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Stanley McChrystal https://www.ted.com/talks/stanley_mcchrystal 2. General McChrystal states that throughout his years served in the military, he was in charge of different troops often and of course each troop always different from the last. He states that in our lives, we will always have new employees and they will be more advanced in certain fields such as technology or maneuvers than what we are accustomed to. He states he learned in order for him to remain a credible and legitimate leader,…

"partake of every inconvenience," Washington settled into a house near Valley Forge Creek. Washington brought his closest aides to the two-story house, and began to write letters to Congress. He demanded for more supplies for his soldiers, saying that his army “might dissolve” if something didn’t happen soon. His men were sick, starving, and freezing. The average temperature in December that year was a mere 6 degrees Fahrenheit, and there weren’t nearly enough blankets for everyone. Washington…

open trust undermines the country's capacity to keep up the power levels fundamental for peace and security. As such, the absence of honesty can devastatingly affect the military profession and its association with society. Another expectation of the Army Officer is discipline. Officers should be able to place the needs of the military and country above their own. This implies, understanding that your part is key to guaranteeing that the American lifestyle remains strong. This can mean serving…

LTC Hertel (Battleking 6) is the only commander that I have served with who has emulated the five principles of the mission command philosophy without deviation. This essay will discuss the six principles of mission command, examples of how they were applied, and how this mentor reshaped my personal and professional philosophy of mission command. LTC Hertel excelled in building cohesive teams through mutual trust. He was the subject matter expert on all aspects of the field artillery craft,…

foundation for all professions. According to the Army White Paper (2010), examples of professions include, medicine, military and law. The Army is a Profession of Arms. The Army is a profession trained in the ethical use of weapons, weapon systems and lethal force. Soldiers must be experts in their professions and always have the best interest of the people in mind. Soldiers are trusted to protect Americans and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Without society’s trust and confidence…

¨I don't think I would stay¨ ¨would you?¨ In 1776 the Continental Army was going through a very pugnacious time at the winter camp that was set up at Valley Forge. It wasn't a pleasure to stay at that place at the time, but those people managed to stay alive while being there. In fact, in 1777 up to 2,500 people died due to illness. People didn't have a very good chance of surviving at that time, as a matter of fact, people living at the camp had about 10% chance that they would receive sickness…

NCO development is fundamental to the readiness of the United States Army. The Profession of Arms provides vision on ends, ways and means for developing great NCO’s that exercise all tasks and challenges brought to them in the 21st Century and preservation of the forces readiness. NCO development is continuous, deliberate and a progressive process founded on the Army values and the Profession of Arms. The key parts of the development of the NCO Corps are the NCO Education System and the NCO…

Army Design Methodology MSG Robert Burns United States Army Sergeants Major Academy Class 68 SGM Mejia and Mr. Hernandez 14 November 2017 Army Design Methodology In the previous two weeks, we have discussed the details of the Army Design Methodology (ADM). In this focused-area writing assignment, we will discuss framing of the operational environment, how my perspective as a Senior NCO enhances the commander’s understanding of the operational environment, then we will examine the five…

for the love of your beloved country. Another important reason why people choose to join the army is because they can achieve full time employment. Joining the army is a great career choice that will entice a number of people. Although the army is not for everyone, you might feel that this is the career path that you should take, serving your country with the best of your ability. By getting a local army recruiting, you can find out if you are qualified to serve your country. People from all…

Into Combat Arms SGT Nee, Andrew SSG Williams, Jimmy 23 March 2015 Abstract Thought-out history, we as a nation have overcome insurmountable odds and adapted to the consistent changes of society. For example, it was women that kept the United States Army in the fight and the enemy on its heels during WWI. When the increase of munition factories rose to supplement the growing fight in Europe, it was women who took control and continued to aid the fight from home by taking jobs that were…