With continuing emphasis on building partner capacity to deal with internal and external security threats, the United States (US) Department of State and Department of Defense continue to increase partner nation security force capacity within...
As a force projection power, it is critical for the United States to retain the capability to introduce rapidly, credible and sustainable forces into theaters around the world. Maritime pre-positioned forces (MPF) are a key component supporting...
Current and proposed U.S. Marine Corps doctrine proclaims the many virtues of the Marines as an "expeditionary force in readiness." As America's "911 force," the Marine Corps is tasked to be the military force "most ready when the nation is least...
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...
This monograph proposes an alternative design concept for the future divisional Armored Engineer Battalion. The research hypothesis is that an Armored Engineer Battalion organized around core battlefield missions would be more effective in...
This is a study on public safety in Germany. Table of contents includes: combined command of the security and Order Police; the Order Police; the security police and the security service of the SS; auxiliary police; and special police.
Nursing shortage has been a challenge for the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. Currently, it is short of its budgeted end strength and continues to have an increasing number of nurses leaving the Army. Additionally, the US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)...
In the spring of 1999, NATO conducted an eleven-week bombing campaign to end the repression in Kosovo. Since then, 1,300,000 refugees have returned to their homes and villages. The United Nations has established the United Nations Interim...
The increased rate of Guard and Reserve mobilization associated with the Global War on Terror, specifically to support Operation Noble Eagle, poses a potential threat to the U.S. Army National Guard's ability to retain soldiers and thus sustain end...
Rules and methods of military construction and fortification; includes observations on the Duke of Richmond's extensive plans of fortification and the new works he has been carrying on since these were set aside by the house of commons in 1786.
The study discussed incentive contracts and cost overruns as related to industrial risk categories. The various aspects of risk considered by the Department of Defense had contract modifications as a common factor reflecting risk. Based on the...
This monograph examines whether or not the current U.S. Army Operational Design methodology could increase the effectiveness of airpower. Analysis of existing design literature provides a common understanding of the U.S. Army’s design methodology...
This monograph explores the possibility of consolidating common civil augmentation functions at the Department of Defense level in order to facilitate a more efficient, responsive military. Specifically, the report examines the logistic functions...
This handbook is designed to aid the requiring activity in developing a performance work statement (PWS). Army reliance on contracts for equipment, supplies, and services has significantly increased in recent years. Identifying the requiring...
Many soldiers feel that their fringe benefits are being gradually but steadily worn away. The benefits themselves exert a significant influence on an individual's decision to make the Army a career. This study, aimed at Regular Army officer...
A PRACTICAL knowledge of sketching is an important part of the military education of officers and non-commissioned officers. Wen maps of the country are not available, commanders try to obtain sketches as guides in marching, and in the selection of...