In September of 1944, Major General Leonard T. Gerow, the V Corps commander was relieved of command in combat to return to the United States and testify before the Army's Investigation Board on Pearl Harbor. The board eventually found General Gerow...
In early 1954, guerrillas of the FLN attacked government-related targets and French military installations in Algeria. Their ability to attack and then blend in with the population represented a big challenge for conventional forces. Unclear...
An Air University documentary research study, part II of two parts, this includes establishment of the General Headquarters Air Force, the Air Corps and GHQ during 1935-1941, and autonomy for the Army Air Forces as well as appendices, bibliography,...
The purpose of this monograph is to determine if the Army missed an opportunity to reduce a level of command as a part of Army Transformation. This monograph demonstrates that the Army failed to maximize Transformation and reduce a level of command...
Following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the Bush administration chose to pursue a broad, offensive, and preemptive campaign against terrorists and their purported state sponsors, versus executing a focused response against Osama bin...
This monograph approached Lieutenant General James M. Gavin as a military theorist and explored his influence as the Army transitioned from World War II to the Cold War. Gavin's theory of future warfare required an army with capability in atomic...
The evolution of the sergeant major has been a long and successful story. The position has evolved from the rudimentary running of units to testifying in front of congress on behalf of all soldiers in the Army. Sergeants Major have evolved from...
Serves as an introduction to the duties of a trooper in the United States Zone Constabulary. Looks at the U. S. Zone Constabulary as a whole, including its authority and powers, mission, duties, organization and its relationship with other forces....
This is a presentation of the salient factors that determine the position of neutral states and their subjects during war as authorized by international law. The author focuses on the rights and duties of neutrals, maritime war and neutral commerce...
The following personal experience paper is a reflection on how preparing, participating in and winning selection boards played major roles in the careers of SGM Eric Roberts. SGM Roberts is a United States Army Reserve Soldier, who was selected as...
This is a transcript from a 1994 interview with Sergeant major of the Army Glen E. Morrell (USA-Ret.) for the US Army museum of the noncommissioned officer sergeants major of the ARMY book project.
Our nation’s security should never be sacrificed for a decreased military budget. The estimated savings from troop reductions were never realized and a spiraling budget is estimated for years to come. Troop reductions have led to fiscally...
When the Armed forces undergo a reduction in forces, a number of issues must be considered. Although there are many I will attempt to expound on two of them, US commitments/Deployments and how it relates to readiness and Soldier moral. Our nation...
Military Leaders Questioning the President of the United States
Retired and active military leaders that question the policies and decisions of the President of the United States affect the health, morale and discipline of any Army organization....
SMA Wooldridge military experiences and leadership skills were instrumental in setting the foundation for his ultimate assignment. William O. Wooldridge was born on August 12, 1922. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Wooldridge was the 8 of 10...
"Take care of each man as though he were your own brother. He is." These are the words of the first Sergeant Major of the Army, William O. Wooldridge.
William was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on 12 August 1922. He was the eighth child out often...