The U.S. Army's involvement in the Philippine Archipelago 1898-1941 demonstrated the validity of the main tenants of current full spectrum operations (offensive, defensive, stability, and civil support operations), and the likelihood of more than...
When looking at the past, we see many changes in the history of the world, some
peaceful, some not. It can be seen that there needs to be a study of all changes in our world. As
military leaders, we need to study all history so that we may be able...
I believe that the methods and tactics employed in both America from 1777-1783
and the Philippines in 1898-1902 have lessons to teach us for today’s battlefield. These counterinsurgencies were very different but have similarities in what...
Major armies have been fighting insurgents for hundreds of years, a variety of counterinsurgency operations have taken place to thwart enemies of the state. Of the many counterinsurgencies the US Army (Army) we will compare two, ‘The War of the...
Whether a success or a failure, a counterinsurgency is always influenced by a mixture of politics, the media, and public opinion. The United States was involved in a successful counterinsurgency during 1898-1902. I will attempt to reveal how the...
Military leader of today are facing new challenges on the battlefield. In today's world of insurgent and counterinsurgent warfare, we must field a force that is flexible and adaptable. We as leaders should look back in history and analyze the...
This study examines whether the BCT is adequately trained to properly employ CA teams in the contemporary environment by examining past contingency operations, current Army doctrine, and CA doctrine. Additionally, this study obtains information...
The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast the U.S. counter-insurgency operations in the Philippine Insurrection (1898-1902) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003 -Present). The military operations, problem sets, and style of warfare...
The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast the U.S. counter-insurgency operations in the Philippine Insurrection (1898-1902) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003 -Present). The military operations, problem sets, and style of warfare...
This paper will compare and contrast the U.S. counterinsurgency operations in the following two wars: the Philippine Insurrection (1898-1902) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-?). The challenges of unconventional warfare were not new to the U.S....
During the Philippine and Vietnam Wars, the United States failed to achieve cultural awareness which resulted in resistance from local populace. This lack of cultural understanding resulted in prolong wars and resulted in the lost of many lives.
The United States is the strongest and most advanced technological Army in the world. This had led us to believe we will always win on the modern battlefield. We believe that a combination of tactics, modern equipment, and the quality of our...
This report examines the Boxer Rebellion and the Philippine Insurrection, their root causes, and their outcomes. Finally, the report considers prospective application of the lessons learned from both insurgencies to today’s efforts in...
This essay compares and contrasts two counterinsurgency campaigns, Cuba and the Philippines. The author evaluates the main causes of triumph or disappointment in each engagement by pinpointing the critical elements that led to triumph or letdown on...
In this analysis, we will compare two counterinsurgencies that the US Army has been involved in: the Philippine Insurgency, 1898-1902 and the Vietnam War to see what lessons we may draw upon to help us in current counterinsurgencies. Insurgency is...
Since the Revolutionary War the Army’s Noncommissioned Officer has held a very important and vital role. They have been leaders, protectors, and trainers. But their most important feature is that they are able bodied individuals who can meet any...
Throughout history and currently today, the United States has had to practice the policy of chastisement to defeat insurgents and the policy of attraction to win over the loyalty of the local populace. American forces must constantly change...
Counterinsurgency is defined as “combat operations against a rebellion by forces aligned with the controlling government of the territory in which the combat takes place” (Wikipedia, 2008). Since 1865, the United States Army has battled...
Bunting, Steven A.; Dallas, Joseph M.; Melvin, Darryl; Henry, John F.; Gault, Douglas R.
Since it is the ultimate objective in war to force our enemies to submit to our will, any endeavor that involves the application of force toward some national purpose deserves a carefully thought out strategy. Counterinsurgencies are no exception...
The purpose of this paper is to discuss how noncommissioned officer (NCO) leadership
builds confidence in Soldiers. We will first look at the history of the NCO and discuss how the
role of the NCO has changed throughout Army history. Competent and...