The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989 ended the Cold War. This resulted in a change of the United States National Security Strategy from containment of communist aggression to engagement worldwide to protect national interests. “Global...
This monograph analyzes the Army's ability to implement operational culture skills to meet the intent of the vision set forth in the 2009 Army Culture and Foreign Language Strategy. First, the monograph reviews Army operations since Vietnam. This...
Colombia is on the verge of collapse because of the instability generated by leftist guerrilla groups, drug traffickers, and right-wing paramilitaries against the Colombian government and its ability to provide security for the people of the state....
Throughout history and currently today, the United States has had to practice the policy of chastisement to defeat insurgents and the policy of attraction to win over the loyalty of the local populace. American forces must constantly change...
Keesee, Deborah; Cooper, Nelson; Durant, Gary; King, Brian
United States Army Peacekeeping Operations was researched for this paper. The goal of this research paper is to determine the different elements in the Army and the importance they have in this operation. The Reserve Component was researched by...
Thesis Statement: During the early phases of Operations Iraqi Freedom, civilians helped shape the battlefield and contribute to the success of the United States. From the earliest of times, civilians have always been present on the battlefield. In...
Thesis Statement: Asymmetric warfare changes the way we fight and the roles of the noncommissioned officers. Abstract: The advance technologies, growth of transnational threats, and globalization have affected the world of peace. Noncommissioned...
Why is it important for military professionals to study military history?
The vast majority of our soldiers already study military history, although they may not be aware they are doing so and usually the history they are studying is very recent. I...
The encroachment of state borders in the name of conflict intervention in the post-cold war era is becoming increasingly common as first world nations’ seek to cease the suffering imposed because of war. Arguably, any such intrusion under a...
NCO history is important and should be a part of the NCO training. History of lost battles
and failed military leaders will show how the NCO Corp evolved from theory, policy and
doctrine. The lack of historical knowledge about the failure, success,...
Counts II, Billy R.; Clark, Diana; Young, Mark; Payne, Robert; Moore, John
Thesis Statement: Public Affairs fulfills the Army's obligation to keep the American people and the Army informed.
Discussion: What is the role of Public Afairs at the installation; brigade combat team (BCT); special operations; and theater level?...
There are multiple United States military lessons-learned studies from past wars and battles from the Indian Wars to Afghanistan and Iraq. In these, there are many instances where a lack of cultural understanding or achieving cultural understanding...
Serving as the intelligence advisor on a military transition team (MiTT) in Iraq from January 2005 through January 2006, Major David Longbine was involved in the teaching, coaching and mentoring of the 1st Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army Division's...
The Global War on Terror (GWOT) requires that the military modify its methodology for conducting global operations. The military is transitioning from primarily lethal-focused offensive and defensive operations to full-spectrum operations that also...
In an attempt to protect the U.S. following the horrific events of September 11th and to conduct the Global War on Terrorism, the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base was established. Yet the continued operation of the facility,...
The goal of the United States (U.S.) government is to use a whole of government approach to stability operations in countries around the world. Promoting stability reduces the threat of terrorism and secures the safety and welfare of U.S....
The escalation of poaching in Botswana forced the leadership to deploy its military in addressing this problem. The use of the military against poaching experienced multiple challenges both at operational and tactical levels. The military was...
This monograph explores the need to identify humanitarian assistance response ready groups. The increasing number of humanitarian assistance missions performed by the US military indicates the need to identify response ready groups. Response ready...
The purpose behind this monograph was to explore the moral level of war in the context of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the larger framework of counterinsurgency operations. Operation Iraqi Freedom is a war fought in the moral realm and the resulting...