The objective of this study is to orientate officers who are not familiar with school directive data pertaining to Reserve Officers' Training Corps Duty. Also, to relate their dual function: first as an instructor for the training of the students,...
This research examines the Special Forces recruiting methodologies for the twenty-first century. The analysis highlights the origins of the U.S. Army Special Forces from 1952 to the establishment of the Special Forces as a separate combat arms...
The US Army is currently attempting to modify its forces of today in order to provide a more relevant force to Commanders in Chief. The US Army Strike Force concept provided an opportunity to develop and test new ideas in providing a more rapidly...
On 3-4 October 1993, a battle took place in the east African city of Mogadishu, Somalia that will long be remembered by Americans and definitely by the many Soldiers that took part in this historic event. On this day American ground forces would...
This paper examines the potential for military working dogs to support Special Operations Forces (SOF). Modern technology has not eliminated the operational prospective for the military employment of dogs. Canine olfactory superiority, advanced...
Second Place Winner of the MacArthur Military Leadership Competition for the CGSC Class of 2006-002. Most Army officers know the story of LTC Nate Sassaman all too well. Even if they do not recognize the name at first sight, they certainly...
The experiences and lessons learned during my deployment as a Camp Commandant for a Combined Joint Task Force in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom are not new concepts. My experiences reinforced much of what I had learned throughout my career...
This paper will cover the integration into the LRSD and time served during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Entering as a specialist and departing as a corporal, the events documented will give an idea of what a soldier goes through while...
On 27 Feb 2004, I was notified that I was selected as a ‘critical backfill’ for the 81st Brigade Combat Team (BCT) from Ft. Lewis, Washington. The 81st BCT had already completed their pre-mobilization training and was in Kuwait getting their...
Special Forces (SF) has several characteristics that distinguish it from other forces in the U. S. military. Among these characteristics are a high level of maturity, a broader experience level, and regional orientation. Because of these...
This research paper covers the end of WWII to present. This was a period of major transition for the US army. Throughout history, the army has always been accustomed to and adapted to change. During this timeframe some of the major changes were new...
Wars have become larger in scope and now involve operations in multiple hemispheres, and so defense is no longer limited to nationalities. As such, it is important to defend entire hemispheres in order to maintain national interests.
White, James D.; Hauzenberger, Michael L.; Jones, John R.; Sanchez-Caso, Manuel
1. Thesis Statement: To provide recommendations for the improvement of noncommissioned officer (NCO) Training. 2. Discussion: At the present time, leader development of NCOs' warfighting skills are not the same for combat arms, combat support and...
The lack of a successful Standardization Program for Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) equipment and components of ships in the surface force costs the United States Navy hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Approximately half of the...
Title 10 states that the four service components are responsible for the logistical sustainment of their forces. This responsibility remains constant whether at garrison or deployed. Department of Defense directives and joint and service doctrine...
This informational brief on the ‘History of the NCO’, covers the period of 1863/1864. Some of the material is taken from “Customs of Service for Noncommissioned Officers and Soldiers” by August V. Kautz, Capt Sixth U.S. Cavalry, Brig-Gen...
Senior NCOs must have the highest ethical conduct to establish credibility in our profession. Applying the NCO code of ethics is not always easy. Many senior NCOs are tempted to behave unethically because it may be the path of least resistance....
The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) is a high casualty producing weapon. During 2004 through 2005 the IED really came into existent and it was determined by the US Armed Forces, to be the Insurgents most lethal weapon on the battlefield. After...
This study addressed the need for a model of Kansas City Southern Railway (KCS) to provide insight to decision makers. A simulation model was developed to capture the key processes, the limiting resources, and the major relationships influencing...
Surgeons during the Civil War have been classified by soldiers from that time period as incompetent butchers. However, evidence of head injury cases from the battles of Antietam, Gettysburg, The Wilderness, and Petersburg, evidence suggests that...