For example, the Smith-Cotton JROTC Tiger Battalion has risen up to become one of the best battalions in the state of Missouri. Established in 2004, Smith Cotton began to prepare for a long journey of struggles and efforts to become better and learn from the mistakes made in past. From the D.U.I, to the JROTC shoulder sleeve insignia, to the instructors, the Smith Cotton JROTC Tiger Battalion has woven into the history of JROTC, and is honored with tremendous respect. For the future, there is much work laid ahead of us. Not only Smith Cotton JROTC, but throughout the nation. JROTC will continue to expand and enhance its capabilities to teach and motivate its students.
As the incoming brigade commander, LTC (P) Owens, I see the critical leadership problem facing the 4th Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) is the inability or unwillingness of Colonel Cutler to lead and manage change effectively. In initial talks with Col Cutler and in reviewing the brigade’s historical unit status reports, the 4th ABCT performed as well as can be expected in Afghanistan, but as the onion was peeled back there are numerous organizational issues that were brought to the surface while I walked around and listened to the soldiers of the 4th ABCT, in addition to reviewing the Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) report. One of the most formidable tasks of a leader is to improve the organization while simultaneously accomplishing
Zerby, Roy M. Interview by author, 28 March 1996. Mail questionnaire. 12th Armored Division Historical Project, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas.
“For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty for service as a machine gunner with Company I on Operation ALLEN BROOK. Company I was approaching a dry river bed with a heavily wooded tree line that borders the hamlet of Lee Nam, when they suddenly came under intense mortar, rocket propelled grenades, automatic weapon and small arms fire from a large, well concealed enemy force which halted the company’s advance and wounded several marines. Realizing that key points of resistance had to be eliminated to allow the units to advance and casualties to be evacuated. Pfc. Burke, without hesitation, seized his machine gun and launched a series of 1-man assaults against the fortified emplacements. As he aggressively maneuvered to the edge of the steep river bank, he delivered accurate suppressive fire upon several enemy bunkers, which enabled his comrades to advance and move the wounded marines to positions of relative safety. As he continued his combative actions, he located an opposing automatic weapons emplacement and poured intense fire into the position, killing 3 North Vietnamese soldiers as they attempted to flee. Pfc. Burke then fearlessly moved from one position to another, quelling the hostile fire until his weapon malfunctioned. Obtaining a casualty’s rifle and hand grenades, he advanced further into the midst of the enemy fire in an assault against another pocket of resistance killing 2 more of the enemy. Observing that a fellow marine had cleared his malfunctioning machine gun he grasped his weapon and moved into a dangerously exposed area and saturated the hostile tree line until he fell mortally wounded.
The 84th Infantry Division lineage dates back to as early as 1917. In the early years, it was known as the “Lincoln Division”, made up of units primarily from Illinois, Kentucky, and Indiana. During WWI, the Lincoln Division provided replacements for other units, but saw no combat as a division. They were inactivated January 1919, and reactivated in October 1942.1 The 84th Infantry Division was made up of: three infantry regiments, four field artillery battalions, one engineering combat battalion, one medical battalion, one signal battalion, one light maintenance company, one quartermaster company, and a recon troop. The division was comprised of about 16,000 men in 1943.2
Lieutenant General Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, through dedication to his mission and the welfare of his marines, was a visionary leader even by today’s standards. In his youth, Chesty attempted to join World War I before he had reached the required age. He attended Virginia Military Institute, but dropped out after one year to satisfy his urge to experience combat. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps as a private and remained enlisted for only a year before his commissioning as a lieutenant. Unfortunately, the war ended before he was able to experience combat. When a force reduction ensued after the end of the war, Lt Puller was sent to the reserves and given the ...
In North Vietnam in 1970 several soldiers, sailors and airman were killed, beaten, starved and confined in solitary confinement causing severe mental issues in prisons in North Vietnam. Many of the American Prisoners were pilots for the Army and Air Force shot down during the heavy bombing raids ordered by President Johnson in 1964. 1 For nearly 2,000 days, or six plus years many of these Americans imprisoned in Son Tay about 23 miles west of Hanoi in North Vietnam. After several reports to the Pentagon from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the National security Agency (NSA), one of the greatest orchestrated prison rescue attempt was coordinated in a joint effort by the armed services. This operation exhibited extreme planning and attention to detail that forever changed the North Vietnamese treatment of American Prisoners of War (POWs).2
This book substantially explains the vigorous training platoon 3086 went through in order to earn the title of being a Marine.
Exemplary performance has always attracted accolades and numerous prices; this gives morale and vigor for everyone to achieve their best. In the disciplined forces, particularly the marine, the service members always receive a major reward that elevates them in rank; this is the medal. This rewards them for their bravery and contribution in the missions they are involved in. Indeed, they contribute a lot to the peace and security of the world at large and they truly deserve these medals for recognition (Tucker, 2011). This has been a practice for the U.S. Marine to issue Corps medals since the Civil War to present day. Among the Corps Medal categories include American Defense Medal-WWII, Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal among others. Since the Civil War there have been over 120 U.S. Marine Corps Medals. This paper identifies Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller and describes why he has been one of the most decorated marines in the history of the U.S.
The United States Marine Corps, established in 1775, is known for their production of the strongest offensive soldiers that defend our country. Their training includes amplified endurance, multiple styles of hand to hand combat, and artillery accuracy. Marines are trained to be the steel of the front lines that cut through and push back enemy lines. The branch rose to this dedication primarily in the 1940-50s thanks to one warrior-leader’s dedication to his country and men in his command. Lieutenant Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller is the prime model of every marine due to his dedication to service, desire to better his men through training and education, and the instilment of esprit de corps.
While settling the United States, Americans ran into many conflicts, including Native American tribes that we unrightfully forced to move out. Although it was wrong of us to kick them out of their land, we did it anyway, creating many conflicts that will shape the way we settle America. We treated them unfairly and we're inhumane, which created enemies we will have for many years.
Throughout my experience with JROTC, one of my skills have definitely increased in some areas. One of these areas is time management. Time management is important because it helps you manage your time from work, to school, and to your personal life. I think I increased my time management from making goals on when I am going to do something. An example is, when I have homework due but I have to do chores or something else, I put aside things that aren’t important. Whenever something comes up unexpected, I mentally put a plan in my head that tells me what time I should finish things and start things. The areas that I need to improve in are Sales Orientation and Commitment Ethic. To improve on Sales Orientation, I would need to work on social
As you know JROTC was established by the National Defense Act of 1916, since then JROTC has grown and advanced in technology, skills, and teaching.
The Vietnam war was a conflict between the communist government of North Vietnam against South Vietnam. During the Vietnam war the conflict and fighting had intensified because of the ongoing cold war between the soviet union and the united states. The total of deaths during that time was major more than 3 million including the 58,000 American soldiers that were killed during the Vietnam war, more than half of the dead were Vietnamese civilians. The war had brought opposition to the war in the United States between all Americans even after President Richard Nixon had ordered the withdrawal of the U.S. forces in 1973. The communist forces had ended the war by taking control of south Vietnam in 1975 the country was unified a year later as a Socialist Republic of Vietnam
My perception of a successful battalion chief at Rural Metro Fire Department entails a multifaceted leadership style that promotes his/her administration and exemplifies the professionalism, quality of standards and works ethics we strive towards within our community. As a role model for success, a battalion chief is a liaison between the administration of the department and the field personnel providing the service of excellence to our customers.
The U.S. conducted major offensives to weed out insurgents; on April 2004 American forces drove insurgents out of Fallujah in a large-scale ground attack. However, al Qaeda retook the city weeks later. The offensive operations conducted by the U.S. forces were effective as they would disrupt insurgent control of Iraqi cities, but the U.S. was not establishing strong security in the areas just captured. The result of little to no security in the cities retaken by American forces resulted in al Qaeda taking back most positions. The U.S. had to retake Fallujah in November and the operation cost more than 90 American lives. The U.S. needed to stop making the same mistake of clearing an enemy area and losing it once troops would move to the next