For over 220 years the United States Army has been the defender of the Nation and the values embodied in our Constitution. That sacred bond of trust between the Army and the American people was brought into question on December 7, 1995, when...
In today's conflicts, United States (U.S.) Soldiers are required to carry up to 80 pounds or more of combat gear into the fight, including an ammunition basic load of at least 210 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition. This ammunition weighs approximately...
During the Cold War, the National Guard served the nation as an insurance policy designed for mass mobilization in the event of a major war or national emergency. The nation could maintain a small but well-trained standing army and a large pool of...
This monograph investigates the nature of the resistance within the United States Army to the inclusion of homosexuals into the wider force and the preparation necessary at the macro level for potential social change should Congress repeal US Code...
Since 1925, Iranian governments purposefully shaped the Iranian national identity in an attempt to socially prioritize membership in nationalist and religious social groups, over others such as ethnicity or profession. Further, successive Iranian...
This monograph analyzes the shift in tactical doctrine in the US Army between 1968 and 1986. These dates bracket a period of major change when the Army struggled to match its tactical doctrine with the realities of late twentieth century armored...
This monograph analyzes the shift in U.S. Army doctrine for campaign design and execution between 1968 and 1986. These dates bracket a period of major change when the Army struggled to match its doctrine with the realities of twentieth century...
The emphasis on the changing global environment, the complexity of emerging military operational requirements, the U.S. Army's Transformation Campaign Plan concept, and combined U.S. Army conventional and special operations forces operations has...
This thesis challenges the military’s policy on homosexuals serving in the military. It challenges the current “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy by looking into other country services allowing homosexuals to serve and the effects on the...
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said it best, “If an alliance of the world’s greatest democracies cannot summon the will to get the job done in a mission that we agree is morally and just and vital to our security, then our citizens may begin...
Peacekeepers prevent, contain, moderate and terminate hostilities, frequently in protracted social conflicts within states. De-escalation of violence is vital. Conflict resolution theory suggests causes of violent conflict and a contingency model...
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,...
Just War Theory and Democratization by Force: Two Incompatible Agendas. Cora Sol Goldstein, Ph.D.; Is the doctrine of minimum collateral damage compatible with a strategy of democratization by force?
The death of a soldier at Fort Campbell, Kentucky in the summer of 1999 was the impetus for the Army to further define its policy towards homosexual service members. This tragic event suggests that command emphasis and training can profoundly...
McIntosh, Damian G.; Bensimon, Julio C.; Russelburg , Timothy S.; Busma, Scott G.
Abstract: This Haines Research Paper examines the relevance of the central European Allies and their support in the global war on terrorism. We will first examine the changing faces of the Allies of central Europe and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty...
The purpose of this paper is to bring focus to the ethical dilemma posed by the military's current policy on homosexual conduct---"Don't Ask Don't Tell". This policy has been under serious debate since it was first implemented in 1993 under...
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...
This study investigates the formulation and implementation of U.S. military strategy to conduct joint and combined operations in the China Theater, concentrating on the period 1944-1945. Focusing on the interaction between the U.S. Joint Chiefs of...
This study addresses the problem of reducing the weight of pilot helmets while retaining relevant protective qualities. Existing helmet development standards are synthesized and compared in light of compatibility, objectivity and standardization....
In two periods of the twentieth century strategic bombers and aircraft carriers have come into direct conflict. The underlying themes of the rise and fall of nuclear warfare and incompatible service culture dominate the rivalry between the Air...