Hartzog, William W.; Brouse, Steve, 1960-; Dabrowski, John R. (John Raymond); US Army Military History Institute. Oral History Branch,; Army War College (U.S.)
This oral history transcript is a part of the academic year 2004, US Army War College/US Army Military History Institute's Senior Officer Oral History Program, prepared under the auspices of the Institute's Oral History Branch.
General Hartzog was...
Lieutenant General Troy H. Middleton effectively commanded division and corps formations in World War II. His previous combat experience included command of the 47th Infantry Regiment in World War I. During the interwar period, Middleton served as...
Army bands are proving themselves to be true assets to the Army and to their local communities. With the ongoing war on terrorism being fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, the 25th Infantry Division (Light) Band was no exception. The “Tropic...
Military leaders face many decisions in planning for successful operations. Leaders prepare for each mission in that operation. They plan for needed equipment and training. They factor in critical elements such as terrain and time. History shows us...
The U.S. Military has been through many changes over the years and has succeeded to produce
the most formidable military in the world. The recent attacks on United States soil, and the
increasing capability of new technology in the hands of the...
I'm not impressed with leaders who think they have to use profanity against their Soldiers to train them to standard. I'm also not impressed with leaders who think the lack of its use makes basic training soft. From a Drill Sergeant’s...
Cultural understanding and foreign language are and will remain essential skills for Army personnel. An understanding of cultural and language is just as critical as the enemy order of combat. Cultural understanding is required both to defeat enemy...
The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into the significant experiences and contributions unique to the Noncommissioned Officer Corps, ultimately, serving as a reference for future NCOs, historians, curriculum developers, and other...
Shortly after the United States led Coalition defeated and dismantled Iraq’s
military in 2003, it became a high priority for us to stand up an Army for the newly
liberated country. The US and its allies did not plan on staying in Iraq forever....
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
This paper argues that to counter border spillover violence, America must control the border with Mexico and generate the public and political commitment to do so. This study applies a military problem solving methodology to identify how best to...
With several hundreds of thousands space debris "bullets" orbiting the Earth, the U.S. Government enters a high risk environment whenever a satellite is launched into orbit. Because of the United States' dependence on space assets, the threat of...
This study examined the techniques employed by collegiate football head coaches in the development of their assistants and staff, exploring how coaches influence leader development in the athletics arena. By conducting a comparison of current...
In a constantly changing world threatened by the likelihood of terrorist acts, the American people need military leaders who clearly demonstrate an understanding of American core values, and who are both competent and morally focused. In order to...
Non-citizens have served in the United States military during every war since at least the Civil War. In 1862 Congress, in an effort to increase the size of the Army, passed the first legislation which authorized expedited citizenship for...
As the United States Army stands in the midst of a transitional period, it must determine what type of Army it will be. In doing so, the Army must come to grips with new realities of the strategic context that demand a capability to use...
Because the protection cell is such a recent creation and is still being developed in many corps and divisions, there is little literature regarding the operational effects of these operational planning units. The resultant lack of understanding of...
Field Marshal William 'Bill' Slim ended World War II in command of Fourteenth Army. His understanding of what motivated men in the most trying of times is well publicized. Indeed, he is most well-known for his thoughts on morale and leadership....
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been and...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...