"Staff rides represent a unique and persuasive method of conveying the lessons of the past to the present-day Army leadership for current application. Properly conducted, these exercises bring to life, on the very terrain where historic encounters took place, examples, applicable today as in the past, of leadership, tactics and strategy, communications, use of terrain, and, above all, the psychology of men in battle. This historical study, particularly with personal reconnaissance, offers valuable opportunities to develop professional leadership and the capacity for effective use of combined arms on the air-land battlefield."
- U.S. Army Center for Military History
The Staff Rides Research Guide page provides resources for the review of, and preparation for, selected staff rides.
Our Staff Ride pages highlight different tools and resources that will help you prepare for your staff ride.
Both the Library and the Marine Corps History Division will have information you can use.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need assistance tracking an article, book, paper, or other research materials.