Civil Affairs (CA) units support commanders by working with civil and military authorities in the commander's area of operations during peace and operations of war. CA units support the Afghan and Iraqi people in rehabilitating their societies...
Training Training or performance improvement? James B. Ellsworth Battle command: replicating the CTC experience. COL Ronald L. Bertha, US Army Training imperatives for reserve forces. BG Ronald S. Mangum, US Army From TFS to KALT:...
The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into the significant experiences and contributions unique to the Noncommissioned Officer Corps, ultimately, serving as a reference for future NCOs, historians, curriculum developers, and other...
Media operations are vital components of the information operations fight. This newsletter explores the role media operations play on the modern battlefield, enumerating battle-tested and proven public affairs training guidance tactics, techniques,...
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...
Provides information on how to obtain automated data on available training land, a method for calculating training land requirements using validated criteria. The planning and environmental factors to follow in developing land acquisition and use...
This study investigates the degree to which conventional infantry battalions (light, mechanized, airborne, and air assault) are conducting realistic home-station unit training to prepare soldiers to face a willing and able foe. The study analyzes...
Does loyalty to superiors outweigh leaders' duty to their subordinates? Field Manual (FM) 22-100 defines loyalty as bearing true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your Unit, and other Soldiers. Duty is acting in the absence...
With military operations being conducted in Afghanistan and Iraq and there seems to be no end in sight for either, high levels of stress are taking a toll on military equipment and readiness. Failure to properly equip and sustain military forces,...
Smith, Richard T.; King, Donna; De Jesus, Carlos A.; Pilve, Helari; Nelson, Eric B.
While evaluating the impact of long deployments on military readiness we discovered that military readiness is diminished. The impact of the military family structure has been immense. The military family contributes greatly to military readiness....
Slater, Gregory; Almeida, Giles; Makoto, Yahara; Stevens, Anthony; Williams, Charles
The Army Reserve Components mobilizing in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/ Enduring Freedom conduct a lengthy, inefficient train-up. They should adopt a shorter, more focused model to increase combat effectiveness. In this study,...
The Army Reserve Components mobilizing in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/ Enduring Freedom conduct a lengthy, inefficient train-up. They should adopt a shorter, more focused model to increase combat effectiveness. In this study,...
Abstract: Even though promotion boards are selecting junior NCOs for promotion during deployment, some commanders’ integrities are questionable because they are recommending Soldiers who do not meet the promotion standards. One of the tools...
Even though promotion boards are selecting junior NCOs for promotion during deployment, some commanders’ integrities are questionable because they are recommending Soldiers who do not meet the promotion standards. One of the tools commanders and...
I was amazed when I found out that the Battalion S4 NCOIC was a convicted felon. I was new to the reserve component and had the knowledge the reserve component did things different but having a convicted felon in the ranks was just ethically wrong....
In June 2001, Company B, 94th Engineer Battalion (Combat ) (Heavy) received the mission to execute a humanitarian/civic assistance project in support of the V Corps, attack helicopter aviation training exercise, Victory Strike II, September-October...
The “Citizen Warrior”, a well deserved slogan and principle in which our nation’s Army was founded upon; taking up arms in a moment’s notice to defend our national interest. From the conception of the Continental Army to present, Non...
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...
Unmanned Aircraft are fulfilling critical roles in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are integral in base defense plans and the protection of key infrastructure. They enable commanders to monitor activity throughout their area of responsibility and direct...