Since the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001, the nation has seen the largest expansion and reorganization of government since the National Security Act of 1947, transforming the nation’s homeland security system around, amongst other things,...
The Department of Defense (DoD) has long recognized the need for interservice cooperation in warfighting and has been slowly evolving to structure, train, and equip the forces to facilitate this joint cooperation. Today, joint cooperation is even...
The battlefield of the future will be a chaotic, non-linear environment where forces are intermingled and highly lethal weapons will cause great destruct ion and force wide dispersion. Regardless of the exact location of the fight, highly...
First Place Winner of the MacArthur Military Leadership Writing Competition for the CGSC Class 2008-01. Unit cohesion is an important consideration in the best of times. In the worst of times — for a unit encircled, low on supplies, out of...
A steadfast misbelief in precision bombing evolved into the leading concept for US Army Air Force during the Second World War. This concept envisioned the destruction of the German industrial and economic system as the swiftest path to victory....
This study proceeds from the assumption that ideology is an important factor in the shaping of Soviet foreign policy. It attempts to demonstrate that the Soviet concept of the correlation of forces is useful in gaining an understanding of the...
Professional military Instruction is crucial in developing effective strategies and executing our sensitive missions in today's Army. It fosters individuality in thought and encourages a wide range of perspectives essential to the continued success...
When faced with deployments to a combat zone for the first time, any Soldiers make unethical decisions to avoid deploying. Soldiers who lack personal courage make unethical decisions that placed undue burdens on their fellow Soldiers.
Even though...
This essay is about the art and requirements of generalship, or command at the operational level of war. The need for such a study exists in that current leadership doctrine looks almost wholly at the personal attributes desirable in the commander....
The monograph examines the friendly information system portion of the battlefield superiority dilemma. It focuses on a very specific portion of operational campaign design: the “Big Blue Arrow,” a metaphor for decisive operations requiring the...
This monograph sought to determine if Army transformation forces could integrate leadership and technology to achieve information superiority during maneuver in the land dimension. Leadership and technology could provide a synergy of application...
This is one of a series published by the U.S. Army Center of Military History. They were written by officers who held responsible positions in the Cambodian, Laotian, and South Vietnamese armed forces during the war in Indochina. War and politics...
This is one of a series published by the U.S. Army Center of Military History. They were written by officers who held responsible positions in the Cambodian, Laotian, and South Vietnamese armed forces during the war in Indochina. This document...
Over 40 physical training is extremely important; however the health assessment process needs to be revised so that it identifies Soldiers that are at risk of injuries or worse, death, earlier in their careers. Many Soldiers that have serious...
Villarreal, Jose M.; Jamiyansuren, Enkhbold; Wallace, Lorenzo F.; Brown, Samuel L.; Fernandez, Bentura
Over 40 physical contributes to combat readiness and long-term health benefits; however, it degrades combat readiness due to injuries and loss of man-hours during recovery. The benefits of regular exercise contribute to a healthier, independent...
The United States, upon ratifying the Treaty of Paris, extended its empire beyond North America. The Spanish-American War's successful termination resulted in the acquisition of Puerto Rico, the West Indies, and Guam; the liberation of Cuba; and...
Ethics is a branch of philosophy concerned with the nature of one’s greatest value and the standards by which our actions can be judged right or wrong. As a profession, Soldiers have always pondered with the concern of ethical dilemmas. The...
All Soldiers during deployments in the combat zone operate as a team. They bust the wire together and are in harm’s way throughout their missions. Either an enemy bullet or an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) does not differentiate flagged...
Walker, Olivia A.; Harrison, Brian D.; Clark I, Everett O.; Shuman, James A.
Thesis: Acquisition of new equipment, technology, and implementation of new training will increase combat effectiveness and save lives. Throughout history deserts have provided the most inhospitable background to major battles around. Their very...
Today there are thousands of Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Sailors that are deployed all over the Globe in support of the war against Terrorism. Since the attack of 911 on the United States along with major threats on us and our allies, there have...