The purpose of this paper is to focus on the planning factors, procedures, and techniques that were used within the division which both simplified and assured the soundness of the planning tasks. It is a description of the Leyte operation- Leyte,...
This study discusses the 1st Division operations and the effective employment, proper tactical conceptions, and a comparison with doctrine as to tactical reserves.
This paper examines the location of Airdromes with respect to the Front Lines. Several factors are considered such as: depth of penetration or length of time over hostile territory, security, economy of Operation, geography, control and...
Commercial firms have operated on the battlefield in support of combatants since antiquity. This monograph examines the efficacy of current US Army doctrine and practice for contingency contracting. The Army's contingency contracting program is...
This monograph addresses the research question: are military intelligence failures inevitable? If so, what are the causes and effects of intelligence failures and how can these causes and effects be mitigated or minimized in order to contain the...
The decisionmaking process is affected by two distinct sides. The first is a factual, logical process which will produce a result completely void of human emotion. The second is an emotional, psychological process which although affected by logic...
This monograph explains the ability of the military decision-making process to inform the decision-maker in the current operational environment. A comparison of the operational environment, as envisioned through the U.S. Army’s doctrine, before...
326 Area Support Group (ASG) received the mission to provide base support to the Marine Airbase in AI Asad, Iraq as the Mayors Cell. The mission of 326 is to improve life support for the forward operating base by establishing service contracts,...
This study examines the capability of an armored division to be sustained, relying only on its organic assets, in a five day deep operation that requires the division to maneuver seventy-five kilometers forward of the FLOT. This investigation...
This is an analysis of problems which could arise from military operations in tropical climates and the effects of climate on transportation, supply, maintenance and the fighting man himself.
The issue addressed in this paper is to determine the logistical problems in connection with the operation of a Canadian Corps as part of a U.S field type army and to recommend procedures to be followed in the solution of these problems.
Today’s modern Logistician is a flexible, multifunctional combat supporter that is vital to the war fighter. The Logistics’ system is currently undergoing a major transformation, not only within its community; it is also supporting the Army in...
Seeks to develop a form to be used by the Logical Sections of all three services in making logistical estimates on combined operations. Makes drafts of the proposed form and of the proposed field procedure.
This document was written to develop an improved form, or forms, for the guidance of G-4s at all echelons of command in making logistical estimates of the situation. This would help logistical planners at all echelons of command to follow the same...
This student paper attempts to develop a plan for the organization and employment of a unit or agency to expedite logistical support of combat forces and provide adequate liaison between those forces and the headquarters and installations...
The purpose of this study is the organization, composition, functions, employment, and operation of regulating stations in the ETO during World War II (study of logistical expediting groups and develop a plan for their employment).
Planning section, Normandy Base Section, Com.Z, ETOUSA
Compiled statistics and logistical data from Normandy Base Section for the dates June 44 to Jan 45., It was prepared to establish a basis for the statistical control of Normandy Base Section operations. Contains information on sections G-1 through...
Attempts to determine possible need for and feasibility of creating a governmental agency responsible for disaster relief. Reviews major disasters since 1900 and US response, considers capabilities of then-presently available means to meet...
Looks at the logistical methods and procedures of the Argentine Army, as used during operations in the field. Explains the logistical organization of the Argentine Army and its logistical methods and procedures and proposes possible applications...