In this interview, MAJ Steven Miskinis, US Army, Military Intelligence MI); discusses his deployment to Iraq as the Night Operations Battle Captain in 2003 through 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). MAJ Miskinis discusses a typical...
In 2003, the Army Field Support Command (AFSC) and the Joint Munitions Command (JMC), collocated at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, began a comprehensive oral history project aimed at chronicling a full-spectrum slice of the commands' role in...
This study examines the efforts to promote professionalism in the Officer Corps during the period 1877-1898. Initially, definitions are provided to identify the focus of the study and an examination of key 19th century concepts is made. Then issues...
Part of the Black Hills War of the Indian wars, Mackenzie's fight with the Cheyenne Indians was in regards to United States and Indian interest in the possession of the Black Hills.
From April 2004 through April 2005 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan, Major Derrick Johnson served as commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) for 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Light), based in Kandahar. In...
In this May 2009 interview MAJ Curran Chidester, Air Defense Artillery (ADA) discusses his deployment to Iraq as the company commander of Alpha Battery, 4-5 ADA, 1st Cavalry Division in 2005. MAJ Chidester discusses his pre-deployment training and...
From March to August 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Major Jeremiah Jette served as the commander of Bravo Company, 63rd Signal Battalion, attached to the 11th Signal Brigade, and was tasked with providing area signal support to Talil...
This paper is a brief of summary of the operations in the Boer War, a brief outline of the topography of the theater of operations and a review of the various marches in the war. A concise analysis of the marches raises the question whether the...
The author questions whether or not an NCO school should be established in each division of the First Army. Sections include information regarding a breakdown of school personnel, number of students completing the course, estimated supplies for the...
Seeks to improve combat effectiveness in the United States Army through improved familiarity with limitations and adaptations of Combat and Field Types of United States Army Rations, improvement of Class I resupply at Army level and provision of...
PM 4-175, Coast Artillery Field Manual, Antiaircraft Artillery Operation of Materiel and Employment of Personnel, Searchlight Units, is published for the information and guidance of all concerned.
The special object of this instruction is the training of the personnel of the battery in the dispositions and maneuvers requisite for getting the guns into position for action.
African Americans have fought with distinction and great pride in all of this country's military engagements. However, some of their most notable contributions and sacrifices came during the Civil War. During that conflict, approximately 180,000...