Task Force Smith occurred many battles and many years ago. Army Leaders learned numerous valuable lessons on how to avoid such great loss of human life and destruction of Army equipment. Task Force Smith has been studied, analyzed and arm chair...
Detailed planning of complicated and multifaceted operations, often in crisis situations, is a way of life for the military. During crisis action planning, diverse staff elements must agree on a number of details for a successful plan to come...
As originally conceived in World War I, combat reporting from tactical aircraft has the potential to provide critical information concerning friendly operations and enemy activity to enhance situational awareness, supporting force protection and...
The on-going transformation of human resources responsibilities and functions under the army personnel services delivery redesign has increased the workload of human resource professionals in the U.S. Active Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and U.S....
This thesis examines the requirements of the land force commander for timely intelligence of the battlefield when engaged in combat operations with a highly mobile enemy. The capabilities of the organic Army agencies and USAF Tactical...
In 1989 and 1991 the US Army dramatically proved that it had learned from its failure in Vietnam. Just as FM 100-5 Operations represented a fundamental shift in Army's approach to warfare, so too Just Cause and Desert Shield/Storm offered clear...
The purpose of the Army Training and Evaluation Program, (ARTEP) Mission Training Plan (MTP) is to give a descriptive, mission-oriented training program to ensure your unit can perform its critical wartime mission. The tasks detailed here are the...
We all know that everyone lives their life in the present. We plan for and only worry about the future. However, history is the understanding of the past, to prepare for the future. For leaders military history plays an important role in the way we...
How can gaining the trust and confidence of the local people can be a valuable asset during military operations? Is it possible for the United States forces to quickly and effectively defeat an opponent with the support of the local people? Without...
The United States witnessed the birth of the noncommissioned officer in the Continental Army in 1775. The noncommissioned officer began its foundation on traditions derived from the French, British and Prussian armies. As years passed, the European...
At the end of the day it is not what you have… 2
Reservists, Guard or Active Duty, one saying from my grandfather applies “At the end of the day it is not what you have, but what have you done to help others.” This paper outlines my...
The following account for my participation and experiences during the three campaigns of the Gulf War while assigned with VII Corps, Personnel Service Group. It includes the notification of deployment, travel to Saudi Arabia, duties during the war...
May of 1990 was one of many milestones in what has been nearly a 30 year career as a Army Reserve soldier. That month I received a promotion to Sergeant First Class and after just eleven short years would soon be challenged to lead in the roll of...
This paper focuses on the events and activities that were experienced during my tour with the 561st CSG in Al Asad, Iraq. The writings lay out a chronological series of events and how the unit grew as a unified team to accomplish the mission....
This paper describes personal experiences, key events and lessons learned during assignment to the 75th Ranger Regiment. It specifically discusses and debates established roles within Army SOF and highlights repercussions in Operation Desert Storm....
Introduction: Senior noncommissioned officers must read, write, and speak effectively. If they cannot, and overwhelming experience tells us that too many cannot, they will not function effectively on the battlefield. At the very foundation of war...
The 1991 USASMA Annual Command History is designed to preserve a record of the academy's activities during the year. It consists of three main parts. The first is a very brief introduction to the history of the academy and the Noncommissioned...
The United states Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) prospered during calendar year 1990. This history is designed to preserve the processes, reasoning, and results of the Academy's efforts during the period from 1 January 1990 to 31 December...
COMMANDANT'S SUMMARY: The year began with Colonel Seward as commandant. He had arrived at the academy in August 2004, the day before the resident Sergeants Major Course (Class 55) began. He regretted not being able to come earlier because he...
This newsletter is a collection of articles focused on stability operations in the Western Hemisphere, specifically in Central and South America. Today, stability operations in Afghanistan and Iraq rightfully receive the lion’s share of our...