In order to understand the increasing empowerment of the American
Noncommissioned Officer it is imperative to review history. The evolution of change in
the structure and operations of the military provides insight into the transfer...
The United States existence is not directly based on its military but rather
(arguably) its economy; the United States was formed on principals and ideas but in
modern history our national power is derived from our economy. The economics in...
The Korean War (1950-1953) & World War I (WWI) (1914-1918) are similar as they both have been eclipsed by World War II (WWII) & Vietnam War. Korean War & WWI were both the first “Aerial Combat” wars. WWI had the Airplanes and the Koreans had...
Adequate preparation for battle is a key component to a successful mission. During the Battle of Long Island and the Battle of San Juan and El Caney, government reluctance to build a large Regular Army and lack of proper training and equipment...
Military history expands for generations from the colonial era to our current operations today on the Global War on Terrorism. Throughout our military history, technology on the battlefield continuously grows for the protection of our soldiers and...
As the external evolution of technology and the internal drive for mobility increase, over time, the number of Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) will increase as will the collective scope of their duties.
It is the opinion of this author that as...
Successful engagements with opposing forces must always be carefully planned prior to entering into the execution phases of projected conflicts. If senior military leaders fail to perform such processes, the results can always be predicted as...
The editors of America’s First Battles focused on why the United States military has been repeatedly unprepared to execute first engagements. This paper reviews the reasons given by the editors and acknowledges that understanding why the military...
The ever-increasing empowerment of the American NCO in today’s Army is an undeniable necessity that ensures mission accomplishment. It is one of the most effective trends to develop effective leaders. The history of the noncommissioned officer...
Before one can fully determine if the American Non-Commissioned Officer is more or less empowered today versus other times in history, it is important to know what empowerment means. According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, empowerment is...
This is an analysis of factors that contribute to the empowerment of the NCO. Factors discussed include tactics, technology, and professional training.
Historically, the United States Military has repeatedly been unprepared at the onset of hostilities and they have continued this trend with Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The military continues to train our...