Transformation of the United States Army

policing agencies and first responder organizations. Here are four examples of transactional leaders. Norman Schwarzkopf: Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf was born in 1934 and graduated from West Point. He went to Vietnam as an advisor to the South Vietnamese army. During that war, he was wounded twice and awarded three Silver Star medals. In 1978, he became a brigadier general; he attained a four-star ranking in 1988. General Schwarzkopf was commander-in-chief of the U.S. forces in Operation Desert…

operation, and allocate the commander’s guidance. Staff estimates, critical facts and assumptions, identifying adversary and friendly centers of gravity (COGs), critical vulnerabilities (CV), and the required conditions to achieve commanders’ end state are included within mission analysis. The third step is the course of action (COA) development consisting of information on “what type of action should occur, why the action is required, who will take the action, and the expected outcomes.”…

exemplifies what it is to be a Profession of Arms and a professional. As it notes in the very first page of the Army white paper The Profession of Arms “I am an expert and a professional” (TRADOC, 2010) We can note and many would agree that the Soldiers Creed sums up and gives an overall understanding to what exactly is The Profession of Arms and what it is to be a professional in the U.S. Army. The Army as a whole is always moving and changing and we as Soldiers and in particular Human…

strengthen during his 23 year tenure in the US Army in service to the nation. While serving his country, Craig Simmons held several key leadership positions. His last 15 years were dedicated to providing the Army’s end strength in the U.S. Army Recruiting Command. ¬This is where he true calling was discovered-pertaining to the how to lead and train subordinates. While in the armed services Mr. Simmons excelled in military studies which included receiving the US Army…

transition into an adult and my decision to join the armed forces. I joined the military right out of high school, and it didn’t take long for the Army to mold me into a Soldier. Order, discipline, commitment and respect were lessons we all learned fast after raising our hands and swearing in. Those four things have stuck with me throughout my career. Of the seven Army Values, respect really stands out to me because as experience has shown, just a little can go a long way. As a leader, I…

in uniform. Even at a young age I was really concerned about the professional military image. I was representing the United States around the world. The military is the first thing foreigners think about besides the Big Apple. But, on the other hand, military personnel were known for their tattoos. This built camaraderie. The Navy had the anchor, the Air Force the eagle, Army and…

could not flee the wretched area. They had us trapped and there was no way out. The German soldiers crammed us into the fragile house and with all of the soldiers inside, it collapsed. In my last moments, I had thoughts of my family back in the United States and how they would react to the news of my death. I felt tears rolling down my face as I left the war…

1987, was the year the JROTC stated their real mission; “Motivating young people to be good Americans,” which was later modified. Today the JROTC mission statement states, “To motivate young people to be better citizens.” Within the 1990’s JROTC took a new route dropping the combat tactics and combat weapon tactics, and increasing the focus on citizenship. The study of moral philosophy, leadership, citizenship and…

I immigrated to this great country in search of the American dream. Joining the Navy is the best decision I have made for my family and myself. I want to repay this great country that gave me a place to call home and the Navy for the opportunity to serve. My time as an enlisted Sailor has given me a unique experience and opportunity to succeed at eve00ry task, maximizing the opportunity to get trained and educated. As a Petty Officer, I have successfully handled positions of increased…

The aboriginal people were known as inventors. They created multiple inventions to help them survive during their time. They might not have been the first to create them, but those items helped them in various ways. The first item, was the karlis. They were advanced boomerangs that they used during their hunts. They could quickly launch the boomerang to strike the animal being hunted. The boomerang was very heavy, so that way they could deliver fatal blows. The secondary weapon was the spear.…