This personal experience paper will describe my personal/military history and current experience as the Human Terrain Team Sergeant Major with Multi National Forces West (MNF-W), Regional Combat Team (RCT-1) Brigade.
This paper will briefly...
During a day in October 2005 SGM Mark T. Finney was involved in Operation Iraqi Freedom, in Western Iraq. This story tells about a mission that strayed from initial plans, a firefight ensued and the professionalism of the soldiers on the ground...
This paper covers some experiences serving as the First Sergeant for the Medical Hold Company. The opportunity to serve as a First Sergeant for the Medical Hold Company will probably remain as one of my challenging and most memorable times of my...
This article is a summary of my OEF mobilization as a senior NCO in a National Guard Special Forces Company. I have been mobilized and deployed 3 times since September 11, 2002. Each time, the mission was in support of operations being conducted by...
The 220th Military Police Brigade received its warning order for deployment on December 2002 to provide command and control of combat units during Operation Iraqi Freedom. This Mission was anticipated after September 11, 2001 attack on the United...
Prior to Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-07, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery was activated and prepared for deployment within 12 months. The unit had a variety of nontraditional missions and was successful in all of them. The 2nd Battalion, 77th...
Individuals enlist to serve for various reasons, some join for the sheer thrill of fighting, others for the enticing benefits of such as: job security, a bi-monthly pay check, education, medical, retirement, a place to live, opportunities to travel...
This paper covers some reflections on a mission to Operation Desert Storm/Shield.
Operation Desert Storm/Shield came as a surprise to the world in 1990; however the 128th
Combat Support Hospital was ready for the first set of casualties when the...
This paper covers some experiences while deployed with the 373rd Combat Support Battalion to Karshi-Khanabad, Uzbekistan, Camp Stronghold Freedom or "K2." The events of September 11, 2001, resulted in the deployment of America's Armed Forces to...
The Michigan Army National Guard has experienced an increase in combat operations that is unparalleled since the Vietnam War era. With this surge in combat operations, is our Noncommissioned Officer Corp up to the difficult task of training,...
The year 2009 was designated as the year of the Noncommissioned Officer. Many great events occurred throughout the year for the United States Army. Successful combat operations in Iraq have led to greater stability and security for the established...
Training Soldiers and deploying with them on a mission has been the most rewarding part of my military career. As Noncommissioned Officers we must train our Soldiers and ensure they are prepared to fight and win wars. In December of 1999, my...
This personal experience paper looks at the functionality of the Army Central Command – Qatar Unit Ministry Team during Operation Iraqi Freedom from March 9, 2003 through November 21, 2003. It explores my background and training and its effect on...
My father suffered the majority of his life as a 100 % disabled veteran; I was not leaning towards a career in the military. I chose the auto and diesel technology field, and started a business. My business relied on my experience, and the advice...
The Metropolitan Police Department of Washington DC had a few forward thinking leaders who saw the need for a Military Liaison person to help facilitate the deployment and redeployment of its members who serve in the Armed Forces. I was one of the...
This paper describes key ideology, troop leadership, motivation, and use of equipment to promote high morale within a platoon element which resulted in high morale and a successful deployment during OIF. I have, where possible, described key...
The mission for the Joint Coordination Center resulted from a meeting between the US government and members of the Pakistan Parliament, which took place on the aircraft carrier USS Theodore, Roosevelt, in August of 2008. As part of the Global War...
This paper covers some experience while deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom OIF Ill. My job as the I SG of A BTRY (MLRS) 3/13th FA BN was to deploy to Southwest Asia in support of 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery 2nd Brigade Combat...
The United States Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Fort McCoy (now the SSG
Todd R. Cornell Noncommissioned Academy at Fort McCoy) provides Soldiers in the Regular
Army, the United States Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard training...