Commander

extreme heat just a little bit more tolerable. All the commander and lieutenants and the people that worked for them were gathered in the commons of the Rock Island Arsenal that my father was about to take command of. My dad was dressed in his white dress uniform that displayed all his medals and ribbons on the left side of his chest. The dress I wore had yellow flowers scattered around and my hair was curled against my liking. The current commander was on the stage and shuffling around papers…

aren’t reported is most likely due to the court system. A very high-ranking military commander in charge of persecuting sexual assault in the US Army was being investigated for sexual misconduct, according to the New York Times. Even some of the men in charge of programs for reducing the number of assaults and providing education to prevent these behaviors have been convicted of the same crimes. Recently the commander in chief of Fort Bragg, North Carolina was given a “slap on the hand”…

This essay finds and describes in general terms the shortcomings of joint forces. Such as the lack of personnel, rapid technological advancement and the wide range of operations assigned to the armed forces. The domain most affected by deficiencies is space and cyber. The Air force is the most qualified service to continue in charge of operations in space and in cyber. Considering deficiencies as challenges to be faced in the future, the joint forces will have a synergy when working…

LTC Hertel (Battleking 6) is the only commander that I have served with who has emulated the five principles of the mission command philosophy without deviation. This essay will discuss the six principles of mission command, examples of how they were applied, and how this mentor reshaped my personal and professional philosophy of mission command. LTC Hertel excelled in building cohesive teams through mutual trust. He was the subject matter expert on all aspects of the field artillery craft,…

Operational design is “a process of iterative understanding and problem framing that supports commanders and staffs in their application of operational art with tools and a methodology to conceive of and construct viable approaches to operations and campaigns.” There are 13 elements which can be used to build the framework. There of them are play most important role to link to other elements and also help the commander and their man understand the problem furthermore solve the problem.…

Under the Secretary of Defense’s guidance on Communication with Presidential Campaigns, military members “are prohibited from engaging with potential candidates and their authorized representatives on any matter related to their official duties under any circumstances.” As the 2016 Presidential Election is coming to a close, it has been evident that following this direction is of the utmost importance. There is an unwavering trust in military members and consequently, the possibility to…

mission command and guides joint forces by an understanding of how their higher commander visualizes the operation and what the desired end state looks like. Subordinates are delegated the authority to make decisions “wherever possible”, which allows them to exercise initiative based on understanding the higher commander’s intent.” As Milan Vego described the purpose of intent, it provides a framework for subordinate commanders to exercise initiative when the original orders become obsolete due…

important role that the CSM will play. I will have to exercise my authority and assist in providing direction for a mission that the commander has given. It will be my responsibility to ensure that the discipline initiative are within the commander’s intent. Ensure that we as a command team are empowering…

Though she is considered the most powerful nation in the world, the United States is not at the elevated level it once was, especially in the area of military supremacy. It is understood by competing political parties that America’s military needs reform. This, however, is not a single definition idea. The source of protection and power of the United States is smaller than ever in comparison of percentage. When the armed services are again needed in larger quantities, it is possible that…

Is cooperative engagement only an idealistic strategy or could it be the first step to a very effective foreign policy that leads other nations towards the goal of international peace and security? Issues like, climate change, infectious diseases, or economic crisis are problems that can reach beyond a state’s borders, yet they have the potential to cripple a nation. The world is facing a new type of war, one that is different than other wars in the history books. The United States’ new foreign…