This work examines the widespread use of contractors by the military to help fill the massive and complex logistical requirements of a modern military force. The author examines the use of Private Military Companies (PMC) as far back as the...
This work is a detailed historical study of the Aleutians Campaign conducted by U.S. Armed Forces from 3 June 1942 through 18 August 1943 to gain control of the North Pacific and eject the Japanese from Attu and Kiska Islands. The campaign,...
McGrath, John J., 1956-; Matthews, Matt, 1959-; Bruscino, Thomas A.
This work is the continuation and revision of a project started in 2006 with the publication of In Contact! by the Combat Studies Institute. The original concept was to present a series of military vignettes in a style similar to the widely used...
Though the US is physically located in the Western Hemisphere, for most of its history, policy toward the South American countries that share this region has taken a distant second to Euro-centric issues. One of the few areas of concern that has...
Through an executive order, the United States forfeited assassination as an instrument of foreign policy. Many Americans believe that the prohibition limits our flexibility in dealing with national security threats, specifically asymmetric threats...
Through study and instruction a leader learns to understand the challenges, accomplishments and failures of past military endeavors. In doing so they can be taught to appreciate historical relevance, apply new technologies, and utilize current...
Throughout history seagoing nations have nurtured their navies to protect their ocean lifelines and influence regional and world events. Blockades are one way in which a naval power has historically influenced these events. In time of war and...
Throughout history, an asymmetrical Army has always been a useful political tool of many revolutions and rebellions. Incorporating these tactics into U.S. military operations in its fight against Global War on Terrorism can lead to a quicker...
Throughout the history of our Army we have always had to deal with ethical issues. Today we see in the papers or on the news unethical conduct by Soldiers of every rank. I would tend to believe that these Soldiers that are partaking in these...
Throughout the history of the United States’ participation in armed conflict three recurring issues have been and will continue to be paramount: logistics, training and intelligence. These three issues are important to the survivability of the...
Throughout the history of warfare, there have been periods when technological developments have dramatically affected the balance between firepower and maneuver on the battlefield. When the new technology enhanced the effectiveness of firepower,...
Time fire using shell fuzed with fuze M54 or M55 -- Survey plans and procedure -- Fire direction -- Hints for safety officers -- Notes on the firing battery recorder -- Determination and correction of basic data -- Conduct of observed fires --...
Title 10 states that the four service components are responsible for the logistical sustainment of their forces. This responsibility remains constant whether at garrison or deployed. Department of Defense directives and joint and service doctrine...
To analyze the problems of planning lines of communications in undeveloped areas, other than arctic, and to develop policies and procedures for maximum utilization of existing means of transport in such areas.
To encourage further research in the history of World War I and to fill a gap in the Army's historical documentation of that conflict, the Center of Military History has created a World War I series of publications consisting of new monographs and...
To encourage further research in the history of World War I and to fill a gap in the Army's historical documentation of that conflict, the Center of Military History has created a World War I series of publications consisting of new monographs and...
To encourage further research in the history of World War I and to fill a gap in the Army's historical documentation of that conflict, the Center of Military History has created a World War I series of publications consisting of new monographs and...
To encourage further research in the history of World War I and to fill a gap in the Army's historical documentation of that conflict, the Center of Military History has created a World War I series of publications consisting of new monographs and...
To gain a working knowledge of this subject, it is emphasized that management is only part of our overall concept of command. Command is the authority an individual in the Military Service lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of his rank...
Today, when discussed, the Vietnam War elicits a wide array of emotions. There are many questions
being asked concerning the level of support from the United States citizens. There are questions about the
level of care and treatment returning...