The small wars fought by the French in Algeria and the United States in Vietnam provide lessons for the United States military to use today. Although neither France nor the United States met their strategic objectives, their command and control...
This thesis explores the role of the military in conflict related development, recently dubbed "expeditionary economics." The thesis examines this role through relevant strategic guidance, development protocol, economic theory, military expediency,...
The United States Army is concluding its responsibilities in the Global War on Terrorism in Afghanistan and Iraq by conducting Counter Insurgency Operations now doctrinally associated with Wide Area Security (WAS). The point of this paper is to...
A competent leader can get efficient service from poor troops; an incapable leader can demoralize the best of troops.” (John J. Pershing, Army general 1860-1948) We have all been there and seen it a Noncommissioned Officer who attempts to lead...
This monograph introduces a model of defeat mechanisms that could help establish a common, useful framework for planning. Brigadier General (Retired) Huba Wass de Czege’s experience and study have shown him that three basic defeat mechanisms...
The purpose of this paper is to describe and outline my personal experience in the process of developing a Mentoring Model for the Army Chaplaincy. The concept of a mentoring initiative formulated during my assignment to the Army Chief of...
The aim of my paper is explain what lead up to the birth of a stronger Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) CORP in Afghanistan during the creation of the Afghanistan National Army (ANA). In support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), I was tasked to...
Military history is beyond history of war. It plays an important role in global economics, national security, and everyday life. Military history ranges from events such as the Holocaust to developing the budget for government spending. Proven over...
The Finnish-Soviet war, described as the ‘Winter War’, started when the Soviet Union attacked Finland in 1939. This happened on November 30, 90 days after Germany and troops from Russia invaded Poland. This was the start of World War II.
This...
“Climate is what you expect, but weather is what you get.” The scope of this paper will illustrate the complications of Arctic Warfare such as: Terrain, Potential Threats in Cold Weather Regions, The Conduct of Operations, and Experiences of...
The United States led troops in Afghanistan and Iraq are challenged with many ethical questions. Do we treating foreign citizens and enemy combatant ethically? "As military professionals, it is important that we take time to reflect on the values...
History proves that the United States Military has repeatedly been unprepared to execute its primary mission at the outbreak of hostility. The preparation and training of Soldiers by Noncommissioned Officers plays an enormous part in how the...
Thesis Statement: Battlefield intelligence gathering dramatically changes the outcome of battles and ultimately, how wars are won. Many people studied our past for many reasons; some to find what went will or worse and others looking for answer...
Historically, training noncommissioned officers in the United States Army was accomplished primarily through on-the-job training (OJT) in the unit, and there was a time when many believed that this training process should not be changed. Over time...
Thesis Statement: The seventh Sergeant Major of the Army Glen E. Morrell served in position from 1983 to 1987 and his accomplishments continue to impact the Army today. SMA Morrell's focus throughout his 32 year career was on quality of life issue...
The 1st Armored Division 2nd Brigade Combat Team received a mission to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi freedom as a surge unit. The mission was to transform the 4th Battalion 27th Field Artillery into a Motorized Rifle Battalion to prepare for...
The purpose of this paper is to serve as a historical document pertaining to the events leading up to; during the execution of operations and after operations ceased for the 82nd Airborne Division in the areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina and...
The event was operation Desert Shield/Storm. And I was a fire team leader for 3d platoon in Aco 4/27th INF. The battalion received a mission to send a company-sized element to support current operation and provide replacements for the on going war....
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations
This report examines officer in-residence professional military education (PME) as a critical investment in the most important element of our military -- people. The primary purpose of PME is to develop military officers, throughout their careers,...