This monograph examines junior CSS soldier training programs against current learning theory in order to determine how the Army should structure its institutional and self-development programs to optimally develop Combat Service Support (CSS)...
While assigned as First Sergeant (1SG) of Headquarter and Headquarters Battery (HHB) 17 Field Artillery Brigade (FAB), we were in the final stages of our re-intrigration and regeneration training upon returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) I,...
At the end of the day it is not what you have… 2
Reservists, Guard or Active Duty, one saying from my grandfather applies “At the end of the day it is not what you have, but what have you done to help others.” This paper outlines my...
Civil Affairs (CA) units support commanders by working with civil and military authorities in the commander's area of operations during peace and operations of war. CA units support the Afghan and Iraqi people in rehabilitating their societies...
The Quartermaster Corps was officially established on 16 June 1775 by Congress. Major Thomas Mifflin was appointed as the first Quartermaster General by General George Washington who was the commander of the Continental Army. On 28 March 1812,...
The Quartermaster Corps was officially established on 16 June 1775 by Congress. Major Thomas Mifflin was appointed as the first Quartermaster General by General George Washington who was the commander of the Continental Army. On 28 March 1812,...
The Quartermaster Corps was officially established on 16 June 1775 by Congress. Major Thomas Mifflin was appointed as the first Quartermaster General by General George Washington who was the commander of the Continental Army. On 28 March 1812,...
The intent of this paper is to provide the reader a look into my personal experience as a deployed Noncommissioned Officer in Operation Iraqi Freedom. I will discuss six months post mobilization training, the actual tour and subsequent extension in...
My personal experience started over 20 years ago when I joined the military on Valentine’s Day, 1984. Although my journey took me many different places and job assignments, one of the most rewarding experiences was my last assignment as First...