earns one of the most significant titles in the United States Army. This woman was the type who not only exceeds but excels at what she does. Marcia Anderson, an assertive leader who excelled through her military career, was the army`s first African American female 2 star major general who was a open door to success for many future African American women in the military. Through her work she secured the trust and respect of people in the United States. Marcia Anderson, married to Amos Charles Anderson
Michael Bryant 23March2015 Army Cyber Branch The U.S Army Cyber Branch was created in September 2014, as one of the first official steps in establishing a seventeen-series career field specialty, dedicated to managing the careers and professional development of officers. Army Secretary John McHugh and Chief of Staff General Raymond Odierno approved the creation of the Cyber Branch in September 2014. The U.S. Army Cyber Commander capitalizes on existing U.S. Army cyber resources and improves operational
This is Audie Murphy's life story. At the tender age of 12, he becomes the head of the family after his father deserts them. He joins the army at the age of 18 and through the course of the war is decorated for valor nine times thus becoming the most decorated combat soldier in World War II. Audie does one of the bravest acts any soldier ever did during the war. He climbs aboard a burning tank destroyer and single handedly keeps the enemy from advancing on his position. He spends almost an hour on
Sergeant Spencer G. Harris: U.S. Army Recruiter Sergeant Spencer G. Harris is a United States army recruiter. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1987. Growing up, Harris always wanted to be soldier often playing the game, Soldier. In high school, he started seriously thinking about joining the United States army, but instead went to the University of Utah to study psychology. After graduating, Harris enlisted in the army and wanted to serve as a special forces agent. He went to train in Georgia
Service Academies regularly garner assignment preferences right out of the gate, to say nothing of clear-cut networking advantages over the course of their careers. After the Service Academies, the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) programs utilized at select colleges and universities across the United States round out an ever-larger mosaic. And not unlike the larger picture, those also tend to retain a recognized amount
The United States Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) came into existence by Army Captain Alden Patridge with the National Defense Act of 1916.The focus of JROTC was on secondary schools which is grades nine through twelve. Under the provisions of the Act, high schools were given the loan of federal military equipment and the assignment of active duty military personnel to be instructors. In 1964, the Vitalization Act opened JROTC up to the other services and replaced most of the
The United States Army is the best Army in the world. We go fearlessly into battle and never accept defeat. This is instilled in us from our superiors, our leaders, upon our entrance into the army and for the rest of our military career. The leaders of the United States Army are the people who make us the best Army in the world, they are the ones who not only install fearlessness into everyone, but organize everything and make everything possible. They do this by following two main army procedures
over sixteen years, the United States Army has fought a war on two fronts, in the deserts of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan. During this time, the army’s operation doctrine has evolved to encompass many issues that the army has faced during this time. This has included counterinsurgency (COIN), mobilizing and deploying National Guard and Reserve units on a large scale, and effectively training units to carry out their missions. One constant that has effected the army as a whole from the active
Military Science. As the Senior Officer he is accountable for the supervision and mission success of the University of North Dakota Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps otherwise known as ROTC. Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps mission is to educate, train, and commission college students to become the future officer leadership of the united States Army. Army ROTC is both rewarding and challenging, the program focuses on instilling values and leadership skills both in classroom and practice
The Progression of Army Readiness Models into the 21st Century The Army has progressed through three different readiness models since the turn of the 21st Century. Force requirements drive changes to the system. In turn, force requirements have changed dramatically due to the Army’s involvement in the Global War on Terror. The method of change is one of evolution rather than revolution. Stressors on the force from global contingency operations serve to identify issues within readiness models
power, its military fundamentals influence the United States (U.S.) military. The U.S. military employs three Napoleonic era fundamentals of Command and Control (C2), professional military, and nationalism. These fundamentals shape the U.S. military during peace and war. Maintaining peace and winning wars are important. To do that, large capable militaries are required with C2 and Napoleon recognized this. Napoleon task organized the Army into Armies, Corps, Divisions, and Brigades, centralizing
The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief analysis of the United States Army’s organizational structure and its culture and how these two elements impact its workers, associates and affiliates. This paper will first examine the Army’s history, development and structure to highlight the origins of the Army’s culture. Secondly, a brief history of the Army’s organizational development will be followed by a close examination of its philosophy and supporting beliefs. Lastly, this paper will discuss
The United States Army consists of three distinct components, the Regular Army, National Guard and Army reserve. Each part plays an integral role in providing support towards accomplishing the mission of the Army, to win at ground combat. However, after well over a decade of war, draw downs and build ups, Army survey data show mutual trust and cohesion between the Soldiers and Department of the Army (DA) Civilians within total force is insufficient. This lack of trust has had a degrading effect
The US Army campaign issues in todays world are growing more relevant by the day. As a result it is increasingly important for the US Army to launched the Army White Paper the Profession of Arms. Have you ever hear about this campaign before and are you part of it? This white paper should meet a common understanding beyond the US Army soldiers, however the Army as a profession of arms it self. its has some meaning to fully understanding. In this essay, we are going to prove that the army as a profession
The Army has one official definition of leadership which can be found in Army Doctrine Reference Publication Number 6-22. It reads “Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.” (ADP 6-22). Leadership also has many other definitions which could be found in Webster’s dictionary or numerous self-help books. The definitions apply to all Military Occupational Specialties, all Officers and Enlisted
One subculture within the United States is that of the US Army. The Army defends the nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic. It is an exclusive group since not everyone in the country serves in the Army. The US Army’s official birthday is June 14, 1775, however its origins are much earlier than that. During British colonialism, citizens often had to take up arms to defend themselves, primarily against the Indians, since the British did not have a significant military presence in America
logistic officer can make up to $6,429/mo. The Logistics Officer Corps includes all commissioned and warrant officers within the Logistics Corps. An Army Logistic Officers is usually designed to develop and maintain the right balance between the Army’s need for functional logistics expertise and the Army’s increasing need for multi-skilled leaders. An army logistic officer usually keeps the unit moving. They are responsible for planning, directing, and developing the logistical operations of a unit
Secretary of State Colin Luther Powell served as national security adviser to President Ronald Reagan, and under President George Bush became the first African American to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-1993). In 2001 the U.S. Senate confirmed him as the Secretary of State. Colin Luther Powell was born in Harlem, New York City on April 5, 1937, the son of a shipping clerk and a seamstress, both of whom were immigrants from Jamaica. Powell spent most of his childhood in the South
What is The Pennsylvania Army National Guard? The Pennsylvania Army National Guard is a branch of the United States Army that is mostly used today for homeland security. Although the National Guard is not active like the Reserves or Active Duty Army, they still have the same requirements and same responsibility. More than 22,000 men and women make up the Pennsylvania National Guard and Air National Guard today. They reach from state quarters at Fort Indian Town Gap in Lebanon County to about 100
The Center for the Army Profession and Ethic (CAPE), releases the Annual Survey of the Army Profession (CASAP). Through these surveys, the CAPE is able to identify trends, and issues that the Army is facing as a profession. These observations lead to the introduction of programs such as the “America’s Army–Our Profession” (AAOP) education and training program, designed to mitigate pertinent issues. The Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the Army then designate annual or biennial