United States Army

during, and after the war are all depicted by the end of the book. Although the book is brief, it shows the development of Tim as he is forced to participate in a war that he disagrees with in its entirety. Although he originally plots to abandon the Army, he believes that doing so would bring embarrassment upon his family, thus Tim endures through the brutality that was Vietnam. Chronologically, Tim’s story begins with his life before the war. During this description, we learn that Tim…

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…

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…

operation, and allocate the commander’s guidance. Staff estimates, critical facts and assumptions, identifying adversary and friendly centers of gravity (COGs), critical vulnerabilities (CV), and the required conditions to achieve commanders’ end state are included within mission analysis. The third step is the course of action (COA) development consisting of information on “what type of action should occur, why the action is required, who will take the action, and the expected outcomes.”…

exemplifies what it is to be a Profession of Arms and a professional. As it notes in the very first page of the Army white paper The Profession of Arms “I am an expert and a professional” (TRADOC, 2010) We can note and many would agree that the Soldiers Creed sums up and gives an overall understanding to what exactly is The Profession of Arms and what it is to be a professional in the U.S. Army. The Army as a whole is always moving and changing and we as Soldiers and in particular Human…

transition into an adult and my decision to join the armed forces. I joined the military right out of high school, and it didn’t take long for the Army to mold me into a Soldier. Order, discipline, commitment and respect were lessons we all learned fast after raising our hands and swearing in. Those four things have stuck with me throughout my career. Of the seven Army Values, respect really stands out to me because as experience has shown, just a little can go a long way. As a leader, I…

pay attention to detail is definitely essential for any occupation in the world. Details surround us no matter what kind of job we are facing. One of the most important things you can do in your career is pay attention to details, especially in an army career. Paying attention to details is important for avoiding errors and maintaining efficiency. Also following directions is a fundamental skill for people from all age groups. Being able to follow through with instructions is a necessity for…

“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him,” said G.K. Chesterton. A love for their country is why my veterans serve. It never really sunk into me how much veterans sacrifice for us. I think that we need to show as much respect to people that have served in the military forces to make us be able to be free. Or be able to pursue whatever we would like to. Every veteran that has served or is serving has been brave and loyal.…

will allow you to make a lot of money. For example, a doctor, being in the military, and being a firefighter are three examples of things I could be. I want to go to West Point to be in the military. Going to West Point is important because it has an army simulation program,their physical team sports ,and they have a military science program. There are a lot of reasons why I want to be in the military.on the webpage “The Military Wallet.com” it says, “The military provides advanced technical…

referred to as “the backbone of the Army,” the Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) corps has proven themselves capable of accomplishing the mission in both garrison and wartime operations. However, the drive to teach genuine leadership has lost its value, even among officers. Ingraham’s 1988 article, “Fear and Loathing in the Barracks-And the Heart of Leadership,” reveals many pitfalls that NCOs and officers have become subject to over transitional phases in the Army. For example, Ingraham points…