Reserve Component unit readiness is important because the Army cannot operate in any spectrum of conflict without mobilizing reserve forces. Major portions of the Army's support structure reside in the reserves. The current Unit Status Report...
This study investigates the problems associated with development of an optimized continuation training (CT) framework in an operational F-16 squadron. The end result of the study is a suggested CT framework that efficiently utilizes the limited...
Foreign language proficiency and cultural understanding are and will remain critical skills for United States Army personnel. The Department of Defense (DoD) has recognized the importance of foreign language skills to national security. Future...
The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) is creating an ever-increasing role for US Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF). This fact is evident with the approved increase in Special Operations force structure in the 2006 Quadrennial Defense Review. With...
This study is an analysis of the adequacy of the current aviation training doctrine. Over the last ten years, aviator experience levels have decreased. This erosion of experience has an enormous impact on aviation unit readiness and the readiness...
The primary purpose of this study was to compare the relative importance of the individual leadership skills and traits an armor battalion commander must possess in combat and in non-combat situations in order to be successful. A secondary purpose...
In the post Cold War era, the United States Army has undertaken an ever increasing number of operations that are classified under the general heading of peace operations. In order to address the difference military operations, the Army modified its...
This 1977 package covers 4 major sections: (1) training and information on training developments and initiatives, (2) training, explanations, and illustration on "How to" conduct training, (3) checklist on conducting training management process,...
Operation Desert Storm was fought with an immature counter-TBM weapons system, without joint or service AMD doctrine, and without the benefit of joint training. Twelve years later Army AMD forces took to the battlefield once again as part of a...
U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations
The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations chose to examine the Department of Defense (the Department, DOD) foreign language program's "transformation" efforts to improve language skills, regional expertise, and cultural...
Recent trends indicate that today’s aviation commissioned officer lacks the requisite flight skills necessary to successfully lead aviation units. This thesis examines the changes that have taken place in doctrinal aviation training manuals,...
To better face the changing operational environment and achieve full spectrum dominance, the U.S. Army should dedicate a portion of the force to conduct stability operations. Active Army units, structured to conduct or support major combat...
In 2015, the USAF plans to start its first class of F-35A Initial Qualification Training (IQT) students immediately following their graduation from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT). This class will signify the beginning of F-35A...
The on-going transformation of human resources responsibilities and functions under the army personnel services delivery redesign has increased the workload of human resource professionals in the U.S. Active Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and U.S....
The combined arms training experience that evolved from the doctrinal adoption of the Airland Battle and the series of training doctrinal manuals (FMs 25-100 and 25- 101) provided for the experiential development of combined arms leaders. Training...
This monograph examines how the task force commander and executive officer can enhance the training and professional development of the battalion coordinating staff. The National Training Center continues to report that task force staffs continue...
This thesis is a study of the training variable of the combat readiness equation as it concerns Reserve Component (RC) maneuver battalions. The total Force policy places an extraordinary responsibility on the RC to be combat ready with little or...
FM 25-100 Training the Force, 1988, with its “how to” manual, FM 25 101 Battle Focused Training, 1990, have proven successful in preparing the Army for conventional warfare as demonstrated by the Army’s superior performance during Operation...
This study first examines the postulated characteristics of the modern battlefield and then proposes several close air support skill and knowledge requirements based upon the expected battlefield characteristics. The study next investigates the...
The Army's Enhanced Brigades were created in the early 1990s to correct readiness deficiencies discovered in the unsuccessful mobilization of Army National Guard combat units for the Persian Gulf War. According to national leaders, the US military...