The purpose of this essay is to analyze cases of disobedience during twentieth-century military history as a means of addressing a number of issues. Why do soldiers disobey? What are their motives for disobedience? What is the legitimacy and...
The purpose of this monograph is to recommend the inclusion of "warlords" into United States military doctrine by defining the nature of a warlord, and by applying historical insights into a conceptual framework through which military leaders may...
Looks at British views of World War I. The volume looks at several areas: the political and economic upheaval, the upheaval of ideas, the settlement (broken in segments from August 1914 to September, 1918; September 29-November 11, 1918; November...
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...
War is the event which really wakes up all bad and all good in human being. This story, I hope, will present you the events, my role in these events, and my point of view of all good and the bad things which I attend at that time. My personal...
This monograph looks at how the AirLand Battle-Future concept changes heavy division synchronization in the attack. To find these effects, three subordinate questions provided supporting information. First, how well do divisions synchronize using...
The United States has been involved in several conflicts, both at home and abroad, throughout its short history. During these wars and conflicts, the U.S. military has repeatedly been unprepared to execute its primary mission at the outbreak of...
Task Force Companies began to conduct relief in place with their outgoing units and from the 2nd SBCT 28th ID, consisting of combat reconnaissance and presence patrols. These were used to familiarize the TF Company Commanders and their platoons...
According to two Department of Defense (DOD) studies, the MUTC, a microcosm of a "living, breathing, urban area," provides a unique and realistic urban training venue on a scale unmatched in existing training venues. Located in rural south central...
This study examines attitudes of midgrade US Army officers. Attention is given to the most recently conducted operations other than war (OOTW) in Somalia, Haiti, and Bosnia. The goal of this research is to understand how participation in these...
The art of war cannot succeed unless you first reflect on past successes and failures. Drawing conclusions about the past and formulating theories for future conflicts is imperative if we are to excel in developing doctrine for future use. The...
This paper illustrates the importance of a leader’s knowledge of military history. Many historians have indicated the study of military history as the key to future success. Likewise, there is a small populace that will disagree with this...
This thesis examines how the Duke of Wellington used Portuguese and Spanish forces during his 1812 Salamanca campaign. Wellington assessed the strengths and weaknesses of his allies, and then leveraged them throughout the campaign within the...
During Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) VII and VIII, Able Troop 3-71 Cavalry operated as the brigade rapid mounted reaction force throughout Regional Command East (RC-E) and South in Afghanistan. This paper tells of how our unit moved in-between...
Engaged in a spectrum from full-scale combat to stability and support operations, the military is faced with an ever-changing environment in which to use its combat power. For instance, it is axiomatic that the massive application of firepower...
Since 2001, the capabilities of the Afghan state have been a priority on the world stage. The reign of Amir Abdur Rahman, who established the current state of Afghanistan, is critical in understanding the development of the current state, and the...
This book is an attempt to summarize the facts of the XIX Corps' achievements in battle, and at the same time provide a running background of incident, and description which try to give the details of a few things that had to be done and be done...
Not all commissioned officers, noncommissioned officers (NCOs), or enlisted Soldiers assigned to United States Army Reserve (USAR) civil affairs (CA) units possess skills or qualifications equivalent to those commonly associated with functional...
This document defines a way US military leaders can prepare for and conduct military operations through the lens of cultural awareness. It provides a method for helping military commanders, staffs, and trainers engage successfully in any type of...