If asked what the command surgeon does, most Army officers would respond, "Advises the commander on the health of the command." When asked what a medical unit commander does, the response will be, "Directs the execution of healthcare." These...
Though popular consensus is that management and leadership are interchangeable terms
with the same purpose and meaning nothing could be further from the truth. Management can be
defined as influencing one or more person’s actions and activities...
Thesis: The effects of weather and terrain encountered during the Africa Corps war in North Africa compelled African states to reconsider their Amour because it has proven to be excellent mobility throughout the war. Abstract: The effects of...
When the why is strong enough, the how will be found, torture of terrorist suspects is against the Geneva Convention and could ultimately increase terrorism attacks. Article 2 of the Geneva Convention says; "no exceptional circumstances whatsoever,...
Karl Marx, or one of his disciples, was correct in making the rather astute observation that “history never repeats itself”, it is equally true that it often gives that impression. The military force is aimed at serving as the vigilant vanguard...
This monograph examines whether or not the current U.S. Army Operational Design methodology could increase the effectiveness of airpower. Analysis of existing design literature provides a common understanding of the U.S. Army’s design methodology...
Adultery is a controversial subject in the United States (US) Army because the majority ofUS society sees it as nothing more than a civil affair. If US society and the governing laws view this matter as a private matter and legal issue. why...
SFC Paul Ray Smith was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for distinguishing himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with an armed enemy near Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad, Iraq on 4...
The military/media relationship is historically tenuous. While both the media and the military play a role in the preservation of American freedoms, the military depends on operations security for many of its functions while the media demands...
In a time where the role of heavy mechanized units seems to play a secondary part to the rapid deployability and lightning-quick raids conducted by light forces, understanding how "shock battle " can still be waged at the operational and tactical...
The purpose of this paper is to provide the Sergeants Major Academy my personal experiences during the Operation Iraqi Freedom II. This operation consisted of the 1st Infantry Division deployment through the port of Antwerp, Belgium. This paper...
The purpose of this paper is to present my past experience in dealing with a supervisor who had a personal relationship with one of my subordinates. This relationship created an ethical situation that involved choosing to do the right thing or look...
In many respects, America’s military, economic and diplomatic situation in 1991 resembled Great Britain’s in 1919. Rather than reduce global commitments, the end of the Cold War saw an increase in a number of global interests, many which would...
The United States Army has invested millions of dollars and countless man hours in information technology. This investment in technology is a result of digital capabilities unimagined several years ago. It stands to reason, if better information is...
The history of the United States Army is a long and colorful one dating back over 220 years. Adding to the traditions and history of the Army is the Noncommissioned Officer, the backbone of the Army. During the period of 1865-1924, the NCO has left...
Humanitarian Operations differ from combat operations; especially in United States, assisting US Citizens. This paper describes the deployment, the relief operations, and utilization of US forces while deployed in support of Humanitarian efforts on...
Counter insurgent operations are waged by government forces that are fighting against a group in rebellion against a government’s authority. The success or failure of counter insurgent operations relies on factors ranging from the support of the...
In March 2005, 1 st Cavalry Division deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Many of the units in place were having problems with soldiers having accidental discharges into clearing barrels. A blanket policy went into effect to detour the amount of...
As first Sergeant of a Headquarters and Headquarters Company during Operation Iraqi
freedom II, I was responsible for a Mortar and Scout Platoon and six sniper sections as
maneuver. I also had the regular Battalion Sections Organic 10 a Heavy...
Gen Shinseki the 34th Chief of Staff of the Army headed a Plan that would involve the restructuring of our Soldiers, the state of our military strategy and the priorities of our budget. This plan would become known as the Army Transformation Plan...