The on-going transformation of human resources responsibilities and functions under the army personnel services delivery redesign has increased the workload of human resource professionals in the U.S. Active Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and U.S....
There is a pending crisis in the US Army that has received little attention, but that is having a critical effect on the military and its ability to continue its high current operational tempo. The pending crisis is a shortage of US Army field...
The United States Army Reserve (USAR) experienced exceptional utilization since 2001 in the Global Wars on Terrorism (GWOT), requiring its transformation from a strategic to operational posture. The Army and USAR used the Army Force Generation...
The purpose of this research is to demonstrate how personnel policies in support of the operational force have affected the ability of majors to attend Intermediate Level Education (ILE), evident by the growing backlog of majors waiting to attend...
During a recent mobilization to Afghanistan, an Army Reserve Soldier was preparing to have his service record appear before a promotion board. The Soldier's leadership approached the Army Reserve Affairs Sergeant Major for advice. The supervisor...
The US Army instituted a long contemplated decision in 2005 when it began sending all majors to resident Intermediate Level Education (ILE) at either the year long course at Ft. Leavenworth, KS or one of three satellite courses consisting of a...
Assigned at the Human Resource Command (HRC) supporting Soldiers in the career management field mentally challenged my ethical decision-making process while assigning Soldiers worldwide. I dealt with the personal controversy of the HRC SGM feeling...
Will centralized screening and selection improve foreign military advisor performance on the battlefield? The Army's 2009 doctrine on security force assistance indicates selection is necessary to find suitable Soldiers for the mission. The factors...
During Operation Iraqi Freedom II, I was the First Sergeant for HHT 1st Squadron, 4th U.S. Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division, based at Samarra East Airfield, Iraq. I was responsible for the largest troop in Task Force Sabre, with over 450 assigned...
This monograph seeks to answer the primary research question of how can the Army improve its officer evaluation report in order to evaluate current doctrinal competencies, and better differentiate its top, middle, and bottom performers. The...
Doctrine requires the Army to conduct full spectrum operations, giving equal consideration to stability operations and Defense Support of Civil Authority (DSCA) with the traditional missions of offense and defense. This shift in doctrine, among...
The maneuver branches have been accessing a relatively low percentage of African American Second Lieutenants in comparison to other branches of the Army. This trend is significant because in the current Army system, a lack of proportional African...
As the nature of warfare evolves, the Army must produce leaders who comfortably interact with diverse populations and embrace complexity. This emerging truth dictates a need for change in how Army officers are trained and selected to lead at the...
The focus of this paper relates to the unique experiences of SGM Gillis during the beginning of OEF/ OIF through June 2006. The author attempts to highlight his contribution to the Nations fight in the Global War on Terror (GWOT). Topics include...
My previous assignment at the United States Army Human Resources Command as a Senior Career Advisor and Professional Development NCO (PDNCO) which is commonly referred to as the “Branch Manager.” Performing my duties as Branch Manager opened my...
PSDR the Army is currently researching and modifying the implementation
of Defense Integrated Military Human Resources System (DIMHRS) which will redefine the
Personnel and Pay Business Processes.
The 21st Century has been dubbed an “era of persistent conflict” by U.S. military leaders. As a result, United States’ defense forces will have to operate in environments requiring a variety of “full spectrum operations” for the near...
This monograph analyzes the Army's ability to implement operational culture skills to meet the intent of the vision set forth in the 2009 Army Culture and Foreign Language Strategy. First, the monograph reviews Army operations since Vietnam. This...
Learning Counterinsurgency: Observations from Soldering in Iraq Lieutenant General David H. Petraeus, U.S. Army The Army has gained a great deal of experience in Iraq and Afghanistan about COIN operations. Here, one of the Army's most experienced...
In this interview, MAJ James Morgan, US Army, Adjutant General (AG); discusses his deployment to Iraq as the personnel officer (S1) from 2009 through 2010 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). MAJ Morgan discusses a typical day in theater...