Johnson, Ray B.; Campbell, Scott; Moore, Mark E.; Marrero, Frankie; Parnell-Smith, Sue
Thesis: The Light Infantry Division is a more viable force than the Mechanized Infantry Division on the battlefield due to its deployability, sustainability, firepower, and tactical mobility.
The purpose of this thesis is to determine how best to coordinate, synchronize and integrate a light division's assets for search and attack operations. Recognizing the current absence of division-level search and attack doctrine, this thesis...
The purpose of this monograph is to examine the characteristics of Force XXI operations and the capabilities of Light Infantry Divisions. The question to be answered is: Can the Light Infantry Division conduct offensive operations to the tempo...
The world in 1999 is a rapidly changing place. Regional conflict based on ethnic, religious, cultural and economic differences is increasing because of a lack of superpower containment. The number of regional powers involved in these conflicts and...
The light infantry division has been a source of considerable conflict within Army circles since its inception in 1984. At the heart of the matter is the ideological difference between the U.S. and European concepts of what makes an infantry unit,...
Jones, Doni L.; Wolfe, Kenneth E.; Bishop, Charles A.; Joseph, Kenneth L.
The premise of this paper is to demonstrate the superior flexibility, versatility, and suitability of the structure, weapons and equipment of light infantry division to that of a heavy infantry division in the global war on terrorism. A light...
The Army and Marine Corps makes up the land forces of the United States. Deployed at sea and on the ground, these forces provide unique capabilities for carrying out defense missions. I will be discussing the concerns of the U.S. Army Light...
This white paper provides direction for the development of the finest light infantry divisions the US Army can field. General Wickham was the Chief of Staff, United States Army when this was written.
This annotated bibliography was initially developed in conjunction with the initiative of the Department of the Army in 1983 to develop the force structure for 10,000-man light infantry divisions. Its goals were to provide annotated historical...
This annotated bibliography was initially developed in conjunction with the initiative of the Department of the Army in 1983 to develop the force structure for 10,000-man light infantry divisions. Its goals were to provide annotated historical...
This monograph proposes an appropriate organizational structure for light infantry brigades in support of the operational concept derived for AirLand Battle Future. The follow on operational concept to AirLand Battle is expected to address...
This monograph assesses whether the Light Infantry Division, in its current configuration, can conduct successful defensive MOUT operations against Soviet forces in Europe. The study first outlines the demographic trends in Western Europe and the...
This study is an historical and doctrinal analysis of the tactical use of the reverse slope defense by light infantry forces. It centers on examining the effectiveness of the technique in shaping the battlefield and enhancing the survivability and...
In Operations Other Than War (OOTW) U.S. forces will be involved in armed conflict in what are called, ironically, 'peace operations'. The three peace missions, peacekeeping, peace enforcement, and peacemaking, are not a continuum in peace...
This paper examines a proposal to create M113 Armored Personnel Carrier support units (vehicles, drivers, and service support) to provide protected tactical mobility augmentation for light infantry forces. Light infantry divisions are a crucial...
This study examines whether light infantry is envisioned for employment in an optimal way, specifically in an offensive role in Central Europe. The report reviews current doctrine and determines that a disconnect exists. Lower level manuals argue...
Includes a chapter on basic military hierarchy, which is followed by a more in-dept chapter describing the materiel available to soldiers fighting in WWI trenches.
The purpose of this monograph is to examine the relationship of the operational commander with the media in the context of theater operations. The importance of maintaining the passion of a nation-state to conduct military operations to attain...
Looks at the effectiveness and limitations of psychological warfare and comes to the conclusion that it is impossible to accurately measure the effectiveness of psychological warfare because of the impossibility to isolate its effects from those...
This study analyzes the concepts of dominant maneuver and precision engagement at the operational level of war as defined in Joint Vision 2020. The analysis begins by establishing the relationship between today’s geostrategic environment,...