NCO traditions continue to play a big role in today's army. The essence of crossing over from an enlisted soldier to a noncommissioned officer is a significant event in an enlisted soldier's career and it should be highly regarded. The same way a...
Ritter, Scott Ritter; Robertson, Ken; Treon, Bill; Tweedy, Ken
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur in veterans, regardless of exposure to various combat environments.
Veterans throughout the history of U.S. warfare display the symptoms and characteristics of Post Traumatic Stress Disorders. Prior...
The objectives of Engineer are to inform, motivate, increase knowledge, improve performance, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas. Views expressed are those of the authors and not those of the Department of Defense or its elements. The...
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 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...
In a time where the role of heavy mechanized units seems to play a secondary part to the rapid deployability and lightning-quick raids conducted by light forces, understanding how "shock battle " can still be waged at the operational and tactical...
Just as war is not a new phenomenon, neither are the issues associated with the mental and emotional scars combat brings to those who fight a nation's wars. Historically, the United States has assumed a reactive vice proactive posture as it relates...
The purpose of this paper is to answer the following question: Does the generation of Iranians born after the 1979 revolution wish to continue living under the system established by Ayatollah Khomeini, or do they wish to modernize (or perhaps...
The purpose of my briefing is to provide information on the accomplishments of the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II and the actions of lSG Funk leading him to receiving the Medal of Honor. I chose the 82nd because I was a member and...
Thesis: More than any other precept, ethics will guide the Sergeant’s Major when applying the Army Policy for the Assignment of Female Soldiers. Abstract: Utilization of Soldiers directly impacts readiness, strategy, and mission completion. Women...
This paper describes key events and circumstances of the first deployment to combat of the Land Warrior Stryker Interoperable battle command system. After many years of development and testing, the system was deemed advanced enough to be given the...
This paper will focus on what/where we (R.O.C. Army) are now and where should we go/do to make Out• NCO system a more functional one. NCOs in Taiwan Army has a long proud history. We were expected to perform as a bridge and to link the soldiers...
Sergeants Major of the Army (SMA) have made many contributions that have changed, or in some way, affected the non-commissioned officer (NCO) corps and the Army. From the inception of the position, SMAs have refined the duties of their position,...
The United States witnessed the birth of the noncommissioned officer in the Continental Army in 1775. The noncommissioned officer began its foundation on traditions derived from the French, British and Prussian armies. As years passed, the European...
We’ve read many books about military history, and heard many stories about military history, but what have we learned? We cannot expect the enemy to stop and wait for us to prepare ourselves for war. They have read the same books we have, and can...
Even though military might and tactics wins wars, success and failure of a counterinsurgency are influenced by cultural awareness, public perception, and Soldier survival because these critical factors weigh heavily on tactical success in achieving...
During the Civil War MG Emory Upton of the Union Army saw the need for fundamental changes in the way his forces fought against the Confederate forces. His insightful approach to how his forces should operate on the battlefield provided a launching...