This study examines the proposition that military institutions in underdeveloped or developing countries offer significant advantages when they are given a role in national development. The investigation focuses mainly on the non-military and...
This study investigates the joint deployment and rapid distribution tenet of focused logistics and its capability to project forces and equipment into a theater of operations in support of the joint force commander of 2010. The thesis is a...
After the Persian Gulf War of 1991, the Department of Defense presented the United States Congress with an official, joint account of Desert Storm. At the same time, each of the military services offered its own version of events to the American...
The Non-Commissioned Officer Corp has made many significant contributions to our Army. I agree that researching our past accomplishments and the significant impact we have made on our Army is something we need to pass on to our Soldiers. The...
Thesis Statement: The seventh Sergeant Major of the Army Glen E. Morrell served in position from 1983 to 1987 and his accomplishments continue to impact the Army today. SMA Morrell's focus throughout his 32 year career was on quality of life issue...
This pamphlet introduces and briefly explains the new-Total Army Performance Evaluation System. It provides examples for rating officials to follow in preparing the new forms. Policy on the new Total Army Performance Evaluation System is in AR...
Organizations, to include the Army have determine the best way to limit mistakes and overcome challenges is to teach leaders at all levels to make good decisions based on the vision, mission and goals o the organization. Furthermore to improve...
Does studying military history play an important role in today’s military? Why should military professionals take time out of their busy schedules to study about the history of their organization? Some military professionals value the history of...
Throughout the history of the Army we can credit the NCO as being the one, or in many cases the smart Soldier that had all the answers. While researching and writing this paper many thoughts came to mind, but one topic would keep presenting itself....
Edward Rose was a black explorer and fur trapper that served as Chief of the Crows in the 1800s.
James Beckwourth a black mountain man found a pass in the Sierra Nevada Mountains that was later called Beckwourth's Pass. Thousands of settlers used...
This is an end of tour oral interview with LTC John K. Kirby, Commandant of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy on Biggs Field at Fort Bliss Texas. The interviewer is Dr. Robert H. Bouilly, the academy historian. The oral history was conducted on...
The 2002 USASMA Annual Command History is designed to preserve a record of the academy's activities during the year. It consists of three main parts. The first is a very brief introduction to the history of the academy and the Noncommissioned...
The objectives of Engineer are to inform, motivate, increase knowledge, improve performance, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas. Views ex-pressed are those of the authors and not those of the Department of Defense or its elements. The...
On 7 December 2005, President Bush signed the National Security Presidential Directive (NSPD) 44, Management of Interagency Efforts Concerning Reconstruction and Stabilization. NSPD 44 established the State Department Office of the Coordinator for...
This study investigates the effectiveness of the Army system for preserving unit heritage. Heritage is valuable to units and the Army, and given the cyclical nature of the size and organizational structure, the Army requires an effective...
As the nature of warfare evolves, the Army must produce leaders who comfortably interact with diverse populations and embrace complexity. This emerging truth dictates a need for change in how Army officers are trained and selected to lead at the...