Special Reports

Special Reports cover a wide range of topics depending on the issues affecting the Army and seek to fulfill the need for information by the membership and opinion makers.

 

Preserving Peace and Democracy in Taiwan
by Victoria Djou (Special Report 23-4, November 2023)

Be All You Can Be: Suggestions for Implementation in the Army
by LTC Amos C. Fox, USA (Special Report 23-3, October 2023)

Analysis of "Lessons in Followership: Good Leaders Aren't Always Out Front"
by Cheyunne Ahn, JROTC (Special Report, January 2023)

Underfunding the Army has Risky Implications
by John E. Whitley (Special Report, January 2023)
 

2022

Profile of the United States Army (2022)
by AUSA Education & Programs (Special Report, September 2022)

The Army on Point: A Detailed Summary of Current Operations and Responsibilities (2022)
by COL George P. Coan, Jr., U.S. Army, Retired (Special Report, August 2022) 

Civil Affairs Issue Papers, Volume 8: Building a Global Civil-Military Network
by the Civil Affairs Association (Special Report, March 2022)

2021

Maintaining an Apolitical Army
by Alanis J. Hilario (Special Report, September 2021)

Operationalizing Joint All-Domain Transformation
by COL Yi Se Gwon, USA (Special Report, May 2021)

Civil Affairs Issue Papers, Volume 7 - Civil Affairs: A Force for Influence in Competition
by the Civil Affairs Association (Special Report, March 2021)

The Future of the NATO Corps
by Jack Watling and LTG Sean MacFarland, USA, Ret. (Special Report, January 2021)

2020

Soldiers and the Ethical Life
by Prescott Farris (Special Report, October 2020)

Profile of the United States Army (2020)
by AUSA Education & Programs (Special Report, September 2020)

The Army on Point: A Detailed Summary of Current Operations and Responsibilities
by COL George P. Coan, Jr., USA, Ret. (Special Report, July 2020)

Civil Affairs Issue Papers, Volume 6: Integrating Civil Affairs
by the Civil Affairs Association (March 2020)

2019

European Allies in U.S. Multi-Domain Operations
by Jack Watling and COL Daniel S. Roper, USA, Ret. (ILW Special Report, September 2019)

Campaign Streamers of the United States Army
(ILW Special Report, March 2019)

2018

Profile of the United States Army (2018 Edition)
(ILW Special Report, September 2018)

The Sergeants Major of the Army: On Leadership and the Profession of Arms (2018)
(ILW Special Report, February 2018) 

2017

Your Soldier, Your Army: A Family Guide
by Vicki Cody (ILW Special Report, September 2017)

2016

Profile of the United States Army (2016)
(ILW Special Report, July 2016)

2015

Installation of the Future
(ILW Special Report, March 2015)

2014

Profile of the United States Army (2014)
(ILW Special Report, July 2014)

2013

Remembering a Sine Wave: A History of Feast and Famine for the U.S. Army
by GEN Frederick J. Kroesen, USA Ret. (ILW Special Report, October 2013)

2012

Profile of the United States Army (2012)
(ILW Special Report, July 2012)

2011

Win, Learn, Focus, Adapt, Win Again: The Scrimmage Should Be as Hard as the Game
by GEN Martin E. Dempsey (ILW Special Report, March 2011)

2010

Profile of the United States Army (2010)
(ILW Special Report, July 2010)

Army Sustainment: Responsible Reset
(ILW Special Report, June 2010)

2009

U.S. Army Campaign Streamers: Colors of Courage Since 1775 (2009)
(ILW Special Report, September 2009)

The Sergeants Major of the Army: On Leadership and the Profession of Arms (2009)
(ILW Special Report, June 2009)

2008

The Army's Home—What Army Installation Management is Doing to Restore the Army's Balance
by LTG Robert Wilson (ILW Special Report, 2008)

Profile of the United States Army (2008)
(ILW Special Report, June 2008)

2007

General Thoughts: Seventy-five Years with the Army
by GEN Frederick J. Kroesen, USA Ret. (ILW Special Report, August 2007)

Establishing Strategic Vectors: Charting a Path for Army Transformation
by COL Mark D. Rocke, USA, and LTC David P. Fitchitt, USA (ILW Special Report, April 2007)

2005

Your Soldier, Your Army: A Parents' Guide
by Vicki Cody (ILW Special Report, September 2005)

Su Soldado Su Ejército Estadounidense: Guía Para Los Padres
by Vicki Cody (ILW Special Report, September 2005)

Profile of the United States Army (2005)
(ILW Special Report, August 2005)

2004

America's Army at War: Relevant & Ready
(ILW Special Report, 2004)

2003

The Army Unit Manning System: In Pursuit of Irreversible Momentum
by COL Eli T. S. Alford, USA; LTC James G. Lynch, ARNG; and LTC Thomas C. Seamands, USA (ILW Special Report, 2003)

2002

The United States Army in Somalia, 1992–1994
(ILW Special Report, December 2002)

C4 and ISR for the Objective Force
by LTG Robert W. Noonan, Jr. and LTG Peter M. Cuviello (ILW Special Report, October 2002)

2001

TRICARE for Soldiers: A Guide to the Military Health System for Soldiers and Their Families
(ILW Special Report, 2001)

Profile of the United States Army (2001)
(ILW Special Report, June 2001)

Desert Victory: The U.S. Army in the Gulf
(ILW Special Report, February 2001)

2000

A Revolution in Military Logistics: A Special Report
(ILW Special Report, May 2000)

1999

Chemical Corps Smoke: Is There a Future in the Army of the Twenty-First Century?
by MAJ William E. King IV, USA (Contemporary Professional Military Writing 99-4, May 1999)

United States Support to the Multinational Force and Observers: Is it Time for a Change?
by MAJ Carl J. Bradshaw, USA (Contemporary Professional Military Writing 99-3, May 1999)

From Siege to Surgical: The Evolution of Urban Combat from World War II to the Present and Its Effect on Current Doctrine
by MAJ William T. James, Jr., USA (Contemporary Professional Military Writing 99-2, May 1999)

The "Small Change" of Soldiering? Peace Operations as Preparation for Future Wars
by MAJ Mark S. Martins, USA (Contemporary Professional Military Writing 99-1, May 1999)

1998

Intifada & The Blood of Abraham: "Lessons in Asymmetrical Warfare—Written in Stone"
by MAJ David A. Brown, USA (Contemporary Professional Military Writing 98-5, November 1998)

Yin and Yang: The Relationship of Joint Vision 2010's Concepts of Dominant Maneuver and Precision Engagement
by MAJ William D. Wunderle, USA (Contemporary Professional Military Writing 98-4, November 1998)

Operations Other Than War—Albatross or Twenty-Four-Hour Flu on force Readiness
by MAJ Bradley K. Nelson, USA (Contemporary Professional Military Writing 98-3, November 1998)

War of Perceptions: Integrating Information Operations into Peacekeeping Plans
by MAJ John W. Charlton, USA (Contemporary Professional Military Writing 98-2, November 1998)

Tactical Dislocation: Force XXI Doctrine or Just Another Pretty Theory?
by MAJ David E. Funk, USA (Contemporary Professional Military Writing 98-1, November 1998)

1997

National Defense Into the 21st Century: Defining the Issues
by Earl H. Tilford, Jr. (Strategic Studies Institute Special Report, June 1997)

U.S. National Security Issues: A Perspective and Framework
(AUSA Issues 97-3, April 1997)

National Defense into the 21st Century: Defining the Issues
(AUSA Issues 97-2, April 1997)

Profile of the United States Army (1997)
(ILW Special Report, February 1997)

PME: Preparing Military Leaders for the Future
(AUSA Issues 97-1, January 1997)

1996

Telemedicine
(AUSA Issues 96-2, September 1996)

TRICARE
(AUSA Issues 96-1, August 1996)

Security Assistance: Adapting to the Post-Cold War Era
(ILW Special Report, September 1996)

The Sergeants Major of the Army: On Leadership and the Profession of Arms (1996)
(ILW Special Report, July 1996)

The Promise. . . The Reality: State of the Military Health Care System
(ILW Special Report, January 1996)

1995

Middle East Update
by MG Robert F. Cocklin, AUS Ret. (ILW Special Report, February 1995)

Campaign Streamers of the United States Army (1995)
by John B. Wilson (ILW Special Report, June 1995)

1994

Service Roles and Missions: What's at Stake for the Army
(ILW Special Report, October 1994)

What is Military Leadership?
by SPC Jonathan W. Hughes (Viewpoint, October 1994)

Leadership: A Human Quality
by SGT Robyn M. Fuller (Viewpoint, September 1994)

Army Memories
by George A. Morris (Viewpoint, August 1994)

Profile of the United States Army (1994)
(ILW Special Report, June 1994)

Defense Conversion/Transition and the Industrial Base: Report of the 1993 AUSA/ADPA Joint Panels
(ILW Special Report, April 1994)

Crucial Times for the Army
(ILW Special Report, January 1994)

1993

Thinking About the Army's Future: Continuity, Change and Growth
by General Gordon R. Sullivan (ILW Special Report, 1993)

Personal Perspectives on the Gulf War
(ILW Special Report, August 1993)

Another Attack on Cost-of-Living-Adjustments for Military Retirees
(ILW Special Report, May 1993)

Homosexuals and Unit Cohesion
by Robert Lee Maginnis (Viewpoint, May 1993)

The Rising Threat of Islamic Fundamentalism
by MG Robert F. Cocklin, AUS Ret. (Viewpoint, May 1993)

Forward Presence—Key to Deterrence: To what extent should U.S. Army forces be committed to forward presence operations?
(AUSA Issues, April 1993)

Limiting Active Army Strength Reductions: How much and how fast active can Army strength be reduced without compromising its ability to accomplish the mission?
(AUSA Issues, April 1993)

Profile of the United States Army (1993)
(ILW Special Report, January 1993)

The Department of Defense Homosexual Exclusion Policy
(AUSA Issues, 1993)

1992

Seminar Series on U.S. Defense Industrial Base Preparedness
(ILW Special Report, September 1992)

1991

Our Changing World: A Global Assessment
(ILW Special Report, December 1991)

Army Acquisition Strategy and Industrial Base Issues
(ILW Special Report, November 1991)

Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm: The Logistics Perspective
(ILW Special Report, September 1991)

Managing Army Strength Reductions and Related Personnel Issues
(ILW Special Report, July 1991)

The U.S. Army in Desert Storm: An Overview
(ILW Special Report, June 1991)

Army Total Force and the Reserve Components
(ILW Special Report, May 1991)

Post-Desert Storm—Reformatting the Army for the 1990's
(ILW Special Report, February 1991)

Beyond the Cold War: A Global Assessment (1990)
(ILW Special Report, February 1991)

1990

United Nations Security Council Resolutions Pertaining to the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait
(ILW Special Report, October 1990)

A Primer on Research and Development in the U.S. Army
(ILW Special Report, August 1990)

Security Assistance: An Insturment of U.S. Foreign Policy
(ILW Special Report, June 1990)

Profile of the United States Army (1990)
(ILW Special Report, June 1990)

End of a Decade—End of an Era: A Global Assessment (1989)
(ILW Special Report, February 1990)

1989

Profile of the United States Army (1989)
(ILW Special Report, February 1989)

Change and Challenge—The Search for Peace in 1988: A Global Assessment
(ILW Special Report, February 1989)

1988

The Status of Freedom: A Year-End Assessment (1987)
(ILW Special Report, February 1988)

1984

Regiments of the U.S. Army
(ILW Special Report, 1984)