History of the US Army Sergeants Major Academy, 1 July 1972 - 31 December 1974, Volume One
Abstract
The written history of most service schools can be best developed in a chronological manner due to the ongoing nature of the schools. However, the attendant problems of creating an Army service college from scratch requires that the initial written history of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy be done in a slightly different manner. This Academy history is developed by Chapters in both time and events to facilitate readability and understanding. Chapter One treats the development of the Academy from idea conception to commencement of the Pilot Class. Chapter Two deals with the experiences of the Pilot Class. Chapter Three covers events after the Pilot Class to the graduation of Class Four. Subsequent Chapters treat Academy experiences in long term-areas such as MCA construction, additional missions, et. al. Numerical footnotes are referenced at the end of each Chapter in order of appearance. The Noncommissioned Officer Educational System was instituted during the 4th Quarter of FY 71, with the start of five basic level courses. Advanced courses were to begin in FY 72. Concurrent with this, the Commanding General of Continental Army Command, General Ralph E. Haines, Jr. directed The Armor Center and Fort Knox to develop a plan for initiating a PCS course for senior noncommissioned officers and determine the most appropriate site. On 21 April 1971, representatives from the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Individual Training, CONARG, met with Armor Center personnel to initiate planning. On 5 May, a second conference was held at Fort Monroe to continue discussions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- AD1117065
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army Sergeants Major Academy