The United States has attempted for several decades to assist in the modernization of armies in the Middle East. These armies are rich in tradition and heritage of medieval and pre-modern Islamic armies. Islamic armies possess an ability to...
Decision making in combat is one of the core competencies most valued in leaders. Much effort is dedicated to the analysis of decision-making models, processes, and methodologies in order to develop skills that enable leaders to make qualitatively...
This study investigates the American Civil War role and contributions of Major General John Buford. Buford, a 1848 graduate of the United States Military Academy, began his Army career on America's frontier with the First United States Dragoons....
Military service is obligatory for each male citizen between the ages of eighteen and forty-five years. According to this 1916 volume, he must plan his life to meet this obligation and be prepared physically, mentally, and morally through proper...
This study is an analysis of Confederate cavalry operations in the Valley Campaign-5 November 1861 through 10 June 1862. In a campaign dominated by the leadership of Major General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and his “foot cavalry,” what role...
The Palestine Campaign of the First World War exhibited a fighting style that brought with it various challenges in mission command. While General Allenby, commanding the Allied Egyptian Expeditionary Force (EEF), gained several victories in the...
This handbook contains general military instructions for cadets; covers Army organization, duties, discipline, operations, training, drills, hygiene, and first aid. Includes photographs and illustrations.
This monograph examines the insurgency conducted by the Southern States during the last part of the American Civil War and the early period of Reconstruction, specifically from the time period of Sherman's march to March 1867. The paper proposes...
Change and innovation are issues that constantly confront an organization like the Army. During certain periods, the currents of change seem stronger than others. Today the Army confronts the Information Age revolution and a transition into a new...
This monograph investigates the historical use of cavalry in low intensity conflict (LIC). This investigation is to determine the possible strengths and weaknesses of our current light infantry division's reconnaissance squadron in terms of...
The U.S. Forces European Theater General Board study of mechanized cavalry units illustrates how a systemic study of combat experience can guide interconnected changes to military doctrine, organizations, and equipment. The General Board conducted...
Force Design is the process of designing the organization of army units. The process involves building unit structures, including combat support and combat service support capabilities, and then validating those structures through testing and...
Sergeant Major of the Army Gene C. McKinney was the Army’s 10th Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA). During SMA McKinney’s service of more than 30 years, he served in every enlisted leadership position from Scout Leader to Command Sergeant Major....
Thesis Statement: The Battle of San Juan Hill/El Caney set the stage for the US to evolve from a frontier nation into a twentieth century world power. Discussion: Historians will concur that the superpowers were led by Great Britain, Spain, and...
“First Sergeant you’re not a Scout but you’ll always be a Cavalryman!” The Scout Platoon Sergeant boasted with immense pride. The purpose of this paper is to share some very real lessons learned from Operation Iraqi Freedom II. These...
A Soldier’s combat experiences will be known to him forever. I just scratch-
ed the surface of mine in this paper. My transition from Infantryman (11B) to
Cavalry Scout (19D) would prove to be one of my toughest challenges, never mind the
enemy....
This document discusses the cavalry force, that it should be employed as an integral part of the cavalry division on such missions and in such manner that would increase the efficiency of a cavalry as part of the modern army. In other words, what...
This study is a historical analysis of the effectiveness of Union cavalry during the Chickamauga campaign. General William S. Rosecrans' desire to develop Union cavalry in the Army of the Cumberland into an effective counter to superior Confederate...