Now more than ever every facet of society relies on the NII to facilitate critical information related activities. Entities around the world have not ignored this transformation and seek to steal, disrupt, and interdict the U.S.'s key information...
The purpose of this monograph is to illuminate the role in, and support to, operational art by military police brigades and demonstrate their viability as a bridging mechanism to the operating concepts of wide area security and combined arms...
America is critically reliant upon space exploitation for a wide variety of activities. These range from strictly military capabilities such as intelligence gathering and secure communications to civilian financial transaction timing and remote...
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) threat to the US Army and various methods used to counter this threat. The Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle (MRAP) is the current method. This paper will address...
This monograph explores the evolution of genocide and mass atrocities from the 20th Century until today, focusing specifically on the ability and desirability of the US to employ the US Joint Force to protect innocent civilians from the hands of...
The United States of America has a national policy and guiding principles to secure critical infrastructures and protect key assets against terrorist attacks. Despite our vast improvements nationwide since the attacks of September 11th, 2001, we...
Prior to President Obama halting all ongoing military commissions, the United States charged six Guantanamo Bay prisoners with capital crimes. Further, his latest policy directive for new military commission rules has not excluded the death penalty...
This monograph investigates the role of command relationships in delineating authority, responsibility, and accountability for force protection during the execution of joint force operations. It assesses the effectiveness of these relationships in...
The purpose of this paper is to determine the utility of the 2d Infantry Division as a platform for decisive operations on the Korean Peninsula. Based on an unclassified North Korean campaign plan, a model CFC campaign plan was constructed that...
This military manual covers the rules or laws of war by which the conduct of war is regulated by civilized nations. Included is armed forces qualifications, conduct of hostilities, prisoners, casualties, espionage, capitulation, military...
Basic field manual, volume VII, military law, was published in three parts, as follows: part one- manual for courts-martial; part two- rules of land warfare; and part three- military aid to civil authorities. This document, part two, details basic...
This paper discusses the National Strategy for Homeland Security which has categorized homeland security activities into six critical mission areas. The six critical mission areas are Intelligence and Warning, Border and Transportation Security,...
General Schwarzkopf was unhappy with the tempo of the VII Corps attack during Operation Desert Storm. Likewise, a recent Rand study of over 115 NTC battles highlighted the technique of overwatch as a significant detractor to sustaining tempo in the...
This monograph examines the role of convoys to protect merchant shipping. Convoys have been a major ingredient to success in two world wars. They have also been successful in protecting shipping in modern contingency operations. Future force...
Currently, there is a perception among military leaders that Americans view casualties as an unacceptable aspect of military operations. This perception has influenced the way peace operations have been conducted and some have argued that avoiding...
Thesis: Judging historical conflicts and the technological advancements of possible adversaries, the United States should invest heavily in laser weapons to maintain a superior military force and protect our national interest. ABSTRACT: From the...
This pamphlet is intended to serve as a supplement to FM 27-10, "The Law of Land Warfare", 18 July 1956. Both Geneva and Hague conventions are described as well as additional agreements.
Because the protection cell is such a recent creation and is still being developed in many corps and divisions, there is little literature regarding the operational effects of these operational planning units. The resultant lack of understanding of...
The U.S. armed forces face a global information threat which could launch an attack without warning. This surprise attack could damage the U.S. armed forces ability to mobilize, deploy and control forces worldwide. The attack will use the global...
Material used for education and training in prisoner of war operations at the Provost Marshal Generals School. Includes information on handling prisoners of war both outside the United States and inside the United States, establishing facilities,...