In this February 2009 interview LCDR Dan Meyerhuber, US Navy Nurse Corps, discusses his deployment to Iraq as a member of Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB), Shock Treatment Platoon (STP) 8.Fal LCDR Meyerhuber discusses his disappointment with the...
Provides Task Force 56 Expeditionary Troop staff officers' reports for the Iwo Jima invasion, including reports on artillery, ordnance, public relations, signals, medical, and transport quartermaster.
This is the saga of a modern battle unit which from its inception was destined for a major role in the destruction of German armed might. It is the story of an organization of officers and men selected from all branches of the United States Army,...
United States. Marine Corps. Division, 4th. Armored Amphibian Battalion, 2nd
This is the report of the 2nd Armored Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, and their support of the Fourth and Fifth Marine divisions during the Iwo Jima operation.
The purposes of this study were to determine whether or not a medical examination of the form and scope prescribed by various regulations is performed on every individual processed for induction or enlistment into the armed forces, and to evaluate...
This report covers the activities of Combat Team Twenty-Three, of the 4th Marine Division, during the Iwo Jima Operation, from inception to conclusion. Includes planning and preparation, movement operations, landings, narrative of operations,...
The history of the Medical NCO begins after the onset of the American Civil War. Up until that time there were no dedicated personnel that could be considered medical NCO's. During the first 50 years of the United States Army all tasks that would...
Counterinsurgency is the most common conflict that America engages in. From the Mexican-American War to the Philippine Insurrection and small wars of the early 1900s, the U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) focused on sanitation, hygiene programs...
Looks at the various issues involved with the evacuation of the sick and wounded from the battlefield. Discusses the complex process of evacuation as it pertains to water transportation.
Contains fifteen reports on Japanese prisoner of war camps in areas other than the four islands of Japan proper as compiled from the written statements of Americans who were interned in them. Discusses camps in China, Manchuria, Korea, Malay...
Stolfi, Russel H.; Historical Branch, G-3 Division Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
The origin of this pamphlet lies in the continuing program at all levels of command to keep Marines informed of the ways of combat and civic action in Vietnam. Not limited in any way to set methods and means, this informational effort spreads...
In this reference pamphlet, which follows an earlier history of the first year of Marine Corps civic action in Vietnam, the story of the second year of civilian aid policies, programs and activities is relayed. It is largely based on the records of...
This operation plan includes: directions for the movement of forces, approach to objectives and assault phases for the landing on Saipan and the subsequent attack, capture and defense of Guam.
This report covers the activities of Combat Team Twenty-Five, of the 4th Marine Division, during the Iwo Jima Operation, from inception to conclusion. Including planning and preparation, ship movements, landing assault, operation narrative, attack...
The history of the Non-Commissioned Officer is a proud one. The men and women, who have served as Non-Commissioned Officers, have done so with pride, honor and integrity. However, none have been recognized for their bravery more than SGT Patrick...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
This report contains information drawn from action reports of amphibious operations on Iwo Jima. Included is a narrative of events, naval gunfire, air support, military intelligence, ship to shore movement, landing craft and logistics.