"The present text-book has been compiled with the object of presenting as clearly as possible the elementary principles of the course in Ordnance and Gunnery as taught at the Military Academy, and of so arranging it that it can be readily used for...
Time fire using shell fuzed with fuze M54 or M55 -- Survey plans and procedure -- Fire direction -- Hints for safety officers -- Notes on the firing battery recorder -- Determination and correction of basic data -- Conduct of observed fires --...
The future of battle won’t be fought with tanks and artillery in a force on force manner; it will be fought in an urban environment where the friend or foe isn’t easily identified (Graham, 2005). Guerrilla warfare is a collective group of...
The Army has always been a doctrine based organization. A key element used by every unit down to a company element is the Mission Essential Task List (METL). A mission essential task is defined in FM 7-0 (Training the Force) as a collective task...
Slater, Gregory; Almeida, Giles; Makoto, Yahara; Stevens, Anthony; Williams, Charles
The Army Reserve Components mobilizing in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/ Enduring Freedom conduct a lengthy, inefficient train-up. They should adopt a shorter, more focused model to increase combat effectiveness. In this study,...
Guerilla warfare is essential in maintaining sovereignty in a country by defeating conventional armies that are considered an occupying force. The nature of guerilla warfare originated within the roots of government’s weaknesses. Guerilla force...
Different people in many countries rise against military occupation using different kinds of fighting techniques. One technique is called guerilla warfare. Leadership, terrain, and strategies are vital to the effectiveness of guerilla warfare;...
Guerrilla warfare is not vital because it increases noncombatant deaths of sovereign countries. Why do unconventional conflicts result in a large number of noncombatant deaths? History has shown us that military strategies used by regimes trying...
Wah, Augustus N.; Abiera, Arthur O.; Napolet, James; Patrick, Calvin; Fuller, Mike
Weaponry in space is one of the many programs on the table for the United States’ half trillion dollar defense budget.
Space or outer space is global by nature. It is a vast medium that is far beyond the atmosphere where the laws of...
Jett, Nathaniel J.; Najee, Katrina; Webster, Terry; Carpenter, Jonathan D.; Doucette, Shawn J.
Since the settling of America by English colonists in the 1600’s and the birth of the United States, the National Guard has played a critical role in the defense of freedom both at home and abroad. Guard Soldiers have fought in every war the U.S....
Lane, Darryl; Kraus, Kenneth; Lacks, William; Marten, William; Miller, Richard
The two pillars of the National Security Strategy create a clear objective for our nation to defeat its enemies. The first pillar promotes democracy and works to end tyranny. The idea of ending tyranny gives our military clear objectives to engage...
Shared political goals among guerrilla fighters enhance sovereignty. Throughout history, an asymmetrical Army has always been a useful political tool of many revolutions and rebellions. Employment of guerrilla warfare has allowed many weaker forces...
The political relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United States is important in relation to its vast oil reserves and location in the Middle East. A strong and positive political relationship is crucial to the National Strategy of the United...
Burford, Robert L.; Hutchison, Wylie; Wingfield III, Rufus; Dostie, Eric; Lewis, Loma
The Army is undergoing change. The Army is transforming into a lighter, more readily deployable and efficient fighting force. These changes are evident when one takes into consideration the vast amount of electronic advancements made within the...
Military commanders are finding that remotely piloted vehicles (RPVs) are invaluable in defensive operations. Their unique capabilities allow leaders to accomplish aerial, ground, and maritime defensive missions that are dangerous or previously...