Decisive action by the United States Army places additional weight on construction units particularly in support of construction missions during offensive, defensive, stability or defense civil support authority (DCSA) operations, yet organic...
The primary goal of this study is to determine the factors which led to organizational changes in U.S. Army Aviation helicopters. The study of the changes in force structure in Army Aviation is historically important. While Army Aviation should...
During the Korean conflict, the U.S. Army used helicopters to transport wounded Soldiers to the Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals (MASH) and the Air Force used them as rescue platforms to recover downed pilots. During the Vietnam conflict, the U.S....
The US Army Reserve Component (RC), consisting of both the Army National Guard (ARNG) and United States Army Reserve (USAR), has evolved significantly in the wake of 9/11. More specifically, the Army RC has transformed from a strategic to an...
Much has changed in the U.S. Army over the last decade. Transforming to a modular, brigade-centric force included a transition of operating concepts as well. Just as ground maneuver brigades transformed to be more versatile, adaptable, agile,...
This thesis examines the feasibility of using biodiesel-blended fuel to operate U.S. Army tactical vehicles within the continental United States (CONUS). The mixed methodology included quantitative and qualitative data, synthesizing two primary...
I became a skilled logistical analyst due to my deployment
for Operation Enduring Freedom with the Army Materiel Command’s
(AMC) Army Field Support Command. I supported the AFSC’s
Logistical Operations Center and later deployed to a...
Transformation arrived for the aviation brigades in Korea on June 16, 2006 when the 17th Aviation Brigade cased its colors and the 6th Cavalry Regiment reflagged to become the 2d Multi-Functional Aviation Brigade (MFAB). A new era began for army...
The term "fires" is not new within the US Army. But after years of confining fires to solely its lethal component, the Army broke with tradition. Subsequently, the Army released its new Operations manual, FM 3-0 (2008), articulating the newest...
The operationalization of Military Deception (MILDEC) requires a unique combination of resources, detailed intelligence, significant preparation, operational security and secrecy to achieve maximum effects. It requires close synchronization...
Increased expeditionary military operations tempo over the past sixty years highlighted the increasing need for base camps to enable force projection for the U.S. as well as allied partners in a variety of locations in the world. Base camps evolved...
Promotes a top down emphasis on leadership communication, integrating rated officer participation in an objective setting, performance counseling, and evaluation. At the beginning of the rating period, enhancing planning and relating performance to...
In December 2006 following the events of 9/11, the United States Chief of Staff General Perter Shoomaker testified before Congress on the importance and sweep of Army transformation. Since World War 11, our Army has been one of the most significant...
The United States (U.S.) current role of forces in Europe evolves daily. The U.S Army’s plan to relocate soldiers and infrastructure will have an enormous affect on the Department of Defense and European governments. Creative realignment plans...
Since the fall of the Berlin Wall and end of the Cold War the United States Army’s role in Europe has changed and will continue to change more and more, thus having a significant impact on not only the Army, but also the European continent as a...
The study of military history is always relevant to current times. The phrase, “history always repeats itself,” has described many instances where society had not learned from past mistakes. This paper will focus on several instances in United...
This paper describes the events related to the mobilization of the 1st Battalion, 285th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion to Fort Hood, Texas for unit certification by 21st Cavalry Brigade, with a follow-on deployment to Afghanistan in support of...
I, Sergeant Major Robert Bell enlisted in the United States Army Reserve December (1984) attended and completed Basic Training and AIT at Fort Jackson South Carolina. My first unit of assignment was in Fort Des Moines, IA with the 974th Personnel...
The 2002 USASMA Annual Command History is designed to preserve a record of the academy's activities during the year. It consists of three main parts. The first is a very brief introduction to the history of the academy and the Noncommissioned...
This paper covers some experiences while deployed with the 373rd Combat Support Battalion to Karshi-Khanabad, Uzbekistan, Camp Stronghold Freedom or "K2." The events of September 11, 2001, resulted in the deployment of America's Armed Forces to...