“History is a catalogue of mistakes. It is our duty to profit from them.” (B.H. Liddell Hart) Military professionals must study and know our history – especially our military history. Our past gives many examples military successes and...
Unethical decision making occurs on a daily basis and is usually done at a time when it feels justified. Today, more is being demanded of Soldiers than ever before, both in theater and in Garrison. Soldiers endure long deployments with consecutive...
Senior NCOs are the ethical standard bearers for our Army. As Senior NCOs we are charged to uphold the Army standard of ethics in our units. We are expected to do the right thing legally and morally even though no one is watching. The Army teaches...
This informational brief on the ‘History of the NCO’, covers the period of 1863/1864. Some of the material is taken from “Customs of Service for Noncommissioned Officers and Soldiers” by August V. Kautz, Capt Sixth U.S. Cavalry, Brig-Gen...