This paper describes my experiences at Fort Leonard Wood and the Academy during a four year time period. My years of experience as a Reservist were challenged and cherished as I helped to create a better training environment for the Reserve and...
This paper illustrates the importance of a leader’s knowledge of military history. Many historians have indicated the study of military history as the key to future success. Likewise, there is a small populace that will disagree with this...
The art of war cannot succeed unless you first reflect on past successes and failures. Drawing conclusions about the past and formulating theories for future conflicts is imperative if we are to excel in developing doctrine for future use. The...
Young, Reginald M.; Brenci, John; Jones, Jr., William H.; Lunceford, Rosie M.; VIep, Stacey
The Army must link senior enlisted promotions to civilian education. The history behind the Army's desire for a more educated service dates back almost as far as the Army's birth. As early as 1778, the Army's leadership identified education as one...
Have you ever bent down on your hands and knees to look under your vehicle during Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and pulled your hand back to find it all full of tobacco and saliva? If so, you probably feel the same as I do. This...
The 200th Combat Engineer Multi Role Bridge Company received their activation orders on 17 January 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. They must report to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri before 29 January with all assigned equipment. I was in...
Each individual in United States Army has the basic responsibility to do the right thing in any given situation. Our decision making process is based upon our perception of reality, right vs. wrong, and our ethics. This is why it is very important...
The Noncommissioned Officer Corp was established well prior to the Korean War but it had not had the visibility and exposure it would experience during the Korean conflict. The Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) leadership would take a more defined...
Abstract: Gathering actionable intelligence involves various techniques of questioning that saves countless lives and assists in mission success. Military units throughout history used interrogation as a way to gather actionable intelligence about...
An ethical dilemma is when two common held values collide, that is personal values versus military values. If the leadership fails to correct problem it not only can corrupt the unit, but the Army and the entire system that so many have fought and...
The PATRIOT Missile deployment in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom began the transformation of the Branch’s training strategy. The continuous deployments changed the way we train, but not the way we fight. This was a much needed...
The 501st Military Police Company was alerted for deployment to Saudi Arabia in November 1990. After long hours of training ranges, equipment preparation and training exercises, the unit deployed in December 1990. 501st MP Company was the first...
Iraqi Freedom Fighters will continue to torture all United States Prisoners of War captured on Iraqis soil. As long as the United States continues to publicly disregard the basic humanitarian treatment of all captured Iraqis. It is in the best...
Sexual misconduct is an ongoing issue within our armed forces. Sexual misconduct among our senior leadership is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Sexual misconduct in the Army affects the role of both men and women. Our leadership should be...
This paper will examine the struggle that Somalia had to endure along with internal conflict and weak economy and different situation for its people. Somalia has no legal system in place and the country is split. Somalia is basically ruled by the...
The Office of the Sergeant Major of the Army (OSMA) has not always existed. The establishment of the position reflects a milestone in the history of the noncommissioned officer (NCO) and the importance of communicating the Soldier’s concerns to...
The Amor force has prepared itself for current operations by conducting exercises in Europe, Korea and the Balkans. Our Cold War and post Cold War Exercises gave us valuable lessons that we have incorporated into our fighting force. We continue to...
Command Leadership Teams face a variety of ethical dilemmas pertaining to Soldiers and the unit’s deployable strength. Soldiers who enlist for the two year enlistment option, coupled with Stop Loss, and the Human Resources Command fill policy for...
Military professionals should study past military experiences. The actions or inactions of past military engagements/battles, both losses and victories, are keys to the success of future conflicts. If military professionals do not take the time out...
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...