The role of the American NCO throughout the history of our military has evolved from a file closer during the Revolutionary War, to an educated, technically enhanced, battle experienced force multiplier in today’s Global War on Terrorism. During...
The United States Army education system, equipment and weaponry of the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) changed little during the time period 1865-1925 The United States (US) Army Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Corps has undergone periodic...
Model 1909 army ambulance has tan canvas cover with a Red Cross on a white square background and white "U.S." on both sides. There are two metal "Red Cross" flags fastened to the front bow at the top. The five bows and front and rear center posts...
This was a presentation given at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, November 7, 1938; speaker was Colonel Clement H. Wright. Conclusion: tactical operations should not be judged by their local results alone; rather, their effect upon...
Efforts to measure progress in the US War on Terror are frustrated by a complex strategic situation and a shadowy network of enemies. The “Long War,” as the conflict is referred to by many public officials, is likely to remain costly in human...
Throughout the history of warfare, there have been periods when technological developments have dramatically affected the balance between firepower and maneuver on the battlefield. When the new technology enhanced the effectiveness of firepower,...
This monograph discusses four factors that influence the reduction of the Joint Task Force (JTF) staff and its associated footprint in the area of operations. The first factor is concerned with the degree of personal interaction required on a large...
This monograph looks at the possibility of using the Navy's long range weapons systems to support the NATO ground commander. In NATO, the doctrine of Follow On Forces Attack [FOFA] has been developed as a means to defeat the numerically superior...
Military professionals should study past military experiences. The actions or inactions of past military engagements/battles, both losses and victories, are keys to the success of future conflicts. If military professionals do not take the time out...
Through-out the history of the U.S. Army we hear many stories of heroic figures and their actions. But ask your fellow Soldiers to name a few heroic Non-Commissioned Officers through-out history. The response will likely be slow in coming.
When we...
This paper addresses the current misunderstanding surrounding the term known as strategic maneuver. Strategic maneuver is considered many different things to include: preclusion operations, moving units from theater to theater, and the use of...
The United States has been involved in several conflicts, both at home and abroad, throughout its short history. During these wars and conflicts, the U.S. military has repeatedly been unprepared to execute its primary mission at the outbreak of...
This study details the positions of German and Allied armies, the plans for attack, and the results of the operation evaluated on the principles of war.
This study presents information on the motor transport service of the French Army, the first automobile regulating commission, organization of and duties assigned to the Automobile Regulating Commissions, non specialization of vehicles, general...
Looks at British views of World War I. The volume looks at several areas: the political and economic upheaval, the upheaval of ideas, the settlement (broken in segments from August 1914 to September, 1918; September 29-November 11, 1918; November...
There is not a clearly defined framework within the national security dialogue of the United States, which sufficiently details compelling another government to capitulate as an end-state to the use of military force. When deciding to use military...
Ethics problems in Lithuanian Armed Forces consist from mostly relationship between Officers and NCOs. After Independence, our Armed Forces used old Soviet system of ruling Army. But when Lithuania created new National interest to join to NATO, our...
Throughout modern history the amphibious landing is considered the most difficult military operation to conduct. Amphibious operations are often conducted with little preparation time as the opportunity presents itself or as the sole axis of...