minor details must be allowed to obscure this definite goal or impede progress toward its attainment."
This study investigates the effect organizational turbulence caused by frequent changes in task organization has on the company sized elements resident in the sustainment brigades. The study identifies the modular structure of the sustainment...
This monograph explains the ability of the military decision-making process to inform the decision-maker in the current operational environment. A comparison of the operational environment, as envisioned through the U.S. Army’s doctrine, before...
This obsolete military field manual includes all changes to March 1, 1931. Parts include drill (drill and combat signals, dismounted- without arms, dismounted- with rifle and automotive rifle, manual of the pistol and guidon, and close and extended...
Since its introduction, Army Design Methodology (ADM) has met resistance from senior military leaders. This monograph researches the question why ADM faces resistance among senior Army officers. The resistance to integrating ADM within the Army...
Trends at the combat training centers (CTCs) indicate that Aviation officers fail to successfully apply the TDMP. This thesis seeks to identify if this performance discrepancy is due to a failure of the Army's Leadership Development Process (LDP)...
This book contains the regulations for dismounted soldiers in the field artillery and mounted soldiers, firing instructions, the gun squad, conduct of fire, drivers, care of horses, and ceremonies.
The order of subjects in this infantry drill regulation document include school of the soldier/squad/company/battalion, evolutions of the regiment, the brigade, the division, the corps, ceremonies, manual of the saber, the color, the band, advance...
This study examines the adequacy of the Military Decision-Making Press (MDMP) for use by Special Forces (SF) staffs at the battalion/group level while planning multiple and simultaneous operations. The research is prefaced by stating the MDMP, in...
The paper examines the concept of operational synchronization to determine how the concept should be portrayed in the upcoming revision of FM 100-5, Operations. This study first examines implications of theory of the operational art on the concept...
This monograph proposes a four step model for coordination planning between other government agencies (OGAs) and the U.S. Military during military operations. It discusses the need for such a model based upon the operations involving OGAs in a...
Principles and instructions for Light Artillery. Movements, commands, and other duties are explained in detail for the different positions a soldier is under.
The drill prescribed herein is designed for general use and may be adapted to any type of unit; therefore some of the explanation is of a general nature which gives sufficient latitude for adaptation to specific units. Chapters include topics on...
Guide for the Royal Army of Field Artillery regulations for the soldier and commanding officers. Every soldier of the Royal Army was required to have a copy of this manual.
At the operational and strategic levels, military planners use the concepts of centers of gravity and decisive points to assist them in determining the best ways for accomplishing assigned tasks. By identifying the enemy's center of gravity, the...
War Department, Washington, October 3, 1891. A board of officers consisting of Lieut. Col. John C. Bates, Twentieth Infantry; Lieut. Col. George B. Sanford, Ninth Cavalry; Maj. Henry C. Hasbrouck, Fourth Artillery; Maj. John C. Gilmore, Assistant...
The application of new technology towards the digitization of command and control systems has the potential to provide near real-time situational awareness to commanders and increase the timeliness and accuracy of the processes involved in...
This study investigates the Army’s current military decision-making process and its applicability to brigade level combat operations in a time-constrained environment. Tactical military decision making is an arduous process that many times...
This regulation establishes the unit status reporting (USR) system. It explains, in detail, what units are required to report, how reports are prepared, and how reports are submitted. a. Objectives of the USR system are to provide the current...