The Tactical Exploitation System – Forward (TES-F) made it’s first combat deployment at the beginning of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM in support of the First Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) based at Camp Commando, Kuwait. The TES-F is an...
In the fall of 2004, 2nd Battalion 1st Special Forces Group deployed to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. The Battalion performed its role running firebases, occupying border control points, and running combat operations with indigenous...
During my year tour in Iraq, my role as the Company Operations NCO was to perform the functions of advisor to the Commander on daily TOC Operations, Custodian of secret documents, Site inspector of engineering operations, Air movement controller of...
While assigned to the 15th Forward Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, our mission, was to sustain the 2BCT twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The unit alone would perform over one-hundred sixty wheeled re-supply...
During our six-month deployment to Somalia, we conducted missions that were unfamiliar. The challenges we faced developed lessons learned for our unit and us individually. With our nation engaged in a highly sensitive and controversial humanitarian...
The code word 'ECLIPSE' is defined as "plans and preparations for operations in Europe in the event of German surrender". The objects of Operation Eclipse are to carry out the sphere of responsibility of the Supreme Commander in Europe. The...
The National Guard was called to duty in support of one of the worst Hurricanes to hit the Gulf Coast (Hurricane Katrina). I was assigned as the Task Force 201st Senior Maintenance Supervisor over HHD, 201st, 48th BDE (rear), 1148th Transportation...
Operation Desert Storm was the first major conflict since the Vietnam. It employed Corps and Division force on force warfare that the US military had trained for at places like the National Training Center. I was a young buck sergeant serving in a...
Civil Affairs (CA) units support commanders by working with civil and military authorities in the commander's area of operations during peace and operations of war. CA units support the Afghan and Iraqi people in rehabilitating their societies...
This paper expresses my personal views on ethical conduct during our current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. These views reflect my own perceptions. Some observations are drawn from first hand experiences and others from stories or situations I...
My personal experience paper will highlight the challenges of establishing a Combat Support Hospital in Iraq. My unit encountered many obstacles during Operation Iraqi Freedom I (OIF I), such as security problems, lack of logistical support,...
On 11 September 2001, the day that changed the lives of every American, I was assigned to 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), as the group S-4 Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC). I will discuss the logistical challenges my unit had to...
The intent of this paper is to give an historical perspective of events that transpired during MSG Hopkins’ operational experiences during Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Areas...
My deployments were both challenging and fulfilling. My initial deployment was to Bosnia in 1999 for six months. Bosnia was a non-combat environment and was an easy deployment. My second deployment was to Iraq. I was stationed in Tikrit as an...
The development, establishment and execution to begin the mission of training the future Afghanistan National Army was monumental to say the least. The Soldiers in the unit conducted themselves in such a professional and mission focused attitude...
The Army's policy banning alcohol while deployed causes ethical problems, primarily with morale, discipline, cohesion, and safety. While at first glance, one may agree to this policy, further discussion and study will reveal the ethical problems...
Thesis: Numerous stressors caused by the high operational tempo effects the decisions made by otherwise intelligent NCO’s. Abstract: The ethical dilemma is nothing new to the non-commissioned officer. Since the beginning of the Army Soldiers...
This paper describes events that occurred during my deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). I will discuss our initial unit mission and how quickly it changed; testing the moral and mental stability of a company of well trained...
The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into the significant experiences and contributions unique to the Noncommissioned Officer Corps, ultimately, serving as a reference for future NCOs, historians, curriculum developers, and other...
New Horizons is a yearly training exercise to the Caribbean, South or Central America. I have participated in several New Horizon missions over my 20 plus years in the Army, however this mission was to prove different. The two differences this time...