The new asymmetrical battlefield, combined with Noncommissioned officer (NCO) educational growth and military technological advances, have encouraged a resurgence of our commitment to fuse knowledge and technology in today’s Army. NCOs in the...
NCOs of the past had only to ensure the Soldier received the proper training to perform the functions of his or her MOS. The Global War on Terror has created an environment where the NCO has to not only be prepared to conduct operations in...
22,000 students graduated from USASMA between class one in 1973 and class 54 in 2004. Academy continues with its development and history chapter of USASMA is not over yet.
The reign of the NCO glider pilot lasted only four years. Never before or since has there been the need for the use of gliders in combat operations. The decision to use NCOs to pilot the gliders was based on a manpower shortage. The powers that be...
Historically, training noncommissioned officers in the United States Army was accomplished primarily through on-the-job training (OJT) in the unit, and there was a time when many believed that this training process should not be changed. Over time...
1945 was marking the end of WW II and the start of a changing military. Units are being deactivated while the military starts downsizing with the dreams of peace for Americans. The changing times has created several challenges for the military as...
With little written down in 58 years about Korean Army NCOs the history is sketchy but there have been many NCO heroes in the Korean Army. I am going to introduce two of these heroes to you. One is the group hero, and the other is MSG Lee. These...
WWII was an incredibly costly war for the United States, in both terms of lives and material. One thing that was showcased during the war was courage. During WWII 464 Medals of Honor were awarded, 324 were to Army personnel. Of the 324 Medal of...
Audie Murphy's parents were poor Texas sharecroppers, Emmett and Josie Bell Murphy. He was born near Kingston, Texas and grew up nearby Celeste, Texas. He dropped out of school in 8th grade in Celeste to help support his family. Murphy was the 6th...
SFC Robert Howard became a legend throughout the Studies and Observation Group (SOG) and the secret world of special operations because of his exploits in Vietnam during the War. He served five tours in Vietnam and is the only Soldier in our...
The Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) priority is always to focus on how they can train their soldiers to win in combat. The coach, teach and mentor method of training is the preferred system used widely in the Army. As the SMA it is a duty and...
In July 1860, Christian began a three-year apprenticeship with G.W.S. Hall and Company, shipping, and commissioning merchants trading firm. During his apprenticeship, Christian continued literary and journalistic pursuits. In the spring of 1863, he...
Within a seven day period, MSG(R) Pedro Rodriguez became a Korean War double hero. He earned two Silver Stars for bravery in the battle field. This great Noncommissioned officer is a legend in his native town in the island of Puerto Rico. He was...
Task Force 2-2 Infantry fought as part of the 1st Marine Division in Fallujah, Iraq from 08 November 2004 to 20 November 2004 in Operation Phantom Fury during Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Task Force 2-2 received an initial Warning Order in early...
Known as the greatest hero in World War I, Alvin C. York avoided profiting from his war record before 1939. (Birdwell) SGT York was born on December 13, 1887 in a two-room log cabin in Pall Mall, Tennessee, and raised in a rural backwater in the...
The history of the Non-Commissioned Officer dates back as far as men have fought wars. NCOs played a critical role in not only developing America, but also countries around the world. Without the services of the NCO, the end state of all conflicts...
This briefing will be on the period of military history from 1865 to 1925. This briefing will cover the weapons, training and duties of the NCO, and heroes of the period. During this period, change in weapons drove changes in warfare and the...
The Non Commissioned Officer Corps during the Second World War laid the foundation for the Non Commissioned Officers of today. This paper will discuss some ground breaking work the Non Commissioned Officers of World War II accomplished. While the...
In today’s NCO CORP it is important to remember those well-known heroes as well as the sometimes forgotten heroes. Whether known or forgotten they have all made significant contributions to the NCO CORP. SGT York was a well-known hero during WWI....
Leonard LomelI is a true success story for the non-commissioned officer corps of the United States Army. There is no true way to measure how many lives he saved during the D-day invasion. In my research I found it is possible without his successes...