The 7-step model of the MDMP is a tried and proven process. However, some critics argue it is not the right decision-making and planning tool for the future force. The 7-step model is a deliberate process requiring a significant amount of time when...
The goal of all firing-battery training is fire discipline, which amounts to accuracy, speed and dependability, regardless of adverse conditions, in placing fire where called for and when.
This monograph develops a framework for focusing military operations at an adversary's decision making processes by developing the concept of decision space, analyzing theories pertaining to decision making (specifically, Boyd's...
The following pages are written with the idea of furnishing the members of the Army School of the Line and Staff College a guide in the solution of field problems in fortification. These problems are such that any line officer might be called upon...
Both the National Security Strategy and the National Defense Strategy recently recognized that insurgency is causing an increased threat to the security of the world. This recognition combined with the fact that the military’s counterinsurgency...
This monograph explains the ability of the military decision-making process to inform the decision-maker in the current operational environment. A comparison of the operational environment, as envisioned through the U.S. Army’s doctrine, before...
The purpose of this monograph is to offer some practical solutions to building unity of effort between Special Operations Forces (SOF) and conventional forces using operations in Afghanistan from 2001 until 2009 as a case study. In researching U.S....
This monograph investigates the art and science of problem solving and decision making in the operational planning environment. The Army's current problem solving and decision making doctrine found in FM 5-0 (101-5) Army Planning and Orders...
Current and past military commitments in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, and Vietnam have been influenced by military advice to civilian leaders over the past 60+ years. This monograph examines whether today's military processes and culture adequately...
The extensive use of topography in connection with artillery firing is a development of the late European War. Batteries frequently remained for long periods of time in fixed positions, making it possible to study the terrain thoroughly and to...
This is a transcript from a 1994 interview with Sergeant major of the Army Glen E. Morrell (USA-Ret.) for the US Army museum of the noncommissioned officer sergeants major of the ARMY book project.
According to JP 1-02, Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, battle management is "The management of activities within the operational environment, based on the commands direction, and guidance given by appropriate...