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The article discusses how the U.S. would attack Iran based on Air Force presentations on fictional nations that match Iran's landscape and military capabilities. The attacks could focus on command and control centers and anti-aircraft sites that posed a threat to follow-on strikes by nonstealth bombers. F-22As would focus on shooting down any Iranian fighters who tried to challenge U.S. aircraft once they drop their bombs. President George W. Bush made it clear that his administration is not planning for a war against Iran.

Focuses on key issues that the U.S. Congress must consider to complete the fiscal 2006 defense authorization bill with emphasis on spending on troops directly involved in the war on terrorism. Proposal for a monthly special pay or wounded warrior pay for hospitalized troops injured in combat; Approval of a two-part upgrade to survivors' benefits by the Senate; Eligibility of military retirees who have 100 percent disability ratings for full veterans' disability and military retired pay.

Presents information on the organizational and operational (O & O) plan of the U.S. Air Defense Artillery (ADA). Goal of the O & O plans; Description of the joint-service network of systems; Impact of the O & O plan on the war-fighting capabilities of the ADA.

Focuses on the reservists who took over the military police (MP) mission for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's Stabilization Force (SFOR) in Bosnia, Croatia and Hungary. Principal missions of four Reserve MP companies in the Operation Joint Guard; Advantages of community ties in a reserve unit; Improvements in the soldier skills of the reservists since arriving in Europe.

The article discusses a report from the National Defense Strategy Commission has revealed the decline in superiority of the U.S. military which may put the U.S. at risk of losing a war against China or Russia. Topics covered include possibility for the U.S. military to suffer high casualties and loss of major capital assets in its next conflict, impact on budget negotiations for fiscal 2020 and the need to declassify parts of the National Defense Strategy (NDS).

The article reports on the rewrite of the FM 3-0 manual of the U.S. Army. The manual is having its first rewrite since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It mentions that the most overarching shift in the manual is the elevation of stability operations to the same level of importance as those of the defensive and offensive operations. It notes that such change reflects the importance given to a complete governmental approach. It adds that the new manual stresses the need for soldiers to provide non-military aid.

The article features several military football players who will be playing in the U.S. Navy-Army game on December 1, 2007. Sander Gossard, a former machinist's mate who served three years in the enlisted ranks, will play center for the Navy. Marine sergeant-turned-midshipman Richard Marshall is a sophomore defensive end. Defensive end Derik Rothchild spent four years as a nuclear submarine-qualified machinist's mate.

Reports on the testimony of Air Force General Richard Myers before the Senate Armed Forces Committee on the failure of the military intelligence to forewarn the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. Amount of federal funds appropriated for military intelligence operations; Proposals to modernize military intelligence operations; Conflict on the role of the military in homeland security protection.

The article offers information on several countries wherein various units of the U.S. Army were based along with their status in the area as of May 5, 2015. Topics discussed include the 3rd Infantry Division and 6th Battalion of 101st Aviation Regiment based in Afghanistan, the Company B of the 777th Aviation Support Battalion in Hawaii, and 1st Theater Sustainment Command in Kuwait.

Presents US Armed Forces commander in Korea, General Gary Luck's assessment of the United States's military presence and capabilities in Asia. Impact of a North Korean collapse; Effect of displaying military capacities against China. INSET: You know your optempo is up there when...

Focuses on the changes in the role of the United States Army National Guard in the nation's defense. Information on the Quadrennial Defense Review; Discussion on the concept of using the Guard for homeland defense; Details on the design of two divisions that the Army plans to establish in 1998.

Cites US Defense Department analyst Franklin Spinney's report `Quadrennial Defense Review: What Went Wrong? How to Fix It' which outlined defense budget-related issues that should be addressed by the department. Spinney's warning about the US military's lack of capability to fulfill a two-war strategy; Spinney on tactical aviation decisions made in the review.

Focuses military readiness hearings in the United States. Purpose of the readiness hearings; Comments by John Keane on his budget for basic operations; Examples of problems cited by military leaders; Comments by Thomas A. Schwartz on the Army's modernization; Thomas' push for quality-of-life funds.

The author focuses on the goal of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) for the promotion of the common defense. The author mentions that the misleading campaign against the plan for the reduction of annual retiree cost of living adjustment (COLA) was waged by the MOAA with the Military Coalition partners. He adds that the growth of cost has slowed to less than two percent every year since 2010.

The article discusses the 2013 Defense Authorization Act of the U.S. which focuses on the number of soldiers in the army, which also supports the army's strategy of conducting a steady reduction in forces, but also maintaining readiness at the same time.

The article focuses on the challenge of sustaining the American army and America's national security in the wake of fiscal uncertainties. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno states that if the Pentagon, the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, faces 45 billion dollars in sequestration cuts in March, then another six billion dollar cut by the end of fiscal 2013 is imminent.

The article recalls the role played by U.S. 8th Army Chief of Staff Eugene M. Landrum in saving U.S. forces during the Pusan Perimeter battle against North Koreans in 1950. He went with Lieutenant General William Walker to Korea where the latter was assigned to command all U.S. ground forces after the North Koreans attacked across the 38th Parallel in June. It was stated that Landrum set the defense plan and provided the manpower for it during the battle. Landrum reportedly retired as a major general and died in 1967.

The article reports on the Distinguish Service Cross (DSC) award given to U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Erich R. Phillips by General Carter F. Ham in Vicenza, Italy on September 15, 2008 for his actions while fighting Taliban forces in northeast Afghanistan. Phillips earned the credit for setting the defenses around the tactical operations center of the Ranch House in Nuristan, which resulted in counterattack with grenades and evacuation of wounded soldiers. He also had participation in the Battle of Wanat in Afghanistan.

This section offers news briefs related to the defense sector. A Thai search-and-rescue helicopter crew is under investigation for an unofficial stop in western Kanchanaburi that interrupted its reconnaissance mission. The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill that would make it easier for noncitizens in the military to become naturalized citizens. A bill that would double the number of covered outpatient mental health visits for family members of troops killed in combat has been introduced by U.S. legislator John Boozman.

The article reports on the plan of the U.S. Army to publish the updated field manual (FM) 30 "Full Spectrum Operations" in early 2008. The new manual offers the recognition that offensive, defensive and stability operations happen simultaneously with regards to the current battlefield. Advanced copies of the manual were distributed to soldiers for feedback. General William Wallace adds that the service expects to face another tough recruiting year in which they aim to recruit 80,000 new soldiers.

The article reports on the defensive systems developed by the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCom) and the U.S. Army to better protect combat helicopters. It mentions that the Full Spectrum Close-in Layered Shield of the SOCom featured a defensive warhead designed to prevent hitting rotor blades. The Army's Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures is a helicopter-mounted laser jammer that detect incoming missiles with an infrared sensor.

The article focuses on the vertical mounted maneuver strategy developed by the Training and Doctrine Command of the U.S. Army. The approach will move futuristic lightweight armored vehicles around a battlefield with a yet-to-be developed aircraft resembling an enormous helicopter. The strategy is outlined in "The Army's Future Force Capstone Concept 2015-2024." Vertical maneuver can shorten durations of battles and contribute to the disintegration of the enemy force.

The article focuses on the plan of the National Guard Association of the United States to lobby Congress to delete a provision in the 2007 National Defense Authorization Act that gives the president authority to federalize the National Guard at home without consulting state governors. It cites the implications of the inclusion of the provision. Concerns have also been expressed by the association on the National Guard Empowerment Act.

Reports on the possible impact of the U.S. Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 1999 enacted on October 17, 1998, on military bonus and incentive pay programs for fiscal year 2006. Provisions of the law; Bonus programs that will due to expire on December 31, 2005; Efforts of lawmakers to complete the defense bill to avoid a lapse in the bonus programs.

Focuses on the reason behind the delay of the enactment of the 2006 defense authorization bill in the U.S. Congress on November 15, 2005. Approval of the House version of the bill in May; Initial floor debate on the Senate version of the bill in July; Concern of Senate Republican Leader Senator Bill Frist, (R.-Tenn.) on the bill.

Focuses on the preparations made by the U.S. Army for the national election in Iraq on January 30, 2005. Speculation on the impact of insurgency on the Iraqis' decision to vote; Responsibilities and duties of the Marines in the Anbar province; Efforts of military commanders to develop a defense plan for the preemptive attacks.

Reports on the decision of the U.S. Defense Department to consolidate all military units assigned in Washington, D.C. area into a single Joint Force Headquarters based at Fort McNair near the Capitol. Reason behind the decision; List of military commands based at the headquarters; Description of the role of the Joint Force Headquarters in a contingency or a special security situation.

Reports on the effect of the U.S. defense authorization bill on the Families First program of the Defense Department. Features of the bill; Remarks from Colonel Tom Keller on the possible delay of the program; Payment rates given by the Defense Department to the moving industry.

Reports on the delay in the implementation of the full benefit of pay-and-allowance changes for military officers with prior enlisted service approved by the U.S. Congress under the 2004 Defense Authorization Act signed by U.S. President W. Bush on November 24, 2003. Terms under the law; Factors attributed to the delay in the pay increases; Travel benefits planned to be implemented.

Reports on the role of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) in shooting down hijacked passenger jets. Links developed by NORAD with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration; Background on fighter intercepts; Cold war origin of NORAD.

Reports on the military training of the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps (ICDC) for the stabilization of Iraq. Remarks from ICDC member Ahmed Hekmat Abdul Jabar; Responsibilities of 2nd Lieutenant Patrick Bradley of Fairfield, California.

Editorial. Comments on the significance of crises in the transformation of the U.S. Armed Forces as of January 13, 2003. Observations on the performance of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld; Views on the readiness of the Armed Forces; Changes in the tactics used by the Armed Forces.

Reports on the demand for troops for security purposes in the U.S. Armed Forces as of February 2002. Expenses of the Army monthly; Amount needed for the installation of security systems; Information on chemical weapons of the U.S.

Reports on the possible benefit of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act that is under legislation to safeguard the members of the National Guard in the United States. Efforts of national guards to inform governors of their protection against home foreclosure and cancellation of life insurance under the regulation of the federal authority; Significance of the 2002 amendment for the defense appropriations bill sponsored by Senator Paul Wellstone (D-Minn.).

Editorial. Argues that the military forces of the United States is not capable of meeting the scope and extent of a global war against terrorism. Proposal of the 'Quadrennial Defense Review' to expand U.S. military presence worldwide; Warning issued by Army General Henry Shelton, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the size of the force needed to carry out the U.S. war strategy.

Discusses the proposal of the Defense Department to create a post for regional commander in chief for homeland defense in the United States (U.S.). Overview of the military policy proposals in the 'Quadrennial Defense Review' (QDR); Proposal of Senator John Warner to examine the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 which prevents military participation in civil emergencies; Reaction of several senators to the QDR.

Discusses the provisions of the Quadrennial Defense Review draft which outlines the military policy of the administration of United States President George W. Bush. Suggestion for the creation of military units with more efficient firepower; Reorientation of the existing overseas deployment strategy of the military; Proposal to use capabilities-based strategy in war operations.

Argues that the United States lack the will and the political leadership to win sustained military campaign against terrorism and those behind the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Failure of President George W. Bush to show his capability to lead the country into war in his speech after the attacks; Concerns on the willingness of the people to give up basic freedom in exchange for counterterrorism measures; Suggestion on how to handle any military retaliation.

Reports on the refusal of the North American Aerospace Defense Command to reveal the actions it has taken on September 11, 2001 when four hijacked aircraft were used for terrorism in the United States. Failure of the Command to immediately deploy aircraft that would intercept the hijacked planes; Allegations that the Command shot down the hijacked aircraft which crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania; Information on the rules of engagement for a suspected threatening aircraft.

Discusses the difficulties in protecting Washington, D.C. from terrorist attacks such as the crash of hijacked aircraft on September 11, 2001 in Pentagon, Virginia. Ban of flights over federal buildings; Proposal to close the Reagan National Airport; Provision of permanent airspace patrol over the region; Cases where the airspace restriction over the White House were breached.

Reports on the move of the United States Army to declare a mourning period for the military personnel and civilians killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Recommendation of the Army to cancel social and celebratory events; Plan of the Army to sustain combat readiness in case of military retaliation; Effect of the attacks on the programs of the Army.

Reports on the failure of the United States (U.S.) Defense Department to consider that hijacked planes would be used in terrorist attacks such as the September 11, 2001 attacks. Scenario envisioned by the Defense Department about the national security risks involved in hijacking of aircraft; Factors which could have prevented the terrorist attacks; Suggestions on how the U.S. should handle military retaliation against terrorists and terrorism.

Reports on the status of the proposed defense funds for 2002 requested by United States President George W. Bush. Requested value of the funds; Reactions of lawmakers on the proposal; Implications of the proposed budget.

Discusses the plan of United States (U.S.) Defense Department Secretary Donald Rumsfeld for the military. Update on the status of his Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR); Details of his proposed defense budget for 2002; Reaction of Ike Skelton of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee on the plans.

Reports on the plan of the U.S. Army to cut the number of active-duty force, which is included in the Quadrennial Defense Review in 2001. Factors affeting the annual defense budget; Force-planning mandates offered by the guidelines developed by the Pentagon staff for the QDR; Elements of the proposed force-sizing strategy.

Focuses on the idea of American security force as envisioned by United States Colonel John Warden, architect of the Persian Gulf air war. Common mistake in investing for military weaponry; Expectation on the revolutionary defense force if implemented in the United States.

Reports that Javier Solana, foreign policy chief of the European Union, has acknowledged the right of the United States to deploy a national missile defense on February 5, 2001.

Deals with the reluctance among military officials in the United States for a public discussion of the `Quadrennial Defense Review' (QDR) under the Bush administration. Reason behind the reluctance among military officials to discuss the QDR; Stance taken by Donald Rumsfeld during his Senate confirmation testimony to become defense secretary on the QDR; Issues the Bush administration should address regarding the Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation.

Focuses on national security issues in the Persian Gulf region. Dependence of several Gulf states on a United States (U.S.) presence to guarantee their security; Overview of U.S. military forces in the Persian Gulf; Problems concerning the establishment of the Gulf Cooperation Council forces.

Editorial. Focuses on the 2000 quadrennial defense review of military services in the United States. Importance of the two-war strategy to the country; Decision regarding the budget for the strategy.