Foreword: The Profession of Arms. General Raymond T. Odierno, U.S. Army; As we look to an uncertain future, the Profession of Arms campaign is welcomed in its promise to deepen our understanding of ourselves and our sacred obligation to our Nation,...
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with an...
Leading from the front, caring for your soldiers and putting the welfare of your soldiers above your own are what being an NCO are all about. SFC Smith laid his life on the line doing those very things. He gave everything to ensure the safety and...
A comprehensive understanding of the treatment accorded prisoners of war, including capture, transportation, prisons, police and discipline, work, relief societies, and liberation.
All Non Commissioned Officers need to set the good examples. These examples can be acts made by former Soldiers. Through their stories or exploits we can keep the morale high and motivate the Soldiers and of course ourselves too. What is the best...
Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith was born September 24, 1969 in EI Paso, Texas. At the age of nine years old, he and his family moved to South Tampa, Florida. Donald and Janice Pvirre were the parents of Paul Ray Smith. He was one of four...
In June 1920 the cost-conscious Congress grouped all enlisted soldiers into seven pay grades (E-1 through E7) without regard to job or specialty. In the process, the position of sergeant major was eliminated, and master sergeant (“enlisted man of...
In the old days, heroes received titles like "Count", "Earl" or "Baron" or they got property as an appreciation for their action in combat. However, it was also appropriate to honor them with promotions to a higher rank or with medals. Honoring...
The Combat Medic during World War II played a critical role in the medical treatment of wounded soldiers. Their selflessness and heroic acts greatly contributed to the successful outcome of Allied Forces during World War II. This paper will discuss...
The CSM Theodore L. Dobol Collection contains several biographical and miscellaneous materials related to CDM Dobol’s military career. The textual files include photographs, transcripts of oral history interviews; a short autobiography; the...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...
There are currently two contradictory schools of thought in the historiography of General Robert L. Eichelberger’s generalship. One group of authors, John Shortal and Jay Luvaas, consider Eichelberger a brilliant World War II commander. Another...
The purpose of this research project is to determine what factors led to the operational failure and destruction of the 1st and 3rd Ranger Battalions during the battle of Cisterna on 30 January 1944. Subordinate questions include: Why did...
The United States Army continues to execute counterinsurgency operations in support of the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan. However, inculcating a counterinsurgency ethos into the Army continues to be a challenge. The Army’s reward system,...
Audie Leon Murphy was the son of poor Texas farmers that did not own the land they worked. He later became the most decorated U.S. Army Soldier of World War II. During his three years enlistment in the Army, “Murphy received every decoration for...
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 Medal of Honor, established by joint resolution of congress, 12 July 1862, is Awarded in the name of Congress to a person who, while a member ofthe Armed Services, distinguishes himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of...