This study examines the doctrinal definition of deterrence, reviews Bernard Brodie's deterrence theory and discusses the impacts of his theory upon state and nonstate actors. The study further defines the terms asymmetry and asymmetrical threats...
Since April 1997, a strategically deployable, airdroppable light armored, direct fire system to support our early entry forces no longer exists. The decision to inactivate the 3-73 Armor Battalion and terminate the Armored Gun System has resulted...
Military effectiveness is a common goal among military forces. But it is an ill defined concept. Two divergent theories cover the ground of military effectiveness. One looks at the interaction of social structures, whereas the other looks at the...
This monograph addresses the perplexing issue of ensuring US security strategy is coherently mated with emerging defense doctrines. America’s current security strategy, “engagement,” is inherently dynamic in nature. Consequently, it has...
This study investigates the role of the Army in combating moonshiners in the mountainous South during Reconstruction. The military committed numerous detachments across the South to aid U.S. marshals and revenue agents in eliminating stills. This...
The United States Army Ranger School has trained combat leader skills for more than fifty years. While it has successfully adapted and upgraded to modern tactics and equipment over the years, it has recently lagged behind in identifying the new...
This paper seeks to answer the question, “What role should the militaries of the US and their NATO allies play in the counter-narcotics effort in Afghanistan?” This monograph shows the United States (US) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization...
In 1954 the French Armed Forces began a campaign in Algeria against the insurgent Front de Liberation Nationale (FLN) which had started a bloody uprising against French sovereignty. Initially, the French military did not have a viable...
Since the dawn of the age of science, man has attempted to find in technology simple solutions to the difficult problems of warfare. Modern developments in information technology continue this history, offering to provide ways to simplify some...
The United States is engaged in a long war. And although U.S. military forces today dominate the battlefield, victory is not achieved through the traditional annihilation of enemy forces. Today, the United States achieves victory through the quiet...
The issue I want to address in this paper is the double standard that in my opinion is causing leaders to make ethical decisions by allowing or not allowing non-command sponsor Soldiers to reside off post with their dependents while stationed in...
There have been times when Sergeant Majors only posses a GED and High School diploma. Now many have earned their Associate, Bachelor, and Master Degree in a variety of challenging fields. I see this as a great accomplishment, considering the time...
This study investigates the contributions of Special Forces to the nation's counterdrug efforts to interdict the flow of drugs coming into the United States according to Department of Defense directives. The research hypothesis is that Special...
As Senior Noncommissioned officers we are role models for the young Soldiers that are coming up through the ranks. We are on display with every move taken. The younger Soldiers watch our every move and their decision process is based on what they...
For the last four years, the United States Army deployed overseas to fight a war on terror. Every day in situations in Iraq and Afghanistan Soldiers, have to make ethical decisions that affect the Army's overall mission. The appearance of unethical...
Lane, Darryl; Kraus, Kenneth; Lacks, William; Marten, William; Miller, Richard
The two pillars of the National Security Strategy create a clear objective for our nation to defeat its enemies. The first pillar promotes democracy and works to end tyranny. The idea of ending tyranny gives our military clear objectives to engage...
Thesis: Our nation’s response to the use of Weapons of Mass Destruction creates a clear objective to support the 2 Pillars of the National Security Strategy and defeat America’s enemies. Abstract: Our nation’s response to the use of weapons...
Insurgency is having a profound impact on coalition forces attempt at establishing and maintaining security in Iraq. Trying to fight an enemy that hides in the shadows has changed the face of warfare forever. Coalition forces are slowly adapting to...
The Army Recruiting Command holds recruiters to the highest standards. Recruiters are expected to live the Army values and enforce them in their daily duties. This paper will shed light on an ethical dilemma which the Command is faced with on a...