This paper discusses what new ideas have been developed in engineer technique and the latest accepted principles on the subject of delaying operations.
With several hundreds of thousands space debris "bullets" orbiting the Earth, the U.S. Government enters a high risk environment whenever a satellite is launched into orbit. Because of the United States' dependence on space assets, the threat of...
This pamphlet deals with the tactical functions of field artillery commanders, the tactical disposition and maneuver of field artillery units, and the tactical application of field artillery fire. The principles of employment of artillery in the...
This pamphlet provides instructions for defensive actions for large combat units, discussing artillery, aviation, infantry, anti-aircraft defense, gas companies, mines, raids, local attacks.
War Department document No. 621. Contains instructions on the use of cavalry in battle. Translated from the French. The employment of French cavalry during the retreat of the German forces, March, 1917. Notes on British cavalry.
We will never know if Operation Iraqi Freedom was justified or even if there were weapons of mass destructions (WMDs). This war has changed the American way of life and thousands have given their lives. I hope to share some insight about...
The purpose of this paper is to determine the principles which could be applied to the logistical support of units destined to conduct guerrilla warfare in Mexico.
The history of the noncommissioned officer and the United States Army began in 1775 with the birth of the Continental Army. The American Army did not duplicate the British but mixed the traditions of the French, British and Russian armies into a...
Human Intelligence (HUMINT), provides the most reliable and actionable form of Operational Intelligence on today’s battlefield. Over the past couple of decades, the United States lack of military intelligence has enabled terrorist organizations...
Grucella, Matthew S.; Blankenship, Nelson E.; Williams, Paris A.; Dixon, Kawanda A.; Okumu, Donald; Thomas, Anthony R.
Much of the world and many of the Arabic nations view the United States attempts at nation- building as U.S. democratic imperialism or dangerous adventurism that destabilizes countries and political regions. In light our current ongoing...
The role of Human Intelligence is essential to the war on terrorism and to our nation’s security. Humans are the key to the success of our military. Information is crucial on the battlefield to help commanders make decisions that will have an...
The annals of history can attest that Biological Warfare is nothing new or foreign. In earlier times, Biological Warfare took on primitive forms: use of dead or living animals as a weapon system, food and water sources were contaminated with...
Abstract: The United States faces a multitude of threats that make it necessary for it to adopt a current nuclear strategy of maintaining a strong, visible nuclear force that permits a rapid retaliation to any unprovoked nuclear attack against the...
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Many of the world nations especially Arabic speaking nations look at our nation- building as U.S.democratic imperialism and dangerous attempt that destabilizes countries and
politically stable regions. In light of current ongoing...
If asked to close your eyes and reflect on your personal values would your personal values mirror those of United States Army? The United States Army provides each Soldier with seven values which play a significant part in who we are as Soldiers....
The U.S military has repeatedly been unprepared to execute its primary mission at the outbreak
of hostilities. We have been prepared for the initial outbreak of any war. I think we have
not been prepared for the aftermath of the invasion. We, the...
Throughout history, our military has entered wars and conflicts not fully prepared to execute the mission of our nation and to protect its interests. A reduction in training, troop reduction, and the improper strategies have contributed to our...
This study is an investigation of the strategic demolitions in front of the German right wing in August-September, 1914, to determine what was actually accomplished by the Allies, the effect of such demolitions on the German advance and battle...