| The Air University Pantheon of Air, Space, and Cyberspace Power Thinkers |
Aug-2009 |
124 pages |
| Authors:
Vicki J Rast; AIR UNIV PRESS MAXWELL AFB AL
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 | This compendium offers a broad sweep of some of the United States Air Force's most remarkable and memorable figures in the context of an evolving center for airpower education. 'Air University Pantheon of Air, Space, and Cyberspace Power Thinkers' is an effort to identify the intellectual roots of Air University. By giving us a glimpse of the synergism of the exchange of progressive, nontraditional ideas among AU faculty and students, ... |
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| Technology, Concepts, and Tactics and the Islamic Way of War |
12-Jun-2009 |
81 pages |
| Authors:
Scott A Shaw; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| The main reason for the fall of the last Islamic empire was the failure of their army to adapt to modern technology, concepts, and tactics. The challenges of Islamic armies of the past are now the challenges of any modern Islamic nation attempting to modernize its army. A distinct Islamic Way of War exists throughout the history of Islam. One component of this way of war is how Islamic armies ... |
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| Battlefield Integration: Wellington's use of Portuguese and Spanish Forces during the 1812 Salamanca Campaign |
12-Jun-2009 |
69 pages |
| Authors:
John B Yorko; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| 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 constraints of dissimilar command relationships. He was able to supplement his British formations largely with Portuguese forces as well as prevent the numerically superior French forces from massing on his army through influence and ... |
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| The Principles of War Reconsidered |
01-Jun-2009 |
143 pages |
| Authors:
Volodymyr Orativskyi; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Contemporary militaries in waging wars tend to rely on the fundamental principles of war. These principles have been defined during centuries of study, and they give the appearance of being undisputedly stable with the possibility of their application assumed to be ongoing. This view is deceptive. In fact, many famous strategists of the past have warned oncoming generations of warriors not to misuse these fundamentals; rather these principles need to ... |
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| Role of Airpower for Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan and FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) |
Jun-2009 |
131 pages |
| Authors:
Irfan Ahmad; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis examines the role of air power in Counterinsurgency (COIN) operations in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The direct use of air power is a kinetic application whose aim is to physically destroy the insurgents. The indirect use of air power involves support roles such as transportation, logistics, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The former requires near-perfect intelligence and precision strikes to minimize unintended damage; the latter complements information warfare and supports ground ... |
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| Military Adaptation in War |
Jun-2009 |
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| Authors:
Williamson Murray; INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA JOINT ADVANCED WARFIGHTING PROGRAM
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 | History suggests that military organizations have been more committed to the ethos of the past than to preparing to meet the future. Most military organizations and their leaders attempt to impose prewar conceptions on the war they are fighting rather than adapting their assumptions to reality. They adapt only after great losses in men and national treasure. Effective military organizations adapt their prewar assumptions and concepts to reality. This inherent ... |
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| Patani and Chechnya: Lessons from a History of Insurgency |
21-May-2009 |
49 pages |
| Authors:
Reidy; Timothy P Jr; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| The history of the Chechnya and that of the Sultanate of Patani, comprised by the southern Thai provinces of Narathiwat, Yala, and Pattani, share a religion, Islam, and a long history of insurgency against an ethnically and religiously dissimilar majority. In addition, the present insurgencies in both regions have been labeled by some as Jihadi insurgencies. This monograph explores the cases of Patani and Chechnya as most dissimilar systems to ... |
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| U.S. Army Full Spectrum Operations in the Philippine Islands, 1898-1941 |
May-2009 |
75 pages |
| Authors:
Brock; Stephen H Jr; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
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| The U.S. Army's involvement in the Philippine Archipelago from 1898 to 1941 demonstrates the validity of the main tenants of current full-spectrum operations (offensive, defensive, stability, and civil support operations), and the likelihood of more than one occurring simultaneously and over a long duration of time. The U.S. Army has operated across the full spectrum of conflict -- stable peace to general war -- since 1775, but did not officially ... |
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| Attack on the USS Liberty: A Stab at the Truth |
10-Apr-2009 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Mark A Stroh; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| In June 1967, the USS Liberty, an unarmed Navy technical research ship, was attacked by Israeli aircraft and motor torpedo boats in international waters off the coast of Egypt. The attack killed 34 and injured 171 Americans. The attack was clearly an event that intersected military operations at the tactical and operational levels and politics at the strategic level. Using key declassified messages, the findings of the Navy's official Court ... |
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| Shaping the Air Force Narrative for the 21st Century |
Apr-2009 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
John V Bartoli; AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
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| As the Air Force matured and grew increasingly more sophisticated, primarily spurred by enormous technological innovation, its unreproachable identity continued to flourish in the public mind. Air Force relationships with traditional media, though never warm, were nonetheless reasonably collegial, but more importantly, practical. The military's experiences with the media during the Vietnam War drove cautious tolerance left of outright disdain among the services and ushered in three and half decades ... |
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| Army Aviation -- Back to Its Roots |
03-Mar-2009 |
44 pages |
| Authors:
Russell Stinger; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| U.S. Army Aviation was borne of necessity to expand the ground forces' battle space to the third dimension. The first aviators were a part of ground units, and the close fight in Vietnam fostered an air-ground team seamlessly integrated in the close fight. An incremental growth in mission corresponded to improvements in technology and capability. The increasingly complex aircraft and threat environment drove specialization of training, and a need to ... |
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| The US Army and Security Force Assistance: Assessing the Need for an Institutionalized Advisory Capability |
03-Mar-2009 |
107 pages |
| Authors:
William C Jr; Taylor; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| The U.S. Army had difficulty initiating and conducting advisory operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom due to the lack of an institutionalized advisory capability. The need to create an advisory capability after the requirement developed resulted in a 3-year delay in Iraqi Security Force development, which threatened mission success in Iraq. This experience shows that the U.S. Army should consider developing an institutionalized advisory capability. Opponents of this idea view the ... |
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| Assessing the Parameters for Determining Mission Accomplishment of the Philippine Marine Corps in Internal Security Operations |
Jan-2009 |
45 pages |
| Authors:
Eugenio V Hernandez; MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
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| The Philippines Marine Corps has been fighting a war against internal threats who have achieved some degree of success in derailing Philippine prosperity for the past 38 years. The Marine Corps has perceived internal security operations (ISO) primarily as a mere force on force employment (combat operations) against armed internal threats and, to some extent, the occasional use of noncombat means (civil-military operations) to mitigate community life disruption as a ... |
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| A Fight for the Human Element of Marine Corps Offensive Air Support |
Jan-2009 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Bruce V Greene; MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
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| The quick rise in popularity of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in the last decade has touched off myriad debates about the future of military aviators and their usefulness in the combat arena. To best utilize technology and prove that the human element is still a necessary part of Marine offensive air support, one must study three things: American military history, U.S. Marine Corps doctrine, and John Boyd's theory of the ... |
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| Building a Better Legacy: Contrasting the British and American Experiences in Iraq |
Dec-2008 |
75 pages |
| Authors:
Patrick G Miller; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The U.S. invasion of Iraq and its continued presence has been costly in terms of lives, money, and global reputation. Britain suffered the same consequences in Iraq during its post-World War I mandate. In both cases, the United States and Britain attempted Iraqi state-building following the initial successes of their invasions, but they were met with significant political and social obstacles. Critics of the U.S. invasion often state that the ... |
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| There Shall We Be Also: Tribal Fractures and Auxiliaries in the Indian Wars of the Northern Great Plains |
20-Nov-2008 |
66 pages |
| Authors:
Jason E Warner; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
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| From its beginning in the American Revolution to its current conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, the United States (US) Army has had to deal with tribal societies. In order to succeed in tribal societies it is essential that the US Army understand tribal structures and the fractures in tribal societies that present opportunities and possible solutions. The Indian Wars on the northern Great Plains from 1865 to 1890 provide some ... |
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| How Should the Joint Force Handle the Command and Control of Unmanned Aircraft Systems? |
18-Nov-2008 |
59 pages |
| Authors:
Scott R Cerone; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
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| The purpose of this monograph is to formulate an improvement to, and highlight deficiencies in, the current command and control of unmanned aircraft systems (UASs). The monograph consists of four sections. Section 1 describes the difficulty associated with classifying aircraft and defines key terms associated with UAVs. Section 2 examines the historical circumstances that precipitated the centralization of the command and control of air power in the U.S. military. This ... |
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| Ethics: It Is Time to Add a Thirteenth Principle of War |
31-Oct-2008 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
Paul Timoney; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| Today, U.S. military forces operate in an extremely challenging operational environment that requires an enhanced understanding and application of ethics. In this regard, ethics is even more important at the operational and tactical levels, across the full spectrum of military operations. Therefore, ethics need to be considered as a Principle of War. This paper initially focuses on defining ethics and drawing on historical perspectives that provide a framework for the ... |
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| Physical and Moral Courage: An Essential Personal Attribute of a Successful Theater Strategic Commander |
31-Oct-2008 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Garland; Robert A Jr; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| A strong, well-rounded leader is essential to the success of every organization. Successful leaders are developed throughout their life. As people mature, they are afforded experiences and opportunities that define their personal character and develop their personal attributes. As leaders progress through a career, their experiences, training, educational opportunities, and role models, both good and bad, influence the type of leadership skills they will employ in command. A successful theater ... |
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| Close a Sure Road to Defeat in Afghanistan by Keeping the Lines of Communication Open |
31-Oct-2008 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Scott E Erdelatz; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| The President of the United States recently called for a comprehensive review of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan in the wake of increasing violence and a resurgent Taliban. Comments by the current Democratic and Republican Presidential candidates, and other senior leaders, indicate that additional U.S. forces will be sent to Afghanistan in the near future. It is, therefore, more important than ever to ensure that the United States has a reliable ... |
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| Military Deception: Equivalent to Intelligence, Maneuver and Fires |
31-Oct-2008 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
Leonard E Wells; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| Military deception (MILDEC) is an ancient aspect of warfare still utilized to mislead adversarial leaders deceiving them concerning friendly force activities and intentions. Evidence indicates that skillful application of MILDEC is both operational art and science with advantages gained setting conditions for mission success. Unfortunately, MILDEC as a core capability is subsumed underneath the information operations (IO) umbrella and is absent in focus and attention afforded the six joint functions: ... |
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| The Use of Foreign-Flagged or Foreign-Owned Shipping in U.S. Military Sealift: Risks for the Combatant Commander |
30-Oct-2008 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Douglas R Kramer; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| Sealift will inevitably be a major component of transporting U.S. military forces to overseas deployments. Of particular concern for the future is the decline in the number of active U.S. mariners, and that many U.S. shipping lines are now foreign-owned as well. For a number of reasons, the U.S. has used foreign-flagged shipping in the largest deployments, including Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Foreign-flagged shipping poses risks in ... |
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| Private Military Companies: An Assessment |
01-Sep-2008 |
91 pages |
| Authors:
O'Brien; James M II; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis examines controversies regarding the use of private military companies (PMCs) as defense contractors. The history of privatized security, consideration of ethical and legal issues, and examination of three case studies allows assessment of PMCs in accordance with five criteria for success: competence, cost efficiency analysis, control, flexibility, and impact on state armed forces. After examining three case studies representing a variety of types of PMCs (Executive Outcomes in ... |
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| Using Host Nation Advisors to Defeat Modern Insurgency |
Aug-2008 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Neal Nisargand; UNIV OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE FORT HUACHUCA AZ
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| Some political commentators state that the United States lacks experience in fighting an insurgency. However, they and other Americans have forgotten that the United States experienced insurgencies throughout the 19th century and managed to defeat them. The U.S. Army waged wars against Native American tribes, including an important war against the Apache Indians. The Apache Wars demonstrate the importance of understanding the insurgents' cultural mindset and how it manifests itself ... |
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| Combined Arms Warfare in the 21st Century: Maximizing the Capability of U.S. Army Future Combat System Equipped Brigade Combat Teams to Conduct Combined Arms Operations |
13 JUN 2008 |
178 pages |
| Authors:
James W. Reed; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| The U.S. Army's first Future Combat System (FCS) equipped Brigade Combat Team (BCT) becomes fully operational in 2015. Concern for the possibility of combined arms capability gaps between planned FCS capacities and those required to defeat the expected 2015 dominant threat model -- the Extremist Guerrilla Army -- led to a study of combined arms operations (CAW). The author explores the nature of CAW, and through the use of synchronization ... |
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| Professional Military Development of Major General Ernest N. Harmon |
13-Jun-2008 |
173 pages |
| Authors:
Matthew B Dale; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| This study is a partial biography of Major General Ernest N. Harmon, focusing on his military career from his West Point graduation in 1917 to his assuming command of the 2nd Armored Division in 1942. When Harmon attained division command in July 1942 he was one of the most experienced officers in the army to command an armored division. However, he is overlooked in many histories and leadership studies. The ... |
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| The Draft as a Deterrent Influence on U.S. Military Interventions |
13-Jun-2008 |
125 pages |
| Authors:
Matthew C Payne; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| With the growing unpopularity of the war in Iraq, Americans are once again discussing the draft. Congressman Charles Rangel has argued that the nation needs the draft to fill the ranks of force disengagement from Iraq and to prevent entry into unnecessary future wars. Rangel's idea of the draft as a tool to raise middle class America's awareness of the President's use of the military is not new or unique. ... |
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| Missing in Action: African American Combat Arms Officers in the United States Army |
22-May-2008 |
57 pages |
| Authors:
Doward; Oscar W Jr; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
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| The purpose of this monograph is to examine the subject of African American U.S. Army officers and their underrepresentation in the combat arms branches. This shortage of African American Army officers in the combat arms branches significantly reduces their numbers for selection to the senior ranks. The monograph examines the African American Army officer's service during each period of major conflict over the last 100 years to explain why modern-day ... |
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| Recapitalizing the Air Force Intellect: Essays on War, Airpower, and Military Education |
MAY 2008 |
271 pages |
| Authors:
Dennis M. Drew; AIR UNIV MAXWELL AFB AL
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| The essays and speeches in this anthology, written over the years by Dennis M. Drew, Colonel, USAF, retired, are grouped into four broad subject areas, within which they are arranged chronologically. Part 1, "Considering the Past -- Contemplating the Future," examines some classical military themes and their relationship to modern military problems and the use of modern airpower. The essays in part 1 were written and published during the 1980s. ... |
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| Everybody Fights, Nobody Quits: Can Compulsory Service Effectively Man the Military? |
04-Apr-2008 |
88 pages |
| Authors:
Ryan O Maender; NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV NORFOLK VA JOINT FORCES STAFF COLL
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| Sustained operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have created the perception among policy makers that a gap has formed between U.S. strategic requirements and the nation's capability to effectively meet the manpower demands of a "long war," renewing questions regarding the viability of an All-Volunteer Force (AVF). With combat operations straining the Army and Marine Corps and a perceived compromise on enlistment standards, some claim that the AVF is no longer ... |
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| Army Logistics Transformation: A Key Component of Military Strategic Responsiveness |
25 MAR 2008 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
David B. Gaffney; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| History has shown that a nation that lacks strategic responsiveness lessens its strategic influence in the international community and increases its strategic risk of attack. Over 8 years ago former Army Chief of Staff (CSA), General Eric Shinseki recognized the potential strategic risk of the nation because of the Army's limited strategic responsiveness. In his 1999 Army vision, he set a course to improve strategic responsiveness through transformation of the ... |
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| Of Pressure, Passions, and Adventurous Offensives: Iraq through an Alternate Lens |
25 MAR 2008 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew H. Smith; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The U.S. invasion of Iraq within the context of the Global War on Terrorism is, arguably, an "adventurous offensive." Remarkable similarities exist between the strategic environment in place before the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and what may be defined as another adventurous offensive: the Athenian expedition to Sicily over two millennia ago. Succinctly, and within the context of the greater Peloponnesian War, Athens sought to keep the pressure on ... |
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| Investigating the Fundamentals of the Third Generation Wargame: Wargaming, a Course for Future Development |
MAR 2008 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
David O. Ross; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB ROME NY INFORMATION DIRECTORATE
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| This effort investigated methods to provide superior decision support primarily for dynamic planning and execution in support of both Crisis Action Plans and Deliberate Planning. This was accomplished by evaluating current Air Force wargaming methods and looking at ways to improve them. Issues with current wargaming methods were identified while methods for improving them were developed, leading to improved methods for future wargames and combat mission planning. |
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| The Challenge of Adaptation: The US Army in the Aftermath of Conflict, 1953-2000 |
MAR 2008 |
159 pages |
| Authors:
II Davis Robert T.; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS COMBAT STUDIES INST
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| Using three case studies from the late twentieth century, Davis examines the processes by which the US Army sought to prepare itself for the future after the conclusion of a major conflict. It is essentially a study of how, in the wake of major conflict, the Army learned its lessons. In each of these periods post Korean War, post Vietnam War, and post Cold War the Army examined its existing ... |
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| Success in Counterinsurgencies Depends on Clear and Achievable Political Objectives |
19-Feb-2008 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Terje Bruoeygard; MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
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| To succeed as an archer, one needs a clearly defined, well-observed target within range. If it is camouflaged, not present, or out of reach, it is futile to shoot. The archer could be highly trained, have the best equipment, and strong motivation, but he will waste all his arrows; he needs a target to succeed. This short analogy can be applied to any war, even a counterinsurgency. In classic military ... |
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| Viewing the Future of Seabasing Through the Lens of History: A Historical Analysis of Seabasing and What It Says About the Concept's Future Applicability |
Jan-2008 |
42 pages |
| Authors:
Jesse Kemp; MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
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| Seabasing provides tremendous operational and logistical flexibility that in the past has often proved to be a decisive element of combat success, however it also presents fundamental constraints to the operational commander and thus must never be viewed as more than a complementary means of support for operations across the spectrum of conflict. |
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| Scouts Out! The Development of Reconnaissance Units in Modern Armies |
Jan-2008 |
273 pages |
| Authors:
John J McGrath; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS COMBAT STUDIES INST
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| The Combat Studies Institute is pleased to present Scouts Out! The Development of Reconnaissance Units in Modern Armies, by CSI historian John J. McGrath. This monograph is a wide-ranging historical survey of the theory, doctrine, organization, and employment of reconnaissance units since the era of mechanization in the early 20th century. This study examines the development, role, and employment of units in modern armies designed specifically to perform reconnaissance and ... |
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| Military Interventions in Sierra Leone: Lessons from a Failed State |
Jan-2008 |
130 pages |
| Authors:
Larry J Woods; Timothy R Reese; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS COMBAT STUDIES INST
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| This study by Larry J. Woods and Colonel Timothy R. Reese analyzes the massive turmoil afflicting the nation of Sierra Leone, 1993-2002, and the efforts by a variety of outside forces to bring lasting stability to that small country. The taxonomy of intervention ranged from private mercenary armies, through the Economic Community of West African States, to the United Nations and the United Kingdom. In every case, those who intervened ... |
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| The Fluidic Metaphor: A View into the Nature and Future of War |
Jan-2008 |
44 pages |
| Authors:
Geoffrey F Weiss; MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND QUANTICO VA
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| War is a complex and chaotic continuum; but it is not indecipherable. Applying to war the same holistic approach and language that science has provided for the chaotic behavior of fluids can yield surprising insight into war's nature and by extension, its future. This paper introduces a comprehensive metaphorical theory for war based on the properties of fluids, a fluidic metaphor. This theory is intended to clarify the nature of ... |
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| Sovereign Options: Securing Global Stability and Prosperity -- A Strategy for the US Air Force |
Jan-2008 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Michael W Wynne; SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| In 2007, Congress asked the Air Force to explain its strategy for organizing, training, and equipping its forces. The question is important. The Air Force spends a great deal of effort programming its forces but surprisingly little explaining how the forces it builds support the nation's needs. We say in our mission statement that we deliver sovereign options for the defense of the country and its global interests, but we ... |
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| Transformation in the French Air Force in an Era of Change |
Jan-2008 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Stephane Abrial; MINISTERE DES ARMEES PARIS (FRANCE)
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| The French Air Force, like all defense organizations, will of course take into account the changes in our military strategy reflected in the release of the White Paper of 17 June 2008. By implementing the various reforms directed in that document, it will thus continue to transform. But what exactly do we mean by transformation? Why employ this term when, as our history shows, the Air Force has not ceased ... |
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| What Kept the Tank from Being the Decisive Weapon of World War One? |
14 DEC 2007 |
96 pages |
| Authors:
Brian A. Pedersen; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| The modern tank was invented in 1916 as a means to mechanically overcome the stalemate of trench warfare brought on by the increased lethality of fires employed during World War I. Its introduction received mixed reviews among British leaders. Some advocated its continued role supporting infantry and artillery attacks. Others envisioned it as a revolutionary weapon with the potential to effect decisive results at an operational and strategic level. Still ... |
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| Task Force Butler: A Case Study in the Employment of an Ad Hoc Unit in Combat Operations, During Operation Dragoon, 1-30 August 1944 |
14 DEC 2007 |
120 pages |
| Authors:
Michael J. Volpe; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| On 15 August 1944, an Allied army launched a second amphibious landing against the coast of southern France. The Allies, having shattered German defenses around the beachhead, decided to exploit the chaos in the enemy camp. On 17 August 1944, Major General Lucian K. Truscott Jr., with no mobile organic strike force assigned to his VI Corps, ordered the assembly of and attack by an ad hoc collection of units ... |
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| Military Ethics in Counterinsurgency: a New Look at an Old Problem |
14 DEC 2007 |
106 pages |
| Authors:
Jr Shinn Theodore K.; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| For military operations, the counterinsurgency environment is perhaps the most complicated and arduous environment in history. Often, government and military leaders are unsure how conventional forces should deal with an inferior enemy who stays hidden in the population. Leaders at all levels wrestle with the conflicting operational designs based on whether insurgents can be directly engaged and defeated tactically or whether the support of the populace has to be won ... |
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| The French-Algerian War and FM 3-24, "Counterinsurgency": A Comparison |
14 DEC 2007 |
134 pages |
| Authors:
Jason M. Norton; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| Many aspects of counterinsurgency (COIN) operations in today's contemporary operating environment suggest that historical reviews of previous COIN experiences can provide critical insight. However, the results of such reviews tended to fail to be incorporated into military doctrine as the passage of time reduced the perceived relevance of previous experiences. In reality, detailed study of past insurgency experiences is necessary if the U.S. military is to apply the crucial principles ... |
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| Hearts and Minds: Historical Counterinsurgency Lessons to Guide the War of Ideas in the Global War on Terrorism |
DEC 2007 |
44 pages |
| Authors:
IV McAlexander Joseph C.; AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
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| To address the potential terrorist threats to America, the National Security Strategy of the United States of America and the National Strategy for Combating Terrorism state that the United States will wage a "war of ideas." The war of ideas seeks to change the minds of varying ideological populations. A war fought in the minds and among people -- human terrain -- requires human players to engage and communicate with ... |
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| Adapting Airpower in Counterinsurgency: A Roadmap for the Operational Planner |
06-Nov-2007 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
James McCall; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| Over its first 100 years, the airplane has become an integral part of American combat power and a difference maker on the battlefield. Yet when applied to counterinsurgency, many struggle to draw conclusions regarding its effectiveness and utility. Today, the operational commander faces new and irregular enemies operating in diverse environments. American combat forces will be forced to evolve in response to adversaries who respect its conventional advantages and instead ... |
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| Transformation under Fire: A Historical Case Study with Modern Parallels |
OCT 2007 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Raymond A. Kimball; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The ideas of military transformation have been percolating within the U.S. military for more than a decade. Proponents of both "net-centric" and "fourth-generation" warfare have been arguing for specific force constructs to meet what they perceive to be the unique demands of a new type of war. The heavy demands of current operations add to the pressure to bring some kind of closure to this debate. In this Letort Paper, ... |
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| Long Hard Road: NCO Experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq |
OCT 2007 |
198 pages |
| Authors:
Jesse McKinney; Eric B. Pilgrim; L. R. Arms; ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY FORT BLISS TX
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| The call to war is often met by young Soldiers who lack an understanding of what they are about to encounter. These young Soldiers must be trained, prepared, and then led in battle by those with experience and understanding -- the Noncommissioned Officer Corps. In an effort to preserve the history of the U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) and to provide future noncommissioned officers with an understanding of the actions ... |
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| The Evolution of Iranian Warfighting during the Iran-Iraq War: When Dismounted Light Infantry Made the Difference |
AUG 2007 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Ben Wilson; ARMY TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| After the Islamic revolution in 1979, two different perspectives on warfighting influenced the tactics of Iranian ground forces. There was a traditional military perspective, based on Iran's military history, which relied on modern equipment and European and American officer training. Then there was the revolutionary perspective that often placed Shiite religious values of perseverance and martyrdom ahead of some military practices. These two perspectives contradicted each other at times, and ... |
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