The comparison of both strategic documents shows that the analysis of the new threats of terrorism and proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction is similar, as well as the stated strategic goals/ ends. The great difference can be found in the...
After toppling the regime of Saddam Hussein in a few weeks, the decisive operational maneuver victory was not enough to defeat the enemy’s will to fight. Instead of challenging US forces in a conventional military battle, the enemy has now sought...
Major combat operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) were a great success; however, the theater logistics system has come under an enormous amount of criticism from both warfighters and logisticians. Leaders at all levels of command have...
Do Information Operations (IO) contribute to success in counterinsurgency campaigns? What IO measures of excellence exist to demonstrate achievement of success in counterinsurgencies? These questions currently challenge U.S. military forces...
What capabilities are required for the Unit of Employment, X (UEx) to plan joint operational level campaigns and operations? The proposed UEx staff structure in the Unit of Employment Operations, White Paper Version 3.5 does not appear to be...
Many of the current senior leaders in the Army have recognized the importance of education to Army Transformation. In this recognition, many have also used the language of adult learning practices to describe the attributes that leaders must gain...
The purpose of this study is to introduce an operating concept and an organizational structure that will empower US joint military forces to adapt to changes faster in the global security environment. Further, it proposes that the United States...
Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, and his Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, Mrs. Victoria Clarke, initiated the embedded news media program. The intent was for the public to see directly through the media what happened at the...