No position in the United States Military has transformed more than the position of the Noncommissioned Officer. Since 1775 (FM 7-22.7, p. 1-3), the NCO has been leading Soldiers into battle and training Soldiers
on the basic skills to survive on...
As the United States enters a new century its Army confronts the difficult problems associated with transformation in an uncertain world. The strategic environment makes it unclear where, or when, or for what purposes U.S. Army ground forces will...
This essay will argue that Career Soldiers and Leaders both Commissioned and
Noncommissioned are the key to success in early battles of all wars. This essay will focus on the battles
of Cantigny, France World War I and Kasserine Pass, Tunisia World...
Lessons learned from past battles fought in military history can aid in the success of
future military operations if incorporated in the planning and execution process. Leaders should
therefore have a functional knowledge of military history....
Today’s military leaders must emphasize on the study of military history. The study of military history from past conflicts, battles, and wars is vitally important for preparing our today’s military for tomorrow. We can learn from our success...
Even with the passage of more than 40 years there are distinct similarities and differences
between the counterinsurgencies in Vietnam and Afghanistan. The factors such as public
opinion, safe havens and US government management were critically...
Combat readiness is the level of preparedness of the United States. With the United
States fighting the war on terrorism on two fronts, with this election year, our military
forces are stretched too thin and our preparedness to defend our country...
The role of the noncommissioned officer (NCO) has changed and will continue to change
throughout history. The NCO corps has advanced a long way from the Army’s official
establishment in 1775 with each campaign creating the need for change and...
The United States Army has engaged in counter-insurgency operations since prior to the Civil War. Although many “lessons learned” have been documented, the Army’s training doctrine does not reflect those lessons learned and the documentation...
Actionable Intelligence is a term that may not be recognizable, although it is
widely used in the business world and more significantly in the military. “1Having the
necessary information available in order to deal with a situation at hand”, is...
The United States Military was prepared for the initial invasion due to a highly trained military,
air superiority, the diversity of forces, and the Coalition forces that were utilized in the Iraq war
also known as the second Gulf war. However the...
American Soldiers need to achieve cultural understanding. On today’s battlefield achieving
cultural understanding will be beneficial to all involved, failure could have repercussions that
could last decades. The role of the Army is ever changing...
Should we as an Army worry about transformation? I ask you to consider that transformation is good for the Army as it brings with it many things; it brings new ideas, methods and technology. Contrast the Army of today with the Army during President...
Throughout the years of civilization there have been many wars that have defined our
method of operation yet that method has not been refined. Same rules and regulations
have set the United States aside from any other country, specifically Iraq...
From the beginning of time, people have struggled for power for different reasons. The
most prevalent cause was to gain power and land which resulted in the formation of armies to
conquer the opponent. Wars would be engaged and many battles within,...
Historians are said to be modern oracles. By examining the past they are able to predict what may happen in the future. We, as leaders, must be able to discern the same important facts and information about the military to do the same. Studying...
The American Automotive Industry, once the envy of the world, is now reduced to just another government sponsored program. We know that the country is going through some extremely difficult economic times. Unemployment running nationally at 9.5%...
After a quarter century war, Afghanistan thrust itself into the spotlight by creating new
foreign policy with the intent of bridging Southern Asia and the Middle East with the West. The
official name of Afghanistan is the Islamic Republic of...
History has proven to be an indicator of future conflicts and peace. By looking into the
Army’s past we can better prepare our Soldiers, using past events to train, sustain and maintain.
As with any profession the study of techniques and skills...
This document and study sought to analyze the over-all adequacy and balance of the then current CGSC Regular Course, analyze the methodology employed in that course, and make recommendations for improvement of the adequacy and balance of, and the...