This monograph examines rear area terrain management of armored and mechanized brigades. The study focuses on overcrowding, which can result from poor terrain management, as it relates to the brigade's warfighting capability. The specific research...
The US Army relies on tactical-level leaders, not for their physical warfighting skills, but for their ability to employ cognitive thought during stressful situations. Cognitive tasks include sensing patterns, deciphering complex environments,...
The Department of Defense (DoD) has depended on different space-based assets as critical components to battlefield operations. As technology has evolved, space-based assets have become the eyes and ears of the military. Unfortunately, these assets...
This thesis analyzes the intelligence collection and dissemination in urban environments at the maneuver battalion. The methodology attempts to assess the organic intelligence assets and capabilities within a maneuver battalion, the training of the...
Villarreal, Jose M.; Jamiyansuren, Enkhbold; Wallace, Lorenzo F.; Brown, Samuel L.; Fernandez, Bentura
Over 40 physical contributes to combat readiness and long-term health benefits; however, it degrades combat readiness due to injuries and loss of man-hours during recovery. The benefits of regular exercise contribute to a healthier, independent...
The weight of the loads carried by today’s dismounted infantrymen has degraded their ability to operate in restricted terrain. This degradation in capability has had a drastic impact on the effectiveness of the Infantry Brigade Combat Teams which...
This monograph examines the possibility of establishing C2W as Battlefield Operating System (BOS) for Force XXI. It focuses on emerging doctrine for C2W and Force XXI operations in order to evaluate the contribution of C2W in military operations of...
The current military force structure, and subsequently the Department of Defense, requires a significant change. This monograph reveals, thru the lens of Colonel John Boyd and Doctor Joe Strange, a critical vulnerability and the lack of...
This monograph argues that tactical disruption is an operational concept which will lead to superior friendly combat power at the decisive point. This relative combat power is forged by the commander from the capabilities of his unit, and his...
This monograph examines a concept for the employment of the Stinger Air Defense Artillery weapon system known as "Stinger Under Armor." It traces the evolution of the concept from its genesis during the SGT York Division Air Defense Gun testing...
The paper examines the individual commander's decision making process to determine the optimal decision making system for military problem-solving under time constraints. This study first examines implications of decision making theories on the...
This monograph identifies the essential characteristics and capabilities of intelligence organization structures for an army force that is global, rapidly deployable and capable of executing full spectrum military operations in joint and combined...
This monograph examines how the task force commander and executive officer can enhance the training and professional development of the battalion coordinating staff. The National Training Center continues to report that task force staffs continue...
Narcotics trade is a major funding source for the insurgency in Afghanistan. Afghan law enforcement (LE) units target traffickers, processing labs, and drug caches to minimize this supply chain. These LE units are mentored by US Drug Enforcement...
This monograph examines the use of Foreign Internal Defense (FID) and Unconventional Warfare (UW) as the primary means of preventing global insurgency. The paper is broken into four sections. The History section gives a basic background of Special...
United States military forces face a different world as the 21st century begins. The phenomenon known as 'globalization' has created increased political, economic, and social interdependence among nations. With the emergence of new regional and...
To request you sign the decision paper at Tab A requesting the Commandant to sign the letter to General Kerwin on the field artillery requirements for searchlights.
Studying military history is an important part of being a leader. Leaders can prevent repeating mistakes or reproducing a trend by studying the history of yesterday’s Army and applying the lessons learned. Studying history can point out “what...
Army senior non commissioned officers are devoting a lot of thoughtful consideration to the subject of ethics. The purpose of this briefing is to present a firsthand appreciation of various ethical tensions that confront senior Army non...
Throughout our history, the NCO evolved into an excellent trained and respected Soldier. Through their leadership, NCOs responsibilities increased too. It is imperative that those NCOs study military history and be culturally aware which includes...