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1995 Reports

• LAW AND MILITARY OPERATIONS IN HAITI 1994-1995 LESSONS LEARNED FOR JUDGE ADVOCATES Center for Law and Military Operations, The Judge Advocate General's School United States Army Charlottesville, Virginia - 11 DECEMBER 1995 - United States military operations in the Republic of Haiti in 1994 and 1995 represented a comprehensive and stunningly successful application of law to fluid and challenging circumstances.
• War Psychiatry Textbook of Military Medicine, Published by Office of The Surgeon General United States of America
• OPERATION JUST CAUSE The Planning and Execution of Joint Operations in Panama February 1988 – January 1990 Ronald H. Cole, Joint History Office, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1995 [99 pages, 506 kb PDF]
• The PLA In Search of a Strategic Focus Ronald N. Montaperto Joint Forces Quarterly Spring 1995 [404 kb PDF]
• Desert Shield/Desert Storm Employment or Reserve Component: Extracts of Lessons Learned The United States Naval War College Operations Department [116 kb PDF]
• "The Kuwait Air Operation Center" by Lt. Colonel Ahmad A.A. Al-Taweel, Kuwaiti Air Force. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses Kuwait's efforts to improve its C3I capabilities based on lessons learned following the Gulf War.
• "Climatic Effect on Modern Weapon Systems Sales in the Middle East" by Major Ahmed Rashed Al=Mo'awdah, Bahrain Defense Force. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] The author analyzes the effects of climate and geography on the types of arms that are purchased.
• "Soviet Amphibious Operations in the Black Sea, 1941-1943" by Charles B. Atwater, Jr. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] A review of Soviet amphibious operations during World War II.
• "French and American Involvement in Indochina" by Commander Dahi S. Al Nehari, Royal Saudi Navy. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Compares and contrasts the French and American involvement in Indochina and how North Vietnam responded to the interventions.
• "Water and War in the Middle East" by Major Al-Zagaibeh Heedier. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the issue of water scarcity in the Middle East and discusses the impacts that may have on regional stability.
• "The International Terrorism" by Colonel Alfalasi Juma, United Arab Emerites Armed Forces. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that terrorism is not unique to the Islamic world and that responses to terrorism shouild emphasize cooperation instead of confrontation.
• "Analysis of Joint Doctrine: Should it Remain Directive?" by Mark A. Alred. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] A review of Joint Doctrine and how it faired in 5 operations.
• "Future of Airborne Tactical Jamming" by Lt. Commander Michael W. Ackerman, United States Navy. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses US plans to decommission the EF-111 and analyzes the possibile success of the EA-6B as the primary source of airborne tactical jamming.
• "Enhancing Saudi Arabia's National Defense in the Post Cold War Era: The Domestic and International Dimensions of Military Preparedness" by Captain Naef Ahmed Al-Saud, Royal Saudi Arabian Army. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that reductions in acquisition and increases in training are needed to improve the capabilities of the Saudi armed forces.
• "Marine Tactical Aviation, Why Keep it?" by Lt. Colonel R.D. Alles, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] The author reviews the history of the Marine Corps tactical avaiation capability and discusses why such a capability should be retained.
• The Art of Naming Operations GREGORY C. SIEMINSKI Parameters, Autumn 1995, pp. 81-98.
• Airpower Against an Army -- Challenge and Response in CENTAF's Duel with the Republican Guard by William F. Andrews School of Advanced Airpower Studies JUNE 1995
• Russian Defense Business Directory
  [US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, 4th edition, May 1995]
• "Operational Readiness in Army National Guard Contingency Force Pool Units" by Major Peter M. Aylward, United States Army National Guard. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses current training methods for the National Guard and offers recomendations on how to improve readiness.
• "JFACC: Operational Asset or Joint Force Dilemma" by Major Michael C. Barton, United States Air Force. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that Joint Force commanders should appoint a Joint Force Air Component Commander in situations where a joint force consists of two or more services with fixed wing aircraft. Discusses the history of JFACC and the role that the concept played in Vietnam and the Gulf War.
• "Ronald Reagan and the Fall of the Soviet Union: Plot or Serendipity" by Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that Ronald Reagan's policies and efforts led to the fall of the Soviet Union.
• "Can We Afford the AAAV?" by Major M.M. Brogan, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] The author argues that the deficiencies of the current AAV7-A1 requires that the Marine Corps invest in the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV)
• "Foundations on Sand: An Analysis of the First United States Occupation of Haiti 1915-1934" by Peter L. Bruce. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Reviews the history and implications of the First US occupation of Haiti.
• "Tactical Lessons for Peacekeeping: US Multinational Force in Beirut 1982-1984" by Major Ronald F. Baczkowski, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the deployment of the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit to Beirut in 1982-1984 and what lessons may be learned about combat forces used in peackeeping missions.
• "Combat Logistics Force: Sustaining The Fleet" by Lt. Commander W.S. Beyer, United States Navy. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the role of combat logistics ships in supplying forward deployed vessels.
• "Non-State War: The War Against the Plains Indians." by Major William W. Bennett, United States Army (Special Forces). Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] A review of the strategies employed by the US against the Plains Indians and a discussion of its applicability in contemporary situations.
• "Countering Terrorism: The Israeli Response to the 1972 Munich Olympic Massacre and the Development of Independence Covert Action Teams" by Alexander B. Calahhn. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Analyzes Israel's use of covert action teams and the reasons such methods were adopted.
• "Why Lebanon" by Major D.O. Comer. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the decisions behind the deployment of Marines to Lebanon in 1982.
• "Naval Maneuver Warfare" by Lt. Commander Gary T. Cooper, United States Navy. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses current doctrine regarding naval maneuvering.
• "Waging Peace: The Non-Lethal Application of Aerospace Power" by Major Gregory P. Cook, United States Air Force. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the deterrent value of aerospace power.
• "Interservicing of US Military Air Bases" by Major John Crook. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that the service branches should station their aircraft from the same locations allowing better joint operations training.
• "Back to the Future: A Study of Command and Control Procedures for the Naval Expeditionary Task Force in Support of Littoral Maneuver Warfare"
• "United States Marine Corps Close Air Support, Revisited" by Major Mark R. Cyr, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Analyzes current capabilities with regards to MAGTF close air support, discusses doctrinal reforms.
• "Marine Attack Aviation: Do We Need An Antiradiation Missile Capability?" by Major Peter B. Coz, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that the USMC needs to acquire an effective ARM.
• "Beyond the Weinberger Doctrine" by Major Scott T. Campbell, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that the Weinberger Doctrine is ill-suited for most post-Cold War era security problems, thus the US should reevaluate its criteria for the use of force.
• "A Comparative Analysis of the Challenge Faced in Peacekeeping Operations by the British General Thomas Gage in America and Colonel Timothy Gerahty in Beirut" by Major Thomas M. Corbett. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Breaksdown the differrent aspects of peacekeeping operations, developes criteria for intervention and withdrawl.
• "The Future Antiarmor Capabilities of the Ground Combat Element" by Major William H. Callahan Jr., United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that the Marine Corps needs to develop a stronger Heavy Armor Weapon capability and to generally improve GCEs ability to fight against enemy tank forces.
• "Fratricide: Avoiding the Silver Bullet" Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the problem of friendly fire, identifying possible remedies that the Marine Corps might adopt to prevent future incedents.
• "Aviation Manning: Why We're Stretched to the Limit" by Major J.H. Daas, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that high operational tempo, reduced recruitment, and cuts in the Marine Corps budget have created a scarcity of Marines capable of executing required tasks needed to keep Marine Corps Aviation operating at required levels.
• "RESTORE HOPE: Coordinating Relief Operations" by Jonathan T. Dworken. Jiont Forces Quarterly [Summer 1995] Discusses problems exposed during Operation Restore Hope in Somalia between the military and relief agencies in everything from operational planning to organizational culture.
• "JFACC: A Reattack: The Joint Force Air Component Commander and Joint Air Operations" by Major James J. Drew, United States Air Force. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the role of the JFACC during Desert Storm, and what steps should be taken to improve its efficiency in future scenarios.
• "Perception or Reality: Is the V-22 Ready for Production?" by Major John Kevin Dodge, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that on the basis of the V-22 passing the first Operational Assesment (OT-IIA) that production on some of V-22a should commence.
• "Urban Offensive Air Support: Is the United States Military Prepared and Equipped?" by Major Jon M. Davis, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that future conflicts will occur in urban environments and that the US should meet the challenge that this trend presents by adapting its ACE to provide air support for troops deployed in urban areas.
• "The Effects of Restrictive Rules of Engagement on the Rolling Thunder Air Campaign" by Mathew J. Dorshel, United States Air Force. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that the effectiveness of air power requires a minimum of restrictive ROE. Compares and contrasts Rolling Thunder with Desert Storm.
• "A Contrast in Capabilities: Amphibious Forces at Inchon and SWA" Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Reviews amphibious operations in Korea and during Desert Storm, discussing what reforms need to be made to increase the effectiveness of Marine Corps amphibious operations.
• "Forward..From the Sea; Can We?" by Major M.G. Dunnagan, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that in order for the Marine Corps and the Navy to meet the goals set forth in "Forward...From the Sea" and "Operational Maneuver From the Sea" the Navy and the Marine Corps must address their shallow water mine countermeasures deficiency.
• "Joint Fires and Fire Support: Do We Have the Vision?" by Major Michael J. Dean, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses a variety of reforms that need to be made within the Marine Corps to provide adequate fire support for GCEs in future conflicts.
• "Reserve Support of Operations Other Than War" by Major Tom Duhs, United States Marine Coorps Reserve. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues for the inclusion of reserve forces in Operations Other Than War to complement and reduce pressure on the active duty component of the USMC.
• "Marine Forward Air Controllers: the Vital Link" by Major Edmund F. Flores, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the role of the FAC and argues that the Corps should only have aviators serve as FACs.
• "The Kamikaze: Samurai Warrior A New Appraisal" by Major John A. Forquer, United States Marine Corps.
• "The Utility of Expanding the United Nations Permanent Military Force" by Major A.W. Gunder, Australian Army.
• "Understanding Information Power and Organizing for Victory in Joint Warfighting" by Major Fred W. Gortler III, United States Air Force.
• "USMC Close Air Support Must Be Complementary, Not Competitive" by Lt. Colonel Mark J. Gibson, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that ACE must use fixed and rotary wing aircraft, jointly, in Close Air Support missions.
• "Making A Better Reserve" Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that the Army National Guard should adopt the training methods of the Marine Corps Reserve to decrease the post-mobilization training time and to increase overall effectiveness.
• "Domestic Opposition to the Use of United States Military Force: Nationalist/Isolationist Period from the American Revolution to World War II" by Major Raymond P. Ganas, United States Marine Corps.
• "Mobility For The Soldiers Of The Sea" by Major T.B. Galvin, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that the USMC needs to procure the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (Fast) to increase the tactical mobility of the MAGTF.
• "Somalia: Strategic Failures And Operational Successes" by Major Alan G. Hendrickson. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] A review of US efforts in Somalia.
• "Battlefield Operational Functions And The Soviet Campaign Against Japan In 1945" by Andrew L. Hallman, Central Intelligence Agency.
• "Marine Corps Medium Lift: How Do We Keep The H-46 Flying Into The Twenty-First Century?" by Major Anthony M. Haslam, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues for a Service Life Extension Program for the H-46 so that it might continue to serve as a medium lift aircraft until the V-22 enters service.
• "'Gators: An Endangered Species?" by Lt. Commander John P. Higgins, United States Navy. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the Navy's current amphibious capability, recommending that new LDP-17s be procured and that steps be taken to preserve aging LHDs and LSD-41s.
• "The Spratly Islands: A Threat To Asian Regional Stability" by K. Scott Holder, Defense Intelligence Agency.
• "Can Too Much "Jointness" Disjoint The Marine Corps" by Major Randall A. Hodge, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that the USMC is moving away from its core purpose of being an amphibious and ground component of the Navy.
• "De-Fanging The Cobra: Staking The Future On Unproven Weapons" by Major Scott P. Haney, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that plans to cease procurement of TOW missiles is an unwise move as new weapon systems are unproven.
• "Conventional Air Launched Cruise Missile Development - Employment And The Cost Of Global Presence" by Major Stephen R. Hess.
• "The Combat Utility Helicopter: What Will Meet Marine Corps Needs Into The 21st Century?" by Major Kenneth G. Inhoff, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that the USMC should upgrade existing combat utility helicopters with the 4BN system.
• "The Selling Of Military Operations Other Than War" by Major James F. Jamison, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses what efforts need to be undertaken to assure public support for MOOTW.
• "The Falkland Islands Campaign of 1982: A Case Study And Lessons For The United States Today." by Lt. Commander Andrew A. King, United States Navy. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that drastic cuts in the British defense budget inhibited British efforts to wage operations to retake the Falklands. Compares such cuts on the ones taking place in the US and the possible implication that might have on future operations.
• "Naval Surface Fire Support, Is It A Viable Option?" by Major B. T. Kowalski, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the role of Naval Surface fires during amphibious operations and whether or not the current MK-45 gun is adequate for fire support missions.
• "Strength Requirements for Combat Engineers"by Major Darryl E. Knight, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that the lack of strength requirements for the Combat Engineer MOS by the Marine Corps is inadequate; discusses the role of women in the USMC.
• Changing Russian Urban Tactics: The Aftermath of the Battle for Grozny by Mr. Lester W. Grau, FMSO, July 1995.
• "The Hunt For Adequate Protection: Ground-Based Air Defense In the USMC" by Major Mark A. King, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that the Marine Corps should bolster the air defense capabilities of GCE.
• "American Naval Preparation For Pacific War: 1931-1941" by M.S. Koromhas.
• "The United States Marine Corps In South Africa? A Look To The Future" by Major Timothy J. Kolb, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the possibility of a future deployment of US forces to South Africa.
• "The United States And Peacekeeping: Can It Work?" Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Reviews the reasons why some of the post-Cold War peacekeeping operations were successes and others failures.
• "China: The Coming Power"
• "Placing the M1A1 Common Main Battle Tank Aboard Deploying Marine Expeditionary Units, Special Operations Capable Forces" by Major Richard V. Mancini, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that the Marine Corps should consider deploying M1A1s with MEU (SOC) forces to present a stronger force capable of handling a wide array of issues.
• "Single Air Manager In Three Wars: The Integration Of Marine Air With The Joint Environment" by Major Michael J. Manuche, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that the Marine Corps should allow its ACE to be under the command of a Joint Forces Air Component Commander.
• Russian Military Perceptions of the Gulf War Air Campaign Dr D Marshall-Hasdell, RMA Sandhurst: Conflict Studies Research Centre, 1995.
• "Somalia: Humanitarian Success And Political/Military Failure" by Major L. M. Martin, United States Marine Corps.
• "Criticism of the JFACC During Desert Storm" by Major Stephen M. Mayberry, United States Air Force. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that much of the criticism of the Joint Force Air Combat Commander is based on flawed perceptions of what the role of the JFACC is, namely the JFCs commander of the air element, and is not responsible to the indepentent services.
• "Sixty Dos For The MEF: Still Valid?" by Major Peter B. McMurran, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the Marine Corps policy of 60 days of supply for MEFs, arguing that any potential cost-savings are outweighed by the effectiveness of having such supplies available instead of having to wait for resupply efforts.
• "NATO: Anachronism or Answer An Argument For Collective Defense" by Major C. A. McNerney, United States Army.
• "Operations Other Than War: Where Are We Heading?" by Major Walter L. Miller, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] An overview of the recent trend of US forces becoming increasingly involved in OOTW, discussing the effects of the force cuts following the end of the Cold War, and the absence of serious changes to established doctrine.
• "The Marine Component Headquarters and Wartime Functions" by Major J.S. Mitchell, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues for unified command representation at component headquarters.
• "Should The United States Marine Corps Retain Tactical Aviation Assets?" by Major C.F.Mitchell, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that Marine Corps TACAIR assets are more cost-effective than alternatives, and that a shift to supporting GCE with Navy or Air Force aircraft would not improve current situation.
• "Joint Special Operations Literature Review" by Major Michael Kenji Nagata, United States Army. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that the service journals have neglected to publish serious scholarly work on joint special force operations.
• "The Politicalization of the Officer Corps of the United States by Major Robert A. Newton II, United States Army. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the state of civil-military relations within the United States, arguing that recent changes in the role of the military has isolated members of the military, and has resulted in the increased politicalization of the officer corps and their desire to inlfuence policy development. Discusses conditions for possible coup.
• "The Multiple Launch Rocket System in Support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force" by Major Herman J. Orgeron, United States Army. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues for deployment of MLRS with MAGTFs.
• "The Survival of the Fourth Air Force: Challenges to Marine Fighter/Attack" by Major John E. Ostrom, United States Marine Corps.
• "Strategic Sealift-Does it Have a Future?" by Lt. Commander Mary M. Orban, United States Navy. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the problems facing the US strategic sealift capability, analayzing proposals, forwarding possible implications on non-action.
• "Will the ACE be Sustainable? T-AVB Issues and Concerns" by Major Curtis J. Powell, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that Aviation Logistics Ships played a key role during the Gulf War, and that the subsequent decline of the fleet is threatening ACE readiness.
• "The CH-53D Sea Stallion Relic for Retirement or Viable Current Asset?" by Major David D. Peterson, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the problems that have contributed to a decline in the CH-53D program, forwards that the platform needs upgrades so that it can continue to perform its duties, while at the same time efforts should be made to ease the transition from the CH-53D to the MV-22.
• "American Military Intervention in the Post-Cold War World: The Bosnian Example" by Lt. Commander James A. Pelkofski, United States Navy.
• "Military Logistics: The US Contribution to the UN" by Major Thomas L. Pirozzi, United States Army. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that the US should not contribute troops to peacekeeping operations but should instead provide logistical support to the UN.
• "Civic War in China" by Lt. Colonel Pan Yun-chianf, Republic of China Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the reasons for the Nationalist loss of China in the 1940s.
• "Maritime Special Purpose Force: What Force For What Purpose?" by Lt. Colonel J.A. Powers and Major M.D. McMannis, United States Marine Corps. Discusses the role of MSPFs in Marine Expeditionary Units and what reforms need to be adopted to improve the effectiveness of MSPFs.
• "Iran: The Reseurgent Persians Prepare For the Next Conflict" by Lt. Commander Douglas S. Randlett, United States Navy. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that Iranian development of its armed forces is creating a significant threat to US interests in the region.
• "DOD Prepositioning--A Growth Industry" by Major Dennis W. Ray, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that the US should decrease its expenditures on prepositioning so that the funds could be reallocated to the services.
• "Insurrection: An Analysis of the Chiapas Uprising" by Major Grady G. Reese, United States Army. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the Zapatista uprising in Mexico, the strategies employed by both sides and the effectiveness of those strategies.
• "The JFC's Dilemma: The USMC TRAP mission verses the Combat SAR mission. by Major Matthew D. Redfern, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the fine points of the Marine Corps Tactical Recovery of Personnel doctrine versus Combat Search and Rescue.
• "Doctrine For A Corps in Transition; A Command and Control Support Perspective" by Major Robert L. Rusch, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues for a reevaluation of current Marine Corps Command and Control support doctrine.
• "Marine Air-Ground Task Force Aviation: The Use of Integrated and Combined Combat Arms in Maneuver Warfare" by Major Richard M. Rayfield, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] A review of the development of the MAGTF concept applied in maneuver warfare.
• "The US Marine Corps and Domestic Peacekeeping" by Major Timothy J. Reeves, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the constraints that would hinder the Marine Corps from presenting an effective domestic peacekeeping force.
• "Can the Mobilization Support Battalion Meet the Challenge of Future Selected Marine Corps Reserve Mobilizations?" by Major A. L. Saunders, United States Marine Corps.
• "Press Coverage in Somalia: A Case for Media Relations to be a Principle of Operations Other Than War" by Major David B. Stockwell, United States Army.
• "The Training of Terrorist Organizations" by Major David E. Smith, United States Marine Corps.
• "Political Aerodynamics: Technical Decisions in a Political World Why the Acquisition System Cannot be Reformed." by Major Gary E. Slyman, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the political realities of appropriations.
• "Gulf War Close Air Support: Implications for the Future" by Major Gary P. Shaw, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that CAS needs to be reformed to adhere to current Marine Corps Maneuver doctrine.
• "The Japanese Self-Defense Force: Its Role and Mission in the Post-Cold War Period by Captain Kaneepol Songjaroen, Royal Thai Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses possible roles for Japan in the future, specifically with regards to military deployment.
• "The United States Military and Domestic Peacekeeping" by Major Lawrence P. Stawicki, United States Marine Corps.
• "United States Arms Transfers in the Post Cold War Environment" by Major Mark E. Schwan, United States Marine Corps.
• "Soviet Air Power in Perspective: Development and Impact, 1925-1942" by Lt. Commander Victor A. Steinman, United States Navy.
• "Blockades: Determining Effectiveness" by Lt. Commander C. Troedson, United States Navy. <>"Forward Air Controllers: Is it Time for Joint Training?" by Major J.P. Tomczk, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that a lack of interoperability in regards to Air Controllers is preventing adequate Air Support.
• "The Influence of Culture on Post Cold War Military Operations: An Examination of the Need for Cultural Literacy" by Major James R. Trahan, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that a lack of education in regards to cultural traits of particular areas hinders military effectiveness, especially during MOOTW.
• "The Shaping Effects of Operational Deep Air Support" by Lt. Colonel Anthony W. Valentino, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that Deep Air Support operations are crucial to a Force Commanders ability to combat enemy forces without risking a direct confrontation, gives examples of successfull and unsuccessfull operations.
• "Equipping Air Force Rescue to do the Rescue Mission" by Major Kenneth V. Volmert, United States Air Force. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses what aspects of Combat Search and Rescue need to be modernized, including upgrades to existing helicopters.
• "A Job Hooligan's Navy: The Military Role of the US Coast Guard into the 21st Century" by Lt. Commander Thomas J. Vitullo, United States Coast Guard. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Argues that the changing national security concerns of the United States are resulting in a shift in the military roles of the Coast Guard. Discusses the degrading of its naval auxilary role, but the increase in additional responibilities.
• "War Termination Theory in Operations Other Than War: The US Disengagement From Somalia, 1993" by Christopher E. Wittmann, United States Department of State. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the role of War Termination Theory in evaluating peacekeeping operations and MOOTW.
• "American Military Strategy in the Second Seminole War" by Major John C. White, Jr., United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] A case study of the US response to guerilla warfare, specifically during the Second Seminole War in 1835.
• "Why We Go To War - The Haitian Intervention: A Case Study in US Decisionmaking" by Major John Noel Williams, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Uses US participation in Haiti to support the argument that US foreign policy should be based upon realism.
• "War Powers Legislation: A Study in Misfeasance" by Major Michael A. Wallace, United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the implications of the 1973 War Powers Resolution, arguing that it needs to be repealed.
• "Toward a National Security Architecture Prepared for Information Warfare" by Lt. Commander Mark K. Ward, United States Navy.
• "The Combined Arms Regiment: Evolution and Relevance" by Major Martin M. Westphal, United States Marine Corps.
• "Mobile Sea Base Hercules in the Northern Persian Gulf: Beirut Barracks II?" by Commander Peter I. Wikul, United States Navy. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] Discusses the 1987 attack on MSB Hercules by Iran, and discusses the failure of Commander, Middle East Force to recognize the potential risks to the MSB and forgetting the lessons of Beirut.
• "National Security Council Decision-Making During Foreign Crisis: An Analysis and Proposal" by Robert J. Ward, Defense Intelligence Agency.
• "Gator Gouge" Marine Corps University Command and Staff College [1995] A guide to the differrent amphibiuous assets of multiple countries.
• "International Relations Theory and the Process of Ending the Cold War" by Major Wally Z. Walters, United States Army.
• RUSSIA'S INVASION OF CHECHNYA: A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT by Stephen J. Blank Earl H. Tilford, Jr. January 13, 1995
• The Caucasus Conflict and Russian Security: the Russian Armed Forces Confront Chechnya" Part One, Section One: From Intervention to the Outskirts of Grozny (Military-Political Events from 11 December to 31 December) by Mr. Timothy L. Thomas
• War In Chechnya: Implications for Russian Security Policy Mikhail Tsypkin, Editor, Naval Postgraduate School
• The Caucasus Conflict and Russian Security: the Russian Armed Forces Confront Chechnya "Part One, Section Two: Military Activities of the Conflict During 11-31 December 1994 by Mr. Timothy L. Thomas
• The Caucasus Conflict and Russian Security: the Russian Armed Forces Confront Chechnya" Part One, Section Three:The Russian Armed Forces Confront Chechnya III. The Battle for Grozny, 1-26 January 1995 by Mr. Timothy L. Thomas
• A MARITIME NATION - A MARITIME SECURITY STRATEGY COL JAMES M. FEIGLEY, USMC PROGRAM MANAGER ADVANCED AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT VEHICLE (AAAV) 17 June 1995
• STREAMLINED ACQUISITION IN THE AAAV PROGRAM 17 June 1995
• Preliminary Design Solution for the AAAV (P) 17 June 1995
• CALL Newsletter No: 95-2: Peace Operations Training Vignettes With Possible Solutions Center for Army Lessons Learned March 1995 -- "The Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL), in conjunction with the 25th Infantry Division (Light), has developed a series of peace operations training vignettes. The 25th ID (LT) used these vignettes for leader training, situational training lanes, and advanced rules of engagement (ROE) dilemma training in preparation for deployment to Haiti. This Special Edition Newsletter includes 18 tasks and conditions, each with numerous situational events and possible solutions. Also included are graduated response guidelines for four events and lists of ROE dilemma topics and common peace operations tasks."
• Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission 1995 Report to the President 1995
• Army Digitization Master Plan 95 Army Digitization Office -- The ADMP supports the introduction of information technologies as the Army transforms to a 21st century force (Force XXI). Specifically, the ADMP addresses Force XXI strategies, responsibilities, requirements, acquisition, experimentation methodology, management processes, and the manner in which coordination of the digital battlefield is being carried out within the Army, other Services, and our Allies and friends. The ADMP is a living document. The Army Digitization Office (ADO) will update the ADMP with each Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) cycle and after each implementation milestone.