Many Commissioned Officers made immense contributions to our victory during WWII. Our history books mention names like Eisenhower, Bradley, Roosevelt and others. In the final analysis however, it was always the NCO who made the difference time and...
This personal experience paper will outline the events of the Soldiers and MSG Timothy L. Goad of Battery B 1/623 FA “Stallion Warriors” during OIF III. I give a complete background of my experience, Unit and organizational background including...
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...
The purpose of my briefing is to provide information on the accomplishments of the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II and the actions of lSG Funk leading him to receiving the Medal of Honor. I chose the 82nd because I was a member and...
Anthony B. Herbert is the kind of leader that is needed in the army today and forever. His basic principles that he learned from his family carried him through an outstanding career in the army as he fought courageously on the battlefields of Korea...
The noncommissioned officers are respected and recognized as the backbone of the United States military and also are the reason why our Army is the most professional, the best trained and the most respected all over the world. The Army has fought...
American troops have been fighting and dying in Iraq and Afghanistan for more than four years, but just one engineer from those wars has received the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military honor for bravery. The lack of such medals -- by...
Since 14 June 1775, soldiers have defended freedom and are fighting on behalf of the American people for various missions. All of our Armed Forces, whether they are Active, Guard or Reserve – share the heritage of the Continental Army.
The Army...
This thesis is a historical analysis of Major General Philip H. Sheridan and his division during the Battle of Chickamauga. Sheridan led an experienced division onto the battlefield on 19 September 1863 after completing a march of over one hundred...
Throughout history, our Army has been unprepared and not fully mission capable for battle. The
size of the force structure goes back and forth from downsizing then increasing which leaves us
ill prepared to successfully train and manage our...
Personal courage is the personal strength and the ability to put fear aside and to act in perseverance to do what it is necessary. Courage can be physical, moral, or combination of both and the ability to act in despair, hardship, or sometimes in...
This research paper discusses how blacks in the military during World War II (WWlI) were fighting two wars simultaneous. They were fighting the enemies of America in foreign countries, and fighting American laws to provide themselves with the same...
The Combat Medics found themselves in a poor situation during the Vietnam Conflict.
The organization and duties, weapons and heroes all played an important role in the development
of the NCO during the Vietnam Conflict. Many organizational problems...
"The color of a man's skin" was no more an indication of his worth than the cut or trimmings of his coat. Statement by Captain Oliver Hazard Perry 1813 The issue of slavery at last came to a head in the Civil War. The South could not accept a...
The purpose of this research paper is to give an accurate and in-depth account of the history of the Second Battalion which by large the history of the Singapore Armed Forces. This paper will provide detail events and operations of the unit.
When...
I have selected Master Sergeant Raul "Roy" Perez Benavidez for the Noncommissioned Officer History research and as an oral presentation topic. Benavidez is a Medal of Honor recipient as well as an outstanding noncommissioned officer who served...
Task Force 2-2 Infantry fought as part of the 1st Marine Division in Fallujah, Iraq from 08 November 2004 to 20 November 2004 in Operation Phantom Fury during Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Task Force 2-2 received an initial Warning Order in early...
My information brief today is on Dan Schoonover. He was a combat engineer, which is commonly referred to in the engineer world as "Sapper". I will discuss the meaning of the name "Sapper" so we will all be able to understand the background of his...
Combat operations can place extreme stress on Soldiers and consequently hinder their ability to maintain typical behavior. There are numerous accounts indicating the strain of combat conditions has led to the unethical behavior and consequently war...