In the 21st century Army military leaders are continuing to learn new tactics, techniques, and
procedures to keep them knowledgeable in the current battle against terrorist both in Iraq and
Afghanistan. As we examined past battles that we fought it...
Taking over as a company First Sergeant (1SG) is one of the most difficult transitions I have had to make in my military career. There is no how too books on the subject. As hard as I looked, I couldn’t find the book “1SG for Dummies”...
Thesis Statement: The current Army Physical Fitness Program does not train, assess nor prepare Soldiers for today’s combat missions. Although it is commonly believed that noncommissioned officers from within a formation can conduct physical...
As a result of the national strength of the United States (US) and the demonstrated prowess of her military, US forces are quite susceptible to falling prey to the effects of the "Victory Disease." The Victory Disease brings defeat to a previously...
Thesis: Today’s Army Physical Fitness Program does not effectively assess, train or prepare Soldiers for today’s combat missions. Units often become complacent with the reverberation and everyday maintenance cycles, marksmanship, and field...
The United States military primary focus is to fight and win the nation’s wars. During the times of peace, the military has been dramatically reduced to save money from the cost of war. The Army has found itself in difficult situations at times...
his study investigates the US Army after the end of the Cold War, specifically how the “Victory Disease” resulting from winning the Cold War caused complacency in the US Army which eventually led to the development of a flawed operational...
In most democratic countries that are not engaged in conflict one can expect debates regarding the amount of the gross domestic product (GDP) that is spent on national security. The issue is even more significant in small states with limited...
Flexible, adaptive, and competent Soldiers infused with the Army's Warrior Culture fight wars and win the peace. Soldiers are trained in many different fields, but they must be first and foremost elite combatants prepared to defend themselves,...
Studying military history prepares Soldiers for future challenges. Since history can often repeat itself over time Soldiers who study past battles can apply lessons learned to current or future missions.
Blacks have been serving in the military since the colonial era. They have fought and died for this country and still have a ways to go toward equality. Blacks have been serving in the military since the founding of the Americas. Blacks viewed the...
The Kasserine Pass and Task Force Smith were two events in military history where the American Army never fully prepared itself for battle. Several of the root factors portrayed an Army undermanned with poorly trained Soldiers, primitive tactics,...
Although the American military has never been defeated in a major conflict, the American Army is consistently unprepared for the outbreak of hostilities and frequently loses opening battles. Because the American military has lost valuable...
Studying military history prepares Soldiers for future challenges. History repeats itself overtime and can be a valuable asset in planning and decision making. Studying military history allows Soldiers to benefit from lessons learned from past...
In 2007, a Brigade Combat Team Deployed to Baghdad, Iraq to take on a mission it had not trained for: Garrison Command. In all the training, reacting to indirect fire was only a Warrior Core Task at the individual Soldier level. In the early days...
Life is full of many challenges from child birth to adulthood. No one person can began to understand how his life will ever begin or end; life is full of surprises and disappointments. You can only map out in your mind on how you expect to live...
COL Foshee chronicles how he planned and oversaw the nine-month train up of his detachment prior to mobilization in June 2009. COL Foshee relates the particular challenges of a molding a widely separated group of USAR Soldiers into a cohesive...
Major Steven Fandrich, in this first of two interviews, talks about his service as the commander for Charlie Battery and Headquarters and Headquarters Battery (HHB), 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery supporting the 101st Airborne Division's 3rd...