The United States' All-Volunteer Force (AVF) is embroiled in the longest ground combat power intensive conflict in its history. The Army's massive need for Soldiers has placed so much strain on the Army recruiting system that at times recruit...
Nearly everyone has seen the recruiting poster with Uncle Sam pointing directly at you and declaring “I Want You!” This broad patriotic appeal touches upon some very fundamental questions: Who serves in the military (i.e., everyone or only...
This study investigates whether it is feasible for national service projects to dovetail with military peacetime contingency missions so that the All-Volunteer Force can enhance its capabilities by supporting national service. Although peacetime...
In 2008 the Army declared that the current demand for forces in Iraq and Afghanistan was unsustainable--this thesis asks if this is a fair and accurate assessment. The Army developed the Army Force Generation Model in response to a condition of...
With the growing unpopularity of the war in Iraq, Americans are once again discussing the draft. Congressman Charles Rangel has argued that we need the draft to fill the ranks or force disengagement from Iraq and prevent entry into unnecessary...
Jefferson, Ernest Lee, Christopher E.; Schweers, Matthew; Albert, Ruben L.; Vigil, Ernest J.
Even though Soldiers and their family members say the long deployments in support of “The Global War on Terrorism” are creating new and unforeseen challenges, they continue to stay Army Strong for three reasons, American Spirit, Command...
Jefferson, Christopher E.; Lee, Ernest; Schweers, Matthew; Albert, Ruben L.; Vigil, Ernest J.
In assessing the impact of The Global War on Terror on Army retention numerous sources were used to review Army history on retention in previous times of war, pre-9/11, post 9/11 to present, were Army retention could be successful in the future...
FM-1 describes the Global War on Terrorism as “the first severe test of the all-volunteer Army.” OPTEMPOs remain high and, in FY2005, all U.S. Army components failed to achieve their recruiting goals. Discussion of reinstating the draft has...
This document describes the tank attack of the Fourth British Army at Amiens, France, 8-10 August, 1918. Headings in the paper include operations that influenced the attack, relation/approval/mission/composition of the British army, description of...
The role of women in the armed forces has always been and will probably always be a hotly contested topic. Recent statements by senior civilian and military leaders illustrate the reliance the nation has placed on women in the armed forces. In view...
The army and society Selective service-1948.Secretary of the Army Kenneth C. Royall ROTC: an academic focus. Major George A. Joulwan, US Army The army and society. Lieutenant Colonel Frederic J. Brown,...
Combining the continued threat of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and the changing attitudes of the present youth market, can the U.S. Army meet its recruitment goals in the upcoming years? This study examines the validity of the United States...
For over eight years the United States has been engaged in a war against terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan. This time frame serves as the longest period that the United States Army Recruiting Command has had to provide the force for an...
Computer driven battle simulations (CDBSs) must be integrated into Reserve Component (RC) training in such a way that they meet US Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) training requirements while addressing the geographical imbalance of RC maneuver units,...
This monograph examines whether allowing women in direct combat assignments in the U.S. Army will adversely affect unit cohesion and as a result, degrade combat effectiveness. To answer this question the monograph conducts a theoretical analysis of...
This study attempts to identify manpower alternatives available for sustaining the All Volunteer Force, or providing a replacement structure should voluntary programs prove inadequate. It further focuses on the implications of a draft for the...
Hash, James G.; Campbell, Marcus L.; Franceschi, Mio L.; Irvin, Joe; Singell, Stanley D.
Thesis: Soldiers are more confident for the challenges of today and prepared for combat because they are better trained than they were in previous years.
Introduction
The purpose of this paper is to provide you a brief history of Army basic...
The purpose of this paper is to provide you a brief history of Army basic training and the role Basic Training has in preparing our Soldiers for the challenges of their times. The Army throughout it’s history till now, has not learned from the...