This essay speaks of the overall advantages gained by the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in combat. Fratricide has been reduced because of the effective use of GPS in common equipment employed by troops. Collateral damage that might...
The utilization of the Global Positioning System (GPS) has enabled the United States Army to dramatically reduce the number of personnel exposed to enemy contact during combat operations. This essay will identify three areas that the Global...
America's current financial strains necessitate an investigation into the effectiveness and efficiency of our fighting forces. This monograph explores the history of technology, theory, and doctrine development in heavy ground combat power and...
The United States military has been undergoing transformation since Operation Desert Storm in 1991. This paper focuses on efforts by the US armed forces to transform its military might to prepare for future challenges.
Engaged in a spectrum from full-scale combat to stability and support operations, the military is faced with an ever-changing environment in which to use its combat power. For instance, it is axiomatic that the massive application of firepower...
Using a comprehensive approach, this study aims to recommend measures that will improve NATO's capabilities and make it a more efficient organization. For any military organizations, adjusting capabilities to governmental ambitions and strategic...
The purpose of this monograph is to analyze the employment of fires brigades (FiB) in the global war on terror and determine if fires brigades are being utilized fully and in their doctrinal role. The US Army developed FiBs to replace the previous...
So often in aviation, we think about the valiant officers who risk their lives in flight throughout the world. We watch television and see coverage of officers in the newest stealth fighter aircraft dropping precision-guided bombs on enemy targets....
A historical analysis of the 2006 Lebanon War discussing Israeli and Hezbollah doctrine, operational and tactical problems surrounding Israeli use of effects-based operations and systemic operational design, dependence on air power, and the...
Empowerment in today’s military is an essential part of the Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) Corp. In American military history the empowerment of the Non Commissioned officer has drastically changed since the Vietnam War era to the current...
Transformation in the United States Army is essential and a revolving process to keep a new
generation of fighting force engaged and equipped to be successful on the new ever changing
battlefield. Transformation has occurred throughout the army...
The Middle East and national strategies have led to two transformations of United States forces through two wars with Iraq. During the 1991 Gulf War United States forces were in the middle of a transformation that would allow them to be more lethal...
They say, history repeats itself. Counterinsurgency operations are imbedded in our past and we prepare for them in every situation today. If we expect our military forces to succeed in these operations, we must train them to avoid any mistakes we...
As far back as the inception of our nation, our U.S military has participated in Combined Force Operations. This type of operation has been performed or conducted for various reasons and under different circumstances surrounding each conflict. In...