The premise of this paper is to demonstrate the superior flexibility, versatility, and suitability of the structure, weapons and equipment of light infantry division to that of a heavy infantry division in the global war on terrorism. Additionally,...
Personnel procurement and organization strength plays a vital role in the principal of war “Economy of Forces”. The Department of Defense in conjunction with Congress and many other entities mandate the management of the personnel strength for...
History is important. It has practical value that is relevant generation after generation. Our understanding of urban warfare history is valuable to the United States military’s current battlefield operations. The knowledge we seize about past...
The geography of Afghanistan was a major contributing factor to the Soviet Union’s defeat in the war. The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan on Christmas Eve, 1979 following the coup of Afghan president Noor Mohammed Taraki, a pro-Soviet Communist...
The world reaction to the invasion of Afghanistan by the Soviet Union in 1979 was intense and negative. This paper will give you the examples of how the Mujahedeen used the climate and terrain to their advantage in defeating the Soviets. The paper...
The premise of this paper is to demonstrate the superior flexibility, versatility, and suitability of the men, weapons and equipment of a light infantry division to a heavy infantry division in the global war on terrorism. Additionally, the ability...
The Army describes self-development as “initiatives to focus on maximizing leader strengths, reducing weaknesses, and achieving individual leader development goals” (Department of, 1994). An aspect of self-development that helps Army leaders...
On September the 11th, 2001, radical Islamic terrorists proved that the United States was unprepared for terrorist type attacks. Since then the government has gone to great lengths to secure its borders, airlines, and infrastructure and improve its...
As more Soldiers survive injuries sustained in combat, the U.S. Army is focusing its resources on preventing them and reducing the health risks Soldiers face. One of the top risks Soldiers encounter involves injuries to the areas of the head and...
Soldiers look to us for guidance and mentorship. We are problem solvers and decision makers. Purpose, direction and motivation are the strategies we use as good leaders. We must always assume our responsibilities and enforce our authority. Soldiers...
The U.S. Army stands guard for the American people; there have been substantial changes to the Army military doctrine. The Army has changed from linear fights to the global war on terrorism. This is a different type of fight then the one the Army...
Although units use METL for current training, units need to look at current DOD transformation goals for modernizing METLs. In 2001, FM 3-0 was rewritten. It is the fourteenth in a series dating back to 1905. It lays the foundation for the...
Motivation reduces the amount of physical wounds Soldiers receive in combat and allows them to heal quicker. Motivation and human needs drive Soldiers to work as a team toward a common goal. Proof exists showing motivation reduces the amount of...
Cultural differences and beliefs divided the North and the South. The South felt that the Federal Government had greater rights and that the states needed more. The greatest percentage of industry existed in the North, whereas the South imported...
As early as the fourth century B.C, Xenophon made a statement “not numbers or strength bring victory in war; but whichever army goes into battle stronger in soul, their enemies generally cannot withstand them” (Manning 1991). A strong will to...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has become a high profile condition, thrust into the national
spotlight now that thousands of troops who have left the war zone continue to struggle with the
consequences of combat. The aliment is physical to the brain...
The role of the non-commissioned officer (NCO) began with the birth of the continental army.
However, it is comparable to the American Army and continues to evolve. The NCO education
system has grown dramatically incorporating history, tradition,...
Operational Security is the responsibility of both civilian and military personnel. This is necessary for the preservation of our national security and national interest around the world. The relationship between the media and the military must...
Thesis Statement: The Mechanized Infantry is currently reorganizing as Unit of Actions which will continue to be a force of our military that sets the conditions for success on today’s modern battlefield.
The UA is the structure the mechanized...
The Army and the Nation itself has a problem being Christian. This is what can be perceived by many Christian Soldiers nowadays. After all, isn’t that what the Army preaches? Is perception not reality? It’s sad that a Nation can be founded on...