This monograph discusses the utility of the Weinberger Criteria for peace-enforcement decisions into the 21st Century. The mission of peace-enforcement and the new world order require US decision makers to review their criteria for employment of US...
Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Pub 3.0, September 1993, defines the Fire Support Coordination Line (FSCL) as "a permissive fire support coordination measure." However, it also states that "forces attacking targets beyond the FSCL must inform all...
Noncommissioned officers have always been a critical asset to the armed forces. Not until World War II did we begin to take on the authority and responsibilities that we enjoy in today's Army. Through research via the internet, magazines, and books...
This thesis examines the enlargement of NATO from the collapse of the Warsaw Pact and the Soviet Union, through the formation of the North Atlantic Cooperation Council and the Partnership for Peace initiative, to the present day with an emphasis on...
Decision making in combat is one of the core competencies most valued in leaders. Much effort is dedicated to the analysis of decision-making models, processes, and methodologies in order to develop skills that enable leaders to make qualitatively...
This monograph discusses the implications of private military companies (PMCs) in the global war on terror (GWOT). The recent upsurge in the use of PMCs to support the prosecution of the global war on terror has impinged increasingly on what is...
The first NCO school was the 2nd Constabulary Brigade’s school located in Munich, Germany. It had its first class enrolled on June 30, 1947. Then the 2nd Constabulary functions were overtaken by the US Seventh Army Noncommissioned Officers...
Present in a single document a summary of, and guidance for, the changes occurring, projected, or under study in Field Artillery, organization and doctrine for tactical employment.
The ability to win the hearts and minds of the Local Nationals during a conflict of war is paramount to the US Army’s success as a world power. This is a good example of the policy of attraction. On the other hand, punishment of the local...
The purpose of my briefing is to provide information on the accomplishments of the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II and the actions of lSG Funk leading him to receiving the Medal of Honor. I chose the 82nd because I was a member and...
Many NCOs have contributed tremendously to mission accomplishment and battlefield successes. NCOs like SGT York, SGT Morales, and many more stands out in most of our minds. One of my favorite NCOs happens to be ISG Leonard A. Funk. We don't hear...
The military forces in the United States of America played a major role in many of the country’s affairs apart from national security. It follows that the economic, political and other interests of the country is impacted by the strength of the...
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Thesis Statement: From 1941 until the present, military personnel have learned how to minimize the effects weather and terrain impact combat operations. Through advanced technologies, training, planning, and especially lessons learned we have...
Today’s military leaders must emphasize on the study of military history. The study of military history from past conflicts, battles, and wars is vitally important for preparing our today’s military for tomorrow. We can learn from our success...
Thesis Statement: Throughout World War II, the effects of weather and terrain contributed
greatly to the success and or failure of combat operations of both the United States and her Allies and the German Army during combat operations. Abstract:...