In the past decade, China's urban population and economy have grown dramatically. China realizes it must maintain steady and secure access to natural resources in order to placate its populace and maintain economic growth. This monograph examines...
Actions taken or not taken by law enforcement agencies, in ungoverned spaces reduce US ability to forestall hostile actions on US soil. The current organization of the United States civil authorities and their limitations to impact "Ungoverned...
SGT Mitchell W. Stout served with C Battery, 1 s t Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery 1st and is the only Air Defense soldier to win the Medal of Honor during combat operation. Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery was the most decorated Army...
On the bloody morning of08 October, 1918, Alvin C. York's life was changed forever from a reluctant infantry rifleman to an American Hero. Sergeant York was a very unique individual who was fully committed to his convictions and beliefs at every...
Since the earliest days of America, people from all cultures have traveled to our Nation seeking the promise of freedom, opportunity, and justice. Many Asian/Pacific immigrants came to America to discover the promise of our Nation and to realize...
The United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine and found that they were unprepared for this battle. The significant contributions of the Noncommissioned Officers and enlisted soldiers during the Battle of San...
The Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) referred to in this article are but a few of the many heroes that went above and beyond the call of duty to accomplish the goals of the nation.
Great credit is due all the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines...
Overall, the NCOs of World War 1 greatly affected NCOs of today. During this short war many NCOs proved they could take the initiative and heroically perform in the absence of superiors giving the NCO Corps greater credibility. Through their...
The role of the Non Commissioned Officer during the period of 1925 to 1945 was nothing short of magnificent. The army of the 1920s and 1930s scarcely recognized the role of the NCO. The massive mobilization of the Pre World War II American military...
…Back in Italy, the 442nd was assaulting a heavily defended hill in the closing months of World War II when Lieutenant Inouye was hit in his abdomen by a bullet which came out his back, barely missing his spine. He continued to lead the platoon...
The Koreans with great joy and relief welcomed the defeat of Japan by the United States during World War 2, however their joy would be short lived. The defeat of Japan was thought to encourage and bring about liberation and independence for the...
The purpose and scope of this Noncommissioned Officer History paper is to enlighten the reader about the significant contributions of Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez, recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. The place Master Sergeant (MSG)...
The role that Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) in the US Army played during World War II, was nothing short of magnificent. The army of the 1920s and 1930s scarcely recognized the role of the NCO. The massive mobilization of the Pre World War II...
MSG Gary I. Gordon, a native of Lincoln, Maine, and an Army Ranger distinguished himself as a great American Hero in Mogadishu, Somalia. He was an individual, and a soldier turned hero. This paper will explore the events that lead to MSG Gordon...
Non Commissioned Officers in the American Army (1925 to 1945) were well trained and flexible to a level above their adversaries. Throughout the history of the Army it has been the NCO that is charged with the training of soldiers. It is our...
Noncommissioned officers have always been a critical asset to the armed forces. Not until World War II did we begin to take on the authority and responsibilities that we enjoy in today's Army. Through research via the internet, magazines, and books...
World War I was fought from 1914 to 1918 and noncommissioned officers (NCOs) played a critical role in defeating the Central powers. Many events led to U.S. involvement in WWI and the U.S. declared war on Germany on 6 April 1917 and had troops on...
This paper discusses Operations "Restore Hope" and "Task Force Ranger;” the world situation in Somalia during 1992-1993, the United Nations and United States military actions during this operation, the circumstances resulting in Operation...
The English Militia and British Army laid the foundation for an NCO Corps that contributed greatly to the defeat of the British Empire in the American Colonies. Were it not for the efforts of skilled and motivated NCOs who had the trust and...
The essential role of any soldier is to learn his skills and to apply those skills to accomplish the missions his leaders and the Army assign him. No greater example is there of a soldier's battle to persist and persevere in this objective than...