This study is a historical analysis of variables that affected Guatemalan decision makers concerning their relations with the United States, during the period 1970 to 1985. Each variable is examined, based on the current body of literature, to...
Warner, Keithly A.; Reu, Joseph; Morgan, Scott D.; Vogl, Brian; Tyler, James W.; Sims, Martez
SUBJECT: Increasing Education and Requirements in the Army 1. Thesis Statement. It takes well-educated soldiers to fight and win on today’s highly technical unconventional battlefield. 2. Discussion. For several years, the U.S. Army has been...
Since 1993, there have been numerous terrorist bombing attacks toward US facilities located on US or US controlled soil. This fact has motivated government organizations to take a hard look at how their facilities are constructed and what would be...
The following is a brief personnel experience paper about my pre-deployment and deployment for 12 months to Balad, Iraq while serving as the HHC 507th Corps Support Group, Senior Food Operations NCOIC.
This paper describes some of the incidents and the lessons learned while I was deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF 05-07). During 2007, I was deployed to Taji, Iraq. It is one of the largest Forward Operating Bases (FOB) in Iraq. It is...
Refusing to concede defeat on integrating gays into the military, members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff are quietly promoting a policy that would discourage homosexuals from openly declaring their sexual orientation by barring those that do from...
Nation states develop and pursue foreign policy based upon their national goals and interests. In their attempts to realize these goals and because of different perceptions of reality, competition develops which may even lead to conflict. An...
The decision for America's presence of its military in Europe was to transform, reshape itself, and to conform to the 21st century way of modern warfare. This action was necessary and happened at the appropriate time in world history, and therefore...
This thesis examines the application of battle command during the 100/442d Regimental Combat Team’s rescue of the First Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, the “Lost Battalion.” As background, this study presents a...
This study examines Army Family Support Groups (FSGs). The focus of the research is on FSG leadership and whether the Army should hire paid FSG coordinators or continue to use volunteer leaders. The study demonstrates that FSGs are beneficial to...
The United States is now in the eighth year of the Global War on Terror (GWOT). For America, the war began with the surprise attacks against targets in Washington D.C. and New York City on September 11, 2001. For al Qaeda, the war began centuries...
This study examines how the OPFOR's Division Artillery Group (DAG) influences brigade fire support and maneuver training at the NTC. The purpose is to determine whether the NTC should discontinue use of the DAG and, if so, recommend viable...
Throughout my career, I have heard the statement, "What you put into a Solider is what you get out if them." As leaders, it is our responsibility to integrate ethical thinking in to our subordinates. Before we can instill values in a soldier, we...
Joseph R. Beyrle was a second generation German-American born in Muskegon Michigan. During the depression, his family lost their home and moved in with his paternal grandmother. Since his grandmother spoke only German, he became fluent in the...
The demands of 21st century military operations require an organization that is trained and equipped for independent offensive, defensive, and stability operations. This type of organization, the armored cavalry regiment, is fading from the U.S....
This study investigates strategic intelligence failures of the pre-Vietnam and pre-9/11 time periods. The monograph presents PEMISI (political, economic, military, information, societal, and intelligence) environmental analyses of both time periods...
The U.S. Army faces many challenges in the near future. Central to success in overcoming these challenges is the ability to develop tactical leaders capable of achieving Objective Force concepts. The course of Operation Enduring Freedom...
"You are a leader in the same Army that persevered at Valley Forge, held its ground at the Little Round Top, turned the tide of a war at St. Mihiel and began the liberation of a continent at Omaha Beach. You lead soldiers from the same Army that...
This study is about soldiers of the United States Army. Their dedication and selfless service not only puts them at physical risk but challenges their morality. Their willingness to participate and eagerness to learn gave energy to the class and...
This monograph discusses how the field artillery should be organized and employed to provide close support to the heavy brigade on a mid to high intensity AirLand Battle-Future (ALBF) battlefield. The nature of the ALBF battlefield dictates that...