NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL Monterey‚ California THESIS HIGH ALTITUDE WARFARE: THE KARGIL CONFLICT AND THE FUTURE by Marcus P. Acosta June 2003 Thesis Advisor: Second Reader: Peter Lavoy Douglas Porch Approved for public release‚ distribution is unlimited THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE Form Approved OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response‚ including the time for reviewing
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Police Liability and High Speed Pursuits Rodgers There is a line in the Bible that states “sometimes the wicked flee‚ when no man pursueth‚" (Proverbs 28:1‚ King James Version)‚ law enforcement officers know only too well that there are numerous instances in which motorists flee‚ despite the fact that they are being pursued‚ and are lawfully being commanded to pull over and stop‚ for purposes of investigation‚ citation for traffic offenses‚ or for arrest of a more serious crime. Police pursuits
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of duty require proof that the accused actually knew of the appointed time and place of duty. The offense of absence from unit‚ organization‚ or place of duty with intent to avoid maneuvers or field exercises requires proof that the accused actually knew that the absence would occur during a part of a period of maneuvers or field exercises. Actual knowledge may be proved by circumstantial evidence. The status of absence without leave is not changed by an inability to return through sickness‚
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assessment of air movement for transport of units‚ personnel‚ supplies‚ and equipment is a long standing role of aviation support. The ability of aviation to provide early and accurate warning of enemy operations to provide the force with ample time and maneuver space to react to the enemy is an essential force multiplier in order to develop the situation to allow the commander the time to effectively employ forces in the correct way. It will be interesting to see how aviation is used as the future of war
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In 1778‚ the war over the rebellion in North America became international spreading not only to Europe but to the European colonies chiefly in India. After learning of the American victory in Saratoga‚ France signed the Treaty of Alliance with the United States on February 6‚ 1778. Spain entered the war as an ally of France in June 1779; however‚ initially refused to recognize the independence of the United States. Spain was not keen on encouraging similar anti-colonial rebellions in the Spanish
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of ships and land targets in vicinity from own ship (radar scanner) for collision avoidance and navigation at sea. Radar is a vital component for safety at sea and near the shore. Captains need to be able to maneuver theirs ships within feet in the worst of conditions and to be able to navigate "blind". This means inside a dark room with no visibility they need to safely navigate their way through waters in the worst of
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Surfaces Aircraft secondary flight control surfaces In order for an aircraft to maneuver and maintain its stability‚ this required for aircraft to have control surfaces. Mainly‚ the aircraft are divided into two main control surfaces which are the primary flight control and the secondary flight control. The primary flight control is a basic control surfaces used to maneuver such as rolling‚ pitching and yawing. Meanwhile‚ secondary flight control surfaces are designed to augment
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vs. Tank engagement in WWII 4th AD operations characterized by a.i.1. Team fight a.i.2. Tactical Agility a.i.3. Aggressive Maneuver a.i.4. Competent leadership a.i.5. Organized flexibility Basically Americans were fighting a German force with superior tanks but had enough confidence to engage them and with good leadership‚ sound tactics‚ and bold aggressive maneuver they were able to defeat the German tank forces very soundly Separate Tank Battalions Intent Provide Armor support Reinforce
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In Graeme Wood’s “What ISIS Really Wants” (The Atlantic‚ 2015)‚ Wood reports that the true meaning and ideology of the Islamic State (ISIS) can be the key in ultimate destruction of the ISIS. He states that by being ignorant the United States made a critical error in understanding what exactly ISIS is‚ what the territory means for them‚ and also how the threat can be prevented by understanding the Islamic beliefs. According to Graeme Wood‚ in Islamic State psychopaths and al-Qaeda are just a part
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integration of the Union maneuver commanders (Steve‚ 2014). Combat experience demonstrated seasoned leadership. The superiority of the Union artillery over their confederate counterparts was not only the number of guns employed‚ but also‚ it was the manner of how the Union commanders employed the artillery under their command (Steve‚ 2014). Proper integration of assets can determine the battlefield in moments. Hence‚ the concept of today’s utilization of artillery supporting the maneuver elements‚ has not
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