In 1965, the first American ground troops went to Vietnam, where the American policy of containment of Communism was severely challenged. Vietnam became a junior leaders' war, with much of the responsibility of combat leadership resting on the NCO. Continue Reading...
NCO education prolonged and became solemnized during the decades of 1970s and 1980s. (History of the NCO (from FM 7-22.7)) Many variation in the NCO command structure resulted over the years but perhaps none were as significant as when the Army bec Continue Reading...
Future of NCO Corps Future of Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Corps A critical link The past and present The future after 9/11 Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Corps has traditionally been important in the armed forces of the U.S. Provision of traini Continue Reading...
Students attending a NCOES course should not have to take an APFT or weigh-In upon arrival -- these are unit level tasks that need to be completed before reporting NCOES and physical fitness/weight control testing responsibilities Unit level leader Continue Reading...
Education and training required i. NCO training is sometimes a specialized course, but many ascend to the rank by excelling in basic and specialist training as well as in field combat as non-officers. d. Skills demanded by the position i. Leaders Continue Reading...
Recovery of the U.S. economy, accompanied by international aggression, eventually again sparked support for military spending. The Army, however, reportedly did not achieve large-scale modernization until France fell in 1940 (Odom 98). A 1935 Gallup Continue Reading...
(the Army Training and Leader Development Panel Report NCO, 2002) Stated as three factors that serve to ensure the competence of NCOs in the U.S. Army are the following three factors: (1) Situational Awareness - formulation of an awareness of key Continue Reading...
Army STEPIntroductionThe Army STEP (Select, Train, Educate, and Promote) program is an initiative aimed at improving the quality and effectiveness of the U.S. Army's non-commissioned officer (NCO) corps. The NCO corps is a critical component of the A Continue Reading...
ILE L100 I was pretty enthusiastic when I returned to the 56th ABCT having been ordered to assume responsibility as the deputy brigade commander (DCO). I felt proud and lucky. I had held the proud and shinny image of the 56th ABCT in my head for the Continue Reading...
Brigade The 56th Heavy Brigade Combat Team is suffering from a shortage of effective leadership, a factor that appears to be impacting nearly every functional aspect of the brigade. Hard-wired coordination has given way to fractured, piece-meal fun Continue Reading...
man's realization of his dream of becoming a United States Army Drill Sergeant. The introductory part provides an initial glimpse of how drill sergeants are commonly seen by ordinary people and the stereotype Hollywood movies have made on this impor Continue Reading...
military readiness intrinsically declines the longer a military encounter is prolonged due to the wear and tear exacted by war. As such, it is important to gauge a country's level of military preparedness at the outset of any martial encounter to tr Continue Reading...
Discipline The Navy has a stated mission to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas. This mission requires the active involvement, participation, and sup Continue Reading...
This allowed the British to be able to fight numerous battles inside various theaters of operations around the globe. At the same time, this was used to ensure that there were adequate protections in place for their different colonies. If the fleet Continue Reading...
Group Structure & Unit Cohesiveness in the United States Army This paper offers critical evaluation of the United States Army, giving clear, descriptive outlines of what is like to be a member of an elite unit with a perspective of the group str Continue Reading...
He goes on to insist that "professional military education alone is not sufficient" to develop a real NCO leader. The ability to make decisions in a split second, the ability to make the best use of technologies, and the ability to train others, to Continue Reading...
Without the integrity to understand the importance of proper maintenance, a soldier may well be risking the health and safety environment for himself and others, not to mention risking the success of a task or mission (Army 2-33). A leader of integ Continue Reading...
The Army is an organization deeply rooted in a hierarchical structure where command and obedience are central to its functionality and effectiveness. However, within this framework, the concept of servant leadership has increasingly been recognized a Continue Reading...
Ohio Army National Guard consists of a plethora of people who are seeking to make a difference in the world they serve. They will honor and protect the United States in all aspects of their life. This is done by using ships and plane to prepare for w Continue Reading...
Chain of Command and ROE Levels of the Chain of Command The objective of this study is to discuss the views of the six levels in the chain of command from the perspective of each during the Vietnam War. The six levels of the chain of command inclu Continue Reading...
The Army must continually evolve its organizational culture to reach and exceed the high standards the organization sets for itself, and to fulfill its obligation to the nation as a whole. Soldiers in the Army should always be held accountable for th Continue Reading...
Narrative to Accompany the Award of Legion of Merit MSG TAMIKA L. WYNN Master Sergeant Tamika L. Wynn is a shining example in the military. Born on 25 June 1975 in Columbus, her military career began 18 November 1993 when Master Sergeant Tamika L. Continue Reading...
(2) Analyzing all accident data without regard to the type of airframe provides for an easy sampling and less potential bias toward fixed wing vs. rotary wing aircraft. (3) Not including ground accidents into the research will allow the research t Continue Reading...
Military and Professional Bearing Military & Professional Bearing Army men and women have the ability to accomplish astonishing feats through their valor, bravery and sacrifice; they can endure tremendous hardships and remain perseverant as pro Continue Reading...
Introduction A project that I plan on doing in the future is one that focuses on transitioning our marketing to social media. The company wants to promote its brand and become more familiar to consumers because right now it is not gaining much tracti Continue Reading...
Sexual Assault in the Military Sexual assault against women in the U.S. military is a problem that continues to be brought to the forefront. This is because there is a culture which encourages and allows it to occur. The result is that women are tr Continue Reading...
What is the Art of Leadership Mission command is defined in the Army Doctrine Publication 6-0 as “the exercise of authority and direction by the commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative within the comm Continue Reading...
Six Principles of Mission Command Trust, understanding, clarity and discipline sit at the heart of the six principles of mission command. Prudence plays a part as well in terms of accepting risk in a mission. One of the most important aspects of succ Continue Reading...
1. Introduction The United States Congress has for many years been directly involved in ensuring that the country has a fully equipped standing military force that is capable of dealing with any external or internal threat. One of the ways it does th Continue Reading...
As a Command Sargent Major, I would be the "senior enlisted adviser to the commanding officer of a battalion-sized or larger unit," including "all other enlisted personnel within the unit (Guerra 2010). Moreover, "Command sergeant majors have the ta Continue Reading...
Army has been modernizing its logistics function for the past half century, and a wide range of legacy systems remain in place. For example, logistics automation systems, collectively termed the Standard Army Management Information Systems (STAMIS) h Continue Reading...
Sidpers Program Risk Management Plan Project description and Objectives Project Scope Project sizing Stakeholder analysis Project Manager (PM) Risk Manager Risk Analyst The identified Sources of Risk in the SIDPERS Project Risk Register Sum Continue Reading...
Federal Plans NICE Plan Development and Research Challenge Future Plan This paper discusses what is referred to as the Federal Plan is for Cyber Security and Information Assurance (CSIA- R&D) Research and Development. Details of the federal Continue Reading...
The Army offers unparalleled opportunities for leadership development, and not just at the theoretical level but also at the practical and applied stages. Nowhere is leadership more important than in the military, which is why the principles taught i Continue Reading...
Reducing Stress Using Positive Psychology This paper will show that as a Sergeant Major combining Positive Psychology with the MRT Competencies of Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation and Mental Agility will assist with reducing stress in high tempo orga Continue Reading...
Unfortunately, the availability of combat power encourages people to try to solve a problem by using it. Doctrinal training for soldiers emphasizes the aggressive, warrior image that is not normally compatible with peacekeeping. and, finally, the U Continue Reading...
The stench of heat and death was almost unbearable: "We lay there in the mud and retched from the stench of dead animals and watched the rats crawl over us" (Farwell 279). Farwell thus shows profound empathy for ordinary soldiers, forced to fight in Continue Reading...
