Miranda, Billie; Latham, Robert W., Jr.; Cramer, Peter; Riley, Raymond; Canterbury, Robert
Every war brings unforeseen challenges to military organizations, mandating adaptation to current and emerging realities. Failure to transform appropriately results in defeat, whether immediately or during the next cycle of conflict. The current...
The skills necessary to defeat future threats while simultaneously engaging Al Qaeda forces in counterinsurgency campaigns are learned in basic combat training (BCT). Transformation is happening throughout the Army. One phase of success is in BCT...
COMMANDANT’S SUMMARY: In 2007, transformation proved to be the key for the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. The Academy sought to continue transformation in the Noncommissioned Officer Education System, in the increased use of distance...
On 11 September 2001, the day that changed the lives of every American, I was assigned to 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), as the group S-4 Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC). I will discuss the logistical challenges my unit had to...
The purpose of this monograph is to determine if the Army missed an opportunity to reduce a level of command as a part of Army Transformation. This monograph demonstrates that the Army failed to maximize Transformation and reduce a level of command...
Should soldiers date other soldiers? Furthermore, should soldiers assigned to the same unit be allowed to date? The question seems simple enough, but in the course of human relationships far more factors figure into the equation than just a simple...
The purpose of this paper is to provide an insight of my thoughts and feelings of how gang and extremist members have entered the ranks of our Army and defaced the foundation of what we stand for. This paper will also look at improving military...
Even though having overweight Soldiers shows a lack of discipline within the unit, it also causes numerous medical conditions that tax payers have to pay. The problem with AWCP is that it is subject to the commander’s opinion and the AWCP is not...
As we know, pay and entitlements can really have an affect on how Soldiers perform. In an effort to increase pay and entitlements for the National Guard to mirror active duty, the government realizes these part time state regulated Soldiers need to...
Since the end of the cold war the Army National Guard’s organization was as a strategic reserve used primarily in the later stages of a conflict after receiving additional personnel, equipment and training. However, with the current operational...
Sharper, Phillip; Gary, Reginald; Stewart, Lasonjia; Vater, Richard W.
The results of the war on terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan have stressed an already antiquated medical system. With major advancements in medical treatment and care, the Army’s medical
system failed to keep up with the increasing number of...
Is your Commander willing to accomplish the mission at all costs? Alternatively, is it just that he wants his promotion, at any cost? As we ponder these two significantly important questions, we will be compelled to explore the third. Why are unit...
Even though having overweight Soldiers shows a lack of discipline within the unit, it also causes numerous medical conditions that tax payers have to pay. The problem with AWCP is that it is subject to the commander’s opinion and the AWCP is not...
U.S. Army recruiter improprieties are on the rise since the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) began in September, 2001. The improprieties range from concealing information to engaging in consensual sex with recruits. Many recruiters contribute the...
Thesis: President Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan was correct politically and wrong tactically. Abstract: This paper will determine that President Truman’s decision to drop the bomb was correct politically and incorrect...
Throughout history, militaries have been accused of fighting the last war. Each new conflict brings about unforeseen challenges which often mandate adaptation or a need to transform. Failure to transform appropriately can lead to defeat, either...
The Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) corps has endured many transformations throughout is history. All of these changes had a direct impact on the NCOs of that time, but had a greater impact for those NCOs that would follow. The transformations have...
This personal experience paper is an attempt to document my experience with the Program Objectives Memorandum 08-13. In January 2006 I took over as the Troop Sergeant Major of a section charged with executing a program revolving around developing...
Frazier, Paul W.; Newby, Maura; Thomas, Don; Westergart, Chester
1. Thesis Statement: The U.S. opposes guerilla warfare against other countries, a policy that makes the U.S. vulnerable to those countries.
2. Discussion: The U.S. espouses the Laws of Land Warfare, follows the guidelines of the Geneva and Hague...
This paper compares and contrasts the wheeled fleet we have today to the M113 Armored Personnel Carrier support unit that provide Armor for the Soldier who only has ACU’s for protection. Light infantry Brigades (LBCT) are an important element of...