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Not Being There
by James Webb Not being there in the suck was probably the toughest part of this war to me, at least. I had the opportunity to attend the world's Continue Reading
Ethical Performance Evaluations: Maladaptive Talent Management in the U.S. Army
by MSG John W. Russell, US Army In every field of endeavor, employees often subject themselves to evaluative analysis as a means to stratify the Continue Reading
Paratroopers of WWII: Double Volunteers
When soldiers are asked why they volunteered for the paratroopers, their responses come in many forms. Many men signed up to be in the Airborne Continue Reading
Performance TRIAD, Mission Command Principles, and Leadership Presence in Irregular Warfare
by MSG Michael E. Bogle Jr, US Army Leaders must lead and not be afraid to act or make mistakes. Leaders must be more agile in the era of Irregular Continue Reading
Roots of Airborne Success: The Parachute Test Platoon
The American Airborne concept first suggested in World War I, became a need heading into World War II. The war started years before direct American Continue Reading
What is “Transformational” Leadership in the US Army?
by MSG Woody Woodward, US Army The Army's professional military education system teaches leaders to be transformational leaders. Nevertheless, Continue Reading
Filthy Thirteen: Symbol of American Fighting Spirit
Units in the Airborne Divisions portrayed characteristics and a culture symbolic and unique to paratroopers. A demolition section attached to the Continue Reading
Reflections on Leadership from a Retired Canadian Army Sergeant
Let me start by saying that leading troops was the greatest honour in my military career. The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has principles of Continue Reading
The Importance of Leadership in Multidomain Operations
by Robert Shawlinski, James Perdue, and SGM Clayton dos Santos In recent years, the United States (U.S.) Army has been studying weapons and Continue Reading
In Leadership, Ego Kills
When it comes to podcasts, I am a gluttonous consumer. I have to start with a plug to one of the best law enforcement tactical/leadership podcasts I Continue Reading
Time Management for Junior Leaders
by MSG Dorothy Anderson, US Army Time management is crucial for leaders, including effective task coordination for maximum productivity. Junior Continue Reading