This paper was written on my personal experiences as a leader in the Military. It includes my
tenures as Platoon Tactical NCO at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, a Drill Sergeant at Fort Sill
Oklahoma, and a Basic Training First Sergeant at Fort...
This study reviews leadership theory and application, and it assembles a heuristic model of leadership's macrocosm. It intends to inspire an appreciation of the broad spectrum of leadership styles and their varied effectiveness. Moreover, it...
There is a general understanding that leadership is the key to the success of any organization. This research examined whether the leadership style of Kofi Annan as the Secretary General of UN had an impact on the successful implementation of the...
Center for the Army Profession and Ethic (CAPE), Combined Arms Center. Combined Arms Center
The Army Profession Campaign is an Army initiative to inspire and engage our Soldiers and Civilians in an introspective analysis and professional dialog to make our Profession stronger. The Campaign renews our collective commitment to the Army, its...
Criticism and condemnation of al-Qaeda that originate from the worldwide Muslim community present the most formidable challenge to its existence and legitimacy as an organization and movement. There is ample literature that questions whether or not...
The end of the Cold War is just one of several changes in the operational environment facing young officers entering the military at the dawn of the twenty-first century. There is no longer a single, clearly identified threat to the United States...
How should militaries think about social media as a factor in military operations? In this study I examine recent Arab Spring scholarship, with a particular focus on the significant impact of social media on events in Egypt in early 2011. Existing...
Communications technology has enabled the U.S. military to move data rapidly around the globe and provide commanders with the ability to monitor and maintain nearly constant communication with subordinates. However, this capability has the...
Understanding the professional military ethic (PME) requires first understanding the conceptual foundations upon which it stands. This foundation includes objective morality, the sociology of professions, professional ethics in general, and the...
This monograph reviews the functions, development, and measurement of military discipline in the US Army, and assesses these concepts against the current needs and limitations of the modern battlefield and society. By relying primarily on existing...
Military theorists such as David Alberts contend that information technologies will allow for wider and more rapid sharing of information. In order to take advantage of the emerging possibilities presented by information technologies the theorists...
While it is no secret that Islamic terrorists utilize the internet, the assertion that the internet is a virtual safe haven more important than any geographical safe haven is rarely made. As a result of the expansion of the Internet capabilities...
This research focuses on how military leaders can improve leadership thru effective rhetorical skills. The research provides a greater understanding of the importance of rhetoric and provides military leaders with methods to implement rhetorical...
The following; Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Field Artillery of the Army of the United States is approved and herewith published for the information and government of all concerned.
Obedience is the first and last duty of a soldier, it is the foundation upon which the military efficiency is built, without it an army becomes a mob, while with it a mob ceases to be a mob find becomes possessed of much of the power of an...
Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) make an impact on Soldiers every day. They lead, inspire, motivate, mold and serve both fellow enlisted Soldiers as well as Commissioned Officers. A great NCO follows the leaders before him, and learns lessons...
The study of military ethics should be the most important part of every unit's professional development program. Without military ethics, our actions would be aimless. Webster dictionary defines ethics as a principle of right and good behavior. It...
Respect is consideration for others and an Army Value that society has placed emphasis on. Our Army and the nation have clearly made great strides towards improving race relations and the respect for human rights. Today respect is a key word in the...
Every organization, regardless of its size, geographical location and diverse composition requires additional education and training for its leadership. The Army must continue to place great emphasis on additional education for senior...