United States Army Air Corps

lower buildings in the valley. The idea of this being a main battle area came to fruition after the Battle for the Twin tunnels. They had excellent positions for defense, but they stretched over a 12-mile perimeter making it hard to cover with the army. Spreading the units to thin could cause for an easy defeat. Instead, Col. Paul L. Freeman stationed lower on the hills, around the base of the hills, to get a tight perimeter on three sides of the town that spread over a mile outside of the…

Throughout my military career I realize that the military isn't has perfect as we think, but knowing how to deal with dilemmas and overcome it is important in any organization. The army tries to enforces a strong code of ethics which is a guide to help and cope with ethical dilemmas. We all at one point will deal with some sort of ethical dilemmas, but knowing how to overcome is a recurrent part of life. Many might known that ethics is very important in the military, but there's always one…

single time. “Leadership, the lifeblood of an army, makes a difference every day in the…

Leadership Philosophy My leadership philosophy was acquired while serving this great nation in two branches of service; the United States Air Force (USAF) (1985 – 1995), the United States Army Reserves (USAR) (2010 – 2012) and the USAR Active Guard Reserve (AGR) (2012 – Present). During this 14 year timeframe I developed the morals and values that shaped me into a better, well rounded, Soldier. My military background added a knowledge base that cannot be learned in our educational system.…

Showing good leadership in JROTC is important. Part of that leadership is providing a great service to others. As a squad leader, I have to always take care for my squad and stay up to date with whatever it is that is going on with them. I also must make sure that they have completed all their tasks as asked and if it is that they can’t accomplish it, I must take action and make sure they do so. Providing a great service to everyone around me is important. Making sure I’m providing a great…

and services .Professional Soldier must always feel that their role is a calling not a job (Army White Paper).” Knowing the meaning behind Profession of Arms and Professional Soldiers. Army leaders would have a better understanding and more likely to incorporate and uphold the standard of Profession of Arms within their units. The balancing role of the Profession Leaders has been a challenge in the Army since the 19th…

Accountability In The Us Army Accountability is an essential characteristic in all aspects of one's life. A responsible person can be relied upon by others to get a job done without blaming others for any problems he or she encounters and will therefore be the first choice for a promotion. People who are considered reliable, honest, and responsible will be trusted by the people around them to do what needs to be done. However, such a reputation can easily be sullied, so it is…

noticed in every situation. The Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) creed states, “regardless of the situation in which I find myself,” means always be professional even when you think no one is watching. Mastering skills to be the best professional broadens the Soldier you…

The Battle of Palo Alto SGT Appel, SGT Hill, SGT Young, Class 005-16 ALC NCOA An analysis of how the flying Artillery of Palo Alto has changed the modern battlefield: The creation of light and mobile field artillery had given the United States Army a potent weapon. By employing the use of light and mobile artillery, it has changed today’s battlefield by how we use Artillery to fully decimate or counter fire an enemy. Horse drawn cannons have paved the way for the modern day M109A6,…

Leading is being ethical and maintaining values instilled in me since childhood: integrity, respect, morale courage and commitment. A leader will be fair with the distribution of awards and punishment and communicate to their Soldiers the circumstances surrounding the situation to maintain or correct. Leading is not just being right, I am open to and will accept constructive criticism. As a leader, I earn the respect of my Soldiers through my leadership, I am an honest leader. Leadership is not…