This study addresses the advantages of aerial training of Army pilots and navigators in connection with the utilization of radio aids operated by the Department of Air Commerce should be continued in future training programs and, the need for...
This paper is an analysis and study of important landings and related incidents from 1845 to the present time with particular attention to historical facts that might lead to deductions of value to the discussion. And, a discussion of the...
The purpose of this paper is to study the motor vehicle maintenance system and to arrive at a solution as to the organization solution as to the organization, equipment, and operations of the motor vehicle maintenance elements of a Cavalry Brigade,...
This paper discusses the form of attack known as the wide envelopment and queries its practicability with present day aviation and communication facilities available to intelligence agencies.
The purpose of this study is to analyze the Leadership of Lee, his ability to arouse, mold, control, and direct the minds of men, to attain a desired military end, recognizing that leadership is in no way dependent on the authority with which...
This paper is a discussion of the "Element of Surprise" it's definition and how it is applied to military operations. Preliminary operations of a mechanical nature to attain surprise. The use of maneuver to attain surprise with examples from World...
This paper briefly discusses the administration of the National Guard unit, and in more detail, the office of the instructor. While both are considerably standardized by the National Guard Bureau forms and routine, the author endeavors to cover the...
The objective of this study is to orientate officers who are not familiar with school directive data pertaining to Reserve Officers' Training Corps Duty. Also, to relate their dual function: first as an instructor for the training of the students,...
This paper discusses the antitank role of light artillery in the World War and the capabilities of the modern tank. An observation is made of the French 75mm gun as an antitank weapon, other weapons available for the gun defense and the tactical...
This study presents the air force as the maneuvering force during war time and, considers the capabilities of modern aircraft, including the methods of its employment in future wars.
Envelopments in battle are all characterized by two fundamental elements, the frontal or holding attack, and the envelopment or flank maneuver, each of which considered alone becomes in fact a frontal attack. The two must necessarily be closely...
The first section of this document addresses the collection of information and the utilization of intelligence, as well as training of division G-2 officers and qualifications necessary for G-2 work. It contains activities of the G-2 with time of...
This document is part two of IR-77-1935. It includes the collection of information- the mission and the means, as well as details regarding interpretation and dissemination.
The first year course at the Ecole Superieure de Guerre is devoted to the study of the handling of the Division in Combat. It therefore is essential, at the beginning of the course in General Tactics, to have a conference on the present...
It will be observed that a conclusion is reached to the effect that Observation Aviation may be expected to perform efficiently those functions for which it is organized. Admitting this, it becomes obvious that the proper employment of Observation...
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the present organization of the division and corps medical regiments, and the army medical service in order to determine whether or not any change of a basic character should be made in these units, so as to...
This study discusses the type of organization for a division in the Chinese Army and then covers certain factors that determine meeting the military requirements. Comparisons are made to other foreign military divisions.