With United States involvement in Afghanistan, knowledge of the country is imperative. This "handbook explains a number of basic issues that should be in the knowledge" toolbox of a Marine working with Afghanis or deployed to the country.
This monograph analyzes the Arctic region as a system by examining the strengths and weaknesses of its political, military, economic, social, infrastructure, and information sub-systems. This investigation reveals the key nodes (critical people and...
This monograph examines the Arctic security environment, and concludes that the most significant threat to security in the Arctic rim in the year 2000 and beyond is the poor storage, handling and disposal of nuclear waste in the Russian North. The...
In this first of four interviews conducted with Major James Love concerning his Global War on Terrorism deployments, he discusses his command of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry in the area around Baiji in 2003 in support of Operation...
Military history is a recording of armed combat within the history of humanity. Armed combat has been a continual factor in the process of societal development. The study of Military History enables scholars to better understand the decision making...
In 1866, the need for additional troops to the west lead to the creation of several additional Cavalry Regiments (Herr and Wallace 144). The famous 7th, 9th and 10th Regiments are among the units formed bringing the total Regular Cavalry Regiments...
MSG Roy P. Benavidez was a great American hero. He was born in 1935. He overcame bigotry of his South Texas hometown and became a legend. During his second tour in Vietnam as a Special Forces Soldier eventually earned him the Congressional Medal of...
In a time were numbers and money hold more weight than standards is a time when we as the senior leaders and the Army as a whole need to look how we conduct business. I understand that doctrine at all levels is a guide to ensure all missions are...
This paper describes events and lessons learned during my deployment to FOB Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) I. I briefly discuss training at our Mobilization Station, Ft Drum NY. I give more detailed discussion on...
The rumbling of an impending deployment to Kosovo started somewhere in the vicinity of two years before the date we were actually scheduled to deploy. Having served in the Army National Guard for over twenty years I was not overly concerned. There...
The Medal of Honor, established by joint resolution of congress, 12 July 1862, is Awarded in the name of Congress to a person who, while a member ofthe Armed Services, distinguishes himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of...
The history of the Buffalo Soldiers is a vital part of our Army's History which they have served with great distinction. This brief will help you gain knowledge and a clear understanding of the all black infantry and cavalry regiments know as the...
Agriculture accounts for 45 percent of Afghanistan's gross domestic product and is the main source of income for the Afghan economy. Over 80 percent of the Afghan population is involved in farming, herding, or both. However, decades of war,...
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...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
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...
The World Factbook is produced annually by the Central Intelligence Agency. Information was provided by the Bureau of the Census, Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, Defense Nuclear Agency, Department of State, Foreign...