The heavy division consumes vast quantities of fuel during offensive operations using AirLand Battle Doctrine. The current petroleum distribution system, using 5,000 gallon semitrailer tankers and heavy expanded mobility tactical truck tankers, is...
This study investigates the applications of aviation maintenance data used with the data analysis tools of Total Quality Management (TQM). This is a case study using the aviation maintenance data produced at Helicopter Anti-Submarine (Light) Three...
This study analyzes critical components of the initiative and synchronization tenets of AirLand Battle and U.S. Army command and control doctrines to determine if command and control of river crossing doctrine is compatible. It examines these...
This study is an examination of three areas: historical U.S. liquid propellant development, liquid propellant logistical considerations and the technical considerations in the application of a liquid propellant gun in a combat vehicle. The study...
Islamic fundamentalism and Jihad are terms which have become prominent over the last two decades but are frequently misunderstood as concepts. Fundamentalism essentially means reviving Islam with its original pure principles as outlined by Mohammad...
This study compares four vehicles as possible candidates for a command and control vehicle for use by the Light Cavalry Regiment employed in support of a contingency corps. The need for a new command and control vehicle is based on the premise that...
In military operations every soldier is a human intelligence (HUMINT) collector. The new doctrine and current peace operations regarding the G2X position fails to incorporate all HUMINT collectors under the G2X. Additionally, the new doctrine also...
The purpose of this study is to examine the need for the US Army to publish a distinct warfighting doctrine for irregular warfare in the new FM 100- 5, Operations. The emerging Army doctrine applies to the entire range of conflict, including...
This study investigates the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS), an automated, tactical command and control system. JTIDS is being developed to enhance coordination of air defense operations in joint and combined operations. This...
This study identifies a gap in current (1992) U.S. Army doctrine regarding compulsory population relocation as a counter-insurgency measure, and suggests a format for its consideration and inclusion in internal conflict. To determine the viability...
This study investigates the limitations of strategic airlift in light of occurrences during the DESERT SHIELD deployment, and the changing strategic environment. The limitations and their importance are shown through an examination of the changing...
This thesis is a historical study to determine the effect General Order Number 1 and the Force Protection Measures had on Task Force Eagle operations during the deployment of the NATO Implementation Force between December 1995 and November 1996. ...
For military operations, the counterinsurgency environment is perhaps the most complicated and arduous environment in history. Often, government and military leaders are unsure how conventional forces should deal with an inferior enemy who stays...
This study investigates the role of the field artillery during brigade heavy-light operations. Using historical analysis, this study examines the sufficiency of U.S. field artillery doctrine, and requirements for tactics, techniques, and procedures...
This study investigates the nature of defense and analyzes defense spending in an economic-rationality framework. It attempts to find justification for defense spending within such a framework. The study examines the nature of international...
This analysis examines the validity of using miniature wargaming to study the American Civil War. The analysis specifically examines the miniature wargame rules, STARS*N*BARS III. The goal is to determine whether Civil War combat can be accurately...
This study establishes guidelines for military planners to consider when employing combat heavy engineer battalions on nation assistance projects. The guidelines are based on analyzing the theories of nation assistance, assessing the capabilities...
The research hypothesis is that the percentage of black male Army officers is significantly less than the percentage of black males in the 18-24 age group in the United States. This study examines the effects of population, crime and prisons,...
This thesis examines the effects and relationships that communications and imaging technology have on Airland Battle and Airland Battle Future doctrine. The thesis uses secondary analysis as the research methodology for its comparisons between...
This study researches the positioning of the current Heavy Division Bridge Company to best support River Crossing Operations. Numerous changes in force structure, size of the force, and optimum use of engineer capabilities have raised valid...