Warfare & defence books

The purpose of this thesis is to introduce three concepts into the ongoing debate concerning the procurement of...  Read More >>

To what extent was the effectiveness of joint operations in the Gulf War influenced by individual service perspectives?...  Read More >>

The future Air Force as part of the Joint Force, in close coordination with multi-national, interagency, and non-government...  Read More >>

America's strategy to combat terrorism, resulting from Al-Qaeda's 2001 attacks, falls short of its intent to defeat...  Read More >>

In this study the author traces the history of air-ground support from its infancy to the Korean War, discusses...  Read More >>

The United States Air Force's Center for Strategy and Technology was established at the Air War College in 1996....  Read More >>

The 2002 US national security strategy is a proactive, world integrated strategy against terrorism. The US chose...  Read More >>

As a part of the response to the Al Qaida attacks on 11 September 2001, the United States found itself having to...  Read More >>

This research project addresses how I believe airpower should be employed in urban warfare to achieve operational...  Read More >>

This paper examines the counterterrorist strategy employed on the Island of Basilan during Operation Enduring Freedom-Philippines...  Read More >>

""In the absence of significant internal reform, Pakistan faces a host of internal problems and external tensions...  Read More >>

Infrared (IR) flare design was not a strategic player in US defense until the mid 1990s. Prior to 1995 the primary...  Read More >>

The analysis presented in this thesis evaluates the contents of past Air Force strategic vision documents and studies...  Read More >>

Within the past 15 years, the Soviet Union has developed a strategic airlift force capable of projecting Soviet...  Read More >>

This study analyzes whether special operations forces (SOF) should use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to support...  Read More >>

This study analyzes the need for a national aerospace strategy that encompasses the two aspects of aerospace power:...  Read More >>

The United States has attempted for several decades to assist in the modernization of armies in the Middle East....  Read More >>

The Maxwell Papers, the Air War College's occasional papers series, focus on current and future issues of interest...  Read More >>

This work explores the relationship between one of the most significant military developments to emerge in the past...  Read More >>

Nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) proliferation is recognized as a serious threat across the operational spectrum--from...  Read More >>

The operational tempo of the Army has increased over 300 percent since the Gulf War, yet the size of the Army has...  Read More >>

The problem undertaken in this thesis is to determine whether or not the main battle tank or attack helicopter is...  Read More >>

Major Larm examines the feasibility of developing expendable remotely piloted vehicles (RPV) and explores future...  Read More >>

This study examines the logistics systems of the Soviet and U.S. Armies that support operational and tactical levels...  Read More >>

The growth and importance of the People's Republic of China (PRC) necessitates that the United States foster a relationship...  Read More >>