Currently the United States Army does not have a standardized, realistic methodology for determining the correlation of forces (COF). This study investigates this issue by examining different methods currently being used to determine the COF. The...
Does a hero make history or does history make a hero? I am going to discuss how military history, NCO duties, the role of the NCO in training and discipline combine with natural leadership to make a soldier. I believe it is a combination of these...
This monograph examines the relationship between physical forces prevalent on the modern battlefield and the causes inherent to US armored battalion failure since World War II. Given the complexity of today's battlefield in terms of technology,...
In today’s NCO CORP it is important to remember those well-known heroes as well as the sometimes forgotten heroes. Whether known or forgotten they have all made significant contributions to the NCO CORP. SGT York was a well-known hero during WWI....
In 1907 the artillery community initially codified indirect fire concepts learned during the period between the US Civil War and the Russo-Japanese War. These initial concepts identified the scientific elements of the indirect fire problem....
This monograph discusses the usefulness of a theory concerning only a small sector of ground combat. Using obstacles as a point of discussion, it seeks to determine how far down the benefits of theory apply. The paper begins by examining the...
MSG Gary I. Gordon, a native of Lincoln, Maine, and an Army Ranger distinguished himself as a great American Hero in Mogadishu, Somalia. He was an individual, and a soldier turned hero. This paper will explore the events that lead to MSG Gordon...
The 1991 Coalition victory in Desert Storm exemplified the awesome capabilities of the U.S. Armed Forces weapons and doctrine. The Army's Air Land Battle doctrine was finally used in combat and proven effective. The short campaign ended with the...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been and...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
MSG Roy Benavidez was an extremely heroics individual. This paper will tell some of Roy's story from his childhood, his assignments in the army, and the events of2 May 1968. We will also discuss some of the weapons used during his career and...
History paints a portrait of Alvin York as WWI hero however, many such battles may have gone unnoticed or untold and many portraits gone unnoticed. Some say York’s actions were heroic and some believe it must have happen differently. Some would...
This study describes the Soviet troop control system in the motorized rifle division and analyzes it to determine its potential vulnerabilities. The study begins with a review of the evolution of the Soviet troop control system at the division...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...
This monograph examines the role of initiative in Soviet operational level command. It seeks to answer the question: Do Soviet operational commanders have the personal initiative and latitude to react to unexpected or changed situations on their...
What is hero? The definition of hero by The Random House College Dictionary stated that hero is a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. There are many heroes in the Army, and each of the heroes is...
Sergeant Alvin C. York was the most decorated American during World War 1. His determination and faith in his country aided the capture of countless Germans. York was a humble man that was determined to bring education to his native valley....
This publication sets forth the tactics, techniques, and procedures for conducting joint shipboard helicopter operations and describes how forces will be employed in accordance with doctrine set forth in Joint Publication 3-04, "Joint Maritime...
The man we came to know as Master Sergeant (MSG) Roy P. Benavidez was a man of honor and a Warrior who always placed the mission first, never accepted defeat, never quit, and never left a fallen comrade. MSG Benavidez' love of country and fellow...
Introduction: This military history report provides information about "America’s first secret hero". CPL Hiroshi Miyamura. CPL Miyamura actions that lead him to receive the Medal of Honor were so sensitive that it was labeled top secret. If his...