On June 1 2005, I got the orders and was mobilized for Operation Enduring
Freedom as a Company First Sergeant. I was selected individually from my unit to
join the 1/329 INF, a reserve unit that was previously mobilized and had setup a battalion
at...
This paper describes some of the key events and lessons learned during my deployment to Baghdad, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) III. I give significant discussion to: EOD security operations, patrol operations, and traffic control...
NCO History Papers: In 2003 the Sergeants Major course introduced a new NCO history lesson. The lesson requires each student to pick a topic relating to NCO history and develop it during the course. Each student delivers a number of short briefings...
NCO History Papers: In 2003 the Sergeants Major course introduced a new NCO history lesson. The lesson requires each student to pick a topic relating to NCO history and develop it during the course. Each student delivers a number of short briefings...
NCO History Papers: In 2003 the Sergeants Major course introduced a new NCO history lesson. The lesson requires each student to pick a topic relating to NCO history and develop it during the course. Each student delivers a number of short briefings...
This paper outlines the story of my venture as a young 18-year-old boy fresh out of Basic Training, who had to become a man over night. Shortly after my first assignment to Ft. Stewart Ga., I was deployed to Operation Desert Storm as an Armor...
Standing in my very first Army formation seems just like yesterday. I was just
like any other big city kid at 19, thinking you have got to be kidding. I thought about
why I needed to be there, and not wanting to go back to the place I had called...
United States. Army. Infantry Division (Mechanized), 24th.
24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) OPLAN 91-3 represents the Victory Division's detailed plan of attack from pre-attack positions along the Saudi Arabian border to the Euphrates River Valley of Iraq.
A history of the 24th Mechanized Division Combat Team during combat operations in Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Includes planning, command, logistics, maneuver, movement, attacks, and withdrawal.
This study is a historical analysis of the effectiveness of Union cavalry during the Chickamauga campaign. General William S. Rosecrans' desire to develop Union cavalry in the Army of the Cumberland into an effective counter to superior Confederate...
This thesis is a historical analysis and assessment of Major General John Bell Hood's Division during the Battle of Chickamauga. In early July 1863, the Confederate Army suffered two major defeats, Vicksburg and Gettysburg, where the division...
From back of the photograph: Ft. Benning, Ga. African American selectees marching from the train to the African American reception center. August 1941.
From back of photo: Ft. Bragg, GA. LT Gladys Irene Gilas, left, LT Ruth H. Briggs, center, and LT Della Raney, right. They are standing in front of the African American wards #2 Hospital.
Looks at principles of modern warfare as illustrated by campaigns of the American Civil War, including Bull Run, Shiloh, Jackson’s Valley, Manassas, Antietam, Stones River, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg , Vicksburg, Chickamauga,...
The history of 1 17th Calvary is long and distinguished, fighting in all conflicts dating back to 1866. On 1 September 1963 the 1st Battle Group 7th Cavalry was redesigned 1st battalion 7th Calvary 1st Calvary Division. On July 1, 1965, at Fort...
The Union's Campaign for Chattanooga, Tennessee, and its resulting Battle of Chickamauga, is a valuable study of marked contrasts. On the one hand, brilliant strategic planning and operational maneuver, in concert with skillful deception, allowed...
The 82D division was organized at Camp Gordon, GA . In 191 7 as a National Guard unit. The draftees came from the surrounding states of Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. When the Soldiers had completed in processing, it was discovered that the...
Gene and James (twins) were born in 1950 in a Monticello, Florida (Elder 179). Gene
and his 8 sibling were raised with discipline and hard work. I am introducing you to James also
because he will be mentioned again in subsequent briefing of SMA...
My army career started my junior year 1987 as a split option soldier army reservist (TPU); the army always intrigued me. I returned home after graduating Basic Training to complete my senior year of high school. After graduation I was off to...
My name is MSG Carl Richards. I joined the military in December of 1980 and entered service in February 1980 to attend Basic Training. My enlistment was an 11 B and contract was for Special Forces, Fort Bragg, NC.
I attend OSUT basic training...