The purpose of this monograph is to determine the ideal practices for militias and irregular forces in counterinsurgency operations. This study specifically addresses those groups organized by a legitimate sponsor such as the Host Nation or one of...
The United States of America had suffered a series of defeats since it had entered World War 2 in December 1941. It had not been able to defeat the axis powers in a significant battle. In this environment of defeat an elite unit was formed; the...
Medallion, consisting of silver disc with triangular suspension loop atop disc of same metal; silver link passes through loop, there is no ribbon (medal was not designed for one). Medallion obverse is stylized image of gowned, standing female and...
Medallion consisting of a silver disc with triangular suspension loop made up of the same metal. A silver link passes through the loop. Medallion obverse is a depiction of a mountaineer leading pack mule on a down slope. Reverse of medal bears...
Medal consists of a Maltese cross-shaped lancet of oxidized finished bronze with laurel wreath circling center inscription. On each arm of cross is different inscription. Medal reverse bears center inscription. Medal is suspended from green silk...
82.4.25 Medal, obverse is four-armed Maltese cross, each arm yellow enamel with green enamel border and delineated with gilded metal. Between arms of cross on right are two sprays of oak leaves; on left are two sprays of laurel. Cross center is...
82.4.28 Medal consists of a white enameled cross of St. Maurice with the green enameled Maltese cross of St. Lazarus (Ordine Di San Maurizio E San Laazro) appearing between the former's arms. Crosses are bordered with gilded metal. Medal is...
World War II U.S. Army corps commanders were the orchestrators of combat, the men responsible for coordinating the fighting power and tactical deployment of divisions. Twenty-two U.S. Army corps were actively engaged in combat operations during...
On June 6, 1944, Allied Forces conducted a mission known as “Operation Overlord” that would stun the German Army who at the time occupied Normandy France. American Soldiers and their allies risked their lives in this operation to liberate the...
The look into the battle of Kasserine Pass; Where the U.S. Army suffered heavy losses due an inept commander, poor equipment, and training. The Kasserine pass battle in Tunisia was described as when the Amateurs first met the professionals....
No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer, leader of soldiers.” These few words are the beginning of one of the most well known recited writings of the NCO Corp that has come to build espirit-de-corps within the NCO...
Originally the U.S. Army thought there was no need to formally educate NCOs. However, lessons learned in Europe, the increased complexity of the battlefield, and increased technology made it apparent that U.S. Army NCOs needed to be educated. This...
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...
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...
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...
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...