In this paper I discus my opinions and views on whether women should be allowed to serve in combat arms military occupational specialties. I believe they should be. The Congress of the United States does not allow this at this time. The ethical...
The United States Army tells Soldiers to be “Army Strong” and to “Be An Army Of One”. So why are women not allowed to fight on the front line? Women hold those jobs and positions which preclude them from serving in a full capacity. This...
Throughout the short history of the United States, women have fought or contributed to the overall war effort in every single conflict this nation has been involved in. Mostly unorganized and unrecognized women participating in the war effort...
There is an issue in the military that creates lots of discussion when introduced into conversation. This topic has been around a long time and has not commanded a lot of attention in the past since females entering the military. The topic I am...
While serving as the US National Command Element for Regional Command -South, the Soldiers of the 45th Sustainment Brigade were charged with sending all US killed-in-action Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Sailors and Civilians home with dignity and...
History has shown that the political climate of the citizens effect not only how we wage
war, but also can effect the outcome of the conflict. Winning the hearts and minds of the
people can be more difficult that winning the war. We will look at a...
This is the story of SGT William H. Carney, the first black to win the Medal of Honor. There is nothing written in our history books that list his outstanding and prestigious achievement. He was a member of the 54th Colored Regiment from...
Memorandum for corps, division, separate brigade or RCT commanders, and commanding general, 2d Logistical Command. Answering the question of why the army is in Korea. Digitized by the Military History Institute.
The Winner of the MacArthur Military Leadership Writing Competition for the CGSC Class of 1987. Airland Battle Doctrine will only be successful if leaders place emphasis on establishing unit cohesion and developing quality soldiers. Indeed, FM...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is becoming an important topic for military leaders as the two wars in Afghanistan and Iraq continue. The diagnosis of PTSD in Soldiers returning from the battlefields is increasing at an alarming rate. Despite...
I remember as a Sergeant, I had a very strong curiosity about the job of a recruiter and what the job entailed. Since I never performed Hometown Recruiter Duty, I wondered just what a day in the life of a recruiter was like. I often saw recruiters...
This paper outlines a short story of one US Army Reserve transportation unit’s mission at the beginning of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and why I think the Reserve Component (RC) falls short in the areas of leadership and training. The unit...
The main purpose of this paper is to provoke leaders to think of ways to change a cultural mindset within the military. Soldiers at every level are face with ethical dilemmas at one time or another. Many of the dilemmas arise during Temporary Duty....
Over the past decade the study of resilience in humans has increased in multiple fields. During the 1970s, resilience was viewed as a trait that one was born with, but over the years this idea has decreased in popularity and resilience is now...
The 1-140th Aviation Battalion made California Army National Guard history and learned important deployment lessons. SGM Cabrera, then a 1SG, and his company, Bravo Co, mobilized in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III. His story shares some of...
This study is a historical analysis of Dwight Eisenhower's experience as a student at the 1925-26 Command and General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The study develops several themes of Eisenhower's life -competitiveness, individualism,...
In 1926, Dwight D. Eisenhower was first in his class and an honor graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth. Eisenhower's year at the school was a formative period in his career and prepared him for many of his...
In 1926, Dwight D. Eisenhower was first in his class and an honor graduate of the U. S. Army Command and General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth. Eisenhower's year at the school was a formative period in his career and prepared him for many of his...
This study is an analysis of historical factors which form the basis for past U.S. wartime press censorship by the U.S. armed forces and the significance these factors have on future U.S. military operations. These factors are: the relative success...
U.S. military forces are conducting peace operations more frequently than ever before. Commanders in peace operations are faced with the dilemma of having to provide stability and security in an environment where the use of force is severely...