Since the dawn of industrial age warfare, commanders have sought ways to maximize the combined effects of maneuver and firepower. A demanding task on battlefields cluttered with horse-drawn artillery and foot infantry, the task became more...
Under public pressure to reduce defense spending and a Congressional demand for increased efficiency created by the collapse of the Soviet Union during the early 1990's, the United States Army has repeatedly been accused of maintaining unnecessary...
This book is designed as a textbook to field train infantry soldiers on a 21 day schedule in details of the probable phases of attack and defense, with other tactical training.
"This 1960 SOP is published for the information and guidance of all personnel involved in operational and instructional duties in any capacity and prescribes policy in operational matters as stated in section XXVII, USAFAS Regulation 1-1, Policy...
USSOCOM’s effective execution of operational preparation of the environment (OPE) is a critical component in the strategy for winning the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). OPE is a series of activities that seek to enable future operations by...
The objective of this monograph is to present a general description of the organization and activities of the transportation zones, including the separate installations over which the zone transportation officers have jurisdiction. More detailed...
The work is the Operation Plan number 3-44 named Forager which superceded Operation Plan 2-44 It includes Appendix A titled "Deletion of Code Words from Action Report." The Operation Plan covers all troop movements and operations against Saipan,...
This monograph examines the efficacy of the Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) as an instrument of theater level campaigning. A relatively new concept of expeditious military power projection, the MPF was employed for the first time in a real...
At the U.S. southwest border there exists the intersection of two distinct cultures, economies, political systems, and ideas of what comprises the national security interests of the U.S. and Mexico. Those security interests stem from a desire to...
"It is clear that we face major threats on the modern battlefield with a relatively small quantity of field artillery. It follows that we must optimize the use of all indirect fire support resources available."
"The purpose of this Officer Student Guide is to provide information and guidance to assist you in preparing for your upcoming trip to Fort Sill and to assist you while attending your course at the US Army Field Artillery School."
The V Corps field standing operating procedure is published to prescribe procedures in the conduct of field operations for all units assigned or attached to V Corps.
The last 10 years of conflict have seen a dramatic increase of airspace users above the battlefield providing both opportunities and challenges to maneuver commanders. Assets operating overhead assist the commander in mission command; however, the...
This monograph examines the current debate over the FSCL from a doctrinal perspective. Changes in the capabilities of Army and Air Force weapons systems, doctrine, and organizations are all affecting how each service views its role in the delivery...
This monograph addresses the question of whether the concept of the Fire Support Coordination Line (FSCL) should be included in future joint doctrine. The FSCL was originally designed as a concept to fulfill a requirement for deconfliction of fires...
This study conducts an in-depth analysis of the recovery function and applies the results to developing recovery support for the AirLand Battle Future (ALBF) Concept. First, the monograph introduces the AirLand Battle Future Concept in its latest...
In spite of the Army’s “draw down” the requirements on the logistics community have increased. These requirements include Stability and Support Operations in locations such as Somalia and Rwanda, disaster support for Hurricane Andrew and the...
This monograph evaluates the Combat Service Support (CSS) transformation initiatives against the framework of the Contemporary Operating Environment. This environmental construct provides the military planner a visualization of future conflicts and...