As the U.S. Army embraces AirLand Battle doctrine, the tactical counterattack becomes increasingly significant as a key component of a defensive-offensive. This study examines the theoretical relevance of the counterattack by Carl von Clausewitz,...
The Navy's aircraft carrier battle groups have historically been the first to arrive in troubled areas around the world, and will strive to do so in the future. As a result of this commitment, Navy CAS has played a role in the close fight for Army...
Commander Mike Varney, US Navy, received word that he would command a provincial reconstruction team (PRT) while assigned to the Chief of Naval Operations staff at the Pentagon. Notified in December 2005, Varney and several other officers would...
This thesis is a historical analysis of Major General Joseph J. Reynolds and his division during the Battle of Chickamauga. Chickamauga was the division's first major engagement. Arriving on the battlefield the first day, amidst a fierce...
The purpose of this paper is to inform the reader of the United States Army’s commitments in the Global War on Terrorism. The reader will understand why the Army is unable to make a major contribution to the Department of Homeland Security. The...
Thesis Statement: Although Stones River Battle was a tactical draw, General Braxton Bragg's failure to fully exploit Clausewitz' Principle of Offensive on the night of December 31, 1862 gave the Union a much needed strategic and political victory....
Abstract: The flexibility and initiative of the United States Army Soldier is an amazing thing. I will share with you some of the unique challenges that the 41 51 Brigade, it's Soldiers, and I experienced from the time I transferred to the Brigade...
I was activated for Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom in February of 2003. During my stint with A Co, 109th Area Support Medical Battalion, I grew a great deal as a non-commissioned officer. I was Platoon Sergeant for the Ambulance Platoon; I...
From April 2007 to March 2008, Major Jason Montgomery served as the maneuver advisor for a military transition team (MiTT) assigned to the 9th Iraqi Army Division headquarters in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Montgomery was notified of this...
MAJ Randy James served as the aviation unit maintenance commander for the 4th Battalion, 227th Regiment, 1st Cavalry during 2006 and 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). In this October 2008 interview, MAJ James...
MAJ Dale Ellenbecker served as company commander of Alpha Company, 2-127th Infantry in Kuwait during 2005 and 2006 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). In this March 2010 interview, MAJ Ellenbecker discusses the deficiencies in his...
Currently the chief of force generation at Fort Leavenworth's Joint Center for International Security Force Assistance, Colonel Sean Ryan, in mid 2004, was "brought in … to assist Brigadier General Richard Sherlock" - assistant division commander...
This study analyzes the actions of the Australian Light Horse in the Middle East campaign during WWI. It shows the basis for their approach-to war and how these techniques were successful by adapting to the circumstances of the situation. The...
The Command and General Staff College endeavors to instill critical thinking as a skill practiced by its graduates. To this end the college has introduced the concept of critical thinking as a class within the core curriculum. Students must take a...
This thesis is a historical analysis of Major General James Negley and his division during the Battle of Chickamauga. An examination of Negley, his actions, his major subordinate commanders, and the regiments of the division was conducted to...
The shift from the industrial age to the information age will continue to impact battle command at the brigade level in 2010 and beyond. This study considers how training can be adapted to keep up with change. Changes brought on by the increasing...
This monograph examines the possibility of establishing C2W as Battlefield Operating System (BOS) for Force XXI. It focuses on emerging doctrine for C2W and Force XXI operations in order to evaluate the contribution of C2W in military operations of...
The focus of this monograph is to determine if present joint and service component command and control (C2) doctrine, organization, and support systems ensure adequate interoperability when different services are brought together to fight as part...
This monograph examines current US Army doctrine for military operations in urbanized terrain (MOUT), as presented in US Army Field Manual (FM) 90-10. The purpose of this examination is to determine whether the doctrine contained in the current...
The United States Army's vision of the conventional battlefield of the early 21st century is one characterized by increased lethality, greatly expanded dimensions, and significantly increased dispersion of units. It puts a premium on forces being...