SGT John B. Charlton was a soldier to the end! Under his rough exterior was heart as tender as a woman's and his code of morals was adhered to under all circumstances of life. It was said o f him that he never broke his word. In today's terms he...
Through-out the history of the U.S. Army we hear many stories of heroic figures and their actions. But ask your fellow Soldiers to name a few heroic Non-Commissioned Officers through-out history. The response will likely be slow in coming.
When we...
The United States Army education system, equipment and weaponry of the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) changed little during the time period 1865-1925 The United States (US) Army Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Corps has undergone periodic...
Today's battlefield, much expanded and highly lethal, requires better staffs at lower levels than ever before. The ability of battalion commanders and staffs to combine arms effectively in order to gain an edge over the enemy in future engagements...
The history of the Buffalo Soldiers dates as far back to the mid 1800s and it is a history that is full of pride and Army tradition. In 1866, there was a call for the regular Army to relieve volunteer units in the West because some of the...
Vietnam proved to be a junior leaders' war, with decentralized control. Much of the burden of combat leadership fell on the NCO. Needing large numbers of NCOs for combat, the Army created the Noncommissioned Officers Candidate Course. The NCOs were...
This paper will cover the integration into the LRSD and time served during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Entering as a specialist and departing as a corporal, the events documented will give an idea of what a soldier goes through while...
The Corps of Non Commissioned Officers is known for its many accomplishments and contributions to the United States Army. Proven to be “The Backbone of the Army,” the NCO Corps has evolved throughout the years. The 1925 to 1945 era proves to be...
"You are a leader in the same Army that persevered at Valley Forge, held its ground at the Little Round Top, turned the tide of a war at St. Mihiel and began the liberation of a continent at Omaha Beach. You lead soldiers from the same Army that...
The purpose of this manual is to provide a text for the tactical training of cavalry reconnaissance squadrons, mechanized, and to present basic doctrine for their employment. This manual covers the organization, training, and employment of the...
Soldiers build confidence through their individual equipment and weaponry. This paper
will discuss equipment, training, and weaponry that enhance and develops a Soldier’s
confidence. The confident Soldier is able to perform their mission with...
My military career started May 1986 where I entered basic training at Ft. Jackson, SC. Basic Training was very interesting, there was an evolution going on in training doctrine at that time. The old days of Wall to Wall counseling were over. We...
The mission of the Artillery Combat Leader Battalion (ACLB) is to train selected personnel
as noncommissioned officers capable of performing leadership duties appropriate to
their grade and MOS in cannon artillery units in the Republic of Vietnam...
This book of notes is designed to provide the artillery survey officer with a handy pocket guide to assist him in discharging his duties during field and combat operations.
Corps artillery organization recently has been developed by the various organizations during combat. though still undergoing changes, the development is essentially complete. the solution has been reached by a process of trial and error, with each...
Helicopter tests conducted at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and Fort Rucker, Alabama-- periods of test : 23 Feb., 18-19 March 1957-- Fort Bragg, NC, and 26-29 March, 1957, Fort Rucker, Ala.
"You have been sent to the U.S. Army Artillery and Guided Missile School as a student officer for training to fit you for command, staff, or special staff duty with artillery units. The purpose of this booklet is primarily to tell you how the U.S....