As large scale conventional war with the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact has all but disappeared as a credible threat to the security of the United States, our nation is shifting its defense focus toward the lower end of the operational continuum...
The debate over the service of black Americans in the U.S. Army centered around three questions: Could they serve? Would they be allowed to serve? And, if allowed, in what capacity would they serve? This is similar to modern debates about the...
The preface states "the author's purpose has not been to write a history of Egypt, but to trace to their probable causes the events which have for the last decade made Egypt so conspicuous a thread in the tangled skein of Old World politics".
To determine whether "point of origin" contracts or "point of destination" contracts should be adopted by the Army in the procurement of supplies is the focus of this student paper. Topics include the effect on the producer or manufacturer of each...
Address upon the subject of library and course of instruction for a National Guard regiment, delivered by Captain William T. Littebrant, 12th Cavalry, to the officers 1st Regiment Missouri National Guard in Camp of Instruction of National Guard of...
This anthology presents 14 insightful, personal accounts from those who advised foreign armies in various times and places over the last 100 years. CSI is publishing this occasional paper as a supplement to Occasional Paper 18, "Advising Indigenous...
It is debatable whether Afghanistan historically meets most accepted definitions of a nation-state. Afghanistan has historically been governed by local and tribal leaders with short-lived attempts at a strong central unitary government. Whenever...
The United States agricultural industry generates more than $1 trillion in annual economic activity and provides an abundant food supply for the United States and other countries. Since the 9/11 attacks, the United States government has recognized...
Although the government’s reliance on contractors to support military forces is not a new phenomenon, the degree to which contractors are involved in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (OIF) has increased substantially. In OIF in...
This paper gives the historical and constitutional basis for obligatory character of militia service, theoretical retention in the Militia Act of 1792, and constitutionality of federal conscription (in war and peace).
Selective Service extension courses: Under the general authority extended by the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy to the Joint Army and Navy Selective Service Committee to conduct extension courses on the subject of emergency...
On 7 December 1941, the US Navy had 343 warships in commission; however, a “second” fleet, consisting of 344 warships, was in various stages of construction in shipyards across the country. Given that building a warship could take anywhere from...
The purpose if this research is to review the World War II and postwar organizations and procedures for unified procurement and to deduce conclusions and recommendations.
Felton, Iteago L.; Gamble, Timothy W.; Barnes, Matthew D.; Cafiero, Edward; Rathjen, Gregory A.
Thesis Statement: The attacks of September 11, 2001 accelerated the United States commitment towards combating terrorism at home and abroad.
Discussion: After the attacks of September 11, 2001 the United States underwent a monumental...
This study examines current American military doctrine as it relates to antiterrorism, the prevention of terrorist activities directed at U.S. military personnel, equipment, and resources. The study uses a doctrinal analysis model based upon the...
The FBI has a long history and established culture as the pre-eminent law enforcement agency in the world. Beginning in the late 1930s, the FBI assumed responsibility for espionage and domestic intelligence investigations. Abuses of domestic...
This document (AR 145-2 C4) change establishes mobilization procedures, makes provisions for the establishment of JROTC/NDCC units in the oversea command, deletes the requirements for high schools and military institutions to host Army bands, and...
This regulation assigns responsibilities and prescribes policy and procedures for the Army range and training land acquisition programs. It establishes the responsibilities of the major participants in the range and training land programs and...
This revision covers Army bands policies and describes the types and missions of Army bands. In addition to stating responsibilities, this revision explains policies regarding authorized and prohibited events, weather factors, uniforms, and use of...
This regulation establishes the policies and assigns responsibilities for the management of information resources and information technology (IT). It applies to IT contained in command and control (C2) systems, intelligence systems, business...