Dr. Ivan J. Birrer: Service at the Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, 20 January 1948 to 30 June 1978

Abstract

This report consists of interviews with Dr. Ivan J. Birrer about his career at the Command and General Staff College. On 30 June 1978, Dr. Birrer retired from his position at the Command and General Staff College after completing more than 30 years of service. After his arrival at Fort Leavenworth on 20 January 1948, Dr. Birrer made a series of important contributions to CGSC. Initially hired as a Statistical Consultant, in July 1949 he became 'Educational Advisor,' a title he retained until 1 September 1977 when the title was abolished throughout the TRADOC school system. In 1974, he was also designated 'Director, Master of Military Art and Science,' but this title was later changed to 'Director of Graduate Degree Programs.' These interviews give an accounting of the growth of the Command and General Staff College from 1948 to 1978.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 21, 1978
Accession Number
ADB064185

Entities

People

  • Robert A. Doughty

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Agreements
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  • Employment
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  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Education
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
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  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

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  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
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