Rangers Lead the Way: The Vision of General Creighton W. Abrams

Abstract

Examine the strategic vision of General Creighton Abrams to restore values and standards to the Army. Argue the formation of the Ranger Battalions was the tool he used to effect this restoration. A restoration which was key to the Army emerging from its post Viet Nam period of decline. The values and standards incorporated in the Ranger Battalions were promulgated throughout the rest of the Army by Rangers returning to it. Analyze and develop lessons for future leaders.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 07, 2003
Accession Number
ADA415822

Entities

People

  • Kent T. Woods

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Army Rangers
  • Combat Forces
  • Electronic Mail
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Military History
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Second World War
  • Special Forces
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Military Academy
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Library and Information Science/ Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, Bibliography of Vietnam and Lao Studies.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation