As the year 1996 ended, the USASMA Historian's duties were given to the curator of the US Army Museum of the Noncommissioned Officer. It was in this way that I assumed the responsibility to write the annual historical review for calendar year 1996,...
The goal of this thesis is to explain the numerous, complex reasons for the deterioration of the US international maritime industry. The impact upon our national defense is also examined in detail. Those forces contributing to its decline are...
Throughout human history, people have migrated from one place to another across the globe. Since the creation of nation-states, the migration of people has been seen as emigrating from one country and immigrating to another. Immigration has...
This monograph examines the challenges of deploying forces for contingencies around the world. The National Military Policy is evolving as the Defense Department budget steadily shrinks. As the drawdown of forces continues, our forward presence and...
The following dictation shares my personal experience as the First Sergeant of the 360th Transportation Company before, during, and after Operation Iraqi Freedom III (OIF III). I discuss a myriad of problems, events, and issues ranging from...
In November 2004, ODA-166 deployed to Zormat, Afghanistan. The detachment operated in the Zormat area for six months. The detachment’s primary mission was to maintain stability in the Paktia Province. In conjunction with the Afghan National Army,...
Reform in the Middle East will depend on economic aid and diplomacy between Israel and the United States. Israel and the U.S. have long shared a close friendship from commonalities in economic interest, democratic values, security interest and...
Stanley, Jason L.; Stojanovik, Boban; Mitchell, Michael; Spicer, Donald L.
The US and Israel’s relationship, dating back to 1948, is often criticized by the majority of the Arab world as well as some the international community. The US remains a strong political ally with Israel and is committed to her policies of...
This paper will give information on how the Vietnam War was not a negative factor in the United States Economy, as it was once thought. In researching this specific topic, of the economy during the Vietnam era, the study proves that the economy did...
Raines, Steven; Nunez-Acosta, Jaime; Calderon, Bobby; Leach, Michael; Lopez, Chris
Current troop levels are inadequate to sustain the current full-spectrum operations on the Global War on Terror specifically in Iraq and Afghanistan. Specifically, a larger Army would benefit soldiers by alleviating the current unit rotation demand...
In the heat of battle the confusion could lead to Soldiers making unethical decisions that could change their future. These Soldiers often come to the decision to take innocent lives in a fit of rage or anger. Soldiers say it is justice while the...
History proves that the United States Military has repeatedly been unprepared to execute its primary mission at the outbreak of hostility. The preparation and training of Soldiers by Noncommissioned Officers plays an enormous part in how the...
World War I and the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) have a lot of similarities. In both wars the United States had to grow their fighting force to meet the wars requirements. The United States had to modernize their equipment to provide additional...
Leaders of all levels in the military should take time to read history. Leaders, who have taken the time to read history, will realize the benefits of having a working knowledge of past events and provides possible steps that could be taken to...
Group Thesis: United States Peacekeeping mission are over extending the military which will lead to shortage of personnel, a potential Draft, two years mandatory service and political/economic fallout. SGM Johnson's Thesis: With new wartime and...
Ayers, Lawrence M.; Anderson, Harold J.; Fleming, Lee A.; Mattingly, Ronald E.
Thesis Statement. Green Berets were successful in their
Vietnam mission despite the defeat of the South Vietnamese
forces.
Discussion. The defeat of the South Vietnamese forces caused
many to put the blame on the effectiveness of the Green...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...