Of all the consequences of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) possibly the least expected was the stress on US-Turkish relations caused by Turkey 's refusal to allow U.S. troops to traverse or operate from Turkish territory. Prior to the 1 March 2003,...
This study examines how the OPFOR's Division Artillery Group (DAG) influences brigade fire support and maneuver training at the NTC. The purpose is to determine whether the NTC should discontinue use of the DAG and, if so, recommend viable...
The goal of this committee was to study and analyze the proportion of tactical air units to ground units (Training Circular no. 30, June 19, 1945, and Field Manual 100-20, July 21, 1943), and to evolve a measurement for future planning whereby...
The TACS provides the Tactical Air Forces (TAF) Commander the capability to direct and control tactical air assets. The system is highly flexible and may be employed in support of a unified command, Joint Task Force (JTF), as an augmentation...
Historical evidence of World War II, Korea and South East Asia has provided alarming statistics concerning survivability of aircrews and past preparations by Tactical Air Forces' (TAF). A void existed between combat and peacetime training. After...
Operation orders for the invasion of Okinawa-Shima and Ryukyu-Retto. Orders covered amphibious operations, supply requirements, evacuation procedures and includes annexes.
Discusses air support operations; tactical air support functions; organization of the air-ground operations system; and Army aviation support operations.
Before World War II, the U.S. had only negligible involvement in Asia. However, the defeat of the Japanese, the need to provide assistance to former European colonies and the perceived need to prevent the spread of Communism, left the U.S. as the...
This is the fourth in a series of interim reports published by Heaquarters Army Air Forces. The original material was prepared by historical officers of the First Allied Airborne Army and the IX Troop Carrier Command, and by a committee of officers...
Called up in May 2005 and given a June report date for predeployment training at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, Maryland-based US Army reservist Captain Christopher Isgrig became cross-leveled into the 80th Division (Institutional Training) and joined...
This document was produced by the Third Photo Group in order to promote a better understanding of photo reconnaissance and to present the system and developments which have evolved out of their experiences. The report presents a survey of the...
Headquarters, Third Photographic Group, Reconnaissance
The 3rd Photographic Group Reconnaissance is a combat organization assigned to the 12th AF. This Group is committed to the supplying of Photo Intelligence to all demanders in the Mediterranean and European Theaters of Operations. However,...
In two volumes, this is the official participation report of Okinawa Operation submitted to the War Department. It presents a comprehensive account of the administrative and logistical support furnished by the Army agencies in the Pacific Ocean...
In 1997, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) directed the five geographic combatant Commander in Chiefs (CINC) to formally link their regional operational engagement objectives with the national strategic objectives by developing...
This study, utilizing the National Training Center (NTC) as a case study, analyzes how the US Army, as part of its Title 10 requirement, provides organized, trained, and equipped forces to meet the needs of combatant commanders. The purpose is to...