| Integration of Robotics and 3D Visualization to Modernize the Expeditionary Warfare Demonstrator (EWD) |
Sep-2009 |
198 pages |
| Authors:
Christian R Fitzpatrick; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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 | In the summer of 2008, the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) released a message to all Marines and Sailors detailing plans to revitalize U.S. naval amphibious competency. Current responsibilities in Iraq and Afghanistan have significantly reduced available training time causing overall amphibious readiness to suffer. In response, this thesis evaluates 3D visualization techniques and other virtual environment technologies available to support these mission-critical training goals. The focus of this ... |
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| Assessment of a User Guide for One Semi-Automated Forces (OneSAF) Version 2.0 |
Sep-2009 |
265 pages |
| Authors:
David R James; Jean L Dyer; NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP COLUMBUS GA
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| User Guide was developed for One Semi-Automated Forces (OneSAF) version 2. It was designed to assist Army Research Institute (ARI) researchers and other first-time users who desire to use this simulation capability in their research or training application. The User Guide contains detailed, illustrated steps of the core procedures required to develop a basic scenario at the platoon and company echelons, thus serving as a prototype for guides that support ... |
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| Operational Encirclements: Can the United States Military Decisively Follow Through? |
21-May-2009 |
58 pages |
| Authors:
Scott Thomas; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
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| This study is a historical analysis of how encirclement operations have been and still are important offensive operations. These operations need to be given priority in planning and execution by the United States Military. Encirclement operations have proven to be decisive military operations throughout history; regardless of the composition and disposition of the enemy encircled. The U.S. military has maintained the decisive edge on the battlefield for over sixty years. ... |
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| Time, Space, and Force Considerations for a Joint Force Commander's Air Operations in a Counterinsurgency |
04-May-2009 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Lewis; Frederick L Jr; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| The recent addition of the counterinsurgency operations being placed on par with preparations for major combat operations ushers in a new era of military thinking and doctrine. No longer will irregular warfare or small wars be regulated to the missions that the US military has to do, but doesn't want to. When a Joint Force Commander is establishing his force structure for COIN operations he will have many options in ... |
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| Changing of the Guard: Restoring Regional Access Despite the Theater Ballistic Missile Threat |
04-May-2009 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher J Polk; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| Over the last decade, the threats to U.S. forces and allies from countries that can employ large quantities of theater ballistic missiles (TBMs) during regional, anti-access operations have increased significantly. TBMs threaten traditional U.S. strengths of maritime dominance and air superiority while limiting power projection capabilities. This paper proposes the use of guided missile submarines (SSGNs) and low observable surface vessels (LOSVs) to restore access and provide sufficient time for ... |
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| Offensive Mine Countermeasures: Enabler for Access and Power Projection |
04-May-2009 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
Dallas L Pope; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| Consideration of naval mine countermeasures (MCM) often only includes the defensive, reactionary operations which are inherent to the dedicated MCM force. However, given the premium placed on the United States' ability to project power and conduct forcible entry, a more offensive approach must be planned. Joint force commanders rely on the expeditionary nature of naval forces to transport troops and equipment to the fight, support forces ashore, and to establish ... |
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| National Guard Maneuver Enhancement Brigade's Role in Domestic Missions |
24-Mar-2009 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Haldane B Lamberton; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) is one of the more unusual organizations to come out of the Army Modular Force. It has very few organic elements but is capable of providing command and control (C2) for an array of subordinate units. MEB's C2 capacity exceeds that of any other brigade headquarters. The MEBs are uniquely designed for both a warfighting and operational support role. MEBs' elaborate multiple capabilities are a ... |
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| Effectiveness of Command and Control Relationships in Logistics Transformation |
13-Mar-2009 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Charles C Gibson; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Under the Army of Excellence (AOE) structure, the logistics organizations Main Support Battalions (MSBs) and Forward Support Battalions (FSBs) were assigned to the Division Support Command (DISCOM), commanded by a logistics Colonel. FSBs were either attached or assigned to their supported maneuver brigades during tactical operations or remained assigned to the DISCOM with a direct support relationship to their maneuver brigades. This Command and Control (C2) arrangement allowed the DISCOM ... |
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| The United States Marine Corps and Fourth Generation of Warfare: A Square Peg in an Unidentifiable Hole |
20-Feb-2009 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Stanley E Bednar; MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND QUANTICO VA
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| The United States Marine Corps is evolving itself into inadequacy. For the past 60+ years, since midway through World War II, the Marine Corps has sought to become a maneuver warfare force, an ideal concept for third generation warfare. Recent world conflicts, however, have reverted to an earlier form of warfare characterized by asymmetric, population based tactics and strategies, and the loss of legitimacy of nation state powers. For the ... |
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| Redefining the Marine Fire Support Military Occupation Specialty |
05-Jan-2009 |
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| Authors:
S C Allshouse; A W Blanton; MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND QUANTICO VA
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 | Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) have releaved a severe lack of properly trained and qualified fire support personnel. This deficiency which impacts maneuver's ability to conduct combined arms operations. General Jones identified the importance of fire supporters in the Marine air ground task force (MAGTF) and stated, Failure to develop professional fire supporters could result in disaster. The fire supporter must be able to coordinate and ... |
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| Unmanned Ground Vehicle Tactical Behaviors Technology Assessment |
Jan-2009 |
86 pages |
| Authors:
Marshal A Childers; Barry A Bodt; Susan G Hill; Richard Camden; Robert M Dean; William F Dodson; Lyle G Sutton; Leonid Sapronov; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| During 4-14 February 2008, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and General Dynamics Robotic Systems conducted an unmanned systems tactical behaviors technology assessment at three training areas of Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA. The purpose of the assessment was to examine the ability to use sensed information to locally orient an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) in order to obtain line of sight for an onboard reconnaissance surveillance target acquisition system to scan ... |
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| Enhancing Fires and Maneuver Capability Through Greater Air-Ground Joint Interdependence |
Jan-2009 |
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| Authors:
Lewis Jamison; Leland Joe; Jody Jacobs; Katherine Comanor; David Vaughan; David E Johnson; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| Although airpower capabilities have improved dramatically in the past decade, the joint warfighting potential offered by these capabilities is not being fully realized. Service transformation efforts and lessons learned during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq highlight doctrinal and technical issues with air and ground integration. The authors propose several alternative options for improving the effectiveness of air and ground fires and maneuver. To compare the potential effectiveness of the ... |
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| The CH-53K: Are We Purchasing the Right Amount? |
Jan-2009 |
41 pages |
| Authors:
Brett Giordano; MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND QUANTICO VA
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| If the Marine Corps continues to move forward with the purchase of heavier equipment, they must increase the number of CH-53K's purchased in order to allow the MV-22B's and CH53K's to efficiently conduct Ship to Objective Maneuver (STOM) forcible entry (FE) mission criteria to a distance of 110 nautical miles. The U.S. Marine Corps is in the process of modernizing the aircraft in its inventory with next generation capabilities. These ... |
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| The Application of Doctrinal Language to Mission Statements in Low Intensity Environments |
Jan-2009 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Lapinsky; MARINE CORPS UNIV QUANTICO VA
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| Conduct a presence patrol in order to maintain stability in the area may say a great many things to your average squad leader, but it does not tell him his mission. Maneuver warfare requires decentralized command, and hence mission tactics are central from the practical perspective of considering how to apply doctrine to action. While certainly this means commanders should avoid specifying some details of how the mission must be ... |
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| Adhesion Warfare: US Army Combat Forces Face an Enemy who is Capable of Negating their Doctrinal Stand-off Firepower Advantage in Afghanistan, with Deadly Consequences |
12-Dec-2008 |
101 pages |
| Authors:
Dirk D Ringgenberg; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| Beginning in the Korea War, through Vietnam and continuing with the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, US forces have been involved in combat typified by close, sharp actions - often without the doctrinally prescribed firepower to support the maneuver forces. US Operations in the rugged mountains of Afghanistan, in particular, dramatically demonstrate how an adept enemy, the Taliban, place themselves in very close proximity to friendly forces and civilian population ... |
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| Advances in Modeling and Simulation of Rotorcraft Noise and Associated Impacts on Survivability |
Dec-2008 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel Newman; Thomas Doligalski; Robert Minniti; DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY ARLINGTON VA TACTICAL TECHNOLOGY OFFICE
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| The acoustic signature of a rotorcraft is often the primary means of detection and identification by enemy forces in the modern battlespace. Additionally, this detection is often accomplished without the need for the sophisticated sensing equipment required for other signature components. While this vulnerability has existed for many generations of rotorcraft, the tools for predicting the acoustic signature and understanding its impact on mission survivability have lagged in development. This ... |
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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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| Analysis of Space Shuttle Primary Reaction-Control Engine-Exhaust Transients |
Oct-2008 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Yu-Hui Chiu; Matthew Braunstein; Rainer A Dressler; Benjamin D Hester; Jeremy R Winick; Lawrence S Bernstein; Paul F Sydney; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB HANSCOM AFB MA SPACE VEHICLES DIRECTORATE
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| A series of 22 primary reaction-control-system engine attitude-control firings were observed from the Maui Space Surveillance Site during the space shuttle STS-115 mission. The firings occurred during a pass over Maui on 19 September 2006 during which the orbiter was in sunlight and the observatory was in darkness. The observed attitude maneuvers maintained the orbiter in an orientation in which its long axis was aligned with the line of sight ... |
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| Modeling Airport Ground Operations using Discrete Event Simulation (DES) and X3D Visualization |
01-Mar-2008 |
113 pages |
| Authors:
Nabil Ouerghi; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Almost all flight simulators are centered on the problems that can occur during flight, whereas airport ground traffic problems are seldom addressed and are growing considerably. A number of precautions have been directed by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to overcome these challenges, such as pilot training and adding taxiway indicator signals to help pilots follow specific paths when taxiing. Further work is needed. This thesis simulates the problem ... |
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| Research in Advanced Surface Effect Ships |
12 FEB 2008 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Douglas C. Leonard; OCEAN STATE TECHNOLOGY CORP PROVIDENCE RI
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| Research is conducted toward development of high payload-fraction surface craft capable of efficient high-speed (50+ knots) coastal/short sea transport of passengers and cargo; other desired characteristics included shallow draft, steadiness, ease of reconfiguration, shock resistance and survivability in high threat areas. An experimental 42 ft lwl (50 ft oa) air-cushioned, composites constructed, catamaran is designed, built and tested to serve as a demonstrator and test bed for proprietary technology that ... |
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| Distributed Autonomous Control of Multiple Spacecraft During Close Proximity Operations |
DEC 2007 |
281 pages |
| Authors:
Shawn B. McCamish; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This research contributes to multiple spacecraft control by developing an autonomous distributed control algorithm for close proximity operations of multiple spacecraft systems, including rendezvous and docking scenarios. The proposed control algorithm combines the efficiency of the Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) and the robust collision avoidance capability of the Artificial Potential Function (APF) method. The LQR control effort serves as the attractive force toward goal positions, while the APF-based repulsive functions ... |
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| Origin and Control of the Flow Structure on Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle |
DEC 2007 |
136 pages |
| Authors:
Donald Rockwell; B. Yaniktepe; M. M. Yavuz; T. Goruney; M. A. Kosoglu; Y. Kim; A. Liakopoulos; LEHIGH UNIV BETHLEHEM PA DEPT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS
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| Flow structure on delta wings having low sweep angle, representative of those used in UCAVs and MAVs, is characterized in detail using; technique of quantitative imaging, high-image-density particle image velocimetry. Cases of stationary wings, wings subjected to control at their trailing-edges, and wings undergoing prescribed pitching maneuvers have been addressed as part of this investigation. The sweep `angle of each wing is sufficiently small, such that the patterns of the ... |
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| Fiber Optic Strain Sensors (FOSS) to Monitor Strains on a Navy Vessel During Operations |
23 NOV 2007 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Jonathan M. Nichols; Mark Seaver; Stephen T. Trickey; Kenneth C. Scandell; Liming Salvino; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC OPTICAL TECHNIQUES BRANCH
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| This document summarizes the recent deployment of a fiber optic strain sensing (FOSS) system to monitor loads on a Navy Vessel, as requested and authorized by Commander Naval Surface Force, Atlantic. The objectives were to (1) conduct an in-service validation of the technology onboard a U.S. Navy ship and (2) determine contributing influences to recurring cracking of [new] deckplate, as described by the Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC) Port Engineer. ... |
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| Development of a Vehicle Model/Simulation Evaluation Tool |
08 NOV 2007 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
J. G. Howe; Jeffrey P. Chrstos; Richard Romano; James O'Kins; TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| As part of the evaluation of vehicle simulation models, a vehicle dynamics engineer typically desires to compare simulation results to test data from actual vehicles and/or results from known, or higher fidelity simulations. Depending on the type of model, several types of tests and/or maneuvers may need to be compared. For military vehicles, there is the additional requirement to run specific types of maneuvers for vehicle model evaluations to ensure ... |
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| Ship-to-Objective Maneuver (STOM) in a Chinese Threat Environment |
06 NOV 2007 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Samuel A. Kirby; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| A set of nested concepts guide the future capabilities that the United States Marine Corps will provide to the President and the Joint Force Commander and drive changes to doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, and facilities (DOTMLPF). One of these concepts is Ship-to-Objective Maneuver (STOM). STOM is the tactical implementation of Operational Maneuver from the Sea (OMFTS) by the MAGTF to achieve the joint force commander's operational ... |
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| Block by Block: Civic Action in the Battle of Baghdad |
Nov-2007 |
119 pages |
| Authors:
Bogart; Adrian T III; JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNIV HURLBURT FIELD FL
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| This monograph describes one facet of the Battle for Baghdad during the period January through November 2006. The story is based on the recollections, notes, and reports of the author, who served with the Multi-National Division, Baghdad (MND-B) as the G9--the principal staff officer responsible for civic action, Special Operations Forces integration, and counterinsurgency training. In this timeframe MND-B treated civic action as a maneuver function inherent to its operations, ... |
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| Satellite Formation Design for Space Based Radar Applications |
30 JUL 2007 |
49 pages |
| Authors:
Steven Tragesser; COLORADO UNIV AT COLORADO SPRINGS
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| There is much interest in relative formations in low Earth orbit for many different applications including distributed aperture systems and communications. Methods have been developed to create relative trajectories that do not fight the natural motion caused by oblateness perturbations. The formulas for these J2 Invariant formations are recast in terms of relative orbit parameters that facilitate formation design. Impulsive maneuver schemes have also been developed for relative trajectories but ... |
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| Standards for the Mobility Common Operational Picture (M-COP): Elements of Ground Vehicle Maneuver |
JUL 2007 |
235 pages |
| Authors:
Paul W. Richmond; Curtis L. Blais; Joyce A. Nagle; Niki C. Goerger; Burhman Q. Gates; Robin K. Burk; John Willis; Robert Keeter; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS
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| Information needed to support ground mobility decision making is critical to the success of ground operations. The ability to rapidly obtain and process relevant information in a network-centric environment will empower warfare planners. In addition, future network centric operations that will include autonomous unmanned ground vehicles as envisioned in the Future Combat Systems program will increasingly require the exchange of well-structured information between human forces and robotic systems. Addressing this ... |
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| Angels of Armageddon: The Royal Air Force in the Battle of Megiddo |
15 JUN 2007 |
163 pages |
| Authors:
Gary J. Morea; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| Egypt and Palestine offered the British an opportunity to fight a war of movement. Unlike the Western Front, Egypt and Palestine were undeveloped with wide expanses of land. It was ripe for the development of maneuver warfare using the mechanical products of the industrial age: motor cars, machine guns, tanks and aeroplanes. In particular, the use of aeroplanes proved vital to the successful British defense of the Suez Canal by ... |
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| An Army without Doctrine: The Evolution of US Army Tactics in the Absence of Doctrine, 1779 to 1847 |
15 JUN 2007 |
103 pages |
| Authors:
Conrad E. Harvey; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| This thesis examines how the United States Army conducted operations and adapted their tactics during the Indian wars of 1779, through the Second Seminole War, and ending in 1847. During this period, the U.S. Army lacked a comprehensive written doctrine that captured how the Army fought its wars so that those skills and techniques could be passed down for subsequent conflicts against Native Americans. This caused the U.S. Army to ... |
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| VoIPNET: A Software Based Communications Tool for Low-Bandwidth Networks |
JUN 2007 |
251 pages |
| Authors:
Jr Reiche Charles P.; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Maneuver element communications can be divided into Single-Channel Voice, Data Networks, and Telephony. Classified computer networks, such as SIPRNET are pushed to Infantry and Artillery Battalions via the EPLRS radio system. However, telephone services may or may not be supported due to limited availability of Multi-Channel Digital assets. Single-Channel Radio is utilized to communicate with higher, adjacent and subordinate organizations. While this is a sufficient means of communications, it is ... |
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| Joint and Interdependent Requirements: A Case Study in Solving the Naval Surface Fire Support Capabilities Gap |
17 MAY 2007 |
185 pages |
| Authors:
Shawn Welch; NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV NORFOLK VA JOINT FORCES STAFF COLL
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| Current and programmed Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) capabilities are insufficient to execute the Joint Forces Commander's littoral operational missions against a highly advanced regional or near-peer competitor without unacceptable risk. Systemic deficiencies in the requirements generation process have resulted in overlooking major caliber guns as a potential solution for the challenges of long range NSFS to support deep Ship-to-Objective (STOM) maneuver. Failure to solve these deficiencies places strategic, operational ... |
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| Roles and Relevance: Army Air and Missile (AMD) in the Post 9/11 World |
04 MAY 2007 |
55 pages |
| Authors:
Tristan S. Higgins; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
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| This monograph examines two critical issues: one, guerilla air war; and two, whether or not the existing US Army AMD structures can meet the challenge of such attacks and defeat them at the tactical level. The US Army has recently removed all tactical level AMD units. Army maneuver commanders do not posses organic surface to air systems that would enable them to engage current air threats from a guerilla air ... |
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| Joint Operations for the 21st Century |
May-2007 |
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| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE CANBERRA (AUSTRALIA)
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| Our purpose is very clear: we are responsible to the Government of Australia for the protection of Australia, our people and our national interests, whenever and wherever those interests lie. In undertaking this mission the Australian Defence Force (ADF) enabled by the Defence Organisation might act independently, or it might contribute to a broader effort of other Australian or international civilian agencies or military forces. The 21st century promises a ... |
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| Fine Pointing of Military Spacecraft |
MAR 2007 |
154 pages |
| Authors:
Timothy A. Sands; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| In 1923, Herman Oberth, considered by some to be the father of it all for space flight, wrote a book called Die Rakete zu den Planetraeumen (i.e., Dreams of Planets ) inspiring today's modern space flight. Amongst his suggestions was placing a telescope in space, so astronomical observations may be made without atmospheric distortion. Nearly a century later, the Hubble Space telescope is imaging distant stars with high accuracy. If ... |
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| Conventional Warheads for Long-Range Ballistic Missiles: Background and Issues for Congress |
09 FEB 2007 |
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| Authors:
Amy F. Woolf; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The United States has deployed long-range ballistic missiles in its strategic offensive nuclear forces for more than 40 years. Recently, some have proposed that the United States deploy conventional warheads on these missiles. This would provide the United States with the ability to strike promptly anywhere in the world, regardless of the presence of overseas bases or nearby naval forces. The Air Force and Navy have both studied the possible ... |
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| Supporting Training Strategies for Brigade Combat Teams Using Future Combat Systems "FCS" Technologies |
2007 |
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| Authors:
Michael G. Shanley; James C. Crowley; Matthew W. Lewis; Ralph Masi; Kristin J. Leuschner; Susan G. Straus; Jeffrey P. Angers; RAND ARROYO CENTER SANTA MONICA CA
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| in the years and decades to come maneuver brigades equipped with Future Combat Systems (FCS) technologies will face complex and wide-ranging operational challenges. To continue to be successful, training strategies must be capable of rapid evolution and be designed to provide comprehensive support for mission and training requirements generated by changing operating environments, evolving advanced organizational and operational concepts, and emerging joint warfighting imperatives. This report provides the results of ... |
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| The Perfect Sturm: Innovation and the Origins of Blitzkrieg in World War I |
DEC 2006 |
105 pages |
| Authors:
John O'Kane; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| What are the origins of tactical innovation in large, bureaucratic, military systems? This study will provide a detailed analysis of how the German Army in World War One took advantage of innovative tactical methods developed by their junior and non-commissioned officers in the field. While many historians often look at the results of WWI from the perspective of the General officers and politicians (i.e., top-down), they often overlook the important ... |
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| The Influence of Protection, Mobility and Risk Perception on the Behaviour and Physical Performance of a Combat Soldier (De Invloed van Bescherming, Mobiliteit en Risicoperceptie op het Gedrag en de Fysieke Prestatie van een Gevechtssoldaat) |
DEC 2006 |
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| Authors:
C. L. Koerhuis; L. A. Verhagen; TNO Defence Security and Safety The Hague (Netherlands)
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| In this study, a realistic fire & maneuver action was performed to assess the overall effect of ballistic protection, mobility (weight, protection, surface) and risk perception on behaviour and physical performance of the individual combat soldier. Twenty-eight combat soldiers, divided in 14 buddy pairs, participated in this study. The combat soldiers were unfamiliar with Simunition and performed a Fire & maneuver action. The significantly higher threat score before the action ... |
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| Innovations for Future Gap Crossing Operations |
NOV 2006 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Jimmy E. Fowler; Donald T. Resio; James N. Pratt; Stanley J. Boc; Francis E. Sargent; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS COASTAL AND HYDRAULICS LAB
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| Even with the Army's transformation to lighter forces, problems in difficult terrains, such as coastal and riverine areas, soft soils, and man-made impediments can bring the flow of equipment and personnel to a standstill. ERDC researchers are presently developing gap-crossing technologies that use High Modulus Synthetic Fiber (HMSF) straps to achieve moment carrying capacities and increased survivability characteristics. The HMSF straps are used in conjunction with designs that combine optimized ... |
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| High Speed Hazard Avoidance for Unmanned Ground Vehicles in Emergency Situations |
NOV 2006 |
41 pages |
| Authors:
M. Spenko; J. Overholt; K. Iagnemma; ARMY TANK-AUTOMOTIVE COMMAND WARREN MI
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| Rapid hazard avoidance maneuvers will be required for unmanned ground vehicles operating at high speeds in rough changing terrain. Without rapidly decreasing speed in every situation, there is limited time to perform navigation calculations based on detailed vehicle and terrain models. This paper presents a novel method for high speed navigation and hazard avoidance based on the two dimensional trajectory space, which is a compact model-based representation of a robot's ... |
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| History and Basics of M&S1 |
01 SEP 2006 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel Little; UNITED STATES ARMY INTELLIGENCE WASHINGTON DC BATTLE COMMAND SIMULATION AND EXPERIMENTATION
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| Everything has a history. What few realize is that Modelling and Simulation or M&S predates the computer. Many of you are familiar with the concepts of chess. What makes chess significant? For one it represents rules. It also contains a strategy with infinite possibilities. While today most regard it as a commonplace game, strategic prowess was taken very seriously in the ancient world where reputations, not to mention kingdoms were ... |
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| Analysis of Operational Pace Versus Logistical Support Rate in the Ground Combat Element of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade |
SEP 2006 |
99 pages |
| Authors:
Roy Miner; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The execution of maneuver warfare by the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) places a large amount of stress on the supporting logistics infrastructure. Sustaining the movement of the Ground Combat Element (GCE) as the battlefield expands becomes increasingly difficult to accomplish by the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE) with finite assets. We assert the days of supply the GCE is capable of carrying, the reorder point for inventories carried ... |
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| Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Swarming and Formation Flight Navigation VIA LIDAR/INS |
05 AUG 2006 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Michael S. Braasch; OHIO UNIV ATHENS
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| This final report describes the work performed at Ohio University to investigate the feasibility or the use or integrated light detection and ranging (LIDAR) and inertial navigation systems (INS) to support unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) formation and swarming flight. LIDAR measurements provide an indication or the relative drift errors of the INS on each UAV in the formation. By judicious choice of maneuvers, errors can be isolated to specific vehicles ... |
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| CrossTalk: The Journal of Defense Software Engineering. Volume 19, Number 7 |
01-Jul-2006 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Niki C Goerger; Paul W Richmond; Troy Meink; Anthony J Simon; Robert M Shea; Charles E Jr; Croom; Keith B Alexander; John C Grimes; James E Cartwright; Curtis L Blais; OGDEN AIR LOGISTICS CENTER HILL AFB UT
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| Crosstalk's mission is to encourage the engineering development of software to improve the reliability, sustainability, and responsiveness of our warfighting capability. Articles in this journal issue include: DoD CIO: the Net-centric Information Enterprise; Information Sharing is a Strategic Imperative; Designing and Implementing an Assured National Security Enterprise; Serve-Oriented Architecture in Net-Centric Operations, Creating the Enabling Capability to Conduct Net-Centric Operations, Overview of the Dept. of Defense Net-Centric Data Strategy, Transformational ... |
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| Ignoring History: The Flawed Effort to Divorce Reconnaissance From Security in Modern Cavalry Transformation |
16 JUN 2006 |
140 pages |
| Authors:
Matthew A. Dooley; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| The challenges of modernization for any military in the contemporary operating environment are difficult with even the most professional and well-financed of militaries. Not only are the costs of research and development prohibitive in attempting to address the entire spectrum of evolving threats, but the consequences of making the wrong decisions can betray the US Army its most precious commodity; the lives of its soldiers. This study examines the current ... |
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| Reactive Obstacle Avoidance for the REMUS Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Utilizing a Forward Looking Sonar |
JUN 2006 |
79 pages |
| Authors:
Tyler H. Furukawa; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF MECHANICAL AND ASTRONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
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| One day fully autonomous AUV's will no longer require human interactions to complete its missions. To make this a reality, the AUV must be able to safely navigate in unfamiliar environments with unknown obstacles. This thesis builds on previous work conducted at NPS's Center for AUV Research to improve the autonomy of the REMUS class of AUVs with an implemented FLS. The first part of this thesis deals with accurate ... |
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| The Determination of Remaining Satellite Propellant Using Measured Moments of Inertia |
JUN 2006 |
163 pages |
| Authors:
Jason W. Geitgey; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| This research is designed to demonstrate that a change in satellite propellant can be determined using measured moments of inertia (MOI) from a satellite. Because satellites are currently incapable of being refueled in orbit it is important to have multiple methods to determine the remaining fuel onboard. This research can also support satellite operator selection of control-system gains to improve performance or recover the spacecraft. To meet the research objectives, ... |
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| Learning Lessons from Operation SHINGLE |
16 MAY 2006 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
John L. Dumas; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| Was Anzio indeed the "greatest missed opportunity of the Second World War" as some would argue? No. The story of how this invasion, code named SHINGLE, came to be originated, planned and executed is one which makes for an enlightening case study regarding the operational art of war. Using the framework of the Operational Factors of Space, Time and Forces, SHINGLE can be seen as the undesirable product of several ... |
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| The Rapier or the Club: The Relationship between Attrition and Maneuver Warfare |
15 MAR 2006 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey A. Springman; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| If wars of attrition are generally more costly than wars of maneuver, why do modern wars so often become wars of attrition? This project compares the relationship between attrition and maneuver warfare. The study considers whether there are times when wars of attrition should be fought, and whether there are conditions that force wars of attrition. The project employs two case studies to better understand the relationship and the risks ... |
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