Today's Army faces an environment much different from that which it prepared for in the Cold War. Massed armor battles, for which the Army was trained and equipped, have become much less likely while involvement in smaller and more limited conflict...
Fundamental to military planning is accurate prediction of ammunition requirements to support combat operations. Although this is a recognized fact, it is an area of planning with many uncertainties, misconceptions, and a widespread lack of...
This is the Field Artillery, United States Army--the senior arm in the senior service-- its position unchallenged, aptly merited by its continuous history of superiority, support, and excellence throughout the American military tradition. Formed...
This Worldwide Equipment Guide (WEG) describes the spectrum of worldwide systems and system trends in the Contemporary Operational Environment (COE). The updated and approved definition for COE is as follows: The contemporary operational...
The objectives of Engineer are to inform, motivate, increase knowledge, improve performance, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas. Views expressed are those of the authors and not those of the Department of Defense or its elements. The...
The Mobile Assault Company (MAC) concept--the technique of employing the Marine Infantry Battalion’s Weapons Company as a fourth maneuver element--is currently being employed successfully during counterinsurgency and Stability Operations in...
This monograph discusses the current value of tank destroyer doctrine based on the American experience in World War II. Tank destroyer tactical doctrine for defeating large enemy armored assaults has great utility for our modern force and dovetails...
This monograph discusses the question, does the heavy division require an organic light force battalion to capitalize on the vertical or air dimension of the battlefield? The conclusions are that the air dimension is the critical third tier of...
During the 2002-2004 period, Major Tom Ehrhart initially commanded Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry, and then later took command of Headquarters Company of the same battalion. In this interview, talking about his service in Operation...
This study attempts to develop appropriate missions for the divisional armored cavalry squadron that are based upon the needs of its parent division, and to identify an organization and equipment configuration that will enable the armored cavalry...
Threats to security within the Asia-Pacific region continue to evolve. Traditional and non-traditional threats to state sovereignty and individuals exist across the region. Despite most recent security challenges being transnational, the dominant...
This study conducts an in-depth analysis of the recovery function and applies the results to developing recovery support for the AirLand Battle Future (ALBF) Concept. First, the monograph introduces the AirLand Battle Future Concept in its latest...
U.S. tactical units are organized with weapon systems of varying mobility, firepower, and protection characteristics that must be combined to develop combat power. Differences among these capabilities are most apparent in units organized with armor...
This is a case study of fielding and employment of the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle to anticipate potential training challenges of the K21 Infantry Fighting Vehicle fielded units, and to find possible solutions for them. By analyzing the various...
This monograph discusses the nature of the medium range anti-tank battle and the inappropriateness of the Dragon missile for that battle. An examination of the Bradley Infantry Battalion concludes that the Echo company is unnecessary. The Light...
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...
As the United States transitions towards a national military strategy based on crisis response and forward presence, contingency forces and their capabilities will become increasingly more important. The airborne division, due to its unique forced...
This paper presents in detail the organization of a type field army designed for combat in a mid-intensity conflict, Central Europe, in the 1970's. The methodology used to develop the force is unique to previous published attempts in that combat...
The process of urbanization throughout the world is making urban warfare a major aspect of future military conflicts. Past experience in such combat indicates that wall breaching is an important capability in facilitating the movement of ground...