This monograph analyzes different organizational sizes for the dismounted element of the mechanized infantry squad on future battlefields. It uses the U.S. Army's new operational concept called AirLand Battle-Future as the setting for the analysis....
The objectives of Engineer are to inform, motivate, increase knowledge, improve performance, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas. Views ex-pressed are those of the authors and not those of the Department of Defense or its elements. The...
The establishment of CBP on March 1, 2003 created the world's largest law enforcement agency encompassing several large, complex and diverse organizations from three separate departments of the United States Government. Since its formation, CBP's...
This is a case study of fielding and employment of the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle to anticipate potential training challenges of the K21 Infantry Fighting Vehicle fielded units, and to find possible solutions for them. By analyzing the various...
This monograph examines Operation Eagle Claw, the attempt to rescue the American hostages held in Iran, for planning considerations pertinent to similar operations. It focuses specifically on the principle of war Unity of Command as a command and...
The problem is how to employ a limited amount of CMSEs in a theater of operations in order to develop and maintain a partner nation’s military CMO capacity. The purpose of this research is to identify best practices in developing partner nation...
There is a strong institutional push in the Army today emphasizing technology and systematic command processes over human ability as keys to battlefield supremacy. This argument discounts the historically vital role of the ground tactical...
All three of these FA commands-the corps artillery headquarters, the division artillery, and the FA brigade-play significant roles in the Air Land Battle. They exercise effective and responsive command and control. They ensure the rapid, lethal,...
This monograph argues that the current division chemical staff seems incapable of fulfilling its continuing, and increasingly important, role as the division commander's staff focal point for nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) operations and...
This monograph explores the possible evolution of a command system, specifically the Fires and Effects Coordination Cell, within the Interim Brigade’s staffs organization. The purpose of this examination is to determine if the Fires and Effects...
Is it feasible to develop a battalion level stochastic simulation of combined arms operations? A methodology for app1ication of such a model in support of type studies in the area of tactics, doctrine, organization, and material was developed. A...
This study investigates the need for an organic reconnaissance and security element (RSE) in the heavy brigades of Force XXI. The study shows the reasons future brigades need RSEs. The following areas were used to compare brigades with organic RSEs...
Since the events of September 11th 2001, the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has taken the lead in fighting the Global War on Terror. In spite of this new charter, however, USSOCOM continues to conduct operations with antiquated...
The Army is currently replacing the outdated Dragon medium antiarmor missile with the much more capable Javelin man-portable antiarmor missile. The new missile is a tremendous improvement over the old system, not merely a small step but a leap in...
The United States Army needed to transform its forces in order to fight against terrorism and full spectrum operations. The transformation process had to include reorganization, incorporate new equipment and technologies. Transforming its brigade...
This paper discusses the use of Military Police forces, at the Brigade Combat Team (BCT) level, within our Army today. BCT Staff, often even commanders, do not understand how to effectively use their Military Police (MP) assets. From the BCT level...
This paper discusses the use of support Military Occupational Specialties (MOS), at the Brigade Combat Team (BCT) level, within our Army today. BCT Staff, often even commanders, do not understand how to effectively use their support MOSs. From the...
The 42nd Military Police Brigade HHC arrived in theater and quickly recognized that the role of the brigade staff would not be the traditional one. The need for staff personnel to organize, train, and mentor Iraqi police using a hands on method was...
Intended to assist in both candidates and board members with preparation for examination. Contains theoretical and parade and oral subjects of examination for second lieutenants of cavalry, second lieutenants of artillery, second lieutenants of...