The world is becoming more urbanized and at an unprecedented rate. Some of the greatest factors contributing to increased world urbanization include changes in economies, availability of resources, education, cultural identity and politics. The...
With the recent death of Saddam Hussein it is time for the Iraqi and Afghanistan governments to establish their own constitution and accept responsibility of their future and to defend themselves against their own enemies. It is also time for all...
The ongoing military operations in Afghanistan underscore the importance of regional stability in Central and South Asia. While much of our attention remains focused on Afghanistan, the unstable nature of Pakistan creates a problematic scenario for...
The al Ikhwan al Muslimim, the Society of Muslim Brothers or Muslim Brotherhood, (MB) is an international Islamist organization with over fifty national branches. Its motto reflects its Salafi jihadist motives and methods: "Allah is our objective....
The United States Army Noncommissioned Officer has been regularly called the “Backbone of the Army.” Its members pride, professionalism, and competencies are known throughout the world, and have become the basis of training and doctrine of...
Rule of law is in force when an individual is secure in their own person and property, the state is bound to law, and human rights and fundamental freedoms are protected by the state. Rule of law doctrine for the United States Army is in its...
Good military leaders understand the study of history and its importance in the
professional development of the American Soldier. History includes the study of battles and wars
our country has fought. It should be studied at all levels relevant to...
Taking a side on whether or not military professionals should study military
history, was not as easy as it first seemed to be. The first quote that pops into one’s head
is, “Those who ignore the past are doomed to repeat it.”, which is...
Thesis: The empowerment of the NCO Corps overtime has increasingly led to specific positive actions undertaken by NCOs that directly impacted outcomes and contributed to the many operational successes of the U.S. Army and the trend should continue....
The study of Military history is important for all Soldiers. The situations that face the military now have already been face by the military of the past. The technology has changed and the locations, but the principles and issues have not. The...
Professional military Instruction is crucial in developing effective strategies and executing our sensitive missions in today's Army. It fosters individuality in thought and encourages a wide range of perspectives essential to the continued success...
Johnson, Alan; Thomson, Jim; Garcia, Frank; Fernandez, Victor; Thiel, Christopher
Thesis: Through the use of the suicide bomber, the Islamic Jihadist seeks to overwhelm and replace Western democracy with an Islamic hegemony as the world’s dominant cultural, religious, and political force. It is strategically essential for the...
Thesis Statement: The Philippine and Vietnam Wars are two examples of where the Army failed to achieve cultural understanding during military operations, which consequently resulted in countless deaths and tragedies.
Major Points: a. The U.S....
This thesis proposes and demonstrates a methodology that enables the user to generate optimal portfolios of projects, based largely on the data envelopment analysis (DEA) approach developed by Israeli professors and industrial engineers, Harel...
On the opening day of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I, the newly-created United States 79th Division was templated to advance nine kilometers through German-controlled terrain. However, the advance through the first four kilometers,...
The thesis looks at the interventions of US forces in the Caribbean nations of Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti and Grenada between 1898 and 1998. It considers these interventions against the background of the relationships that Caribbean nations...
Following the period from 1957-1960, when most countries in West Africa broke loose from colonialism and became independent, the need for an integrated and classless society was one of paramount concern to most, if not all, West Africans. Up to...
What kind of policy can the United States and the international community pursue that increases the likelihood that stability emerges in failed and failing states? I develop a theory of state-building to guide decision makers. The theory states...
Tactical leader lessons learned in Afghanistan: operation enduring freedom VIII. Colonel William B. Ostlund, U.S. Army; During its 15 months in Afghanistan, the 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry Regiment, spent 90 percent of its time training...
Since the inception of the Continental Army in 1775, to the current Global war on Terrorism, the evolution of the American Noncommissioned Officer (NCOs) and their responsibility have dramatically increased. NCOs of the Continental Army were for...