This study investigates the effect organizational turbulence caused by frequent changes in task organization has on the company sized elements resident in the sustainment brigades. The study identifies the modular structure of the sustainment...
As the U.S. Army transforms itself for future information age operations, it will rely heavily on the Army Battlefield Command Systems (ABCS) to provide digital Command and Control (C2) support to commanders throughout the theater of operations....
The Army has a serious problem with materiel in the supply chain that is moving in the reverse direction. The supply chain is a series of inter-related processes and activities that move supplies and services from the suppliers to the ultimate end...
The ethical question that I will present is not that if women are fully qualified to fight in combat, but rather if women need to be in Combat Arms MOS's. A question that was presented on a totally different subject but has a similar basis is...
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) is an increasingly complex and challenging aspect of maritime warfare. Technologically advanced countries such as Germany, Sweden, and France continue to develop advances in diesel submarine technology that make these...
This paper will review some of the historical trends and discuss the implications for the future of Army logistics as it supports the nation's Army, forward deployed or as it projects ground power to operations in a combatant commander's area of...
The military's response to changes within the world political and technological environment has been termed a Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA). This monograph summarizes the effects that these changes will have on intelligence operations at the...
This history discusses the support rendered by the Army Materiel Command (AMC) to the humanitarian relief effort which followed in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Andrew in South Florida. It illustrates how the new Army is adapting...
Captain George Rodriguez commanded Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment - a New York National Guard unit - during the Easter Sunday Battle of Samarra in April 2004. Attached to 1-26 Infantry, his unit relied on vehicle armor...
This monograph examines under what circumstances, if at all, an air campaign can achieve decisive results independent of other forces. The recent war in the Persian Gulf has given the research question its immediate significance. Given the...
The U.S. Army spends millions of dollars to develop and implement simulations for training. Simulations allow the Army to train commanders and staffs in a wide range of tasks. Simulations have evolved into complex software and hardware programs...
The purpose of this monograph is to offer some practical solutions to building unity of effort between Special Operations Forces (SOF) and conventional forces using operations in Afghanistan from 2001 until 2009 as a case study. In researching U.S....
This paper was written to determine what action on the part of the federal government is necessary to better effect a transfer from a war time controlled economy to a peace time free enterprise economy without undergoing a severe economic recession.
The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) score presents and an ethical and moral dilemma to Soldiers and Leaders alike. The APFT is the comer stone in which we use to evaluate our soldiers; we use it for promotion, award consideration, schooling, and...
This paper concerns the ethical decisions made by soldiers when they have a legitimate mission to perform but chose to perform that mission when there is a significant financial advantage to them. This paper also discusses those commanders and...
A lack of leadership involvement in the military’s logistical arena has caused numerous unnecessary problems. The lack of leader involvement prevents the enforcement of procedures and regulations that deter the misappropriation of military...
The Base Realignment and Closures (BRAC) process has had a positive impact on the Army’s efforts to transform and meet the future challenges. Even though BRAC is providing challenges and stress for the Army as it realigns it’s infrastructure in...
Thesis: Use of civilian personnel by the military is |critical to wartime effectiveness and increases the overall strength of the military.
It has been proven by practice that garrison run by civilians, volunteer assistance, Non Governmental...
Use of Civilian Personnel by the Military is Critical to Wartime Effectiveness and Increases the Overall Strength of the Military. Use of civilian personnel by the military is critical to wartime effectiveness and increases the overall strength of...