This monograph examines how AirLand Battle doctrine defines and utilizes the term initiative, and how initiative can be achieved at the operational level of war. It concludes that, while doctrine defines initiative as “setting the terms of battle...
This monograph examines two of the assumptions which underlie the Joint Chiefs of Staff support planning model as they relate to sustainment of Army forces in a unified command's wartime campaign. One is that lines of communication (LOCs) are...
As the United States Army prepares to redesign the Light Infantry Division, the issue of the correct size and organization of the squad is deserving of study. This monograph examines the issue by conducting three types of analysis. The first is a...
The War Department had directed that the history of the military occupation of Germany and Austria in World War II be recorded and interpreted as events transpired. Table of contents include: planning for redeployment in the European Theater of...
The National Military Strategy outlines the U.S. military concept for winning two nearly simultaneous Major Theaters of War: concentrate in one, shift assets to the second, and win the second. The U.S. doctrine calls for the use of decisive force...
The analysis of command post exercise control at division level was undertaken because of the author's belief that command post exercise control can be substantially improved. This paper is limited to the study of command post exercise control at...
Drill Sergeants reflect the professionalism, commitment and dedication of the Army noncommissioned officer corps. The quality of the new Soldiers coming in the Army today reflects the quality of the Drill Sergeants training them. Drill Sergeants...
This pamphlet has been written by Professor William A. Reitzel, Haverford College, Haverford, Pennsylvania, for use by the staff and students of the Naval War College in connection with the Naval War College curriculum. The pamphlet contains...
The objectives of Engineer are to inform, motivate, increase knowledge, improve performance, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas. Views ex-pressed are those of the authors and not those of the Department of Defense or its elements. The...
This monograph asserts that, contrary to what current doctrine implies and in order to enhance unity of effort at execution, strategic and operational level commanders and planners must plan Peace Operations and Humanitarian Assistance using...
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These catalogs contain a complete listing of PSYOP materials available to personnel in Vietnam, descriptions of products available from JUSPAO or the four in-country PSYOP battalions. Types of products include leaflets, handouts, stationery,...
The ground force doctrine of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization reflects the times in which it was written. It is tactically-oriented and attrition-focused. Since its adoption in 1984, the body of military thought has grown substantially....
The Drill Sergeant (DS), is the person responsible for training, mentoring, molding, and leading the future soldiers of the United States Army. Drill Sergeant is the job title earned by Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) who successfully complete the 9...
Drill Sergeants have one of the most important missions in training and mentoring the Army's future leaders. For over forty years, Drill Sergeants have turned civilians into Soldiers and will continue to do so well into the future. Without this...
The objectives of Engineer are to inform, motivate, increase knowledge, improve performance, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas. Views ex-pressed are those of the authors and not those of the Department of Defense or its elements. The...
This study contrasts two opposing theories which have shaped the U.S. Army's tactical intelligence process since 1940. One theory holds that the best kind of tactical intelligence is predictive in nature. The other theory states that tactical...
This paper will talk about the history of the Drill Sergeant; Drill Sergeant Identification Badge; the Campaign Hat; a history of the Corps; a biography of R. Lee Emery; and the history of Former Drill Sergeant of the Year (DSOY).