NCOs in The American Army 1945-Present

Abstract

There were many NCOs in The American Army from 1945-present that have had a lasting effect on our Army. Only a few however have had such a large and lasting impact as the first Sergeant Major of The Army William O. Wooldridge. The creation of the position of Sergeant Major of The Army (SMA) gave the NCOs and Soldiers a voice directly to the Secretary of The Army. This voice has become very effective over the years, bringing positive change to the Army. The establishment of the position and its continued effectiveness is a product of SMA Wooldridge's efforts and experience. Some of the areas that the SMA has had the greatest impact on are the moral, welfare, training, and pay and allowances of the NCOs and Soldiers in today's Army.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 15, 2005
Accession Number
AD1111766

Entities

People

  • William O Wooldridge

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Army
  • Education
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Guidance
  • History
  • Infantry
  • Military Assistance
  • Military History
  • National Security
  • New Mexico
  • Noncommissioned Officers
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • Training
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • War

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  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.