This monograph discusses the implications of digitization and learning organization theory on leadership primarily at the tactical level. Digitization is a term widely used to describe the various technological efforts to improve battlefield...
The surface warfare community prides itself on having the most capable, best trained, and most proficient leaders at the Department Head (DH) level. This assumption stems from an age when the "Head of Department" was a seasoned, matriculated, and...
Successful civil-military relations pose an enduring dilemma for the professional officer. When civil-military relations fail, the negative implications are far reaching. Professional officers who understand their role within the structure...
Ethical failures during the current era of persistent conflict have had significant operational costs. To minimize the effects of these operational costs, leaders must morally asses their forces and strive to implement programs to minimize future...
This paper captures the personal reflections of a Regimental Sergeant Major of an active Engineer Battalion in the Singapore Army. The purpose of this paper is to share his thoughts and experiences, provide insights of this appointment, and serve...
I will attempt to write about my experience during Operation Iraqi Freedom 09-10 beginning with my unit's notification for mobilization to the conclusion of my deployment. I will discuss our success in maintaining stability in our operational...
On September 16, 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq, members of an American protective security detail, composed of private security contractors (PSCs), engaged in a shooting incident while protecting U.S. Department of State (DOS) personnel. Seventeen Iraqi...
Will centralized screening and selection improve foreign military advisor performance on the battlefield? The Army's 2009 doctrine on security force assistance indicates selection is necessary to find suitable Soldiers for the mission. The factors...
The transformation of the United States Army to the concepts of the Objective Force brings to question many of the Army’s current operational policies and methods. One such area is the way in which the Army prepares for operations. Current unit...
Era de la Informática Las operaciones de información en el equipo de combate de la brigada interina. Mayor Cynthia A. Glenister, Ejército de los EE.UU.
El escuadrón de exploración y las operaciones de inteligencia, vigilancia y...
As leaders we are entrusted with the development and lives of our subordinates. Leaders have to make ethical decisions every day. Problems arrive when they can't distinguish between personal and professional issues. I witness several leaders during...
In the modern global security environment, the United States Army faces a different adversary that presents wholly different challenges to the Army’s intelligence effort. No longer facing a traditional, conventional enemy as its predominant...
Since the fall of the Soviet Union and the emergence of the United States (US) as the single world superpower, the focus of the Army has shifted its threat paradigm from a focus on the Communist threat to that of multiple threats from both nation...
The purpose of this thesis was to determine the adequacy of current U.S. Army doctrine relative to encircled units and breakout operations in view of the problems encountered by the 31st Regimental Combat Team, U.S. 7th Infantry Division, on the...
The United States Army has and will continue to train, prepare, and send chaplains on combat deployments in the global War on Terrorism. As the spiritual leaders of the United States Army, chaplains must prepare for their combat deployment and the...
The American and Filipino guerrillas that fought against the Japanese occupation of the Philippines were key in providing direction to resistance efforts and in the eventual liberation of the islands. The guerrillas escaped the aggressive...
In my 26 years of experience in the Army National Guard – the last 20 years being full-time service, one of the most challenging and rewarding assignments occurred when I was appointed as the Casualty Assistance Officer for the family of a fellow...
This Personal Experience Paper was created to document my deployment to Iraq as a member of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment. During this deployment I served as the Bravo Company First Sergeant and was witness to displays of...