Keeping Soldiers fit to fight has always been a challenge for Army leaders, but in recent years, it has become significantly more difficult. The newest generation of recruits is not accustomed to physical activity, and has little experience with...
The Army has revised the definition of Military Leadership six times since the first field manual on Leadership was published in 1948. As a learning organization, the Army recognized that times and the world climate changes, so do the demands...
This is my story of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment (m) deployment, from forward deployed in Korea, to Iraq in support of O.I.F. II/III. The majority of the company had already served from six months to one year in Korea when...
I served as the Operations Sergeant Major for Task Force 3-15 Infantry for Operation Iraq Freedom I (OIF I). While serving in this position I noticed the major impact that NCOs made on the preparation and conduct of operations in OIF I. NCOs made...
Living by and operating within the framework of high ethical standards is always important. Ethical errors during conflicts have far-reaching implications that reach beyond an accusers unit. Because we are a nation fighting in a protracted...
In this paper, the writer discusses the topic of medical marijuana in regards to ethical issues facing the US Army, as well as the entire Department of Defense (DoD). The discussion begins with a background of medical marijuana with issues related...
The United States Army Chaplain’s Corps is an essential element to any formation. As Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell disappears from the government law books, it was my impression that the Chaplain Corps would be one of the hardest hit areas in terms...
The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) has transformed the United States of America and the U.S. Army in ways that were never imagined. The Army is going through turbulent times that cause leaders and service member to err in judgment and perform...
Since its inception the United States Army has experienced a plethora of ethical issues during the different periods of combat operations in which it has been engaged. With the beginning of the Global War on Terrorism in September 2001, and a...
Military discipline is founded upon self-discipline, respect for properly constituted authority, and the embracing of the professional Army ethic with its supporting individual values. Military discipline will be developed by individual and group...
Thesis Statement: The Confederate Army effectively employed maneuver, economy of force, and surprise at the Second Battle of Bull Run.
Discussion:The Confederate Army fielded its best officers at the Second Battle of Bull Run. These officers, led...
Leaders are challenged with ethical decisions of maintaining quality versus quantity Soldiers during a time of war. Today’s leaders must continue to make hard decisions to maintain quality Soldiers and separate those that continue to fail to meet...
In this ethics thought paper, you will notice that recruiters are put in dilemmas where their careers are in jeopardy and integrity is in question. This paper gives examples of recruiters faced with peer pressure and the extraordinary pressure of...
Colonel (Retired) Joseph Ostrowidzki was assigned as Commandant of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy from September 1979 – July 1983. He discusses his mission at the Academy during this historical period for Noncommissioned Officer...
With the Transformation of the new Brigade Combat Teams (BCT) it may be the beginning of the end of females in the Field Artillery if some changes are not made soon. Are we on a slow road to removing enlisted females from the Field Artillery...
Another morning in eastern Afghanistan and we begin yet another patrol, but at least we are heading back to the firebase, our home away from home. Once we finally get started, things are going well; commo is working, weapons are running and our...
This story involves a U.S. Army Special Forces, Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) deploying to southern Mindanao immediately following the 9/11tragady. Upon arrival to Zamboanga, intelligence personnel informed the detachment that the Abu-Shielf...
Fighting the war on terrorism on several different fronts simultaneously had stressed the Army’s air evacuation system to its limits. The 236th Medical Company (Air Ambulance) deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom 04-06 and provided medical...
The time had finally come and I was getting the job that every senior Noncommissioned Officer desires the most, First Sergeant. I was leaving the fine world of Observer/Controller and heading to the 3rd Infantry Division. After talking to all the...