This monograph examines whether current Marine Corps cold weather doctrine and related training are adequate to prepare individuals and units for employment in that environment. Relatively new, Marine Corps cold weather doctrine is still being...
The United States Army presently receives weather forecasts expressed in categorical terms. However, this forecast form limits the useful information that can be communicated to the decision maker. This study investigates the utility of replacing...
"Arnold, Curtis H.; Brown, Vernon C.; Ishmael, Mark; Seretse, Gilbert; Tomkins,
Patrick;White, Oree J.
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Thesis Statement: From 1941 until the present, military personnel have learned how to minimize the effects weather and terrain impact combat operations. Through advanced technologies, training, planning, and especially lessons learned we have...
Gives a general overview of the climate of the region. Also looks into weather and operations (ground air and water), meteorological facilities and forecast techniques. Also includes a climatic summary featuring information on surface winds, upper...
This study is an examination of historical data to determine if weather was the decisive factor of the Aleutian Campaign. The campaign was carried out early in World War II along the over 1,000 miles of the Archipelago. Island warfare made joint...
Allen, Rodney; Reyna, Miguel E.; Demiri, Dzemail; Ricks, Timothy; Robles, William A.
Terrain and weather has no favorites, it did one of two things; it either helped one force or provided a stumbling block for the other.
When thinking of the terrain, it is imperative that the commander considers factors such as hills, mountains,...
This monograph posits that military operations in high mountains or intense cold require forces with specialized organization, training and equipment. The author compares characteristics of military operations in mountains and cold weather, and...
To relate how Joint Task Force Seven assembled, organized, and dircted the components of this effort--in short, how Operation Redwing became a reality, is the purpose of this account.
Discusses the relationship between the period of a forecast and absolute accuracy, the presentation of long range forecasts, forecasts issued by the weather information branch, the method of preparation and research.
This study investigates the effect of cold weather upon the mechanized forces of the German Army and the Soviet Red Army during the first winter campaign on the eastern front of World War II, October 1941 through March 1942. This thesis is...
This study investigated whether the Department of the Defense (DOD) policy should include civil, foreign, or commercial meteorological satellites to meet DOD objective environmental requirements. The study investigated if non DOD meteorological...
“Climate is what you expect, but weather is what you get.” The scope of this paper will illustrate the complications of Arctic Warfare such as: Terrain, Potential Threats in Cold Weather Regions, The Conduct of Operations, and Experiences of...
This monograph examines the U.S. Army's need for a centrally-managed, detailed doctrine for combat in cold regions. It is important for the U.S. Army to maintain adequate doctrine for combat in cold regions. The Soviets are prepared to fight in the...
This study attempts to determine if tactical air support of an airborne battalion is feasible in adverse weather. The investigation is focused on an analysis of close air support, reconnaissance and aerial resupply. Investigation reveals that the...
This monograph discusses the complex relationship between intelligence and operational planning from the perspective of a World War II combined and joint operation, Operation Market-Garden. Operation Market-Garden was the largest airborne operation...
This study undertakes an investigation of the feasibility of developing a helicopter night/adverse weather system for the Army by modifying systems currently used in Air Force C-130 and C-141 tactical airlift aircraft. In being systems examined...
This manual is designed for use by barrage balloon units as a guide in the selection and training of personnel and the operation of materiel. The instructions given may be applied with slight modifications to any type of materiel used by barrage...