The post Cold War era has seen an increase in international violence and internal conflicts ignited by nationalism, separatist ethnic groups, and religious fundamentalism. As the world's only superpower, the United States has been pressured to...
This study determines whether or not unconditional surrender leads to a more lasting peace. The answer is paradoxical-yes, unconditional surrender can achieve the desired effects; however, it is no longer a suitable policy in the twenty-first...
Since the demise of the Soviet Union, the United States has faced increasing pressure from other countries to take the lead in resolving regional conflicts. As a result, much debate has occurred on determining when to enter a conflict and not much...
Mitchell, Darrell; Phillips, Tanya; Rice, Quinton; Fischer, Maurice; Tompkins, Robert
Thesis Statement: Superior forces did not compensate for poor leadership. During the Battle of Chancellorsville General Lee dominated over General Hooker despite being tremendously outnumbered. Discussion: The Battle of Chancellorsville was one of...
Ambassador James Dobbins is currently director of the International Security and Defense Policy Center at the RAND Corporation. Previously, he served as assistant secretary of state for Europe; special assistant to the president for the Western...
This study details the Nez Perce’s struggle and offers a historical case study for unconventional warfare. This study proposes to answer the questions: Why did the US Army fail to achieve decisive victory over the Nez Perce in 1877; and What...
Tactical leader lessons learned in Afghanistan: operation enduring freedom VIII. Colonel William B. Ostlund, U.S. Army; During its 15 months in Afghanistan, the 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry Regiment, spent 90 percent of its time training...
A comprehensive study of any subject should begin with its historical development. In the case of field artillery materiel, a superficial examination of museum curiosities is not sufficient. The survey, to be of real value, must identify in each...
Ethics are principles that when followed, lead us to do the right thing. Ethical leaders do the right thing for the right reasons all the time even when no one is watching. Doing the right thing is not always easy, but to fulfill your duty,...
Throughout history and currently today, the United States has had to practice the policy of chastisement to defeat insurgents and the policy of attraction to win over the loyalty of the local populace. American forces must constantly change...
Operation Just Cause was a military conflict that developed as a result of heightened political and diplomatic tensions between the United States and Panama. Although the U.S. military invested a great deal of time and resources in to the planning...
Military leaders, at all levels, should be required to study military history. Patrick Henry in a speech to the Virginia Convention stated, “I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know no way of...
Johnson, Gerald; Durrani, Agha; Merriwether, Derrick; West, Alan
Thesis: The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure plan will significantly enhance the Army’s Transformation process. Abstract: The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) plan is the fifth round of the Department of Defense’s infrastructure...
Is it important for military forces to possess a cultural understanding of the nation in which they are operating? Skeptics may insist that cultural understanding is of much lesser value than superior firepower and tactics. History contains...
The American Armies NCO Corp is unmatched by any other Army in the world, we are admired by our allies, and feared by our enemies. Throughout our history, the NCO has been the hinge pin of our fighting force, especially today with the current...
Today’s military leaders must study the failed counterinsurgency operations of the
Philippines and the Vietnam War. During the early stages of these wars, commanders
failed to find the critical balance between the policies of attraction and...
Haines Competition Finalist Papers, Class 55 Nonresident Sergeants Major Course U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, Ft. Bliss, Texas.
When GEN Ralph E. Haines established the Sergeants Major Academy in 1972 he intended it to be the capstone of the...
Hagan, Daniel; Watson, La Vonya; Rolling, Nicholas; Jacobs, Franklin; Haynes, Allen
Thesis Statement: The defeat of the Japanese on the Aleutian Islands, and the US naval victory at Midway, prevented the. Japanese domination of the Northern and Central Pacific Regions during World War II.
In capturing the history of the world men record events about military battles in an effort
to preserve the lessons learned from each battle. Leaders study the insights and strategies behind
each battle as the years pass to gain insight and...