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delegated authority of command of assigned forces. Full command was executed according to the organizational structure of the armed forces, all deriving from legal authority of the appointed commanders. Operational command or operational control as delegated authority of command of assigned units was executed in order to effectively organize the command and control system and carry out assigned tasks resulting in the grouping of forces and organizing task forces for the conduct of the operation.…

commanding officer will, immediately upon taking command, publish in writing to his command his expectations, his desires, his standards and also knows he is human, and seeks the counsel of his support team to keep him on the straight and true path. For army, the commanding…

Modern military leaders ought to adapt to a new warfare as well as to a new state of mind, in order to remain credible and respected. Consequently, it is interesting to ponder on the challenges faced by modern military leaders along with the possible training course that could be given to young cadets to appreciate their future…

The Marine Corps has identified fourteen different traits of being a good leader. While executing all 14 perfectly at the same time is a difficult task, a leader should strive to apply them effectively in order to reach the summit of the leadership mountain. Today’s battlefront is always changing, with new ideas and concepts arising to tackle the ages old problems of fighting wars. Irregular warfare requires critical and creative thinking to be able to achieve success. The Marine Corps’ 14…

Accountability is what the United States Army revolves around. Without accountability the United States Army would be chaos. But I digress. The definition of accountability is the fact or condition of being accountable or held responsible. There is no progress within yourself, your team, your life without accountability. When one holds themselves accountable, it seems to put that extra pressure of “if I fail what will happen?” Accountability is a commitment or is the ability to acknowledge…

provide some training. Whether it be battle tasks, Army programs, METL task and general military knowledge. I have followed the same path with the training of my soldiers as you can always train soldiers on tasks…

Student selected novel assignment : Daniel's story The novel that I selected for my assignment was “Daniel's story” By Carol Matas. The story takes place when Hitler and his army were evacuating Jews out of Germany. This was called the Holocaust (1933-1945). The main character of the book is Daniel, a 14 year old kid whose religion is jewish. He is the oldest child in his family, which consists of his Mom, his Dad and his Sister. Daniel and his family are living a pretty decent life. His Dad…

outcome of a profession is unique; professions do not exercise repetitive work. A profession requires trust and autonomy from those they serve in order to remain strong. Professions are not motivated by external rewards. Instead, they are an intrinsic force and are viewed as a calling. Multiple factors go into a profession. Not only does a profession produce unique outcomes, it also requires trust and autonomy from those with whom they work for. Autonomy is described as independence. It is…

be a profession? Professions are not professions simply because they say they are, says Colonel Matthew Moten. It simply means experts certified within the profession, entrusted by the people to demonstrate competence, character, and commitment. The Army of profession was inherited by men and women of this nation to help develop expertise within our formation through complex trainings, knowledge, and practices. To better defend our nation, it was our duty as profession of arms to train and be…

Colonel Roush explains the constraints and principles by which we must live as military personnel. We must not contradict the President’s expressed desires, must follow regulations and laws as well as use the allocated funding properly as ordered by Congress, must act in accordance with judicial rulings, and must follow the supreme law of the land, including anything expressed in the Constitution and international law. Serving the Constitution is done through following the four sequential…