This monograph examines a concept for the employment of the Stinger Air Defense Artillery weapon system known as "Stinger Under Armor." It traces the evolution of the concept from its genesis during the SGT York Division Air Defense Gun testing...
This monograph examines General J. Lawton Collins' career and argues that his command style was characterized by technical and tactical competence, the practical ability to lead from the front and sound judgment. This monograph examines these key...
Turkish Culture had a profound influence on the conduct of its counter-insurgency campaign against the Kurdistan Worker’s Party (PKK). The independent variables shaping Turkey’s response to the insurgency were a unique brand of nationalism,...
The Coast Guard needs more and sufficiently trained enlisted members in their major acquisitions programs to facilitate the production of better, more appropriate and more useable products for the fleet. The Coast Guard still has a need to...
Address given 10 June 1946, giving an overall view of guided missiles. Discusses the birth of the program during World War II in America, Germany and Japan and also looks at the then-current capabilities and situation.
With United States involvement in Afghanistan, knowledge of the country is imperative. This "handbook explains a number of basic issues that should be in the knowledge" toolbox of a Marine working with Afghanis or deployed to the country.
Following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the Bush administration chose to pursue a broad, offensive, and preemptive campaign against terrorists and their purported state sponsors, versus executing a focused response against Osama bin...
The purpose of this monograph is to examine the adequacy of the current national military command and control structure, analyze examples of various European general staffs, and determine whether a general staff system would best suit America's...
This monograph covers the antiaircraft defenses of the Anzio Beachhead from D-day, 22 January 1944 to 31 May 1944, when the breakout from the beachhead proper was affected. Special emphasis is placed on the activities of the 68th C.A. (AA) Regiment...
This study presents topics which include the value of visual education, past and present use of motion pictures for instruction in the United States Army, recent developments of film and equipment and its effect on visual education, and...
Leaders establish the ethical standards of their organization. The Army is a particularly unique and special organization due to the important nature of its business in defending our nation. We recruit Soldiers from all walks of society with...
History serves the foundation experience. By understanding military history leaders can better synthesize modern experiences resulting sound judgments. This dynamic view of history should not be limited to battles but must include a review of the...
Miranda, Billie; Latham, Robert W., Jr.; Cramer, Peter; Riley, Raymond; Canterbury, Robert
Every war brings unforeseen challenges to military organizations, mandating adaptation to current and emerging realities. Failure to transform appropriately results in defeat, whether immediately or during the next cycle of conflict. The current...
This monograph addresses a perceived imbalance in U.S. Army tactical force structure between technical means of intelligence collection and non-technical means, specifically interrogators. It proposes to provide a judgment on whether or not, in...
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate over the past twenty years has been phenomenal and if continued even at a slightly slower pace, could exceed the GDP of the United States (US) by 2020. It is highly conceivable that China might...
Thesis: We will be focusing on the breakdown in communication in three critical areas of the overall mission and conduct of the investigation of the death of CPL Pat Tillman. The breakdown in communication of the Soldiers not being able to...
This study will first analyze the Brigade Aviation Element (BAE) and determine if the BAE can provide the Brigade Combat Team (BCT) commander with a staff component capable of integrating aviation assets into the BCT scheme of maneuver. Next, it...
This paper supports the theory that transformation of business practices are correctly in line with the military’s efforts to defeat future enemies while simultaneously fighting war campaigns on two fronts. Outlines the business practices in the...