The 5SSth Parachute Infantry Battalion or the "Triple Nickel" as they were called was the first African American Parachute Infantry test platoon, company, and Battalion. They were pioneers because they were the first African-American soldiers...
The Australian (AS) soldier has a short but very proud military history. In the 104 years since federation the digger, the colloquial name given to the AS soldier, has displayed courage, initiative, and teamwork; the AS Army values. Day to day...
The Adjutant General's Corps dates back to the formation of the American Army. Horatio Gates, a former British Army officer, is honored as the father of the Adjutant General's Corps. On June 16, 1775, the Continental Congress appointed him as the...
On the bloody morning of08 October, 1918, Alvin C. York's life was changed forever from a reluctant infantry rifleman to an American Hero. Sergeant York was a very unique individual who was fully committed to his convictions and beliefs at every...
This is a little story about an American Hero, Alvin C. York. A man that set an example in life that should be emulated. He had high moral standards, and demonstrated courage, care for his fellow soldiers, and after the army he helped his fellow...
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,...
Prior to the beginning of the Spanish-American war, the Army was composed of twenty-six thousand regulars. The small army would be able to perform limited operations while the nation mobilized a larger force. Individual soldiers had trained well,...
Since the earliest days of America, people from all cultures have traveled to our Nation seeking the promise of freedom, opportunity, and justice. Many Asian/Pacific immigrants came to America to discover the promise of our Nation and to realize...
Who was Reinhard Heydrich? He was probably the ablest Nazi ofthem all-a SS-General, a Police General, a Luftwaffe pilot, a linguist, a musician and a superb bureaucrat (Cowdery, Ray and Peter Vodenka. Reinhard Heydrich: Assassination!). Few know...
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.
The cruelty of the Japanese forces in the invasion of the Philippines during WWII forced the migration during the Bataan Death March that ended the lives of many Allied and Filipino soldiers. Out of 78,000 soldiers forced to march, only about...
The United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine and found that they were unprepared for this battle. The significant contributions of the Noncommissioned Officers and enlisted soldiers during the Battle of San...
The Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) referred to in this article are but a few of the many heroes that went above and beyond the call of duty to accomplish the goals of the nation.
Great credit is due all the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines...
This narrative discusses the experiences, challenges, and obstacles I encountered while trying to unify the goals, professional development strategy, and progression model for the 35YIL MOS while serving as the Senior Enlisted Advisor, Career...
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...
U.S. Army NCOs were critical to the successful intelligence operations of CJTF-1 01 in Regional Command--East during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM IX. Their responsibilities ranged from training, deploying, caring for, and redeploying their Soldiers...
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 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...
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...
On 14 November 1965, 450 brave men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, were ordered to air assault into the Ia Drang River Valley. Their mission was to search for, and destroy the enemy. Military Intelligence reported two regiments of North...