This study examines the US principles of war to see if they are potential candidates as the foundation for a timeless and universal military theory. Each is compared to similar fundamental statements made by past military theorists to ensure it is...
This study examines the impact of current and developing digital information systems on battalion commanders' ability to make decisions during combat operations. The All Source Analysis System (ASAS) and Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below...
We live in a rapidly changing world where the difference between noncombat and combat roles has become blurred by the asymmetrical threat of modem warfare. Given this changing world, the rational for not allowing women to voluntarily serve in...
Thesis: The increasing role of women in combat is vital to the defense of our country.
I. Career development has allowed women to cross the line into combat roles. Introduction: Women's roles in wars have been misunderstood and contemplated for...
Hines, Kimberly; Pannell, Kevin H.; Preston, Keith; Wolf, Raymond; Kelly, Terri A.
Thesis Statement: Societal attitude, physical limitations, pregnancy, and the destruction of combat unit cohesion are legitimate factors that should continue to exclude women from infantry units. Discussion: Throughout history women have...
Thesis Statement: The world views the US. Army as one of most technological armies on the earth; however, US. Army units have been historically unprepared to perform their primary fighting function during initial stages of combat. Historical...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
This monograph analyzes the leadership characteristics that suggest a rapid acceptance of changing conditions in warfare among senior leaders and which leadership characteristics tend to suggest a more conservative approach. This conservative...
As the Army prepares the final drafts of the new operational and tactical manuals for the twenty first century this monograph analyzes the relevance of the principles of war to tactical operations. To do this, this study conducts three evaluations,...
Peterson, Evar P.; Bennett, William E.; Fletcher, Charles W.; Lewis, French G.; Shea, Gerald H.; Cleghorn, Rufus J.; Beaver, James F.; Diamantes, Thomas; Briggs, Richard F.
Looks at the operations of the Fourth Armored Division in the Sarre-Moselle area in the winter of 1944. Illustrates an example of when armored divisions should never be employed, if avoidable. It is hoped that better balancing of forces and better...
This field manual is part of FM series 100-2, The Soviet Army. The other volumes are FM 100-2-2, The Soviet Army: Specialized Warfare and Rear Area Support, and FM 100-2-3, The Soviet Army: Troops, Organization and Equipment. These manuals cannot...
On 7 December 1941, Japan's military launched a devastating bombing attack. The United States Navy Fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor, on the island of Oahu which at that time was a United States Territory, was the primary target. At 0600 hrs, the...
Brim, Ricky J.; Klingel, Thomas D.; Perkins, David L.; Blevins, Lee
1. Thesis Statement. The 101st Airborne Infantry Division's defense of Bastogne during The Battle of the Bulge was the key to allied victory.
2. Discussion. Hitler's plans to capture Antwerp were not compatible with his military commanders,...
Interest in missile defense systems, originally called "anti-ballistic missile (ABM)" systems, began even before Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) were deployed. The German V -2 short-range ballistic missile, launched against London and...
Johnson, Ray B.; Campbell, Scott; Moore, Mark E.; Marrero, Frankie; Parnell-Smith, Sue
Thesis: The Light Infantry Division is a more viable force than the Mechanized Infantry Division on the battlefield due to its deployability, sustainability, firepower, and tactical mobility.
Thesis Statement: Trench warfare battles as a defensive and offensive measure became ineffective due to modern technology, greater reaching weapons, and equipment. Discussion: Trench warfare as a tactic had offensive and defense advantages during...
The role in combat of the noncommissioned officers that served in the Vietnam Conflict proved to be invaluable to the Army and provided a great impact on the outcome of many major battles fought there. These NCOs and their tactics, techniques, and...
The purpose of this paper is to inform you of how women in combat arms roles been a dilemma since the early 1940s around the world. Why woman should be allowed in combat arms? Is society ready to see women in combat arms roles? Is it American...
This paper examines the issues confronted by our military while conducting combat operations in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). It considers the viewpoints of people that address the ethical issues in an ever changing world since the...
In 1997, Secretary of State for Defense announced that he was going to extend employment opportunities for women in the Armed Forces in line with commitment to maximize the career opportunities for women. As a result, since 1998, women have been...