Historically, fog and friction have exacerbated the best laid battle plans of even the most intuitive wartime commanders. To mitigate these ever-present elements, the U.S. Army emphasizes the decentralized execution of AirLand Battle. Paramount to...
Many subjects are of current interest to General Casey, Army Chief of Staff, and Sergeant Major of the Army Preston but none as prevalent as sexual assault, sexual harassment, and improper relationships. We have seen the Army initiate drastic...
The United States Army's study of counterinsurgency operations is limited, with few notable exceptions, to those that occurred in the Third World from 1950 to the present day. Few American officers, NCOs or soldiers are familiar with other...
Distribution and Supply Chain Management are key processes for military logistics in the future, however the Army and DoD has done little to educate officers in these concepts and processes. This monograph describes distribution and supply chain...
Advancements in communications and technology have served as a nurturing womb for the birth and subsequent growth of the modern media. Although fledgling in comparison to the environment in which it exists, this being is exerting significant...
Progressing through the ranks, I surmise that the more rank an individual possesses the more ethical dilemmas encountered. Some leaders handle dilemmas better than others. Because leaders are expected to supervise themselves, some leaders struggle...
The upbringing and nurturing we received from our parents or guardians established the foundation for our present norms, values, and ethics systems. This is precisely the area of concern for this effort. Our decision making process is based upon...
This book treats of the tactics of small units as illustrated by examples drawn from the World War. It checks the ideas acquired from peacetime instruction against the experience of battle. By the use of numerous historical examples, the reader is...
This monograph determines what is needed to allow a corps signal brigade to provide operational communications in support of modern joint operations. It focuses on the corps signal brigade in Europe because of the potential for that corps commander...
For much of the early part of my twenty-two year career, I didn’t think infantry doctrine wavered. I thought it was written in stone. We didn’t vary from the norm, nor did we think it was needed. It was my view that the rest of the army...
A solid grasp of military history is crucial to the development of leaders at all levels of the Army. As with all aspects of military training, doctrine, and execution, the lives of the sons and daughters of our nation depend upon the sound...
Throughout its 234-year history, the United States Army has been unfortunately plagued with certain reoccurring themes related to an inability perform its primary mission at the outbreak of hostilities. Today’s courageous and competent leaders of...
The pressure to make or meet mission goals is overwhelming and sometimes forces recruiters into ethical dilemmas, which could reduce the Army's combat effectiveness. In order to meet recruiting goals, the Army has methodically reduced the standards...
We as the citizenry of the greatest nation in the world and as individuals need to return to
the frame of mind where we take personal responsibility for our own actions be they
good or bad.
In the latest news, Russian intelligence services has been providing valuable intelligence to the Hezbollah terrorist group concerning Israeli military activities, prompting concerns in Tel Aviv that any future initiatives against Hezbollah may not...
Poindexter, Taylor; Vap, Torrey; Wallace, Kendra; Unnone, David; Stafford, Charles
As the world’s technology increases and the enemy changes the method in which he chooses to engage the United States Army, we must continue to evolve in our methodology of modern day warfare. This requires us to constantly transform the Army,...
Thesis: By employing the FBCB2, the Mechanized Infantry has the ability to maintain continuous information flow and situational understanding for successful operations on today’s modern battlefield. Abstract: The Force XXI Battle Command Brigade...
Disclaimer: Information and views presented in this paper reflects those of the author and not of the Department of Defense, U.S. Army, or the United States Intelligence Community. Any connection to policies of the United States Government with...
The war in Iraq has spiraled into a non-winnable operation consisting of domino effect strategies. The war was an ill concept from the beginning and has led to ethical dilemmas affecting not only the Army but Soldiers as well. We as a nation, is on...