This study investigates whether or not space Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB) applies to 75th Ranger regimental operations when facing non-nation-state adversaries. IPB includes a process in which military commanders and staff...
Thesis: Even though laser warfare is said to be somewhat inhumane and costly, research and funding of these programs must continue in order to win conflicts and remain superior to our adversaries.
Abstract: Even though laser warfare is somewhat...
As a force projection power, it is critical for the United States to retain the capability to introduce rapidly, credible and sustainable forces into theaters around the world. Maritime pre-positioned forces (MPF) are a key component supporting...
This study attempts to develop appropriate missions for the divisional armored cavalry squadron that are based upon the needs of its parent division, and to identify an organization and equipment configuration that will enable the armored cavalry...
The Nation has formulated a strategy for combating terrorism that places the U.S. Military in a significant role. Perhaps the most significant role for the military in this effort will be globally operationalizing the application of military power...
During the U.S. Civil War, over 180,000 black men enlisted in the Union forces, some 30,000 serving in the Navy, while another 150,000 served as workers on labor, engineering, hospital and other military support projects. In July 1865, more than...
Barren, Cynthia; Butler, Jimmie; Thompson, David; Thomas J.B.; Webb, Donnie
Interest in missile defense systems, originally called "anti-ballistic missile (ABM)" systems, began even before Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) were deployed. The German V-2 short-range ballistic missile, launched against London and...
Increasingly, Canada's military is being called upon to deploy into complex operational environments where it must deal with highly adaptive adversaries seeking to destabilize society through a variety of asymmetric means. Articulating this new...
The United States has been engaged in active conflict against Violent Extremist Organizations for over 11 years. This has given the U.S. the ability to effectively track and target hostile organizations before they could materialize enough manpower...
Controlling the Beast Within: The Key to Success on 21st-Century Battlefields. Major Douglas A. Pryer, U.S. Army, Ethical behavior contributes more to mission success than battlefield technology, armored vehicles, gunnery, or weapons ranges....
Just War Theory and Democratization by Force: Two Incompatible Agendas. Cora Sol Goldstein, Ph.D.; Is the doctrine of minimum collateral damage compatible with a strategy of democratization by force?
For years women in combat have been a major discussion for both the Army and the
American people. Our greatest fears over the years have been seeing service women being sent home in body bags and being captured by our adversaries. Women serving in...
Our nation’s security should never be sacrificed for a decreased military budget. The estimated savings from troop reductions were never realized and a spiraling budget is estimated for years to come. Troop reductions have led to fiscally...
Information Operations is a very important element on the field of battle as well is on the home front. Creating inefficiency and disjointed approaches to information operations can severely affect the military but also the American public. The...
Our nation’s security should never be sacrificed for a decreased military budget. The estimated savings from troop reductions were never realized and a spiraling budget is estimated for years to come. Troop reductions have led to fiscally...
The study of military history is a very important element of the Army in the field of battle as well training. Creating inefficiency and disjointed approaches to learning past mistakes can severely affect future operations. Most importantly,...
In capturing the history of the world men record events about military battles in an effort
to preserve the lessons learned from each battle. Leaders study the insights and strategies behind
each battle as the years pass to gain insight and...
Non Commissioned Officers in the American Army (1925 to 1945) were well trained and flexible to a level above their adversaries. Throughout the history of the Army it has been the NCO that is charged with the training of soldiers. It is our...
In response to today’s dynamic nonlinear operating environment, the United States Air Force Security Forces is executing a dramatic transformation of its Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, and Facilities. These...
This study examines the relationship between the efforts of the United States to achieve the fullest possible accounting of its prisoners of war and missing in action (POW/MIA), which resulted from the conflict in Vietnam, and subsequent diplomatic...