Since World War II, the United States has yielded many of its policy decisions to the desires of the United States military. These policy decisions reach from nylon and aluminum restrictions for the war efforts of World War II through the tough...
The creation of the Office of the Sergeant Major of the Army in July 1966 represented a major milestone in the development of the United States Army. For the first time in history, an enlisted person assumed the role of a senior enlisted adviser...
In 1775, the Continental Army utilized the Sergeant Major as head of the noncommissioned officers of the regiment. Their duties required them to be well acquainted with the management structure, disciplining the Soldiers and overseeing rosters and...
According to history and an article titled “A Short History of the NCO”, written by L.R. Arms, the noncommissioned officer or NCO position began in 1775 with the birth of the Continental Army. This was made possible by Freidrich von Steuben....
Operation JUST CAUSE was the final result of a two year effort to remove General Manuel Noriega, Commander of the Panama Defense Force (PDF) and de-facto ruler, from power after his indictment in the United States on drug-trafficking charges. 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 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...
A radical Islamic insurgency named Alshabab has appeared in Somalia in recent years. African Union forces, with the support of the international community are actively engaged to defeat this movement. The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM),...
This thesis is a historical analysis and assessment of Major General John Bell Hood's Division during the Battle of Chickamauga. In early July 1863, the Confederate Army suffered two major defeats, Vicksburg and Gettysburg, where the division...
Thesis: Use of civilian personnel by the military is |critical to wartime effectiveness and increases the overall strength of the military.
It has been proven by practice that garrison run by civilians, volunteer assistance, Non Governmental...
History is about everything that has ever happened. History is about story telling, it is about people, events, and circumstances that have shaped our lives from a different era (Ambrose, 2002). The study of history should focus on a strategic...
There have only been thirteen Sergeants Major of the Army to date to hold this most prestigious position and their contributions to the advancement of the NCO corps and enlisted soldiers are enormous. SMA Preston said, “We have the greatest Army...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under 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 and...
Biological weapons pose a clear and present danger to U.S. national security, U.S. forces, and key allies and friends. Their low cost, low visibility, high potency, accessibility, and easy delivery make BW attractive to adversaries seeking new...
Thesis: Use of civilian personnel by the military is |critical to wartime effectiveness and increases the overall strength of the military. It has been proven by practice that garrison functions are better conducted by civilians, and therefore, use...
Quality of life is an important factor in ensuring that the Army is able to attract and keep quality Soldiers in the Army. Quality of life is the one biggest factor which influences a Soldier's decision to reenlist or leave the Army. Because of...
Military cadences are a rich part of our great military history. Numerous cadences sung today do not promote that rich heritage. Military cadences should promote pride and esprit de corps in soldiers and units. Military cadences should promote good...
Who is the Sergeant Major of the Army? The position is the most senior NCO in the Army, established in 1966, by the Chief of Staff. The position designed to serve as the eyes and ears of the enlisted soldier. SMA is the advisor to the Chief of...
The highest ranking enlisted position in the army is held by none other than the Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA); a position, which has been bestowed to only 13 Soldiers over the past 40 years. The position was established in July 1966, by then...
Great military leaders inspire and influence soldiers. The success of any group or team depends on how the key leadership positions make every effort to attain a positive environment within the organization, free from stringency and spite. It is...