Major Song Huynh served on an embedded training team (ETT) for the 203rd Corps of the Afghan National Army in Gomar, Afghanistan, from January 2007 through January 2008 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In this interview, he talks about the...
In this interview, MAJ Scott Sentell, US Army, talks about his deployment to Iraq as the Command of the Alpha Company 1-8 CAV in 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. MAJ Sentell discusses his personal experience with pre-deployment training...
The author of this paper states that the similarity of purposes, means of accomplishment and agencies of execution common to war economy and to peace economy would suggest similarity in approaching the respective problems of national defense and of...
This document is a study of the formation of the Bonus Expeditionary Force, the B.E.F. According to the author, the purpose of the paper was to set forth in considerable detail the story of this determined host which endeavored to force its will on...
In this paper, the author examines certain events in military history noting the effect of the observance or lack of observance of proper supply considerations on the strategy and success of an operation. Examples were drawn from various struggles...
This was an account of the first Allied victory of the World War. The military operations of the Jadar campaign are highlighted. It is believed that the Austrians underestimated the strength and effectiveness of the Serbian Army.
This document discusses the effects of coastal aviation on strategy. The object of the study is the creation of a continental concept wherein coastal strategy delimits war to frontier theatres on the shoulders of the country. The purpose is the...
In considering the employment of field artillery materiel in antitank defense, many items must be studied including the characteristics and limitations of enemy tank equipment, enemy tactics in the use of tanks, terrain, artificial obstacles,...
This study consists of comprehensive records of the 1st and 2nd Divisions of the American Expeditionary Forces, as well as letters received by officers who had combat experience in 1918. The paper discusses fragmentary orders in stabilized...
This study discusses the employment of military personnel on riot duty. Historical examples are given, and topics include equipment, intelligence service and reconnaissance, strength and composition of units, employment of various arms, orders and...
This study is based on the reinforced cavalry brigade (mechanized). The author felt there was a need for a thorough study of the logistics of mechanized units in order that a supply system can be developed that is suited to their tactical...
This paper presents topics regarding the military geography of Palestine and Syria, the military system of Egypt and her Asiatic foes, the Battle of Megiddo, and the Battle of Kadesh. There are nine plates included within the document.
This study describes the procurement of bombs by the Air Force, logistical principles involved in the supply of airplane bombs, the effect of airdrome locations on the supply and handling of airplane bombs, quantities of bombs required, and...
This study discusses reconnaissance detachments of division and larger units. The author states that the strength of reconnaissance detachments is influenced by the mission, the sphere of action will generally be governed by the mobility of the...
The purpose of this paper is to examine those operations of World War I, from which tactical lessons pertaining to the use of tanks or the defense against tanks, can be logically deduced. Topics include Somme operations in 1916, the British spring...
This study deals with the use of shock action by forces composed of a combination of horse cavalry and mechanized cavalry, based on the premise that such action fills a need apparent in the tactical and strategical operations of modern warfare....
This thesis looks specifically at the duties of a Corps Area Air Officer. The duties are defined, as well as information given regarding implied tasks, specific duties including the office routine, preparation of air corps annexes to mobilization...
The author attempts to show some of the problems that confront an officer detailed on relief work and present a plan by which all regular officers detailed on National Guard and reserve duty can have a short course of instruction without cost to...
This document is a study of the employment of liaison officers. An endeavor will be made to show the importance of liaison between units, both large and small, the signal communication facilities required, and the employment of liaison officers,...
This study asks what reliance can be placed on anti-aircraft artillery in defense of cities, fortifications and ground troops from bombers, observation and attack planes, as deducted from past experience, present material, as an independent means...