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...
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 study documents the Twenty-fourth Infantry Regiment from its formation on March 15, 1869, through its first deployment from Fort McKavett, Texas, on November 1, 1869. This study's focus is on the policies which led to the formation, the...
This study investigates the joint command relationship known as combatant command (COCOM). Combatant command is the command authority vested in the United States Unified and Specified Commanders (CINCs) by the Goldwater-Nichols Department of...
I remember as a Sergeant, I had a very strong curiosity about the job of a recruiter and what the job entailed. Since I never performed Hometown Recruiter Duty, I wondered just what a day in the life of a recruiter was like. I often saw recruiters...
The Army should change the emphasis placed on the noncommissioned officer evaluation reporting system or adjust the procedures used in implementing the system.
I chose this topic because I wanted to dispel all the questions surrounding Medal of Honor recipients and their entitlements. I also wanted to pay tribute to the only Coast Guardsman and female to ever receive the Medal of Honor.
This is a transcript of a taped interview with Sergeant Major of the Army William G. Bainbridge, conducted by Sergeant Major Erwin H. Koehler (United States Army, retired) for the Center of Military History, United States Army and the United States...
Throughout the history of the world's armies, Soldiers have had varied restrictions on their freedoms. Accepted as part of the life of a Soldier, the surrender of freedoms to defend their government, their land, their people was commonplace....
Claiming Conscientious Objector status in today's military is becoming more of a visible issue with the reality of war. There is no draft and no one is forced to join. Almost all join because they are conscientious of democracy, not just for...
A new way of fighting for Americans evolved because Kuwait's' invasion. Why did Saddam attack Kuwait? Many American officials thought Saddam just wanted to settle the long-standing dispute over oil prices. Nevertheless, Saddam invaded Kuwait and...
This paper is to inform the reader about Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm as well as to point out the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm to the region. This paper will guide the reader through a series of events that evolved from a war...
This essay will show why remotely piloted vehicles are vital to offensive operations because of their weapons and surveillance capabilities, even though environmental conditions can affect their performance. Overwhelming evidence is presented that...
Thesis Statement: Remote Piloted Vehicles are not an asset for Soldiers in maintaining stability and reconstruction operations throughout the military.
Remotely Piloted Vehicles (RPVs) have been referred to in many ways: UAVs (unmanned aerial...
My intent is to show the pros and cons of studying military history by the military professional. Without a doubt, the military professional of the 21st century is a better educated individual than his predecessor of years past. Therefore it is...
This paper compares and contrasts the actions of the United States Army in two separate conflicts. It identifies the lessons learned during the Apache Wars of the Western Frontier and the constabulary duties of the Western Hemisphere. These...
On 5 Sept 1975, I entered Federal Active Service, as an Army Reservist, with orders to Ft. Jackson, SC, for Basic Combat Training. The War in Vietnam was recently called to an end. Most Soldiers were finally back home with their loved ones and life...
The 1st Battalion 133rd Infantry regiment, Iowa National Guard was activated as part of the 1st Brigade Combat Team of the 34th Infantry division. The brigade was assigned to the 3rd Corps Support Command, with primary responsibility for security...