Harper, Robert W. ; McCullough, Isaac C.; Beekman, Howard T,; Callahan, Roy W.
Thesis Statement: The noncommissioned officer insignia of rank has evolved over approximately 150 years from a variety of designs and colors, including branch insignia as part of the chevron, to the present uniformity of design that is now...
The word chevron is an architectural term that describes rafters of a roof meeting at the upper apex. In medieval times, chevrons were a badge of honor to mark the main supporters of the head of the clan or top of the house, and this began its use...
Over the past 227 years, the noncommissioned officers rank insignia has evolved from a hodgepodge of emblems, such as feathers, sashes, epaulets, stripes, and other displays to the current stripes and arcs of today. The history of chevrons can...
Military rank is more than just who salutes whom. Military rank is a badge of leadership. Responsibility for personnel, equipment, and mission grows with each increase in rank. A "Chevron" is an architectural term denoting the rafters of a roof...
Given that this country was founded by individuals from all walks of life and from varying backgrounds and cultures, it stands to reason that the Army would follow suit. The early days of the Army were infused with customs, courtesies and tactics...
The role of the NCO is ever changing and is directly linked to the latest technology. These changes include both duties and leadership roles for NCOs and can be tracked by the rank insignia the NCOs wear. Specific innovations in American military...
General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Force, General Staff
This manual is intended for commanders in determining amounts of equipment and supplies to be kept on hand, and for supply officers for issues in accordance with its provisions. This manual covers the equipment needed for the machine gun battalion.
This document describes military uniforms for both officers and enlisted men, from coats, buttons, chevrons, to gloves and spurs. There is also a memoranda pertaining to clothing for retired officers, and sizes and measurements of various clothing...
Our NCO Rank insignia has changed dramatically since the Army was formed. It has distinguished us from the Soldiers who we serve with and a part of proud NCO heritage. At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, most soldiers of the newly formed...
In the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and the Royal Navy, a petty officer is a noncommissioned officer. The title petty officer is roughly equivalent to that of sergeant in the U.S. Army, U.s. Air Force, and U.s. Marine Corps.
Petty Officer comes...
Every major conflict in the United States Army's long history has ushered in substantial changes in the enlisted rank structure and its identifying insignia. The Army's time honored process of applying past lessons learned to current operations is...
The Australian (AS) soldier has a short but very proud military history. In the 104 years since federation the digger, the colloquial name given to the AS soldier, has displayed courage, initiative, and teamwork; the AS Army values. Day to day...
Every major conflict in the United States Army’s long history has ushered in substantial changes in the enlisted rank structure and its identifying insignia. The Army’s time-honored process of applying past lessons learned to current operations...
In the war against JAPAN relatively few prisoners have been taken. However, the quantity of captured documents of military importance has steadily increased. Their numbers have grown as the Allied forces have turned the tide and progressed from...
Office of the Chief of Staff, General Headquarters American Expeditionary Forces, General Staff: First Section
The manual is a guide of supplies and equipment for the separate organization commanders of an infantry regiment and divided into two sections. First section is mobile equipment to be carried by the individual soldier, second section is the trench...
World War II had a greater impact upon the NCOs role and status than any other conflict in America's history. Prior to WWII the professional NCO was generally a bachelor whose life revolved around his unit. NCOs were not to be detailed for any...
The purpose of this briefing is to explain some of the duties and the responsibilities of the office and briefly give you an overview history of the men who have served in this capacity.
This regulation prescribes the uniforms which may be worn, the items which maybe worn on the uniforms, the manner in which the uniforms are worn, and the occasions when the uniforms will or will not be worn for all personnel in the US Army. This...