This monograph seeks to answer the questions: Do current manpower-management processes support Marine Corps doctrine by recognizing the importance of unit cohesion both vertically and horizontally? In this post-cold war period are manpower managers...
This study addresses the viability of large scale amphibious operations within the context of the missions required of amphibious forces in today's threat environment. In the past, massive fleets carrying tens of thousands of troops characterized...
King, Benjamin; Dempsey, Martin E.; Combat Studies Institute (U.S.); U.S. Army Combined Arms Center
Victory Starts Here is the history of the US Army Training and Doctrine Command's (TRADOC's) 35 years as the architect of the Army's future. During the first years of the 21st century, "Transformation" became a new buzzword for the Army changing...
King, Benjamin; Dempsey, Martin E.; Combat Studies Institute (U.S.)
Victory Starts Here is the history of the US Army Training and Doctrine Command's (TRADOC's) 35 years as the architect of the Army's future. During the first years of the 21st century, "Transformation" became a new buzzword for the Army changing...
Counterinsurgency (COIN) doctrine emphasizes the importance of unity of effort between all agencies involved in a COIN fight. The same doctrine, and history, stresses that unity of effort is best achieved through consolidating all efforts under a...
The purpose of this Lessons Learned is to review in detail enemy capabilities, the tactics he uses for standoff attacks, combat experiences which have demonstrated both weaknesses and strengths in countering these attacks, and countermeasures which...
The purpose of this Lessons Learned summary is to document and analyse the various programs and operational techniques used by US combat forces when in support of pacification. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group...
This paper compares and contrasts two examples of military force succeeding or failing in its efforts to achieve cultural understanding as it conducted military operations: the Vietnam War (conflict) and the war with Iraq. Cultural change in the...
Rural Development Division, Community Development Directorate, CORDS
This handbook was designed to inform advisors at all levels of the structure and nature of the Vietnamese village. Information is given about the village- past and present, village government, economy and finance, village security, and the American...
United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
This is the first in a series of reports by the Majority and Minority staff of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Committee) on the threat of homegrown terrorism inspired by violent Islamist extremism. The Committee...
Successful leadership requires clear communication between team members, yet globalization of our society has introduced the reality of directing teams who are often not co-located. In the military environment, distributed teams are increasingly...
This study investigated the importance of the concepts of vision and visionary leadership for U.S. Army officers. Since 1987 the Army incorporated these concepts into doctrine, but limited visionary leadership to senior leaders. This study analyzed...
Effectively applying operational art and battle command is a challenging task. Several factors associated with the operational level of war create an environment that is uncertain and complex. The expanding size, scope and depth of joint areas of...
This paper chronicles the history of the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Corps through time. It discusses the development of the duties and responsibilities of the NCO through history and relates those duties and responsibilities with the vital role...
Although there are credible threats to the United States Global Positioning System (GPS), sustainment of the constellation remains the greatest challenge. As GPS satellites reach the end of their operational life cycle, there is a risk the United...
Unmanned Aircraft are fulfilling critical roles in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are integral in base defense plans and the protection of key infrastructure. They enable commanders to monitor activity throughout their area of responsibility and direct...
Throughout history, terrorist organizations have attacked nation-states using increasingly more sophisticated methods of destruction. The attacks on 11 September 2001, demonstrated a higher level of commitment by state and non-state actors to...
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Combat Studies Institute.
This study offers an objective narrative of the events surrounding the Battle of Wanat. Army historians recognized the need to better understand the Battle of Wanat and ensure those who followed learned from the experiences of the courageous...
Since September 11, 2001, the United States government has concentrated many of its resources on combating international terrorism. Military operations have taken place in the Philippines, Afghanistan and Iraq in an effort to destroy terrorist...
General Marshall has stated that a knowledge of the causes and the events leading up to the present war and of the principles for which we are fighting "is an indispensable part of military training and merits the thoughtful consideration of every...