Airpower has a significant influence within the American political process. Political debate over the application of airpower in limited conflicts involves when and how to use it, and whether it can be the sole means of military force. This...
In accordance with the provisions of Special Orders 120,c. s., Fort Riley, Kansas, I reported to Brigadier General John B. Kerr, U. S. Army, June 15, 1908, for special duty in connection with the preparation of problems and arranging a program of...
One of America's greatest naturalists and explorers is Major John Wesley Powell. His work includes the following: leadership of the initial expeditions to the Grand Canyon; leadership of the United States Geological Survey, Bureaus of Reclamation,...
This monograph examines under what circumstances, if at all, an air campaign can achieve decisive results independent of other forces. The recent war in the Persian Gulf has given the research question its immediate significance. Given the...
This monograph examines several definitions for the operational fires concept, and traces the theoretical underpinnings of operational fires from both Russian operational theory and airpower theories. The monograph then examines historical examples...
Using military force against an enemy to punish, avenge a wrong, as retribution is a timeless cause of armed conflict. There are many examples throughout history of successful punitive operations. Analyzing historical punitive expeditions for the...
This monograph examines the establishment and structure of Joint Task Force headquarters in modern contingency operations. The large scale, well prepared, and extensively rehearsed efforts designed to win a global conflict, and the fixed command...
Chavez, Paula; Proctor, Andre; Glover, Carrie; Dryer, Steve; Russey, Ira
Thesis: The four factors of leadership are the foundation for a leader to build upon; these are; the led, the leader, the situation and communication. Failure to adhere to these four factors caused the death of Corporal (CPL) Pat Tillman and its...
This book contains a compilation of lessons learned on conflicts involving Russian tactics, civil war, guerrilla forces, and rough terrain during the Soviet Afghan War. It contains lessons to help small unit leaders understand security, deception,...
This study investigates the ability of U.S. military forces to maintain surprise over the next five years, in view of the highly capable unclassified satellite imaging systems available soon. These systems developed for a broad range of scientific,...
This work examines the US Army's efforts in tracking down Victorio, the infamous Apache chief who raided large tracts of New Mexico and Texas at will, terrorizing the entire region. The key point made in this work is that it demonstrates the...
In 1877 the United States waged war against the “nontreaty” Nez Perce. For four months, the war unfolded along a 1,350-mile trail stretching from Oregon to the Bear’s Paw Mountains in Montana. Masters of their weaponry and excellent horsemen,...
Interpersonal skills, ethical principles, and morality judgments are a necessity in making sound leadership decisions. The NCO creed states “… my two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind, accomplishment of my mission and...
This paper describes my experience as a SPEC/E4 at my only unit as a traditional guardsman. My unit was HHC/MMC (-) Det, Lexington, Missouri. I was the clerk typist at the time. This unit at that time only had approximately six female Soldiers out...
This study assesses the reliability of France as an American military ally. Its focus is upon French cooperation in four recent military operations: Operation El Dorado Canyon, Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Provide Comfort (Phase I), and...
What would happen in your daily military life if you made an attempt to cover up something that you know was not right? Now, to the worst extreme take this same situation to the combat zone in Afghanistan. The war is on, your platoon is on line...
This book contains stories from field and general officers commanding in training exercises, most from rotations at the National Training Center. In their stories, they describe their thoughts, their actions, their successes and especially their...
In 1866, Congress approved legislation creating six all African-American Army regiments: two cavalry (the 9th and 10th) and four infantry (the 38th, 39th, 40th and 41 st). The units represented the first African-American professional soldiers to...
This study determines if an optimum role for tactical fighters exists in Contingency Operations, (formerly known as Peacetime Contingency Operations) a form of Low Intensity Conflict (LIC). This report traces the historical development of the...