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G-2 notes no. 22. Part I: organization, training and operations in the Middle East.
No full textThe following information was written by General C. L. Scott, U.S. Army, who was the senior United States Military Observer in the Middle East from March to July. The observations on which these notes are based were made during the recent decisive battles. They form a comprehensive report of battle conditions and lessons, made by an officer of long and wide armored experience. This document addresses the following: problem confronting Commander-in-Chief; replacement centers, schools, etc.; unit training; training of higher command and large units; training literature; motor maintenance; rescue of vehicle on the battlefield; battlefield supply; replacements; anti-tank weapons and units; air operations; tactics and technique; tank fights; fight with anti-tank guns; artillery; engineers; infantry; night attacks; effect of air bombing and indirect artillery fire; security; equipment; minefields; medical; form of battle; communication; food, clothing, and equipment; and personnel
Problems of divisional prisoner of war interrogating team.
No full textCaptain Norbertt N. Kahan was interviewed at Camp Pickett General Hospital, Camp Pickett, Virginia on 4 April 1945. Summary of report: Conflict between the prisoner of war interrogating team and the divisional Provost Marshal and his subordinates stemmed from the fact that the latter picked the location of the divisional pw cage, determined its utilization, was anxious to get rid of the prisoners as quickly as possible and often searched them in the absence of an interrogator. Lack of command functions on the part of source as the divisional officer in charge of the prisoner of war interrogating team prevented his coping successfully with these problems at the place where he was forces to do his interrogating work
Counter Intelligence Corps in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations.
No full textTechnical intelligence report summary: background; language qualifications and training; relationship with G-2 and cooperation with other branches of the Army; problem of rank and its effect on the successful operations of CIC personnel; reputation of CIC work enlisted cooperation; drawing of supplies and equipment; lack of harmonious liaison between corps headquarters and agents; lack of directive specifically defining welfare of CIC personnel; promotions; and suggestions for a postwar Army intelligence
Preliminary report on Myitkyina operations.
No full textThis document details the airfield in Myitkyina, gliders appearing on the scene (carrying equipment for Company "A", 879th Airborne Aviation Battalion personnel, radio personnel, etc.), and the issues of the revetments causing injury and soft spots/deterioration on the runway requiring immediate care. In addition to these problems were the concerns of mortars and enemy snipers active in the field area. Report written by M. J. Asensio, Colonel, Asst. to Air Engineer, ASC-CBI
Official history of the operations of the Twentieth Kansas Infantry, U.S.V. in the campaign in the Philippine Islands.
No full textThis is a photocopy of an original document. Contains rosters and biographical sketches of the regiment (field and staff officers, etc.). Running title: Campaigning in the Philippines
Logistical critique 4-68 Operation Pegasus.
No full textThis mission of Operation Pegasus was to open Highway 9 from Ca Lu west to Khe Sanh combat base, link up with Khe Sanh combat base, and destroy the enemy in the northwest portion of that zone. Details forces supported, support operations, supply, services, problem areas encountered, and lessons learned. There is also an organization chart- Task Force McDonald, and a chart report period 31 March to 20 April 1968 (Class I, JP-4, AVGAS, MOGAS, Diesel, Class V, and total tonnage for supply, resupply, and consumption)
National plan for civil defense and defense mobilization.
No full textThis plan establishes national nonmilitary courses of action and the role of the Federal Government, the States, their political subdivisions and the people to deter aggression, and in the event of aggression to enable the nation to survive, recover and win. The national plan is a statement of principles, responsibilities, requirements, and broad courses of action, supported and amplified by annexes. The plan anticipates three principal contingencies: international tension, limited war, and general war. Index of annexes: planning basis; individual action; organization for civil defense and defense mobilization; authorities for civil defense and defense mobilization; federal delegations and assignments; federal emergency procedures; role of the military; preparations for continuity of government; public information; national shelter plan; protection of essential facilities; controlled movement; warning; damage assessment; communications; maintenance of law and order; disaster services; national medical and health plan; mass care and assistance; registration and information; national fire protection plan; clandestine and unexploded ordnance defense; national radiological defense plan; national biological and chemical warfare defense plan; maintenance of essential resources; protection and continuity of the National Industrial Plant; emergency financial controls; management of emergency production; emergency distribution and consumption controls; national manpower plan; national food plan; national water plan; national transportation plan; emergency administration of essential facilities; research and development; training and education; federal assistance; review, tests, and inspection; natural disaster manual; and summary of annexes
Promulgation of Americal Division OPORD 9-70 (combined fall-winter campaign plan 1970-71).
No full textOPORD 9-70 is an order in which Americal Division, in conjunction and coordination with 2d ARVN Division, conducts combat operations, intensifies support of Pacification and Development Plan 1970 (phase 2 and supplemental phase), conducts disaster relief operations as necessary, and provides security for the rice harvest during the rice harvest season
101, history of the Screaming Eagles.
No full textThe Screaming Eagle is ageless to the officers and men of the 101st today. He is worn with pride on the shoulder of every soldier of this division, symbolizing the prowess of that defender of freedom, and the might of the division which he represents. He is the guiding spirit of the determination which culminated in successful operations in Europe and here in the Republic of Vietnam. Contents: division commanders; the Screaming Eagle; beginnings; Vietnam- the odyssey; medal of honor; and unit crests
Army-Navy joint maneuvers, 1903.
No full textContents: letter of transmission; report of Colonel Chas. R. Suter, Corps of Engineers; report of Lieutenant Colonel C. W. Raymond, Corps of Engineers; report of Colonel Amos Stickney, Corps of Engineers; report of Major R. Birnie, Ordnance Department; report of Major Arthur Murray, Artillery Corps; report of First Lieutenant Edward H. Schulz, Corps of Engineers; and report of Lieutenant Colonel W. R. Livermore, Corps of Engineers