Army / Infantry History 071N5090 / Version 1.20 08 Jun 2011 SECTION I. ADMINISTRATIVE DATA All Courses Including This Lesson| Course Number Version Course Title 010-11C30-C45 2.10 INDIRECT FIRE INFANTRYMAN ADV LDR| Task(s)Taught(*) or Supported|Task Number Task Title| Reinforced Task(s)| Task Number Task Title| Academic Hours|The academic hours required to teach this lesson are as follows: Resident Hours/Methods 2 hrs / Case Study 20 mins / Conference
Sendero Luminoso is an insurgent organization whose goal is the seizure of power to implement communism in Peru, to this end, it uses revolutionary violence (terrorism, sabotage and guerrilla warfare). The 1989 Peruvian Army ME 41-7, Non-Conventional Warfare–Counterinsurgency Manual version was the unique official military source that detailed the SL ideology, doctrine, organization, structure, tactics, techniques, and procedures used by this terrorist group; however, SL has changed, and the Peruvian
US Pulling Out of Afghanistan By The End of 2014 1. Identify a current public policy issue/controversy in the news today The most important issue in international polity in which the US is engaged is the war in Afghanistan. President Obama suggested pulling out of Afghanistan by the end of 2014. But the election made the issue more relevant with the President being questioned about it time and again. After his election and the assumption of office the President on 6th November, 2012 made it clear
mountains and narrow isolated valleys. Due to its isolation, enemy forces often had the upper hand in being able to move undetected (United States Army Combined Arms Center, 2008). The ability for enemy forces to mass forces undetected played a critical role in the battle. Enemy exploitation of terrain and miss utilization in base
Initially, the war in Vietnam was in many ways, trivial – involving only limited action by a world superpower on distant battlefields of the Third World. However, US commitment in Southeast Asia persisted across fifteen years, marking it as the longest war in American History. The conflict took place during and thus became intertwined with the turbulent cultural and social uprisings of the 1960s, ultimately shifting the country’s course over the latter half of the 20th century. A flashpoint in
To fully understand Castells theory of ‘Communication Power’, it is first necessary to explore the origins in which it was conceived. After a brief, yet critical summary of his 2009 concept and some important definitions, connections will be made to his information trilogy to provide a cultural and historical context of change in communications technology. Whilst keeping a focus on the subject of power relations, these developments in communication theory will be further explored, working through
Finance Larry A. Niksch Specialist in Asian Affairs October 16, 2009 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34194 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Terrorism in Southeast Asia Summary Since September 2001, the United States has increased focus on radical Islamist and terrorist groups in Southeast Asia, particularly those in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. Southeast Asia has
For this assignment the cultural manifestations I selected to discuss as being important to our Unit’s success are Wasta, Deference to authority, and Tendency to seek compromise. Of course understanding all of the cultural manifestations are important to our unit’s success, but each region within the Middle East-North African (MENA) region will have their own variations based upon which branch of Islam is dominant in the region, what that region’s experience has been with the U.S. or a Western presence
Executive Summary Myanmar is located between Bangladesh and Thailand, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal. The country borders five nations and is endowed with rich natural resources. Strategic location, rich endowments of natural resources, abundant agricultural/marine resources, high tourism potential, attractive labor force and ASEAN membership are Myanmar’s advantages. Myanmar is entering a new era. After decades of repressive rule and self-imposed isolation, Myanmar, in 2011
organizations, their affiliates, and to the world at large. Focusing upon Osama bin Laden, how would you compare and contrast his ability to communicate and exert influence upon these various audiences from the years preceding 9/11 until his death? Summary Al Qaeda leaders and affiliates have conducted sophisticated public relations and media campaigns since the mid-1990s. Terrorism analysts believe that these campaigns have been designed to elicit psychological reactions and communicate complex