…Back in Italy, the 442nd was assaulting a heavily defended hill in the closing months of World War II when Lieutenant Inouye was hit in his abdomen by a bullet which came out his back, barely missing his spine. He continued to lead the platoon...
A published pamphlet containing regulations for the Command and General Staff School for the information and guidance of all concerned. Each officer was to read these Regulations carefully and inform family members of parts that concern them.
Actions taken or not taken by law enforcement agencies, in ungoverned spaces reduce US ability to forestall hostile actions on US soil. The current organization of the United States civil authorities and their limitations to impact "Ungoverned...
At the end of January 1968, on the New Year's holiday known to the Vietnamese as Tet, communist forces launched a massive offensive against most of the major cities in South Vietnam. The U.S. embassy in Saigon came under attack, and the marines...
Being in combat is very stressful and it takes a strong leader to stand up and face the challenges, fears and dilemmas we are confronted with in war. Audie Leon Murphy was the epitome of that leader.
Born into a working class family on August 26, 1945, in Munhall, Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh's Steel Valley, Thomas J. Ridge would begin at an early age to show the qualities that would one day make him a model for noncommissioned officers. These...
Contains a number of map maneuvers, necessary orders and resources, solutions and commentary. Curriculum was used during the 1926-1927 school year for the Command and General Staff School.
Contains a transliteration table for the Russian language, abbreviations for use with this manual, grammatical abbreviations and a glossary of Soviet military and related abbreviations.
Contains an agenda and remarks for the conference. Discusses background of the Army Ground Forces Conference, the college, organization and curriculum. Issues covered include availability of officers for detail as students, current problems not...
During Operation Iraqi Freedom II, I was the First Sergeant of Co. A 1I150th AR BN. Our unit conducted Stability and Support Operations from FOB Roughrider. Mission requirements did not require the traditional First Sergeant duties such as casualty...
During the American Revolution, NCOs performed numerous duties, managed without essential supplies and clothing, mastered numerous weapons, and distinguished themselves in battle. NCOs made significant contributions to the success of Continental...
During the Vietnam War, the Air Defense NCO had a multitude of responsibilities, duties and an ever changing career field to work in. This changing career field can be illustrated by the different weapon systems used during war with Vietnam, the...
During World War II one of our nation’s greatest wars, the United States government and Army failed to recognize the heroic acts and sacrifices that merited the Medal of Honor being bestowed upon one of our most gallant African American Soldiers....
Duty, Honor, Country. Three simple words that best describe the character of the soldier I am going to tell you about today. I am going to tell the tale of a Special Forces NCO who epitomizes the American warrior. The soldier I will talk about is,...
Gives situations and requirements, illustrative problems and provides solutions. Problems considered: The infantry battalion in attack, the infantry regiment in attack, the infantry brigade in attack, infantry defense in combat and infantry...
He was known officially as Chiang Chung-cheng, Chinese military and political leader, assumed the leadership of the Kuomintang (KMT) after the death of Sun Yat-sen in 1925. He commanded the Northern Expedition to unify China against the warlords...
I was invited to do a speech during an American Legion banquet that was to honor one of their members. While investigating what I would discuss during the speech, I realized the history of the American Legion, the impact it has on the community,...
In America's "Made for Television" war in Vietnam, the combat support troops were seldom featured on the evening news. Yet, they played a vital role in that conflict. The several thousand men who served their country at the U.S Army's...
In the past decade, China's urban population and economy have grown dramatically. China realizes it must maintain steady and secure access to natural resources in order to placate its populace and maintain economic growth. This monograph examines...
January 18, 2002 I received a phone call from the JAG Corps Regimental Sergeant major_ Cornell Gilmore. At first I thought I was in trouble for something that I or one of my soldiers had done at Fort Stewart. He quickly out me to rest and said...