The CSM Theodore L. Dobol Collection contains several biographical and miscellaneous materials related to CDM Dobol’s military career. The textual files include photographs, transcripts of oral history interviews; a short autobiography; the...
Origin: July 1866: A Milestone in Black History the Establishment of Black Regiments in the Regular Army. It was opposed by many, considered only an experiment by others, but the "Act to Increase and Fix the Military Peace Establishment of the...
Leon L. Van Autreve, the 4th Sergeant Major of the Army, was sworn in on July 1, 1973 and served until his term ended in June of 1975. He was born in Eeklo, Belgium, on January 29, 1920. He entered the Army in August 1941 from Delphos, Ohio. After...
This monograph examines US Army doctrine for the conduct of Area Security. It concludes that current doctrine is ineffective and should be changed to prevent needless casualties in future conflicts. The monograph examines the threat to US forces...
The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps was established in May 1942 to increase the strength of the Army to fight World War II. Within a year the Corps had 60,000 women, the equivalent of approximately three divisions performing jobs in administration,...
The role of women in the military has evolved over time and continues to do so every decade. There are many ethical and moral questions that are debated in this society regarding women in combat roles. On both sides of the debate there are very...