United States Army Reserve

saying she charge their position. When the Army came to investigate this incident, they were not able to uncover the cover-up, and they were not charged with any crimes. The TCP’s continued to be a problem later when an insurgent was able to kill a squad leader and a team leader of 1st platoon. 1st platoon began to seek means in order to help cope with their deployment and harsh living conditions. They would purchase drugs and alcohol from the Iraq army members. Drinking and drug abuse became a…

exercised disciplined initiative, and lastly I will discuss the last principle of accepting prudent risk. I have heard many different theories of what mission command stands for. iI have learned a lot about mission command during my time at the United States Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA), and it has really opened my eyes to a completely different thought process about mission command. I will use the knowledge that I have gained while at USASMA with my next unit in a positive manner through…

During this part of Black Hawk Down, the rangers and the D-Boys are still trying to get to the second crashed black hawk in Mogadishu, Somalia. They have lost their humvee convoy and are traveling on foot to the destination to try to get the survivors. They are being pinned down because of how many Somali militia soldiers there are and how they are all over the place. The Sammies are shooting in every direction at them and there is close to no cover for the running American soldiers. This…

Flight of the Cygnus In the year 2240 EDF Deep Space Outpost 14: Near the Outer-Rim of the Milky Way "Where the hell are they?" "I'm not sure sir, the 6th Recon Squadron should have reported in before now" The commander leaned back in his chair, a look of worry on his face, "Keep trying to raise them Jennings." Jennings nodded, and put his headset back on. After trying to raise the command ship of the squadron several more times, Jennings looked back at the commander and shook his head.…

Introduction In the movie Twelve O’clock High, Brigadier General (BG) Savage’s fluid leadership was necessary to continuously assess the 918th Bomber Group, build the organization, and then develop its future leaders. BG Savage was placed in command of the 918th after General (GEN) Pritchard, the Wing Commander, relieved Colonel (COL) Davenport for ineffective leadership. BG Savage immediately and continuously assessed the organization. He used a Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) model of…

The concepts of Mission Command as proposed in U.S. ARMY's Field Manuals is a relatively new concept and has the focus on the Commander's interaction with subordinates and how both conducts operations in the complex scenario of modern combat. Although it is a new doctrine, traces of the employment and the characteristics that consecrate this theory was present in the actions of many leaders of the past. One example of other time that enshrines and exemplifies the philosophy of Mission Command…

competencies of former Army Staff Sergeant (SSG) Ashley Kennedy. Most leaders impact their soldiers, but it is a much more impressive feat to leave a lasting impact on a generation of new leaders; SSG Kennedy accomplished that and more. Through his leadership successes and, to an extent, his personal failings, SSG Kennedy directly contributed to the growth of numerous soldiers who were eventually “handed the reigns” of the NCO Corps and whom “charged forward” to lead the Army of today. More…

officers and those orders are not followed it is a crime. In Article 90 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, “makes it a crime for a military member to WILLFULLY disobey a superior commissioned officer” (Powers). Also found under Article 90, it states that during times of war if a military member does not obey orders from a superior officer they can be sentenced to death. These rules alone can make any individual fear the consequences of not following orders. Not following orders can make…

military consists of four main branches Army, Navy, Airforce, and Marines. All branches are essential parts of our government, our country’s security, and both genders of each branch are also essential to the bigger picture. Women make up 18% of our total military and the ratio of men to women…

Sergeant First Class Brent Colvin I had the honor and privilege of serving under the authority of Sergeant First Class Brent Colvin while I was a soldier with Bravo Battery, 2/222, Field Artillery and I have chosen him as my “Leader of Influence.” I served with SFC Colvin in various capacities while he was my Platoon Sergeant, including as a Fire Direction Specialist, unit radio equipment specialist, and his personal driver. I observed his leadership abilities during garrison activities and…