This volume of papers begins with one of the central strategic issues facing the country--the lack of operational, deployable civilians. Many studies on ideal solutions to grow civilian capacity gather dust on credenzas. Until this utopian ideal is...
Military Intelligence, (MI), has been an integral part of combat operations in America since before the Revolutionary War, but we are only discussing its importance from the Revolution to present day. We specifically cover the Revolution, Civil...
All Soldiers face ethical dilemmas several times during their careers. They need to have mentors and Senior Leaders to whom they can go for guidance. This only works if those in leadership positions know right from wrong themselves. Too many of our...
Throughout history, the United States Military has failed to execute its primary mission at the outbreak of hostilities. In the past the military has had to prepare for war by assessing the situation and making certain assumptions. With newer...
The Department of the Army decided to re-structure the combat divisions into modular, brigade units in order to better address the difficulty inherent in fighting a long war on terrorism, while simultaneously providing combat units to OIF and OEF...
On 7 December 1941, Japanese Forces conducted simultaneous attacks in several key areas of the Pacific Theater. These areas included Pearl Harbor, the Philippines, Wake Island, Guam, Hong Kong, and the Malay Peninsula. These attacks were designed...
Provide information about Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith before he joined the military and the renowned day of April 4, 2003 and his receipt of the Medal of Honor.
SFC Paul Ray Smith was born September 24, 1969 in EI Paso, TX, and moved to...
This monograph examines the U.S. military operations in Beirut, Lebanon 1982-1983 and Somalia 1993 in the context of Clausewitz's theory of a culminating point of victory. The dynamics of peace operations present a unique challenge to military...
Case studies of the 1982-1983 U.S. intervention in Beirut and the 1992-1993 U.S. intervention in Somalia are juxtaposed with the theoretical framework and tenets of the operational art as proposed by Dr. Schneider of the Army School of Advance...
To begin I will define my feelings on ethics. My first thought is the Army Values, if we do not live by and lead by the Army Values then how can be expect our soldiers to be any different. Lead from the front, lead by example, the Army Ethos and...
In 1775, the Continental Army utilized the Sergeant Major as head of the noncommissioned officers of the regiment. Their duties required them to be well acquainted with the management structure, disciplining the Soldiers and overseeing rosters and...
This paper will illustrate a sequence of events that unfolded to meet a situational crisis in the Sangin District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan during my deployment for Operation Enduring Freedom in 2005-2006. I will illustrate the difficulties of...
Silver clasp, spread eagle with flags in each talon and banner "U.S. A.". Suspended from this by two 1/8" rings is a five-sided medal. In the center is a brass circle with a soldier carrying a rifle. Surrounding this circle are triangular shaped...
This monograph describes the interaction and impact of the Afghan culture with the numerous instances of foreign intervention in the country. Prior to the American intervention in 2001, most recall of foreign intervention in Afghanistan focused on...
This book describes the overall organization, divisional functions, war management responsibilities, military administration and military judicial processes of the German Army in the late 1800s.
The War on Terrorism started on a beautiful September morning. On 11 September 2001, terrorists executed a horrendous attack on American soil, killing thousands of innocent Americans. For most Americans the attack came as a total shock, yet the...
This paper recounts various events leading to a less than productive deployment for a
National Guard Special Forces Company. Many lessons learned can be taken away from
this year long event. The greatest lesson and I am reluctant to admit it, is...
OPSEC or Operational Security is the cornerstone of military security. Soldiers at all levels are taught continually about the importance of OPSEC and the negative implications violating OPSEC can have on units and or operations. The Soldier who...
Using various examples of Military history, this paper will analyze the success and failure of various units and leaders and their use of actionable intelligence in combat. The research will show how both technical and nontechnical collection means...
Military Leaders Questioning the President of the United States
Retired and active military leaders that question the policies and decisions of the President of the United States affect the health, morale and discipline of any Army organization....