The United States Army is changing and so must the chaplaincy. At the heart of the ongoing Army transformation is a critical thinking (CT) approach to problem solving and decision-making. Given the many complex choices Army leaders face on a daily...
Current and past military commitments in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, and Vietnam have been influenced by military advice to civilian leaders over the past 60+ years. This monograph examines whether today's military processes and culture adequately...
We as leaders must be able to maintain our character and influence others to do the same. As the saying goes "Lead by Example" in all our actions. People know us by how we operate. Our reputation and character precedes us in all we do. As the...
Transformation Vanguard Army vision. The Honorable Louis Caldera, Secretary of the Army, and General Eric K. Shinseki, US Army Chief of Staff Vanguard of the objective force. Colonel Michael Mehaffey, US Army IBCT at Fort Lewis. Major...
This guide presents fundamental information and basic techniques for the conduct of Performance Counseling by instructors, tactical officers, and other personnel who may be required to appraise the performance of students and to communicate the...
The importance of strong character is critical in today's Army. Leaders at all levels must do what is right and inspire their soldiers to do the same. Character determines who a person is. Effective leadership stems from inside a person, not what...
Cultural understanding of the enemy and the populace is a key factor in success on the battlefield. Knowledge of the human terrain allows leaders and soldiers to foresee the impact of military operations on both sides, thereby allowing them to plan...
One of the hardest things to do, for some individuals, is to make an honest self assessment of yourself. It is even harder when the assessment is on how you’re living your life and whether or not you're being ethically correct. As I take a look...
The Iraq War has led to the recognition that land power alone is not sufficient to win a prolonged engagement or war. While executing Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) it became obvious that heavy forces are not the most efficient forces in an...
Ethics, for the ancient Greeks, the word meant "character." For Aristotle, the study of ethics was the study of excellence of the virtues of character. It has come to mean the study and practice of the "good life," the kind of life people ought to...
At the inception of the 18th century, officers were chosen for service because of their social standing and wealth rather than the ability to lead. They were better educated and their upbringings made them more suited to the needs of the senior...
On today’s modern battlefield, American Soldiers face ever changing threats. It’s
imperative for military leaders of today to study past conflicts to avoid repeating
mistakes. We must study the enemies’ tactics, techniques and procedures to...
When you find yourself in front of an ethical problem you have to consider your values and you will find the right solution. Education of soldiers is very important from different views. It gives a soldier motivation, respect, personal growth, and...
Is it important for military professionals to take time out of their busy schedules to study military history? If so, why? If not, why not? In your analysis, be sure to provide at least three examples from issues discussed in H100 that support your...
Ethics in the military is just as important today as it was in previous history! Still taught to all service members in conjunction with military justice. Ironically, ethical values have not changed but the values of military leaders in their quest...
This lesson presents a framework for developing the basic counseling skills which will assist the senior noncommissioned officer to help others to solve practical problems, both on the job and in day-to-day living. By so doing, the senior...
This paper describes the process of Red Teaming and how it was used in the Iraq Theater of War in support of I Corps' deployment overseas. It also discusses the staff processes and outcomes and how to successfully "Red Team" as part of a corps...
In early 2009 Multi-National Division--North (MND--N) directed its brigade combat teams (BCTs) to begin a women's initiative program. The program's goal was to empower Iraqi women to improve their own lives and the lives of their families. Captains...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...