Thesis (M.A.)--Ohio State University, 1987. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 149-153). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center.

Project report (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1989. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 68-71). Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--West Virginia University, 2002. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains xi, 187 p. : ill. (some col.). Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 148-154).

Thesis (M.S. in Systems Technology (Command, Control and Communications))--Naval Postgraduate School, March 1992. / Thesis Advisors: Sovereign, Michael ; Caldwell, William J. "March 1992." Includes bibliographical references (p. 63-64). Also available in print.

Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2000. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains xiv, 279 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 180-183).

The current mission of the U.S. Army requires the rapid worldwide deployment of troops to scenarios of critical interest to the United States within short notice. Currently, the only troops that can meet this deployment criteria are categorized as light and special operations forces. These forces do not have Armor or Armored Cavalry support because current U.S. Army Armor systems are not transportable within the deployment criteria, neither strategically nor tactically. Armor support traditionally provides combat endurance as well as increased mobility, lethal firepower, and shock effect to the enemy in a manner not attainable by dismounted troops alone. Therefore, the light forces of the U.S. Army are missing a key ingredient to land combat success and have a. requirement for a system to provide this capability_ A Light Armored Assault Vehicle (L~V) would meet this requirement. The objective of this project and report is to conduct a feasibility analysis and to establish a preliminary system baseline for a LAAV. The LAAV is designed through the system engineering process to have the necessary operational characteristics and transportability to provide the missing key combat capability. The LAAVwould use current, low development risk technologies. This project and report presents a preliminary system baseline that investigates the performance trade-offs, schedule, potential cost, and recommended configuration for the LAAVsystem. / Master of Science

The Air Force is currently developing Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAV). The UCAV is projected for initial testing by 2010. However, after reviewing the Office of Secretary of Defense's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Roadmap for 2005 2030 / obtaining squadrons of UCAVs will cost billions of dollars and require decades to produce. The United States cannot afford to wait decades for unmanned weapons. Technology is spreading fast. Third world countries without stable economies and non-state actors are able to obtain/develop sophisticated weapons that are capable of destroying tactical aircraft. With sophisticated weapons easily obtainable, the risk of losing people in air combat is increasing significantly and that in turn is creating a level playing field for potential U.S. adversaries. Unmanned weapons technology can help America retain its military edge. However, since unmanned warfare capability is still decades away and is a multi-billion dollar project, America needs a quick fix. This study will argue that the most effective way to decrease risk-of-life and budget costs is to introduce F-16 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) aircraft for combat. This thesis will answer the question: How can the government seize the unmanned aircraft advantages and decrease defense spending until the UCAV is operational? The answer to this question will illustrate how an effective F-16 UAS force can synchronize resources to properly complete UCAV development while instantly reducing risk of life.

Thesis (M.A. in Security Studies (Homeland Security and Defense))--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2009. / Thesis Advisor(s): Looney, Robert E. ; McNab, Robert M. "December 2009." Description based on title screen as viewed on January 27, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: F-22, MQ-1, MQ-9, UCAV, homeland defense, aircraft effectiveness, defense spending, manned flight, unmanned flight. Includes bibliographical references (p. 71-76). Also available in print.

This thesis, through examination of the battles of Kadesh (1288 B.C.), Alam Halfa (1942), and the Arab-Israeli War (1967), attempts to determine the degree of similarity between tactical employment of the ancient chariot and modern armored vehicles. Sources include official analysis and records of participants and observers. This thesis proves that tactical employment of chariots and modern armored vehicles is clearly similar. Chariots were used to support infantry in the three conflicts examined. Also proved is that chariots were used almost identically with armored vehicles in exploiting a breakthrough, serving as reaction forces, making a reconnaissance, conducting retrograde operations, and holding or blocking enemy forces.

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Master of Strategic Studies Degree, U.S. Army War College. / Title from title screen (viewed May 22, 2008). Bernard F. Griffard, project adviser. "21 March 2008"--P. [iii]. "ADA479009"--URL. Includes bibliographical references (p. 19-23). Also issued in paper format.