This monograph examines the recent Army trend to emphasize reconnaissance over security and economy of force in US cavalry doctrine and resourcing decisions. Since the late 1980s the Army has deliberately moved towards lighter, more stealth based...
The demands of 21st century military operations require an organization that is trained and equipped for independent offensive, defensive, and stability operations. This type of organization, the armored cavalry regiment, is fading from the U.S....
This monograph finds that the US heavy brigade is inadequately prepared in peacetime to perform counter-reconnaissance against the potential adversaries it may face on the modern battlefield. Winning the fight for information has been essential to...
The United States Army’s transformation from the Army of Excellence design to the Modular design had profound changes for the corps organization. Armored cavalry regiments under the Army of Excellence design provided reconnaissance and security...
The battle of the Ardennes was historic. The lessons of experience and accomplishments (as well as an opportunity for future forces to learn) are documented by the 84th Infantry Division- this is a preservation of that history. Sections detailing...
Intelligence has always been valuable in order to achieve mission success. There have been various techniques used by military units to obtain actionable intelligence. Today’s techniques have changed compared to those used in earlier conflicts....
This paper examines the possibility of essential differences between reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance and, addresses the need for "economy of force".
This monograph is a qualitative look at the doctrinal differences between the command and control processes of close air support and close combat attack and whether or not those two processes can be combined to create a streamlined process. To get...
This bulletin is concerned with the operations of the Libyan Campaign as a whole and is designed to emphasize lessons pertinent to the entire campaign, as well as to furnish a background for detailed accounts of individual actions. Information on...
This is the story of the 43d "Winged Victory" Division whose memorable record in World War II will stand forever as an inspiration to all freedom-loving Americans. It is the story of valiant men who dedicated their lives to preserve all in life...
United States Army Forces, Pacific, Office of the Commander-in-Chief
Psychological warfare against the Japanese homeland was conducted by the various United States and Allied commands which engaged the enemy forces in the Pacific and by other governmental agencies in the United States. This report looks at the...
Addresses the hows of Army-Marine Corps Integration (AMCI) in joint operations. It describes the capabilities and limitations of selected United States Army and United States marine Corps units and provides methodologies in the form of tactics,...
The purpose of this manual is to provide a text for the tactical training of cavalry reconnaissance squadrons, mechanized, and to present basic doctrine for their employment. This manual covers the organization, training, and employment of the...