Soldiers have changed and evolved since the days of the Colonial Army. The Army ability to look back in the past continues to improve today Army. The development of the noncommissioned officer was critical in this process. Fundamentally the...
Studying military history is an important part of being a leader. Leaders can prevent repeating mistakes or reproducing a trend by studying the history of yesterday’s Army and applying the lessons learned. Studying history can point out “what...
The contributions of Sergeant Major of the Army Glen E. Morrell to the Noncommissioned Officer Corps (NCO). Throughout military history the contributions of Officers or highlighted in various forums, often times over-shadowed the major...
When I joined the Army in November 1983, the Army slogan was "Be All that You Could Be." I had a strong desire to be a Soldier. When I saw Soldiers jumping out of airplanes and a SFC drinking coffee after the jump and an announcer saying, "We do...
Promotions to the rank of Sergeant Major and Command Sergeant Major have is competitive. Senior leaders should reflect the highest physical standards for their subordinates. Army leadership from the top down continues to stress taking care of...
The Army semi-centralized promotion system is geared to be a system that relies on the honest assessment of a Soldier to compete for the next higher pay grade and level of responsibility. This system presents ethical problems in the true assessment...
The U.S. has been repeatedly unprepared to execute its primary mission at the outbreak of hostilities. Use two examples to identify the root factors affecting the U.S. military’s readiness to perform its primary function during the initial stages...
The evolution of war fighting capabilities and the increasing responsibilities of the American Noncommissioned Officer is one of the most important factors in studying the capabilities and limitations of our Soldiers and the enemies we face today...
In 1775, the Continental Army utilized the Sergeant Major as head of the noncommissioned officers of the regiment. Their duties required them to be well acquainted with the management structure, disciplining the Soldiers and overseeing rosters and...
Our armed services have witnessed many notable noncommissioned officers (NCOs) who have made significant contributions to mission accomplishment and battlefield success. SGT Alvin C. York is one of them. SGT York is remembered for his gallant...
As an NCO, The path has been paved for me and many others due to the contributions of our past NCOs. From the inception of our Army, there are many time periods that stand out and for me I look at the WWII era which showed great determination and...
Non-Commissioned Officer’s (NCOs) of all ranks made the Army successful. From the expedition of Lewis and Clark, the Civil War, World Wars, Vietnam, and the Middle East conflicts, they made their mark in military history with a can do attitude...
I, Joe M. Aguilar joined the United States Army on the Delayed Entry Program in 27
January 1978. I left for Basic Training on 26 September 1978. I arrived at Ft. Knox in
the wee hours of 27 September 1978. Basic Training was an experience I will...
The Office of the Sergeant Major of the Army (OSMA) has not always existed. The establishment of the position reflects a milestone in the history of the noncommissioned officer (NCO) and the importance of communicating the Soldier’s concerns to...
Confusion exists among commissioned and noncommissioned officers about their duties, responsibility, and authority. The purpose of this manual is to assist both commissioned and noncommissioned officers in clarifying their duty to reduce this...
Today there are thousands of Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Sailors that are deployed all over the Globe in support of the war against Terrorism. Since the attack of 911 on the United States along with major threats on us and our allies, there have...
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...
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...
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...