Will the Army’s continued reliance on contractors negatively impact future military operations? This paper examines the three different types of contractor groups and the risks associated with using systems, external support, and theater support...
The purpose of this essay is to analyze cases of disobedience during twentieth-century military history as a means of addressing a number of issues. Why do soldiers disobey? What are their motives for disobedience? What is the legitimacy and...
Throughout modern history the amphibious landing is considered the most difficult military operation to conduct. Amphibious operations are often conducted with little preparation time as the opportunity presents itself or as the sole axis of...
Deployment is one of the hardest and most critical logistical tasks. Since WWII, the development of distribution methods to overcome logistics issues has continued with mixed success. This monograph explores these issues and the methods used to...
This monograph addresses how humans think and make sense of the world, and whether the current logic used by the U.S. military is still useful for understanding and influencing a world where complexity continues to increase. Drawing from elements...
The interagency cooperation process at provincial reconstruction team level in Afghanistan is assessed and analysed through Literature review and oral history interviews. The aim is to examine deficiencies and find possible solutions in order to...
Zlotorzynski, Norman; Davis, Oscar; McWilliams, Dana; Sampson, Joe
Thesis Statement: At San Jacinto in 1836, Santa Anna lost a battle, half a country, and the soul of a nation.
Discussion: Santa Anna was the central figure at San Jacinto, the decisive battle in the War for Texas Independence. The outnumbered...
The purpose of this monograph is to recommend the inclusion of "warlords" into United States military doctrine by defining the nature of a warlord, and by applying historical insights into a conceptual framework through which military leaders may...
Within the context of the current US government endeavor to unify its actions and build partner-nation military capabilities in the Global War on Terror (GWOT), this monograph seeks to determine the potential value of utilizing expeditionary...
With the end of the Cold War, the threat of imminent conflict diminished greatly. The United States, no longer immediately threatened by any nation, significantly decreased defense spending and reduced its military forces. However, the number of...
As the U.S Army moves into the twenty-first century, technology will be used more than ever to enhance combat operations. Force XXI redesign uses technological enablers to enhance proficiency and situation awareness on the battlefield. These...
Looks at British views of World War I. The volume looks at several areas: the political and economic upheaval, the upheaval of ideas, the settlement (broken in segments from August 1914 to September, 1918; September 29-November 11, 1918; November...
This paper covers various techniques used by the United States military to gather actionable intelligence throughout history. Specifically, it focuses on two techniques: HUMIT ( Human Intelligence) and Aerial Reconnaissance. The militaries use of...
Historical examples are an expedient way to develop an understanding of operational art theory and concepts. A historical illustration of both operational success and failure is the Korean War. Several aspects of the Korean War remain relevant to...
Since the start of the U.S. Army in 1775 the noncommissioned officer has been prevalent in battle taking charge and leading by example. That year was also the start of the Continental Army. The United States noncommissioned officer is a...
War is the event which really wakes up all bad and all good in human being. This story, I hope, will present you the events, my role in these events, and my point of view of all good and the bad things which I attend at that time. My personal...
Covers the operations of the 3d Battalion of the 66th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Division from the 25th of July to August 1, 1944 in operation Cobra, The St. Lo Breakthrough.
This study presents information on the motor transport service of the French Army, the first automobile regulating commission, organization of and duties assigned to the Automobile Regulating Commissions, non specialization of vehicles, general...