First Lieutenant Jeremy Burke, a reservist from the 80th Division (Institutional Training), served on a military transition team (MiTT) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Normally a company executive officer acting as a company commander, he...
This monograph analyzes the need for a division Information Operations (IO) Coordination Cell during offensive military actions. The integrated concept team draft of FM 100-6, Information Operations: Tactics Techniques and Procedures, includes a...
In discussing the general question of military intelligence in time of war, the author starts from the undisputed premise that information of the enemy is absolutely essential and must be available in time for use. In any situation there are three...
Colonel Mark Neate, British Army, was the joint operations officer for United Kingdom (UK) forces at the British Permanent Joint Task Force supporting International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) operations in Afghanistan. From April to October...
The backlog of NCOES for the NCO Corps has never been in such a state of influx until now. Due to combat operations across the globe that leave the Army constantly in motion, the NCO (leader) is the one left to pick up the pieces and execute. Along...
Were American Forces prepared or un-prepared for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Mogadishu because of equipment, knowledge and skills. Americans would wonder did these issues take or give the American Soldier an advantage in these conflicts. The...
The purpose of the Army Training and Evaluation Program, (ARTEP) Mission Training Plan (MTP) is to give a descriptive, mission-oriented training program to ensure your unit can perform its critical wartime mission. The tasks detailed here are the...
MAJ Jimmy Smith served as a tank company commander with 3-15 Infantry in Sadr City, Iraq and with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop (HHT), 3-7 CAV at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Rustamiyah during 2004 and 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi...
MAJ Mark Smith served as battalion intelligence officer (S2) and brigade collection manager in Balad and Mosul, Iraq during 2003 and 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). In this August 2012 interview, MAJ Smith discusses the...
Major Matt Jordan, a member of the Arkansas National Guard, served as an Army fixed-wing pilot in Balad, Iraq, from November 2006 through November 2007 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In this interview, he talks about preparing and deploying...
Major Stuart Farris deployed to Afghanistan for the second time in May 2004 as commander of ODA 341 in 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group. Once in Afghanistan, he moved his detachment to the village of Zormat in the Paktia Province. Based on...
Major Stuart Farris deployed to Afghanistan for the third time in June 2005 as the assistant S3 and plans officer for 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group. His unit was involved in ensuring the successful parliamentary election in 2005 as well...
The United States is engaged in a long war. And although U.S. military forces today dominate the battlefield, victory is not achieved through the traditional annihilation of enemy forces. Today, the United States achieves victory through the quiet...
Thesis: Although American Soldiers through their tenacity always figure a way to accomplish the mission, the military and its leaders should better prepare their Soldiers through proper training and providing the necessary equipment for the...
This monograph explores the question of whether there is a trend toward global perception of the United States as a rogue state. Research revealed a rogue state is one that is isolated, dedicated to the rule of force, oppresses its people,...
All Soldiers want to get recognized for their efforts but, when ambition takes precedence over the unnecessary risk of life, it is unacceptable. When the outcome does not justify the means something is wrong and deserves a second look. Just about...
This monograph examines the need to retool the military decision making process (MDMP) as the U.S. Army transforms to the future force. Although the MDMP is the current doctrinal framework to decision making and planning at the tactical levels, it...
Terrorism is a real threat to the lives of the citizens of the United States and of her allies. Osama bin Laden’s organization sponsored the October 2000 attack on the USS Cole which resulted in seventeen dead U.S. sailors, dozens of injuries,...