The Korean people are exposed to diverse threats from terrorist organizations at home and abroad despite the government‘s recently increased efforts to cope with terrorist threats. The 9/11 attacks were an important turning point in terrorism and...
With the exception of Cuba, US-Latin American relations do not have the specter of Communist influence in the hemisphere distorting the thrust of foreign policy. What does remain is the threat of crises that endangers the viability of the fledgling...
Hungary has hardly begun the development process of her own special operations capability (SOC). In a way, the Hungarian Defense Forces (HDF) is in an advantageous position. There are role models, examples and proven methods available to adopt from...
Historical Division, Headquarters European Command
This study is the first of a series of three dealing with experiences of German prisoners of the Russians. The second is a detailed report on the methods of interrogation of prisoners; and the third is a medical officer's description of the...
Soldiers must provide medical care to a civilian who receive wounds on the battlefield even if it endangers the Soldier himself. This philosophy of Soldiers protecting civilians goes all the way back to the Civil War days, when Dr. Mary Walker not...
A huge ethical dilemma faces the country as well as the military these days; torture and its necessity in preserving National Security and the American ideal. This dilemma has the American public asking; how much like "them" do we have to become...
The war on terror takes many forms, whether it's sending troops to Afghanistan and Iraq, agents into foreign countries or investigating threats at home. These are accepted by the American Public as necessary for securing our country. What America...
Americans love heroes. This love affair regularly manifests itself through Hollywood films. Unfortunately, Hollywood frequently distorts actual history and transforms our heroes into legends; exaggerating the facts for a better storyline frequently...
Even though it appears to the general public that the military does not abide by the Geneva Convention and it appears the military mistreats Prisoners of War (POWs), it is actually the media coverage and politics that has impacted our military...
On today’s modern battlefield, American Soldiers face ever changing threats. It’s
imperative for military leaders of today to study past conflicts to avoid repeating
mistakes. We must study the enemies’ tactics, techniques and procedures to...
Guerrilla warfare is not vital because it increases noncombatant deaths of sovereign countries. Why do unconventional conflicts result in a large number of noncombatant deaths? History has shown us that military strategies used by regimes trying...
The American public relies on the media to keep them apprised of important events and developments around the world. Through story selection and reporting practices, the media has great influence over public opinion, which in turn drives government...
Do I allow my soldiers to drink alcohol in the combat zone of Iraq? While serving as the Senior Enlisted Adviser for the 1st MTR, I had to deal with this question more than any other. NCOs and Officers would come to me with this ethical dilemma....
“I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of Soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time-honored corps, known as “The Backbone of the Army.” ( Fisch & Wright 1989, p. 4). One of the Commanders'...
The nation is at war and both men and women are giving their lives to support and defend our nation's constitutional rights and freedom. Why it is that homosexuality in the military is a major concern for many to digest or fully comprehend. No...
Soldiers are continuously preparing for war. War has a perfuse connection with destruction, savagery and murder. War on the Soldier's level-taking the life of another human being -conflicts with the moral principle, "thou shall not kill." Soldiers...
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...
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...