What is actionable intelligence? Most definitions that you would find on the web
define it as having the necessary information immediately available in order to deal with
the situation at hand (Wikipedia Foundation, 2009). To troops on the ground...
The United States Army currently employs small arms ammunition providing inferior lethality due to obsolete international proscriptions against more effective bullet design. Technological solutions to this problem already exist. The primary...
This is an end of tour oral interview with COL John E. Seward, 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...
The military is a profession of arms. As professional Soldiers and leaders we must use every resource available to enhance our profession. One invaluable resource is the study of experiences and situations of past military leaders along with their...
Noncommissioned Officers have always been the backbone of the Army.
Throughout history, NCO’s have proven themselves to be professional, flexible,
knowledgeable and capable of adapting to any situation any mission may present
around the world....
The purpose of this brief is to give you some historic information about SSG Harrison Summers, the 502nd Paratroop Infantry Regiment (PIR), and thel0lst Airborne Division during WWII, including the history of the 101st Airborne Division, the 502nd...
SSG Ruben Rivers exemplified the highest level of dedication and commitment to duty. His extraordinary actions, despite being critically wounded, reflect the maximum level of bravery, heroism, and discipline during combat. His distinguished valor...
SGM Christian A. Fleetwood was born during a time when African Americans were only looked at as property not an equal. Because there was a disruption of trade with Liberia SGM Christian A. Fleetwood enlisted in the Union Army. After enlisting, his...
Quartermaster soldiers over the years received a bad reputation for being rear area soldiers. This is a stereotype that is unfair and unwarranted. In WWII quartermaster soldiers fought alongside combat soldiers and ensured they had the equipment...
The Armor branch traces its origin to the Cavalry. A regiment of cavalry was authorized to be raised by the Continental Congress Resolve of December 12, 1776. Although mounted units were raised at various times after the Revolution, the first in...
The United States must understand the lessons of the Vietnam War in order to achieve
tactical success and meet our strategic goals in Afghanistan. Success or failure on the
battlefield in Afghanistan will be determined as it was in Vietnam by three...
As the Noncommissioned Officer Education System continues to grow, the NCO of today combines history and tradition with skill and ability to prepare for combat. He retains the duties and responsibilities given to him by von Steuben in 1778, and...
SMA Wooldridge served as Sergeant Major of the Army from 1966-1968. He declined to serve a second tour as SMA and accepted another assignment to Vietnam.
During his career, SMA Wooldridge participated in 14 combat campaigns and received numerous...
SMA Gates’ contributions to the soldiers, Army, and Nation are far greater than anyone could ever imagine. He believed in Training and taking care of soldiers. I will close with one of his famous quotes; "One of the strengths of our great Army is...
The purpose of this brief is to provide you with some background on the early years, Military career, positions held, training and contributions to discipline of the 5TH SMA William G. Bainbridge retired. 5TH SMA William G. Bainbridge retired from...
With the fight to win the global war on terrorism, the Army must be willing to adapt the fight to win. The transformation to Brigade Combat Teams (BCT) will enhance the Army to become more agile and give them the ability to deploy and move more...
The technological advancements of the past century have brought about a great deal of
change in the way that people communicate, travel, and even wage war. However, despite these
advancements, our current military still relies on lessons learned...
John Ryan joined the Army at an early age. He believed that everything he did was for the benefit of the country. He was famous because he was Custer's first sergeant. After the Army, he joined the police force continuing to serve his country. John...
Transformation will always be within the military because the current blue to green program has the same principal as the noncommissioned candidate course. The Army made new recruits instant noncommissioned officers under the noncommissioned...
Special Forces (SF) NCOs are professional and dedicated men who are devoted to excellence in combat. Their path to many great achievements was not an easy one. They overcame adversity and uncertainty to establish themselves as an elite and...