U.S. Army commanders seek to balance the requirements to conduct offensive, defensive and stability operations simultaneously. Within this framework, commanders have also had to balance the conduct of traditional military actions and non-military...
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...
This thesis will examine how Churchill's experience in the Boer War affected his career and leadership style. Initial research revealed that Churchill planned to make some major life decisions in 1899 the year he participated in The Boer War. Fate...
Even though Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom have created a surging trend of research and literature connected with irregular warfare, there is still inadequate study and appreciation of the United States commitment in the Philippines at the...
This monograph examines why Great Britain and her allies proved unable to subjugate German forces in East Africa during World War I despite their significant advantages in personnel and material. Great Britain proved unable to subjugate German...
As demonstrated by the U.S. military interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq, achieving favorable war termination requires more than defeating the enemy on the battlefield. Across the U.S. government, agencies have recognized the requirement to...
This study will look at how the U.S. deliberately used education as part of its counterinsurgency strategy in the Philippines to pacify anti-occupation violence and assimilate the archipelago under American governance. In doing so, this study...
The security force framework devised for prosecuting a counterinsurgency campaign is essential. A security framework identifies roles and responsibilities for the different organizations that comprise the overall counterinsurgent force. Part of...
The United States today finds itself in an era of persistent irregular conflict, the root cause of which may be illegitimate governance within failed or failing states. The resulting instability will likely require future U.S. military and civilian...
Leonard Wood served as a Military Governor in Cuba from 1898 (Santiago) and 1899 to 1902, later as the Military Governor of the Moro Province in the Philippines from 1903 to 1906, and eventually as Governor General for the Philippines until his...
Throughout history military commanders have used different techniques to obtain actionable intelligence to ensure mission success. During the Philippines War (1899-1902) United States policies of attraction and chastisement lead to direct...
The comparison of the present day Iraq war and the Philippine-American War (1899-1902) provide two similar counterinsurgency campaigns on what tactics and measures are effective in defeating an insurgency. Both Iraq and the Philippines had large...
Given the importance of security force assistance in an era of persistent conflict and the need for counterinsurgency operations, what makes indigenous police forces effective in counterinsurgency? This monograph proposes that, if the Army faces an...
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...
Today’s military leaders must emphasize on the study of military history. The study of military history from past conflicts, battles, and wars is vitally important for preparing our today’s military for tomorrow. We can learn from our success...
The United States employed forces to conduct counter-insurgency operations domestically and internationally. The country learned many valuable lessons throughout its short history. Several notable case studies include the Civil War and the...
Thesis Paragraph: With our strategist and overwhelming military superiority, the U.S. armed forces secured a quick and decisive victory in Iraq using conventional warfare tactics. After which, we struggled to secure victory against guerrillas who...
The National Guard's origins trace back to the militia of the first settlements in America. Since its inception in 1636, the National Guard has played vital role in the nation's defense from the Revolutionary War to the most recent conflicts in...
The United States, upon ratifying the Treaty of Paris, extended its empire beyond North America. The Spanish-American War's successful termination resulted in the acquisition of Puerto Rico, the West Indies, and Guam; the liberation of Cuba; and...
Military leaders must study history. The battles of the past enable the leaders of today’s military to study and analyze the lessons learned to better prepare our military for the battles of the future. History provides a record of past battles...