[PDF] Fort Leavenworth Ongoing Mission eBook

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Page : 85 pages
File Size : 21,74 MB
Release : 1964
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Since the founding of Fort Leavenworth in 1827, the years have brought about a transition in atmosphere at the post from that of a frontier garrison to one of advanced military education. During these changing times in the development of our Nation, Fort Leavenworth has continuously fulfilled mission of increasing importance to the Armed Forces of the United States. The activities, events, and accomplishments that have taken place here deserve to be a source of pride for all personnel, past and present, who served at Fort Leavenworth. This History of Fort Leavenworth, 1952-63 brings up to date the original history written in 1927 by Col Elvid Hunt, revised by Capt Walter E. Lorence in 1937, and published for the period 1937-51 by Col Orville Z. Tyler.

Author : Donald P., Donald Wright, Ph. D.
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 37,71 MB
Release : 2013-12
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ISBN : 9781494407155

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For the US Army to succeed in the 21st Century, Soldiers of all ranks must understand and use Mission Command. Mission Command empowers leaders at all levels, allowing them to synchronize all warfighting functions and information systems to seize, retain, and exploit the initiative against a range of adversaries. This collection of historical vignettes seeks to sharpen our understanding of Mission Command philosophy and practice by providing examples from the past in which Mission Command principles played a decisive role. Some vignettes show junior officers following their commander's intent and exercising disciplined initiative in very chaotic combat operations. Others recount how field grade officers built cohesive teams that relied on mutual trust to achieve key operational objectives. Each historical account is complemented by an annotated explanation of how the six Mission Command principles shaped the action. For this reason, the collection is ideal for leader development in the Army school system as well as for unit and individual professional development. Mission Command places great responsibility on our Soldiers.

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Page : 58 pages
File Size : 38,21 MB
Release : 2006
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Increasingly, since the end of Desert Storm, the Army National Guard (ARNG) has conducted more overseas missions with fewer resources. In operations since the events of 9/11, mobilizations are at their highest levels since World War II. The ARNG has done this using a "Cold War" force structure and mobilization process to "call-up" units and individuals "as needed" while simultaneously supporting domestic missions. Most agree that the ARNG must change to meet the expectation that it is now required as an operational force vice a strategic reserve. The primary question this monograph seeks to answer is as follows: How should the ARNG change to meet this new role? Some advocate a return to a strategic reserve role or specializing portions of the ARNG to meet specific needs in Stability and Civil Support Operations. The Army is suggesting transforming the ARNG through three initiatives that will provide a capabilities-based solution vice specializing force structure for specific missions. The ARNG transformation approach appears to provide the best solution for operating in the new environment. However, for this transformation to be functional, the Army and the ARNG must overcome traditional issues based on their relationship that dates back to the early 20th Century. The ARNG fills a dual role and has an expectation to respond to domestic as well as foreign contingencies. The operational nature of the ARNG now requires that domestic mission planning receive the priority that overseas contingencies receive to allow alignment of resources with tasks across the spectrum of operations. Further, the Army must resource the ARNG to its full level of requirements vice the previous method of tiered funding. Addressing these two issues allows the transforming ARNG to function properly as an operational force as required for national security.

Author : Kenneth M. LaMaster
Publisher : Arcadia Library Editions
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 20,96 MB
Release : 2010-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781531639389

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On March 17, 1827, Col. Henry Leavenworth received orders from Washington. Along with four companies of the 3rd Infantry Regiment, he departed from the Jefferson Barracks at St. Louis, traveled up the Missouri River, and selected a site for a permanent settlement. Cantonment Leavenworth was established on May 8, 1827, and renamed Fort Leavenworth on February 8, 1832. Since then, it has grown and met the demands of the U.S. Army. From the protection of pioneers along the Santa Fe Trail to peacekeeping missions among the Native Americans, the fort's role in the nation's expansion westward is second to none. Fort Leavenworth has continually reinvented itself to meet the challenges facing the nation. From training units during the Civil War to army education during Operation Enduring Freedom, the fort's many schools have stood true to their motto: Ad bellum pace parati (prepared in peace for war).