Battle of Monmouth Integration Phase

The integration phase of a staff ride should be an interactive discussion between all members of the staff ride. Discussion topics should be suggested to inspire student interest and involvement in the discussion.

Location:
Location selected should provide a view commanding the majority of the battleground. This encourages discussion to focus on the terrain available. Some suggested locations for the integration phase are provided below:
- Comb's Hill (site of the Battlefield Park Pavillion)
  This site provides a central view of the British and American positions on the battlefield during the final stages of the battle. It overlooks the area where most of the intense fighting took place.
- County Route 522 (location of the Battlefield Park Headquarters)
  This road runs essentially through the center of the battlefield area and offers a central vantage point for the routes the troops traveled during the initial stages of the battle.
- Suggested Discussion Topics:
  - Application of 8 Troop Leading Procedures to Battle Analysis
  - Principles of War Intrinsic to Each Stage of the Battle
  - Military Terrain Considerations (OCOKA) During Defense and Assaults
  - Contrasts between the British and American Tactics Used
  - The use of Comb's Hill as a decisive American action.
  - The command and control used by Generals Lee and Washington
  - The effective use of artillery
  - The effects of reinforcement
  - The consequences of terrain analysis and reconnaisance
  - The effectiveness of Clinton's rear guard
  - The effects of tactical planning and initiative
- Sample After Action Review Form - to be completed by students for instructor feedback

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