This handbook on the government finance of Japan is intended for the practical use of Civil Affairs officers. For this reason it contains detailed descriptions of financial structure and administration. The powers and duties provided, as well as...
“I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of Soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time-honored corps, known as “The Backbone of the Army.” ( Fisch & Wright 1989, p. 4). One of the Commanders'...
"Since the beginning, when God said let there be light and there was light, teaching and soldiering, i.e., training, have gone hand-in-hand. The great discoveries and inventions of all times had their genesis in military affairs."
A more educated enlisted force will close the communication gap with the officer corps and create Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs) that are more competent. Much of the college credit can come from existing Noncommissioned Officer Education System...
Abstract: “A great strength of the U.S. Army is its professional noncommissioned officer (NCO) Corps”… FM 7-1. The use of NCOs in the military is nothing new. Tracing the use of NCOs back to the Roman Empire, where NCOs commanded ten Soldiers...
According to AR 600-8-22 the goal of the Army awards program is to foster mission accomplishment by recognizing excellence of military members of the force and motivating them to high levels of performance and service. As senior Noncommissioned...
Afghanistan’s story is tragic. The war-torn and besieged country has been invaded countless times in its long history. Past conquerors include Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, and the British Empire twice in the 19th century. It is a country...
After an extensive search of literature by and about the military profession and professional military officers, this study concludes that the concept of Duty includes five imperatives: defense of the United States, support of the government in the...
American noncommissioned officers grow more responsible as years pass and duties change. The NCO Corps capitalizes on events, situations, and conditions to evolve as better individual leaders. Many factors came into play since the U. S. Army’s...
Anytime the use of US Armed Forces in support of civil authorities is considered, government and military leaders, pundits, and citizens reflexively turn to the Posse Comitatus Act for guidance. Since 9/11, the US Armed Forces face an increased...
Before one can fully determine if the American Non-Commissioned Officer is more or less empowered today versus other times in history, it is important to know what empowerment means. According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, empowerment is...
By studying military history, military professionals give themselves the ability to predict likely outcomes and give themselves more options when planning and executing current operations. The circumstances surrounding the Freedmen’s Bureau and...
Colonial Americans adapted European traditions and practices to mold the responsibilities of noncommissioned officers. They also brought militia traditions that allowed Colonial NCOs to exercise initiative. These traditions continue today, but...
COMMANDANT'S SUMMARY: The year began with Colonel Seward as commandant. He had arrived at the academy in August 2004, the day before the resident Sergeants Major Course (Class 55) began. He regretted not being able to come earlier because he...
COMMANDANT’S SUMMARY: The years 2003 and 2004 were eventful at the Sergeants Major Academy. The academy tried to figure out its role in Army transformation. In its NCOES courses it sought to bring more field experience in the PLDC class and...
Congress chartered this Commission to assess the reserve component of the U.S. military and to recommend changes to ensure that the National Guard and other reserve components are organized, trained, equipped, compensated, and supported to best...