TSP VG 1 Integrate Historical Awareness and Critical Thinking Skills Derived from Military History Methodologies into the Training and Education of Self and Subordinate Leaders Task Title

TSP VG 2 Terminal Learning Objective l Action: Apply knowledge of military history and battle analysis to the professional development of self and subordinate leaders. l Conditions: Given study materials for this lesson. l Standard: * Selects correct definition of: »military history. »battle analysis. * Identifies the purpose for the study of military history. * Outlines a recommended approach for studying military history. * Lists the four steps of battle analysis methodology.

TSP VG 3 Role and Use LTG George S. Patton, Jr.: “To be a successful soldier, you must know history.”

TSP VG 4 Role and Use What is Military History? The record of all activities of all armed forces (including armies, navies, and air forces) in war and peace.

TSP VG 5 Role and Use l Battles & Campaigns l Strategy & Tactics l Doctrine & Training l Organizations l Logistics l Military & Society l Weapons & Technology l Military Leaders Activities Included in the Study of Military History

TSP VG 6 Role and Use l Operational (battles, campaigns, tactics, & planning) l Institutional (preparing for war) l Biographical (military lives, great & not so great) l Social & Technological (context for operations) Types of Military History

TSP VG 7 Role and Use l Learn from past experience l Understand military concepts l Study lives of soldiers in the past l Understand doctrinal evolution l Broaden knowledge of military subjects l Understand leadership issues l Learn about strategy & tactics Using Military History

TSP VG 8 Role and Use l History provides understanding, not proof. l History provides insight, not analogy. Misusing Military History

TSP VG 9 Role and Use l Start with what is personally interesting. l Make study of military history continuous. l Create a personal study program, and take advantage of opportunities to learn. How to Study Military History

TSP VG 10 Role and Use l Pass the importance on to subordinates »Define military history »Provide examples of the importance of military history l Demonstrate methods of studying military history »Determine interests »Discuss continuous study »Provide guidance for personal study programs How to Teach About Military History

TSP VG 11 Role and Use Check on Learning: Role and Use of Military History in Professional Development

TSP VG 12 Basic Battle Analysis Military History and the Conduct of Battle

TSP VG 13 Basic Battle Analysis What is Battle Analysis? A method used by the U.S. Army to provide a systematic approach to the study of battles, campaigns, and other operations.

TSP VG 14 Basic Battle Analysis l Define the subject. l Set the stage. l Describe the action. l Draw lessons and insights. Battle Analysis Steps

TSP VG 15 Basic Battle Analysis Battle Analysis: Step 1 -- Define the Subject

TSP VG 16 Basic Battle Analysis l Pick a subject appropriate to the level of operations of interest. l Select a topic related to the types of lessons desired. Battle Analysis: Step 1--Define the Subject (what, where, when, who)

TSP VG 17 Basic Battle Analysis l Quantity and type of sources (books, articles, and other). l Quality of sources (content, bias, and intent). Battle Analysis: Step 1--Define the Subject (determine sources)

TSP VG 18 Basic Battle Analysis Battle Analysis: Step 2 -- Set the Stage

TSP VG 19 Basic Battle Analysis l Type of conflict. l Objectives of the principal antagonists. l Military systems. l Previous experience of forces. Battle Analysis: Step 2--Set the Stage-- Strategic Factors

TSP VG 20 Basic Battle Analysis l Context l Objectives l Additional factors (alliances, tactics, doctrine, and personalities) Battle Analysis: Step 2--Set the Stage-- Operational Setting

TSP VG 21 Basic Battle Analysis l Alternatives l Area of Operations l Weather l Terrain Battle Analysis: Step 2--Set the Stage-- Tactical Situation

TSP VG 22 Basic Battle Analysis Battle Analysis: Step 2--Set the Stage-- Compare Forces Size & composition Technology Logistics C3 Intelligence Doctrine & training Condition & morale Leadership

TSP VG 23 Basic Battle Analysis l State missions of opposing forces l Describe initial disposition of forces l Describe opening moves l Detail major phases l State outcome Battle Analysis: Step 3--Describe the Action

TSP VG 24 Basic Battle Analysis l Why did events turn out the way they did? l What is relevant about this study to current operations? Battle Analysis: Step 4--Draw Lessons & Insights

TSP VG 25 Basic Battle Analysis l Who won? Who lost? l What were the constants that affected the outcome? Battle Analysis: Step 4--Draw Lessons & Insights-- Cause & Effect

TSP VG 26 Basic Battle Analysis l Principles of War l Tenets of Airland Operations l Battlefield Operating Systems Battle Analysis: Step 4--Draw Lessons & Insights-- Military Lessons

TSP VG 27 Basic Battle Analysis Employing Battle Analysis

TSP VG 28 Basic Battle Analysis l Define battle analysis. l Use branch & organizational historians and other history sources. l Encourage individual soldiers. »Determine areas of interest. »Ensure access to the general outline for battle analysis methods. Describe Battle Analysis to Subordinates

TSP VG 29 Basic Battle Analysis Check on Learning: Battle Analysis Methodology

TSP VG 30 Terminal Learning Objective l Action: Apply knowledge of military history and battle analysis to the professional development of self and subordinate leaders. l Conditions: Given study materials for this lesson. l Standard: * Selects correct definition of: »military history. »battle analysis. * Identifies the purpose for the study of military history. * Outlines a recommended approach for studying military history. * Lists the four steps of battle analysis methodology.