1. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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

2. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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.

3. TSP 155-297-0010VG 3 Role and Use LTG George S. Patton, Jr.: “To be a successful soldier, you must know history.”

4. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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.

5. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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

6. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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

7. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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

8. TSP 155-297-0010VG 8 Role and Use l History provides understanding, not proof. l History provides insight, not analogy. Misusing Military History

9. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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

10. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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

11. TSP 155-297-0010VG 11 Role and Use Check on Learning: Role and Use of Military History in Professional Development

12. TSP 155-297-0010VG 12 Basic Battle Analysis Military History and the Conduct of Battle

13. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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.

14. TSP 155-297-0010VG 14 Basic Battle Analysis l Define the subject. l Set the stage. l Describe the action. l Draw lessons and insights. Battle Analysis Steps

15. TSP 155-297-0010VG 15 Basic Battle Analysis Battle Analysis: Step 1 -- Define the Subject

16. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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)

17. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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)

18. TSP 155-297-0010VG 18 Basic Battle Analysis Battle Analysis: Step 2 -- Set the Stage

19. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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

20. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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

21. TSP 155-297-0010VG 21 Basic Battle Analysis l Alternatives l Area of Operations l Weather l Terrain Battle Analysis: Step 2--Set the Stage-- Tactical Situation

22. TSP 155-297-0010VG 22 Basic Battle Analysis Battle Analysis: Step 2--Set the Stage-- Compare Forces Size & composition Technology Logistics C3 Intelligence Doctrine & training Condition & morale Leadership

23. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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

24. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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

25. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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

26. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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

27. TSP 155-297-0010VG 27 Basic Battle Analysis Employing Battle Analysis

28. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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

29. TSP 155-297-0010VG 29 Basic Battle Analysis Check on Learning: Battle Analysis Methodology

30. TSP 155-297-0010VG 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.