Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) hold a special place in the history and structure of the United States Army. Within the NCO Corps, however, the tradition of the Military Intelligence (MI) NCO is unique and distinctive. Examples of invaluable and...
The history of the United States Army noncommissioned officer began in 1775. The American noncommissioned officer blended traditions of the French, British, and Prussian armies into a uniquely American institution. As the years went by the NCOs...
I have been fascinated with the American Civil War ever since I picked up my first novel on the subject. The novel was called "The Killer Angels" and it was written by Michael Shaara. It was historical fiction written about the Battle of...
When I joined the Army in November 1983, the Army slogan was "Be All that You Could Be." I had a strong desire to be a Soldier. When I saw Soldiers jumping out of airplanes and a SFC drinking coffee after the jump and an announcer saying, "We do...
This paper discusses the 7 Army Values and their relationship to the Work Place. The paper discusses the importance of the implementation of a Value System to an Organization and discusses some of the instances values are ignored in the face of an...
All five services need to study to become effective leaders and prepare better for combat by understanding the basic principles in combat. To be a well rounded leader you must have a plush tool box of experience to choose from when dealing with...
History has portrayed the Continental Soldier as a patriotic farmer who left his fields and family to fight for liberty. Research shows a far different and historically correct picture of the Continental Soldier. A study of 710 New Jersey soldiers...
Throughout history the Non-Commission Officer (NCO) has played an indispensable role in the readiness of the United States Army. The NCO Corps have contributed input in the development of lighter more efficient weapons, assumed more duties and...
My deployment experience started upon receipt of orders that would activate me for 18 months. By writing this paper I will explain my experiences throughout my mobilization through my eyes and the way that I viewed this mobilization. I had many ups...
As 1SG Barney Q. Hopkins stood in the door of a C-47 airplane flying just 400 feet above the ground, tracers lit the sky like fireworks in the early morning hours of June 6, 1944. Little did he know what was to transpire during the next 42 days in...
I was invited to do a speech during an American Legion banquet that was to honor one of their members. While investigating what I would discuss during the speech, I realized the history of the American Legion, the impact it has on the community,...
On the surface, the Battle of Hastings might appear to be just another conflict of many in the history of England to decide who would rule England. In a sense this is true. However, the final result was that, under William, more than under any...
This paper describes the issues and concerns of a Task Force J6 SGM while deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). I talk about that challenges that I experienced fulfilling the role of a Sergeant Major position while...
While serving as the US National Command Element for Regional Command -South, the Soldiers of the 45th Sustainment Brigade were charged with sending all US killed-in-action Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Sailors and Civilians home with dignity and...
The CSM Theodore L. Dobol Collection contains several biographical and miscellaneous materials related to CDM Dobol’s military career. The textual files include photographs, transcripts of oral history interviews; a short autobiography; the...
My initial outlook on the United States Army Recruiting Command was not a pleasant one. I thought all Soldiers who were associated with the United States Army Recruiting command were ragbags. Then I had the privilege to work for Command Sergeant...
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...