This publication brings up to date the original history published by Colonel Elvid Hunt in 1927 and revised by Captain Walter E. Lorence in 1937. It contains a chronology of events from 1937 - 1951.
The buffalo Soldiers were present in the campaigns against such tribal nations as the
Apaches, Cheyennes, Comanches, Sioux, and Kiowas. They acted as a peacemaking force and helped to circumvent many other brewing wars with the Native American...
On June of 1867, the 9th Cavalry "Buffalo Soldiers" was ordered to proceed to Headquarters, Department of Texas in San Antonio. There it was charged with protecting stage and mail routes, building and maintaining forts, and establishing law and...
The ability to make a decision is a complex process. It involves morals, ethics, and training. It is important to guide our Soldiers to do the right thing at all times and to choose the hard right over the easy wrong. It is our job as Senior NCOs...
This Ethics Thought paper is to provide my feelings and views on the Abu Ghriab Prison detainee abuse scandal. J will present the legal aspect of this ethical dilemma per the Geneva Convention and the Army. J will also present how the environment...
American Soldiers have no excuse for abusing prisoners of war. The term "war crimes," is a military term used for violation of the Laws of War by any person or persons. American Soldiers are trained in the Code of Conduct, Laws of War, handling of...
This paper highlights my personal opinions on some ethical issues the Army faces in recruiting and retaining Soldiers and in commissioning officers. These opinions are based on personal observations, news stories and conversations with Soldiers...
This study examines current U.S. Army attack helicopter doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures (DTTP) to determine their adequacy in supporting the full range of attack helicopter employment in the multi-polar environment of the New World...
In today’s world of global terrorism and our war against it, unit readiness determines unit survival. True unit readiness is often obscured by the desire to deploy in support of the Global War On Terrorism. Commanders are constantly faced with...
In today’s world of global terrorism and our war against it, unit readiness determines unit survival. True unit readiness is often obscured by the desire to deploy in support of the Global War On Terrorism. Commanders are constantly faced with...
In a surprise move during the summer of 1955 the Secretary of the Navy selected Rear Admiral Arleigh Burke over 92 more senior admirals to become the Navy’s next Chief of Naval Operations. The junior admiral went on to serve an unprecedented...
As leaders, we face ethical dilemmas everyday. The definition of ethics is rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or the conduct ofthe members of a profession. In this case, our profession is the United States Army and our rules or...
The seventh commandment reads, "Thou shalt not commit adultery." Nevertheless, it has been committed throughout history. Today, though, adultery seems more rampant than ever. Tabloid stories are reporting the affairs ofpoliticians, millionaires,...
Adultery is a controversial subject and a common occurrence in the United States
Army and in the civilian community as well. In the civilian world, adultery is a crime in
most states but the punishment varies from state to state. In the military,...
This newsletter provides information on the basics of the Afghan culture and how Soldiers should apply this information while living and working
with the Afghans. The key points covered in this newsletter are: 1.) Effects of Afghan culture on...
Historical Records and Histories of Organizations. After action report, 752nd Tank Battalion. 23 May 44 - 28 Aug 44, Oct 44 and Dec 44. Jan thru May 45.
The United States is now in the eighth year of the Global War on Terror (GWOT). For America, the war began with the surprise attacks against targets in Washington D.C. and New York City on September 11, 2001. For al Qaeda, the war began centuries...