Transformation of the United States Army

The Human Resources Sergeant plays an indispensable role in the Army Profession of Arms. We have to understand that the core responsibility of our role in the Profession of Arms is gained through first learning about the Profession of Arms. The Human Resources Sergeant in the Profession of Arms has to balance several roles such as an HR Sergeant in the Profession of Arms, leadership role and also supporting the Army’s culture. Through it all, one should have many attributes of a great…

THE BLACK HAWK WAR? OR THE WAR FOR CHICAGO The Black Hawk War was one of the most vital parts of Chicago history. Chicago would not have happened if not for the Black Hawk war. Chicago was formed after the events of the Black Hawk War. This war was the most vital part in Chicago history.The war began in May of 1832 and ended in August of 1832. The battle was fought for land, a tale to reclaim something that was taken. Black Hawk had surrendered after being caught and many of his people were…

10 Biggest Private Army Corporations Introduction Private army corporations work in a fashion similar to government security forces, military or police forces, more often than not on a smaller scale. They offer bodyguards for important staff members or protection of huge company premises, commonly in areas where there is a risk of hostility and violence. The private army corporations assist the military bases in operating mess halls and providing a secure environment. These organizations…

I’m going to die up here! In the book “For Love of Country” by Howard Schultz and Tajiv Chandrasekaran there are many things laymen see as heroic, however troops look at as “Just Doing My Job”. America is great because our troops are the best at what they do so many are selfless, risk life, and limb to protect their fellow soldier. Throughout the book “For Love of Country”, by Schultz and Chandrasekaran there were many sacrifices, hardships, and much bravery shown. The bravery shown overseas…

IMPLICATIONS OF FUTURE BATTLEFIELD ON LEADERSHIP 1. Numerous trends will shape military leadership over the next thirty years. First, traditional hands-on leadership will remain essential. Second, the current trend toward joint operations will evolve into thoroughly integrated forces. Third, peace operations and other non combat roles will continue to grow becoming a major share of our overall military mission. Fourth, new technology will go on driving rapid change. And finally, fiscal…

WAR MATHS- PROJECTILE MOTION Sun Tzu, the man whose name is famed by the phrase, the art of war, once said “Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and seek to win. ” which means victors were the ones who calculated and analyzed their opposition and factors that would ensure their victory. Cannons and catapults in my view, were the earliest form of artillery used for fighting wars with great separation distances between the parties at war. Bows…

Intelligence is vital to all commanders to make decisions across the range of military operations. It is a discipline that utilizes information collection and analysis approaches to provide guidance when conducting operational or campaign planning. Some skeptics have described military intelligence as an oxymoron. This specialty focuses on gathering, organizing, analyzing, protecting and disseminating information which has been involved throughout history. The Holy Bible contains one of the…

SSG Upshaw joined the military on 1 August 1997 from Buffalo, NY. He attended Basic Training at Fort Jackson, SC and Advanced Individual training at Fort Lee, VA. SSG Upshaw graduated as a 92A10, Automated Logistic Specialist and was assigned to Maintenance Troop, 11th ACR Fort Irwin, CA from Oct 1997 – Feb 2003. SSG Upshaw was an integral part of the original team that developed the Black Horse Express, delivering more than 10,000 high priority repair parts. SSG Upshaw was reassigned to the…

The main opportunity that the academies offer me is the premier training to become an officer in the United States military. The sole purpose of the Academies is to train and prepare cadets to become officers in the military; that is the main reason why I want to attend the Academies. I wish to serve in the military for a career. As such, I want to charge headfirst…

excellent or good category, so many airmen only train and participate in physical activity during the month of their test.1 The US Air Force has the least stringent physical fitness test standards among all the branches of the military. For example, the US Army physical fitness test requires more pushups, more sit-ups, and a two mile run.2 The US Marine Corps requires a…