Pickett, Mark A.; Pickett, Christopher W.; Brewer, Sean M.; Swaine, David N. ;Janos, Gerv Ai
Haines Competition Finalist Papers, Class 55 Nonresident Sergeants Major Course U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, Ft. Bliss, Texas.
When GEN Ralph E. Haines established the Sergeants Major Academy in 1972 he intended it to be the capstone of the...
Hagan, Daniel; Watson, La Vonya; Rolling, Nicholas; Jacobs, Franklin; Haynes, Allen
Thesis Statement: The defeat of the Japanese on the Aleutian Islands, and the US naval victory at Midway, prevented the. Japanese domination of the Northern and Central Pacific Regions during World War II.
With the current concerns of how America can win the "War on Drugs" being a priority of most Americans and the President of the United States. The U.S. Army has committed various components and agencies to do its part. In conjunction with state,...
Thesis Statement: The United States of America's policy of renouncing the use of chemical agents, and then retaining the right to retaliate if deterrence fails, is immoral and contrary to the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1925. Discussion: The...
Leonard, Shawn; Bush, Donna; Holder, Antonio; McCarn, Rodney; Rentmeister, You
Strategic miscalculations at the Chosin Reservoir caused the retreat of the allied forces. The poor analysis of intelligence and underestimation of the enemy lead United Nations Forces to badly misjudged the Chinese intentions.
Interest in missile defense systems, originally called "anti-ballistic missile (ABM)" systems, began even before Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) were deployed. The German V -2 short-range ballistic missile, launched against London and...
Nelson, Thomas; Meriweather, James; Krueger, Juanita; Montez, Romeo; Scheil, Kevin
General George Armstrong Custer became one of the greatest legends of his time. He was genuinely liked by some and completely despised by others. He went from being picked on and ridiculed as a child to being a very confident and driven officer...
Glenn, Clyde; McMillan, Keith; Smith, Allison; Stewart, Samuel; Brown, Keith
Thesis: The extensive allied planning coupled with aggressive execution was critical to the success of the Normandy invasion and the allies' defeat of the Germans in France.
Delvalle, Rudy; Herrick, Hank; McPeek, Johnny; Ortiz, Andres; Stahler, Bill
Thesis Statement: Soviet miscalculations/under estimations of Afghan guerilla tactics were ultimately responsible for the Soviet failure and withdrawal from Afghanistan. War is an extension of world diplomacy and therefore requires careful...
Thesis Statement: The 21st century presents new and difficult challenges for the nuclear arms control program throughout the world. Discussion: Today, there are many nations, some hostile towards the U.S., or each other, that now possess nuclear...
Bailey, Jose; Callaghan, Jerry; Fowler, Gary; Krouser, Emma; Whitcomb, Keith
Thesis Statement. General Navarre's Bad Plan Led to France's Defeat at Dien Bien Phu.
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Discussion. On 20 November 1953, Navarre, against the advice ofhis commanders, launched Operation Castor. The largest airborne operation French forces in...
Choudhri, Israr A.; Purnell, Kristine A.; Robertson, Steven R.; Shimbeza, Simon; Isler, Michael P.
Thesis Statement: American policies in Afghanistan led to the tragic events that took place in the United States on the morning of September 11, 2001. Discussion: In its Cold War struggle against Stalinism, the United States organized a civil war...
Aldrich, Kenneth; Cohran, Vince; McGraw, Dan; Nagele, Robin
Thesis Statement: The United States position as global superpower is weakening and may end abruptly within a generation.
Discussion: The United States is at great risk of losing its status as the World's sole superpower within 10-20 years. This...
Mitchell, Darrell; Phillips, Tanya; Rice, Quinton; Fischer, Maurice; Tompkins, Robert
Thesis Statement: Superior forces did not compensate for poor leadership. During the Battle of Chancellorsville General Lee dominated over General Hooker despite being tremendously outnumbered. Discussion: The Battle of Chancellorsville was one of...
Dotson, Timothy; Griffin, Tonya; McCord, Richard; Reynolds, John
Thesis Statement: The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point in the American's War of Independence. Discussion: The Battle of Saratoga was a climactic finale to a three-year struggle for a strategic military position -the Hudson-St. Lawrence...
Thesis Statement: America can win the Global War on Terrorism without the support of the International Community. Discussion: America has the political power, military superiority, economic resources, and information technology to win the war on...
Thesis Statement: The foundation of the noncommissioned officers corps is able to remain effective through increased education and training opportunities provided by institutional training, self development, and operational assignments. Discussion:...