This paper describes the events related to the mobilization of the 1st Battalion, 285th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion to Fort Hood, Texas for unit certification by 21st Cavalry Brigade, with a follow-on deployment to Afghanistan in support of...
The purpose of this paper is to provide an understanding of my mission as a Drill Instructor of how to provide the fundamental skills every Soldier will require in his or her future military service. As you continue your military service, always be...
Throughout the history of the United States and its armed forces, blacks have voluntarily answered the call to duty to defend this great nation. Even when faced with racist, discrimination, and inequality, blacks never let those obstacles stop them...
From February 2006 through January 2007 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan, Major Ira Smith served as the 10th Mountain Division's foreign disclosure officer. In this interview, he discusses his principal responsibility of...
On August 18, 1990, I decided to end my active duty career. The number one reason for my decision was basically income. I was a high school graduate with no further civilian education. I attempted to take a couple college courses while I was in...
Peacekeeping operations differ from military operations in that the international community is much more involved and resolutions from the United Nations are usually created and followed. Large multi-National forces may or may not be commanded by...
I have served in the military for over 24 years. My personal experience in the U.S. Army has been such that I have met many Soldiers, learned, grown, and matured as a noncommissioned officer. My goal is to share with you a condensed history of how...
This paper is not about a humanitarian effort, or about any combat situations that I encountered, or about any homeland security situations that I participated in. It is not a paper that portrays heroism on the battlefield, glory, or a paper that...
This personal experience paper describes some of the events and lessons learned during my deployment to Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) IV. I deployed with the 136th Signal Battalion. We were...
This paper describes the single most significant event in my military career. The lost of one basic trainee and near lost of another. It attempts to outline the importance of properly preparing to train and training to react by instinct.
This paper describes significant experiences in my life surrounding my leadership roles in my military and civilian life. I have focused on the importance of leadership and how it has impacted my daily life and the lives of others around me. This...