Thesis: The usage of various intelligence techniques is vital, in order to achieve mission success. Abstract: Information is power. This sentence is the foundation of my argumentative essay. During my essay I will explore the importance of military...
Abstract: The United States involvement in the Philippine War from 1899 to 1902 and The Landing in Veracruz, Mexico in 1914 demonstrate the adaptability and tenacity of the American military to recognize and adapt to the environment of...
This essay is on the history lesson that I briefed about the 507th Maintenance Company, 11th ADA Brigade, Fort Bliss, TX. This paper will argue that the company and its Soldiers were prepared for battle during Operation Iraqi Freedom but due to...
“War brings opportunity” is a well known saying. What many failed to realize is that these opportunities can exist within the U.S. Army promotion system. Following WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam there were large increases in the numbers of Army...
The history of the Noncommissioned officer (NCO) in the U.S. Army is long and diverse. It provides a unique understanding of where we have been and where we are going. Our history is a tradition full of significant contributions that have shaped...
Throughout history the Non-Commission Officer (NCO) has played an indispensable role in the readiness of the United States Army. The NCO Corps have contributed input in the development of lighter more efficient weapons, assumed more duties and...
The Guard experience has changed dramatically since 1073. I joined the California Army National Guard in 18 January 1973 after much bullying from an older brother who was already in the guard. I enlisted combat engineer 62D. The Guard experience at...
In this paper I will discuss some of the training events during our mobilization and preparing for our deployment to Baghdad, Iraq. I will cover some of the training that was presented to a Command and Control (C-2) medical unit and the lessons...
This document explains some of the events and experiences learned during the deployment of the Guardian Mariner mission from the members of the 3-162d Field Artillery during Operation Enduring Freedom. During this deployment, more than 600 members...
This paper describes the transformation of the 651st Troop Command (TC) into the 108th Multifunctional Medical Battalion (MMB). Many challenges have faced the NCO corps during this process. I will address issues that the National Guard, Recruiting,...
William Bainbridge Ethics Papers:
In 1994 the commandant of the Sergeants Major Academy, Col Fredrick Van Horn created the William E. Bainbridge Chair of Ethics in the Sergeants Major Course. In reality this amounted to the introduction of a...
We as leaders must set the example when making ethical decisions in the army today. Our soldiers watch and emulate our actions on a daily basis. As NCOs we have the duty to mentor ~~ our subordinates in the ways to make the right choices. We have...
I am going to address an ethical problem facing the Army today. The Army has seven values by which it governs itself. The biggest ethical problem I see concerns the value, "Integrity." I suspect that the value of integrity, being subjective in...
Hines, Kimberly; Pannell, Kevin H.; Preston, Keith; Wolf, Raymond; Kelly, Terri A.
Thesis Statement: Societal attitude, physical limitations, pregnancy, and the destruction of combat unit cohesion are legitimate factors that should continue to exclude women from infantry units. Discussion: Throughout history women have...
Latson, Alton; Ashford, Anthony; Doo, Byron; Groce, David; Lake, Robert
Thesis: The massacre of U.S. troops at Balangiga caused the retaliation at Samar. Discussion: After the American military forces freed the Philippine Islands from the rule of Spain, the American government implemented a benevolent policy of...
In early 1941, "Never!" was the typical reaction to the idea of women serving in the United States Army. The imagination of pictures of women wearing helmets, carrying rifles, and attacking an enemy in a war zone were outrageous. This popular...
Based on my reading of the America’s First Battles, 1776-1965, the United States government neglected to concern themselves with the welfare of the United States Army. The government was unsuccessful in preparing the U.S. Army to act upon combat...
World War II had many heroes and many of those heroes were Noncommissioned Officers. We all likely have met or possibly even know some of these heroes. I know that I am truly blessed when I have the opportunity to talk with one of these great...
The noncommissioned officer has undergone many Changes since becoming a vital part of this great fraternity known as the United States Army. Once thought of as only a disciplinarian and trainer, the NCOs’ role has expanded to include rank and...
Operation Iraqi Freedom was a first on several out of the norm decisions. I had encountered one of those tough decisions. The 68th Chemical Company out of Fort Hood had both, males and females in the smoke platoon, which is a first in combat. My...