This study is an historical analysis of the Soviet-German conflict during World War II and focuses on the years 1941-1943. It examines the relative economic and military power of the two nations to determine if there was a shift in advantage, or...
The question of how to meet our military obligations at home and abroad is necessarily answered from many viewpoints: tactical, technical, and financial. As the Navy faces serious cutbacks in its budget, the financial aspect increases in importance...
Looks at operations of the Joint Assault Signal Companies in the Mediterranean, in France and the Pacific area to determine whether a need exists for a special signal unit.
Seeks to determine what bathing and clothing exchange services should be rendered to the combat soldier in the field. Consideration is given to the automatic rotation of items, without the necessity of returning the items to the original user. ...
This is a transcript of an oral history interview with Mr. John G. Oechsner. It is dated: January 19, 1982. The audio version of this interview is also available through this archive. The interview was conducted by Sergeant Major Erwin H. Koehler,...
This paper discusses the use of armored cars by the cavalry units in performing cavalry missions, advantages and disadvantages of types of vehicles and their use and requirements.
This study examines the issue of fighting with operational fires at the theater level. Specifically, it examines the question how can the JFC best integrate airspace control measures, fire support coordination measures, and ADA control measures to...
This monograph addresses the logistical considerations of attaching a heavy brigade to a light infantry division. It first examines the historical background of combined arms to demonstrate the necessity of creating such a force. It then limits the...
Requirements for petroleum products during the past war (WWII) were based primarily on troop strength. Should the War Department continue estimating POL requirements on a per man per day basis, or should another basis be established such as (?)...
The purpose of the History of Delta Base Section contained in the ensuing pages is the making of a brief record to prompt the memories of officers and men who made the history. The presentation plan undertakes first to place Delta Base Section in...
This thesis is an historical analysis of the Union artillery at the Battle of Gettysburg. It examines the significance of the Union artillery's contribution to the Federal victory. This study explores all aspects of the tactical employment of the...
This study assesses the ability of the United States Army's Signal Corps to respond organizationally technologically, and doctrinally to the changing tactical communication requirements dictated by the character of warfare existing in Europe both...
The progress of the Iran-Iraq War has surprised analysts. In order of gain insight into events in the region and their implications, I propose an analytical framework using Carl Von Clausewitz and Martin Van Creveld, which is used to analyze the...
Seeks to determine what methods or organization should be established to integrate the results of private, industrial, foundational and university research and development work into the Army technical program and functioning. Determines Army...
This document compares the use of air evacuation and the use of surface means of evacuation to develop the most efficient evacuation policy and means of evacuating casualties.
This paper discusses the influence of current and anticipated developments in new weapons, improved transportation, global impact of future warfare, greater air participation, increased tempo of operations, and logistical support.
To determine if it is feasible or desirable to create a single maintenance service or consolidate two or three existing maintenance services for the increased efficiency of operations.