The Family Readiness Group (FRG) provides an avenue of mutual support and assistance and a network of communication among family members, the chain of command, and community resources. The primary purpose of any FRG is to encourage self-sufficiency...
The definition, translation, and implementation of what resiliency really means when used to reflect the ability of Army families and soldiers is what this research is seeking. The need for a doctrinal template for the roles, responsibilities,...
Founded in 1954, the WEU soon lapsed into obscurity in the shadow of NATO. In 1984 it was reactivated. The WEU is the only Western European organization mandated to treat security problems outside NATO. This study uses the US Command and General...
This monograph discusses German general officer casualties in World War II with respect to possible U.S. Army general officer losses in AirLand Battle. Such losses adversely affect both command and control and morale in large unit operations. This...
The need for security assistance through coalitions and logistics remains important for achieving success in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and in the US Government’s (USG’s) promotion of democracy. Coalition or international logistics are...
This study investigates the emergence of a unified Germany within the context of European integration and the security effect it has on an increasingly interdependent world order. These issues are very fluid, yet their nature will be critical to...
In this interview, Mrs. Catherine Payne shares her experiences as the wife of a US Army officer, Major Matthew Payne, who has been on two separate overseas deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism: one to Kuwait and then Iraq from...
Major Michael Stellato served as commander for the 363rd MP Company in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from February through December 2003. Once Stellato was notified of this deployment, he had to facilitate the movement of Reserve forces from...
The training of Soldiers is very important in mission support and mission success. Commanders require Soldiers to be technically and tactically proficient. We are to train Soldiers during peacetime training exercises, as we would fight in combat....
The first three years of United States Army Reserve (USAR) deployment rotations were a challenging time for everyone, but particularly for those left in the rear. At that time, there was no plan in place for the establishment of a rear detachment....
The preparation phase to motivate Soldiers into combat operations is a very critical step. Soldiers must have a sense of duty and they must feel confident that the leadership has prepared them for combat. The training phase for preparing Soldiers...
Units are going to suffer casualties in combat. It is important how the unit reacts and overcomes these traumatic events. In Iraq, Crazy Horse Troop suffered its first two causalities at the same time; this was a traumatic event for everyone in the...
MAJ Randy James served as the aviation unit maintenance commander for the 4th Battalion, 227th Regiment, 1st Cavalry during 2006 and 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). In this October 2008 interview, MAJ James...
In this interview MAJ Keith Haskin discusses his deployment to Afghanistan with Task Force Observe Detect Identify Neutralize (ODIN) in 2009. Task Force ODIN has a reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA) and intelligence...
A stochastic model demonstrates low-cost meteorological support to environment dependent simulation studies. Only the univariate problem is demonstrated, but extensions to multivariate applications are feasible. This application models atmospheric...
My name is MSG Ruth A.R. Bryner, MOS 15P, Aviation Operations Specialist. I served as First Sergeant for the 54th Medical Company (AA), 62nd Medical Brigade, Fort Lewis, Washington from 21 May 04 through 30 Apr 2006. During my tenure as First...
In this interview CPT Arola discusses his experience as a platoon leader in an AT company from Korea deployed to Iraq in support of OIF in 2004 and 2005. CPT Arola takes us through his daily operations working on MSR Michigan and the difficulties...
This thesis is an analysis to determine the proper tactical role of infantry equipped with the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (BIFV). That role is shaped by the demands of the modern battlefield including the expected Soviet-type threat, the...