Upon entry to the United States Army, an NCO immediately makes an indelible impression on the trainee's mindset. In most circumstances, the Soldier graduates and immediately yearns to grow to be like his or her first NCO mentor. The Soldier trains...
This thesis compares a traditional M2 machine gun with an M2 mounted on the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS). Enemy tactics in Iraq led the military to develop materiel solutions that will increase force protection, particularly when...
How can the Army train better at the operational level? This question addresses a lack of training at the operational level that has only become apparent in recent years. One of the reasons for such a shortcoming has been the reluctance of the US...
The thesis is an analysis of General Van and his division to determine the proximate causes for their failure to withstand the brutal test of combat the two-day battle. The thesis begins with a of the importance of the study of war in order to draw...
This study examines the effectiveness of the U.S. Army Lessons Learned Program in synthesizing battlefield observations into evolving future doctrine. The wartime learning of lessons constitutes more than a recognition of prevalent observations...
The monograph's purpose is to explore the importance of the endstate, its degree of clarity and its effect on protecting national interests. It also investigates the importance the endstate serves in reducing friction within military forces. It...
This monograph discusses the potential for a strategic airlift strategy-capabilities mismatch by the year 2000 as the Department of Defense reduces and restructures its ground, air, and sea forces and concurrently refocuses its strategy for the...
This monograph examines the current force structure of the Bottom-Up Review and its ability to meet the requirements as outlined in the National Military Strategy. The goals and objectives of the national U.S. strategy are examined in the context...
This manual is a guide for artillery commanders at all levels for the employment Honest John battalions. This manual is applicable to units organized under TOE 6-525 or TOE 6-175.
The Army must use all available technology, practical training methods, and funding to ensure that we raise NCOs to continue to "Be, Know, Do" rather than let them down with an ineffective and inefficient Noncommissioned Officer Education System...
This paper is gives information on a brief history of a few Army traditions, alcohol policies and problems, and the ethical dilemmas that can result when they collide….
The only thing that tends to change Army policy is negative public...
The USA Sergeants Major Academy has gradually matured in the 1980s from a small officer-led organization to a much larger noncommissioned officer institution. At the beginning of the decade, fewer than 100 soldiers worked at the Academy; 25% of...
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and how they build confidence in Soldiers during training. This paper will first give a brief overview of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, how it was formed,...
The purpose of this paper is to discuss how confident Soldiers continue to reenlist.
Soldiers that have confidence in themselves, their leader, and the Army continue to reenlist
for continued service and this has made an incredible impact on the...
It is important for military professionals to know the history of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps, to understand the factors leading to the increased empowerment of the Corps. The understanding of the evolution and growth of the NCO Corps since...
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Noncommissioned officers receive greater recognition and respect today than ever before in the history of the United States Army. The advancement of the NCO has been a long and difficult road, with many factors lending to the success and increased...
Does studying military history play an important role in today’s military? Why should military professionals take time out of their busy schedules to study about the history of their organization? Some military professionals value the history of...