Since its introduction, Army Design Methodology (ADM) has met resistance from senior military leaders. This monograph researches the question why ADM faces resistance among senior Army officers. The resistance to integrating ADM within the Army...
Individuals enlist to serve for various reasons, some join for the sheer thrill of fighting, others for the enticing benefits of such as: job security, a bi-monthly pay check, education, medical, retirement, a place to live, opportunities to travel...
The United States imposed an embargo on Cuba in 1959. Has the time come for the United States to lift the 44-year-old embargo? The embargo on Cuba was part of America's cold war strategy against the Soviet Union; imposed on the basis that Cuba was...
The media covered the war in the Gulf. Every press conference was monitored in Washington, Riyadh, and Baghdad. The free press is guaranteed by the Constitution the Armed Forces swear to uphold and defend. The press is also a business that both...
This monograph examines the dimensions of time and space for military operations and the process for synchronization. The specific military operations addressed are: linear warfighting as described in FM 100-5, “Operations,” May 1986;...
In 1996 the United States Army established the Army After Next (AAN) project. This project is tasked with the development of a military force capable of decisively nullifying any major military competitor. The cornerstone the AAN's strategic...
Most important of the changes affecting today's Army, probably, is the manner in which the Army conceptualizes the performance of its primary missions-protecting and defending the Constitution and fighting the nation's wars. Current institutional...
In 1994 a policy change in the Department of Defense forever changed the way that gays and lesbians would be treated while serving in the military. The new policy essentially lifted the ban on homosexuals but kept the ban on homosexual activity....
On March 20, 2003, a United States led coalition invaded Iraq. The character of this conflict can be defined by the West’s ability to conduct precision strikes, to manoeuvre and to overwhelm the enemy’s command system. Emerging U.K. and U.S....
The goal of all firing-battery training is fire discipline, which amounts to accuracy, speed and dependability, regardless of adverse conditions, in placing fire where called for and when.
After the attack of September 11, 2001, some have argued that the attack was an act of war and that we must retaliate against the enemy with military means. Today, our nation is currently at war, but against the "War on Terrorism." As Leaders, we...
In my opinion, there is no place in the military community for leaders that commit Adultery. Leaders are ethically bound to live-by and enforce all Army regulation, No one is authorized to pick and choice which Army policies they willing enforce...
Should the United States stop nuclear proliferation for both North Korea and Iran? These two countries desperately seek a place among the nuclear powers, however, their bellicose talk and belligerent actions towards others in their region as well...
This paper examines shortcomings in the development and execution of the postwar ethical and moral strategy for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The strategy evaluated is from the perspective ofthe Geneva Convention, War Crimes, Violation of the...
This is a transcript of an interview with Sergeant Major of the Army Leon L. Van Autreve (USA- ret.) conducted in 1994 for the Sergeants major of the Army History Project.
Quarterly training briefs and statistics provide the commander the readiness of his unit. Faced with the dilemma of appeasing their higher headquarters expectation and ensuring the Soldiers are prepared for combat, Commanders sometimes need...
The United States of America faces a very real and unique threat from an enemy who lives and hides among everyday people attempting to go about their daily lives. This enemy is well funded, organized, motivated and believes to be so justified in...