The attached lessons learned in the tactics of jungle warfare were obtained from the United States Marines and Infantry on Guadalcanal and are a result of interviews which are attached in the document. There is an attachment to this document (a...
By outlining my personal experiences in the military I will capture what I believe are the defining moments in my career. I will do this by sharing with you the reader my unit assignments and significant leaders along the way. Leaders that have had...
This paper will discuss ethics, morals, and the inner struggle that I face as a career female Soldier. As a female senior noncommissioned officer, I face many internal decisions and choices as it relates to my family and my career; this inner...
From March 2004 through February 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Major Alan Boyer commanded Fox Troop, 9th Cavalry (F-9 CAV), which operated as the brigade reconnaissance troop for 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. In this interview,...
My father suffered the majority of his life as a 100 % disabled veteran; I was not leaning towards a career in the military. I chose the auto and diesel technology field, and started a business. My business relied on my experience, and the advice...
Described in this paper through sections I, II, II, is my 9/11 day, and the difficulties I faced getting to Afghanistan. My assignment into a position that contributed to the building of the Afghan National Army (ANA). Described are some of my...
This paper examines my early career in light of the different leadership styles I was exposed to, and how these influenced my development as a leader and my decision to remain in the military. It follows my career from Basic Training at Ft. Leonard...
Emerson, Henry E., 1925-; Jackson, Jonathan R.; Dabrowski, John R. (John Raymond); US Army Military History Institute. Oral History Branch.; Army War College (U.S.)
This oral history transcript is a part of the academic year 2004, US Army War College/US Army Military History Institute's Senior Officer Oral History Program, prepared under the auspices of the Institute's Oral History Branch.
LTG Emerson was...
I am Darrell Louis Dixon. I will give you a general overview of my professional positives.
This journey will cover the dates of 12 March 1984 thru 14 September 1994.
I received a training quota to attend the United States Sergeant Major Academy (USASMA) in November of 2004. Some “powers to be” found it necessary to delay my attendance at the USASMA. I was told that one of the reasons I was not approve to...
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...
COL Ronald Westfall focuses on his experiences as an Infantry Battalion Executive Officer mobilized in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF I). In relating his experiences in the pre-mobilization process, COL Westfall describes lacking good...
This paper elaborates and discusses the elements of post-traumatic stress disorder that consumed control of my desire to continue to excel as a father and Soldier after serving two combat tours to Iraq within three years as a Platoon Sergeant and...
The dual purpose of this study includes conducting a comparative analysis of historical data and statistically analyzing new data. First, a comparative analysis will be conducted between the results of this study and a 2005 study by MAJ Laura...
My name is SGM Anthony L. Walker. I will be giving you a full history of my military background, and a summary of each Installation I was stationed at so that you will know my feelings of the duty station and the great leaders that influenced me,...
Although a member of the Vermont Army National Guard for the past twenty three years, I never would have imagined the career progression my career has taken over the past twenty six years. Prior to enlisting in the guard I served three years with...
At the age of 17, I was a very popular student in high school. At the end of my junior year, I made a decision: I was going to become a Soldier in the U.S. Army. Unfortunately, my family was not overly enthused about my plans. In particular, my...