This paper discusses NCOs in the American Army (1945-present), outlining various distinguished Sergeants Majors of the Army, and the roles of the Recruiter Noncommissioned Officer, DRILL SERGEANT, and the Noncommissioned Officer Education System...
The United States Army continues to execute counterinsurgency operations in support of the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan. However, inculcating a counterinsurgency ethos into the Army continues to be a challenge. The Army’s reward system,...
This regulation provides Department of the Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual military decorations, Good Conduct Medal, service medals and service ribbons, combat and special skill badges and tabs, unit...
During my tenure here at the Sergeant's Major Academy we have received numerous Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) history briefs. Many of the NCO history briefs have been on a Medal of Honor recipient and their specific act(s) of heroism and gallantry....
Military Intelligence Research Section, London Branch
Part 1 presents in detail all the pertinent information available on German military medals, awards, and decorations. Part 2 consists of photographic plates of illustrations.
The objectives of Engineer are to inform, motivate, increase knowledge, improve performance, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas. Views ex-pressed are those of the authors and not those of the Department of Defense or its elements. The...
The awarding of the Medal of Honor (MOH), also known as the Congressional Medal of Honor, has seen its share of controversy and change since its beginning 143 years ago. In the winter of 1861, at the beginning of the Civil War requests were made to...
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery. It is awarded by the President in the name of Congress. For this reason, it is often referred to as the Congressional Medal of Honor. Since it was first awarded in 1863, the...
The Congressional Medal of Honor is our nation's highest and most coveted award. Since its inception in December of 1861, The Medal of Honor has been awarded to over 3,400 of Americas bravest Soldier's, Sailors, Airman, Marine's, and Coast...
This pamphlet is a story of the participation in World War II by the Eleventh Cavalry highlighting and personalizing some of their engagements. Contents include the early history, the rebirth of the 11th Cavalry, from Georgia to the Roer, the...
I chose this topic because I wanted to dispel all the questions surrounding Medal of Honor recipients and their entitlements. I also wanted to pay tribute to the only Coast Guardsman and female to ever receive the Medal of Honor.
COMMANDANT’S SUMMARY: In 2007, transformation proved to be the key for the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. The Academy sought to continue transformation in the Noncommissioned Officer Education System, in the increased use of distance...
My information brief today is on Dan Schoonover. He was a combat engineer, which is commonly referred to in the engineer world as "Sapper". I will discuss the meaning of the name "Sapper" so we will all be able to understand the background of his...
In the old days, heroes received titles like "Count", "Earl" or "Baron" or they got property as an appreciation for their action in combat. However, it was also appropriate to honor them with promotions to a higher rank or with medals. Honoring...
Receiving the Medal of Honor is the highest honor bestowed by the American Military and personally presented by the President of the United States. The Medal of Honor is given to a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself...
The history of the Non-Commissioned Officer is a proud one. The men and women, who have served as Non-Commissioned Officers, have done so with pride, honor and integrity. However, none have been recognized for their bravery more than SGT Patrick...