PROFESSION OF ARMS The Army White Paper, the Profession of Arms, is a response to the Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff as to what TRADOC thinks the Army Profession is and takes a closer look at the “Profession of Arms” is and what responsibilities it entails. The paper is divided into five sections which include the army as the profession of arms, the army’s professional culture, the army ethic, the army ethic and external relations, the conclusion and follow on for future work (Army, 2010, p. 1-18)
which readiness is essential for prosperity. Noncommissioned Officers have occupied the readiness domain of the Army, safeguarding standards and tradition, while furnishing development for subordinates. With the ambiguity of future conflict consistently looming, the Noncommissioned Officer Strategy 2020 or NCO 2020 Strategy, provides a blueprint for the perpetual development of future Army leaders. The NCO 2020 Strategy focuses on three lines of effort which
According to the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC)(2015), the development of competent, committed professional leaders of character is imperative to the readiness of our Army (TRADOC, 2015, p.3). The Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) 2020 Strategy is a plan developed by TRADOC (2015) that ensures our future NCOs are those competent, committed professionals of character that we need in our NCO Corps ( TRADOC, 2015, p.3-4). The NCO 2020 Strategy provides the, “guidance on ends,
Commissioned Officer 2020 Strategy Following the NCO 2020 Strategy UNITED STATES ARMY TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND NCOs Operating in a Complex World 04 December 2015 SSG Noll, Heidi SLC Class 182-18 Abstract Former CECOM Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Miguel Buddle said, “A Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) is the backbone of the Army. The NCO is the one who either will teach you the right way or wrong way to do something”. The backbone of the Army is a time-honored tradition. NCO’s are superior Soldiers
U. S. Army Mission Command Philosophy and General Petraeus When standard practice had to be changed in order to meet a new cultural landscape of Iraq, General Petraeus’ common sense approach would become the model for future counterinsurgency operations. When occupying the city of Mosul Iraq, “Petraeus did not wait for his higher headquarters to tell him how to conduct a counterinsurgency campaign’ ‘instead he started from the beginning to shape an effective’ ‘doctrine by having a common sense approach
Infiltration Course. He distinguished himself by providing excellent instruction to 32,000 Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers. SSG Flores ' emphasis on safety enabled him to provide exceptional training that was essential to those Soldiers meeting Army standards during a challenging and stressful environment. His efforts ensured every Soldier received the skills necessary to succeed in the Army. SSG Flores ' unmatched professionalism and ability to lead was the deciding factor for his selection
moves are abnormal to the Army and should not be used as a basis for determining future moves. In 2004, the Army instituted the Force Stabilization Initiative in order to increase readiness and stability for the fighting force, and predictability for their families. This initiative outlined stability for first term Soldiers at approximately six years and second or third term Soldiers at approximately three years. This initiative did not include Outside Continental United States assignments or hardship
Command Expectations of a Military Intelligence Sergeant First Class Being promoted in the United States military to the rank of Sergeant First Class is the first step that a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) takes into the senior enlisted ranks. With this promotion comes a new set of responsibilities from a command’s perspective. Until this point in the career of an NCO, their respective focus has been to a team or squad. The expectations of a junior or mid-level NCO to their team or squad are often
United States Army exists to fight and win our Nation’s wars, and serves the American people. Ever since being established in 1775 on 14 June, the United States Army has proven the ability to hold an enemy force and/or defeat them when all options have failed. Subsequently in 2011 the United States Army has sustained conflicts and has been undertaking a transition ever since. Retired General Martin E. Dempsey set forth a vision back in 2011, challenging United States Army to become an Army Force
America’s Army Our Profession ‘One Army, Indivisible’ JR Thomas Non Commissioned Officer Academy Fort Eustis, Virginia America’s Army Our Profession, ‘One Army, Indivisible’ Abstract In this paper I will discuss the Center for the Army Profession and Ethic program and more specifically the ‘One Army, Indivisible’ theme. I will also list the primary mission of each of the Army components, with examples. I will also show the supportive roles and examples on how each component contributes to the
Moral and Ethical People – Heart of a Profession Throughout time, the U.S. Army has changed and adapted in many ways, but it has always kept its value in remaining a profession. A profession is different from a job in a few ways. First of all, a profession is usually a long term commitment, where the individual continues to work on their craft and strives to eventually master those skills. Another important difference is the aspect of ethics. A profession is usually performed in the interest of others
In Katrina’s Wake: National Guidance Throughout the history of the United States Military, historians recorded the heroic actions of Soldiers, Airman, Sailors, and Marines that won countless battles in various conflicts around the world. In modern times, the role of the military changed drastically, especially in regards to the military’s role within natural disasters. Therefore, a National Guidance of Preparedness was developed, which reinforces response readiness and provides guidelines
Introduction 1. The U.S Army Command and General Staff Course (CGSC) educates and trains intermediate level officers of U.S Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, Interagency Leaders and International Students from different countries. The course participants are U.S Military Officers with the military rank of Majors, civilian leaders from U.S interagency and international students’ officers with the military rank of Lieutenant Colonels and Majors. The course participants of 2008-02 were 296 officers of
the Bundeswehr & government’s head military adviser as well. Mr.Wieker connected with Bundeswehr in 1974 & trained as an arms officer & served as an officer in an armored artillery brigade before he reached the post of Chief of Staff of the German Army Office back in 2002. Mr.Wieker was officially selected head of Staff of the Bundeswehr just two days after his up gradation to four-star general. He currently stands among the world’s strongest and most admired military generals of the world. 9:
The United State Army has primary responsibilities to protect the nation’s citizenry and preserve the sovereignty of the nation. The use of force has predated civilized man and has been used to shape the foundations of society itself. The “profession of arms” has facilitated the rise of the United States as the leading democratic nation in world. The pillars of the Army profession are built on the Warrior Ethos, character, leadership, tactical and technical, conceptual modeling and facilitation of
This paper examines the Non-Commissioned Officer development strategy implemented by the United States Army. By expanding on the previous strategy, future Non-Commissioned Officer’s gain a training and education system that maintains a high level of academic excellence. The Non-Commissioned Officer 2020 Strategy publication provided an in-depth view of the benefits of capturing an Non-Commissioned Officer’s overall performance and skills. Implementation of a standardized, tracked, and accredited
General Stanley McChrystal and the Principals of Mission Command SSG Jake M. Calderon Senior Leaders Course 14 June 2023 General Stanley McChrystal and the Principals of Mission Command General (GEN) Stanley McChrystal served in the United States Army in many roles, notably as the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Joint Special Operations (JSOC) commander. GEN McChrystal also served within the 75th Ranger Regiment and the 82nd Airborne Division early in his career
George S. Patton Jr. was a renowned, if not debatable figure of World War II that contributed a big part in the defeat of the German Army. Patton graduated from West point on June 11 1909 where he was appointed as a second lieutenant. Shortly after graduating West Point Patton married Beatrice Ayer who he dated while he was attending West Point. During Patton’s Army career he led Soldiers in both World War I and World War II. Patton’s was not renown to many till World War II where he would become
commanded the 23rd Regimental Combat Team to victory at the Battle of Chipyong-ni, marking the first major victory by the United States Army over the Chinese Communist Forces (CCF) in the Korean War. This is an account of his heroism and supporting his brothers-in-arms. Colonel Freeman was able to demonstrate mission command through action. He used the following four mission command principles: build cohesive teams through mutual trust, create a shared understanding, provide a clear commander's intent
assessment to deter, deny and defeat adversary states, the need of adaptation and focused communication to combat violent extremist organizations and the utility of a combination of soft and hard power to strength alliances and partnerships. Lesson 1 (NMS Objective #1): Theories and technology are tools for the commander, but the ingenuity and skills allows