This monograph examines Colonel Bond's writings and compares his principles of military engineering to the current Objective Force Proposals, which are centered around the concepts of "assured mobility" and "embedded capabilities". The analysis attempts to reveal whether or not "assured mobility" is based upon sound historical and doctrinal foundations. Using this limited yet proven model the monograph highlights potential risks and shortfalls with the emerging doctrine and makes recommendations to minimize or correct them.

ADA430934 Approved for public release; Distribution is unlimited. The opinions and conclusions expressed herein are those of the student-authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College or any other governmental agency. (References to these studies should include the foregoing statement.)