The definition, translation, and implementation of what resiliency really means when used to reflect the ability of Army families and soldiers is what this research is seeking. The need for a doctrinal template for the roles, responsibilities,...
This study examines Army Family Support Groups (FSGs). The focus of the research is on FSG leadership and whether the Army should hire paid FSG coordinators or continue to use volunteer leaders. The study demonstrates that FSGs are beneficial to...
The Family Readiness Group (FRG) provides an avenue of mutual support and assistance and a network of communication among family members, the chain of command, and community resources. The primary purpose of any FRG is to encourage self-sufficiency...
Commanders and other leaders in the Army must constantly consider how their organization is changing and how it must change to remain relevant and effective in its combat roles. When planning and conducting an organizational change, these...
The Base Realignment and Closures (BRAC) process has had a positive impact on the Army’s efforts to transform and meet the future challenges. Even though BRAC is providing challenges and stress for the Army as it realigns it’s infrastructure in...
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...
Units are going to suffer casualties in combat. It is important how the unit reacts and overcomes these traumatic events. In Iraq, Crazy Horse Troop suffered its first two causalities at the same time; this was a traumatic event for everyone in the...
Mrs. Ann Soby led a family readiness group (FRG) at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, during the Global War on Terrorism. These groups support families of Active and Reserve Component soldiers as well as the National Guard. The transition to an operational...
Rear Detachments provided unprecedented support with mixed success for US Army soldiers during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Rear Detachments have no doctrine but raised an Army wide systemic issue that requires real responses in terms 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...
The purpose of the monograph is to explore the trends in retention during the last fifteen years during an era of persistent conflict. Frequent deployments influence soldiers' retention decisions. Based on extensive research from surveys, focus...
Despite all the changes the BRAC commission recommended to the DOD infrastructure, the quality of life for Soldiers and their families will increase. BRAC will reduce the cost of the Army’s daily operation by integrating forces in strategic...
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...
This study provides the analysis and research necessary to identify and recommend ways to support reservists' civilian employers. Employers are not able to support sustained reservist absences that are now more frequent and for longer periods of...
The Army is under stress from repeated deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and is limited to ten AC division HQ to fill operational command and control missions. Nine of the ten AC division HQ have had a total of 30 deployments between September...
Soldiers enter the Army for a variety of reasons which include: education, money, travel, job skills, serving their country, and benefits for them and their families. We ask our Soldiers to give their life in defense of our country if needed and...
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...
This annual report from the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office contains the following information: plans and policy; research and analysis (Southeast and Northeast Asia); Joint Commission support; operations and personnel recovery; outreach...
Provides guidance for establishing and sustaining family support groups (FSGs) within units, and enhancing FSG activities for the benefit of soldiers and family members in the unit.