Ever since the Army introduced its current primary operational ration, the Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MRE), in the early 1980's it has committed itself to continuously improving them. This has resulted in a far greater variety of menu items, and a taste...
The purpose of this paper is to give you an overview of my personal experiences as a Noncommissioned Officer during pre-deployment and combat operations while deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom I. This paper will serve as a...
The role of the media in the world has not always been as significant as it is today. During the Civil War, by the time the news of the war was distributed to the people it was so old that it had little if any significance on the opinion of the...
Monday, August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made land in the New Orleans Parishes of Louisiana in the United States. Ten to twenty feet of seawater and chemicals from area industrial plants covered the area. Some residents took supplies for a few...
The Panama invasion, codenamed Operation Just Cause, was the invasion of Panama in 1989 that deposed General Manuel Noriega, a dictator and de facto Panamanian military leader of Panama. In 1989, when he lost the national election to Guillermo...
My first duty assignment was as a Radio Teletype (RATT) rig operator in Headquarters, Headquarters Battery, 18th Field Artillery Brigade at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. My section was the largest communications section in the Brigade and each team...
The United States Army continues the transformation process to the Future Force. As the transition continues, the Army must balance the sustainment requirements of the soldiers in the field with the desire to reduce the logistics tail of the force...
The 24th Mechanized Infantry Division Combat Team Historical Reference Book represents a collection of selected planning documents, briefings, combat orders, intelligence assessments, and executive correspondence produced during the Desert Shield...
On 15 August 2002, I assumed responsibility as First Sergeant for Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd BCT, 4th Infantry Division. I was fortunate to deploy and conduct combat operations with a group of professional soldiers in...
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...
Force caps and related command and control issues had a considerable influence on the conduct of operations in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. This paper attempts to answer the question, "Did force caps prevent ground component...
As a young Soldier and newlywed, leaving the only home I had known for five years, Fort Bragg for Fulda, Germany. I soon learned that I had far more to learn about the military and myself, than I thought possible. The military overseas is designed...
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...
On August 2, 1990 the 4th Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment (4/325 AIR), 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina assumed duties as the Division Readiness Force one (DRF1). The DRF one element is the 82nd Airborne Divisions...
In this personal experience paper I will discuss my experiences as a new private in the Airborne Infantry. On October 25, 1983, U.S. Forces invaded Grenada to oust the People’s Revolutionary Government. Our ultimate mission was to protect U.S....
This paper is to document the selfless service and sacrifice of SSG Christian P. Engeldrum made for his nation. SSG Engeldrum was a Active duty soldier, New York City Firefighter and New York Army National Guard Soldier. SSG Engeldrum was the...
Non-Commissioned Officer’s (NCOs) of all ranks made the Army successful. From the expedition of Lewis and Clark, the Civil War, World Wars, Vietnam, and the Middle East conflicts, they made their mark in military history with a can do attitude...
I joined the Army in 1969 after an invitation from “Uncle Sam”. I decided I would like to choose my field of training. I went in on delayed entry and actually began my active duty in 1970. Ft Bragg, North Carolina was where I was assigned for...
On the next few pages, all events and operations contained herein are as viewed from my position as an Assault and Obstacle Squad Leader. This paper also outlines two different operations as my unit moved through the area from the countries of...