Platoon

This was the first bayonet fight of World War Two. The battalion later found him still alive throwing grenades at the German enemy. This is one of the many stories of soldiers in the 442nd battalion. Soldiers just like Kim wanted to prove that Asian Americans cared just as much about their country as any active citizen in the United States. Even though their government and country distrusted them, the 442nd battalion went far and beyond what was expected of any soldier. In the end the Battalion…

How Disobedience Affects Humanity Disobedience has played a major part in human history, starting with Adam and Eve. At the beginning of human history, Adam and Eve displayed disobedience toward God which ultimately changed the perfection of the world. People continue to disobey orders, however, disobeying an order can be beneficial in some circumstances. The movie Hacksaw Ridge is about Desmond Doss and his disobedience toward his commander, however, the result of his defiance created a…

Fraser can recall some important stories or events throughout the war that either affected America or the Vietnamese. My grandfather remembers the day that changed his life. He stated, “I was sent to Vietnam in October 1965 with the 33rd Infantry Platoon Scout Dog, to support the combat troops of the 4th Infantry Division. Each of the 20 Scout Dog Handlers, of which I was one, with their individual German Shepard’s as a unit” (Forde Jr.). He was normally the point men/dogs that were on combat…

What is a leadership? According to ADPR 6-22 (Army Leadership) it is a process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation. Subsequently, who is a leader and what do we want to see in a leader? There are numerous theories and attributes describing leaders. One of the greatest attributes identified is trust; if you are a good leader, you will create the right environment and will do everything to build the trust and to make the people follow you. Trust is the feeling of…

At the age of 15, many young boys are going to school, worrying about acne and perhaps dreaming of becoming a superstar sports figure. But in the case of Private Dan Bullock he became a casualty of the Vietnam War, becoming the youngest American serviceman killed in the line of duty.Bullock was a southern boy, who was born and raised in the small town of Goldsboro, North Carolina which is about 52 miles north of the state capital of Raleigh. When Bullock was 12, his mom passed away and he and…

The Things They Carried Essay The book The Things They Carried is a very touching book that describes the hardships of war and the details of the Vietnam War. The book is a marvel of storytelling Vietnam and also intrigued anyone in the craft of writing as well (New York Times, 1990). The author, is Tim O'Brien who has written many other books involving war. Kiowa who was in the Alpha company in Vietnam perished in Vietnam. Kiowa’s death represents the transitory nature of life and the…

Throughout history there have been countless examples of leader’s effective implementation of the mission command principles. Colonel Puller, an example of one such leader, was the Commander for the 1st Marine Regiment during the invasion and battle of Peleliu. Throughout the 7 days of fighting, he successfully demonstrated the principles of mission command through his use of: building cohesive teams through mutual trust, providing a clear commander’s intent, exercising disciplined initiative,…

Besnik stood at the door of the tent in which he had been a guest for the past few days. He had decided to leave as the sun was peeking over the horizon, because he would have hated to say goodbye to the gracious family that had taken him in, and wanted to wake before the dog. He slung his brown sack over his shoulder, and started his long trek down the dusty snaking path that made its way laboriously from the suburbs and rural areas to the cosmopolitan urban areas through the unrelenting brown,…

Jackson Martin 18 April 2016 Film, Power and American History Professor Steven Ross Hollywood and the 1960s For most moviegoers, visual experiences and stories are not only a good time but also leave a lasting impression. Ostensibly, movies create our vision of the past, societal norms and become a gateway to the present. This gives directors a huge amount of influence on our outlook towards society-causing genres, such as romantic movies, to create archetypes of relationships and…

FM 6-22 is the Army 's keystone field manual on the characteristics and qualities of what an ideal leader should be. A figure that influences those around them and provides a source of inspiration, instills a sense of purpose and maintains the ability to motivate not only subordinates but superiors as well. Of course not every good leader can fit the mold of the ideal Army leader nor is it fair to expect perfection and alignment with FM 6-22; however all leaders both inside the military and out…