This monograph examines the relationship between the United States Army's physical fitness program and the physical combat readiness of the combat arms soldier. Linking together physical fitness standards, physical training, and combat readiness is...
The objectives of Engineer are to inform, motivate, increase knowledge, improve performance, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas. Views ex-pressed are those of the authors and not those of the Department of Defense or its elements. The...
Drill Sergeants have one of the most important missions in training and mentoring the Army's future leaders. For over forty years, Drill Sergeants have turned civilians into Soldiers and will continue to do so well into the future. Without this...
Upon entry to the United States Army, an NCO immediately makes an indelible impression on the trainee's mindset. In most circumstances, the Soldier graduates and immediately yearns to grow to be like his or her first NCO mentor. The Soldier trains...
Leaders should always be cognizant of the fact that we often leave lasting impressions, good or bad, on subordinate Soldiers. In their eyes, we are a Soldiers' impression of leadership. We should always value those impressions, as well as our...
This thought paper was written to identify and expound upon an ethical problem that the United States Army currently faces. The goal of this paper was to take an opportunity to express my opinion on such an ethical problem which is of current...
The purpose of this paper is to affect awareness throughout our military. We as leaders must address an ongoing ethical dilemma within the ranks. We will examine inappropriate relationships between instructors and trainees. In addition, ask the...
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...
The purpose of this paper is to provide you a brief history of Army basic training and the role Basic Training has in preparing our Soldiers for the challenges of their times. The Army throughout it’s history till now, has not learned from the...
This study investigates causes of the so-called "Quality Enlistee Controversy" to determine why United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) data predicting quality of and success for enlistees in the All-Volunteer Army (AVA) seems to be...
Can running unshod reduce running injuries? In this thesis, unshod is defined as barefoot or a minimalist running shoe. Running barefoot or wearing Vibram Five Fingers (VFF) are examples of running unshod. Within the last year, The Army Times...
During the Cold War, combined arms heavy force tactics dictated that forces should avoid urban areas when possible. However, since the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom, heavy forces have fought in every urban area in Iraq. The United States...
Everyone faces some type of ethical dilemma in life. Either Military or Civilian as a leader of Soldiers or employees you will still has to make those hard decision of what's right or what's wrong. The Army has put into place the decision making...
Fund-raisers are common in the US Army. Army Regulation 600-29 defines the acceptable types of fund-raising including the local fund-raising usually sponsored by units to raise MWR funds. In a training environment fund-raising takes on different...
Hash, James G.; Campbell, Marcus L.; Franceschi, Mio L.; Irvin, Joe; Singell, Stanley D.
Thesis: Soldiers are more confident for the challenges of today and prepared for combat because they are better trained than they were in previous years.
Introduction
The purpose of this paper is to provide you a brief history of Army basic...
When leadership is properly utilized at all levels it has a positive effect on Soldiers, the Army, and entire military service. The Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs) are charged with leading and taking care of Soldiers throughout their Army career....
This paper will discuss my experiences as the Command Sergeant Major of the 2nd Battalion-127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team providing security missions in Basra Province, Iraq. I will discuss key events and lessons learned...
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...