This monograph examines the feasibility of adapting the Soviet concepts of "desant" and the Operational Maneuver Group for amphibious application in future joint campaigns. It is based on premises that future employment of U.S. military forces will...
United States Army history is rife with stories of being ill-prepared at the onset of hostilities dating back to the earliest days of the Continental Army. Arbitrary budget cuts by Congress have typically left the force with a hollow structure and...
Usually in history it seems that the technologically advanced society has a greater advantage in warfare than more primitive societies. For most battles this seems to hold true; however, there are exceptions to this rule. This document examines...
The reliance on technology to replace manpower is a dominant aspect in the development of U.S. Army force structure and organization. The decreasing numbers of infantry dismounts in U.S. heavy divisions, especially under the Army of Excellence...
In armored force circles the inter-war years are referred to as the "lean years." The abolishment of the separate Tank Corps in 1920, the Depression Era budget constraints and a lack of national strategic vision have caused a mistaken belief that...
This is the Field Artillery, United States Army--the senior arm in the senior service-- its position unchallenged, aptly merited by its continuous history of superiority, support, and excellence throughout the American military tradition. Formed...
During the Revolutionary War, General George Washington understood that in order to inspire his soldiers to excellence, he needed to recognize acts of bravery and fidelity. Years later, Napoleon would understand this concept when he surrendered...
The devastating terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, had overwhelming effects on the lives of every American. An enormous effect is the United States’ drastic increase in its overseas military force structure and...
Senior Leaders owe it to themselves and their soldiers to study Military History. We still have NCOs and Senior Leaders in the military who do not value the study of Military History. As a Soldier in the United States Military, I can read and study...
There is little opposition to the fact that in a democratic society we assume liability to
detain and question prisoners in a time of conflict. This has been a pertinent segment of the
country’s biblical mandate in Romans 13:1-7, which is there...
The purpose of this brief is to give you a brief overview of the history and contribution of the Buffalo Soldier as it relates to today’s NCO Corps.
African American soldiers have been a part of the Military as early as the Continental Army....
This paper describes many of my personal experiences as a soldier during my 33 years of service. The events will take you from my enlisted into the Tennessee Army National Guard on 7 February 1975 to present. All of the events listed are in...
The United States military throughout history has been unprepared to engage the enemy at
the outset of hostilities. American military leaders must study and understand why the military
performed poorly in the early stages of combat actions. A...
One of the most famous battles in history, the Battle of Balaklava was a remarkably disjointed and diminutive affair for the immeasurable attention and analysis that has been proffered in its aftermath. The battle itself consisted of little more...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...