This is an end of tour oral interview with LTC John K. Kirby, Commandant of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy on Biggs Field at Fort Bliss Texas. The interviewer is Dr. Robert H. Bouilly, the academy historian. The oral history was conducted on...
This is an end of tour oral interview with COL John E. Seward, Commandant of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy on Biggs Field at Fort Bliss Texas. The interviewer is Dr. Robert H. Bouilly, the academy historian. The oral history was conducted...
Thomas, David
Rose, Glenn
Sullivan, Larry
Handley, Howard
Thesis Statement:
The Army's increasing dependency on noncommissioned officers for
leadership decision making is shaping the evolution of their duties and responsibilities.
Discussion:
The Army has always depended upon noncommissioned officers...
The 1991 USASMA Annual Command History is designed to preserve a record of the academy's activities during the year. It consists of three main parts. The first is a very brief introduction to the history of the academy and the Noncommissioned...
These are email exchanges between Tom Anderson Jr. and Dr. Robert H. Bouilly, (USASMA Historian) concerning tidbits of factoids and biographical info on General Haines.
The history of the Unites States Army Noncommissioned Officer began June 14t\ 1775 with the creation of the Continental Army combining British, French, and Prussian Army traditions. This new NCO saw battle in two different forms; the Continental...
Topic: Is the role of the NCO important today vs. their role in the pre-Civil War era. Without their presence, the American military is crippled both in management of the organization and in its front lines. Thesis Statement: The role of the NCO...
The United states Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) prospered during calendar year 1990. This history is designed to preserve the processes, reasoning, and results of the Academy's efforts during the period from 1 January 1990 to 31 December...
COMMANDANT'S SUMMARY: The year began with Colonel Seward as commandant. He had arrived at the academy in August 2004, the day before the resident Sergeants Major Course (Class 55) began. He regretted not being able to come earlier because he...
Calendar Year 2009 was an eventful year. Five major developments dominated the activities at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy: 1) the successful change of command in June from COL Donald Gentry to CSM Raymond Chandler, III; 2) the realignment...
As we have learned time and time again throughout history, it is crucial that we study the past in order to not repeat the same mistakes over and over. We must take the time to study history and learn from it, or we could place ourselves on a path...
The 1992 USASMA Annual Command History is designed to preserve a record of the academy's activities during the year. It consists of three main parts. The first is a very brief introduction to the history of the academy and the Noncommissioned...
The 2002 USASMA Annual Command History is designed to preserve a record of the academy's activities during the year. It consists of three main parts. The first is a very brief introduction to the history of the academy and the Noncommissioned...
COMMANDANT'S SUMMARY: The year began with an emphasis on communication. COL Abramowitz directed that the academy's webpage be radically upgraded by November 2005. It was, but only in early 2006 did it hit its stride. The purpose of the upgrade was...
SUMMARY: The Army transformation effort provided the dominant theme for the Sergeants Major Academy in 2008. The academy sought to continue transformation in the Noncommissioned Officer Education System, through the increased use of distance...
COMMANDANT’S SUMMARY: In 2007, transformation proved to be the key for the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. The Academy sought to continue transformation in the Noncommissioned Officer Education System, in the increased use of distance...
COMMANDANT’S SUMMARY: The years 2003 and 2004 were eventful at the Sergeants Major Academy. The academy tried to figure out its role in Army transformation. In its NCOES courses it sought to bring more field experience in the PLDC class and...
American Non-Commissioned Officer roles and responsibilities have changed greatly since the Continental Army of 1775. Evolving doctrine and weaponry, and advances in technology throughout America’s past were primary factors that resulted in...
The role of the NCO is ever changing and is directly linked to the latest technology. These changes include both duties and leadership roles for NCOs and can be tracked by the rank insignia the NCOs wear. Specific innovations in American military...
The name sergeant is derived from Latin, serviens – servant. (Fisher 6). The roots of the NCO Corps extend back to the earliest American Colonial experience when each town formed a militia company. Using the system of small squads for guard duty...