Why the United States Army is Unprepared for America's First Battle's

Abstract

Historically the United States Military is unprepared for the initial phases of conflict. In particular, the U.S. Army is unprepared, at least in the initial phases, to prosecute Americas wars. This paper will examine the initial battles of three American conflicts and outline the reasons for the U.S. Armys failure to win those battles. Secondly, this paper will explore the evolution of the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) throughout these first battles. From very humble beginnings, the NCO Corps has evolved into a respected institution known as the backbone of the Army. Lastly, we will look at the future of our Army, and the NCO Corps.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 18, 2008
Accession Number
AD1117609

Entities

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  • Buford E. Noland

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

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  • Air Strikes
  • Anti-Tank Guns
  • Battles
  • Body Armor
  • Civil War
  • Civil War (United States)
  • Education
  • History
  • International Organizations
  • Iraqi-War
  • Leadership Training
  • Military History
  • National Guard
  • North Africa
  • Second World War
  • Training
  • United States
  • Virginia
  • War
  • X Rays

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.