12'O Clock High

Lt. Audie L. Murphy’s name stands as one of the most prominent in American military history. He was a figurehead of leadership and the epitome of the seven Army Values (Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage). He was a model for every soldier to follow, one that overcame every odd that was ever against him and rose to conquer every challenge. In his personal memoir “To Hell and Back”, he expressed a very personal view of what it takes to embody these characteristics which would eventually encourage anyone who reads it. In the next few paragraphs I will expound on his leadership and analyze what it really takes

The four commandants were always dependable, reliable, unwavering, and constant during the three battles. For example, Commandant Marc Neuville did not only make plans when going into the wars but also led in the line when executing those plans (Keegan, 2011). What this shows is that during military warfare, it is the duty of the leaders not only to possess but also demonstrate a steadfast character. Just as the case of Commandant Marc Neuville shows, a steadfastness personality in a leader can easily and quickly motivate the members of the army to approach war with commitment and dedication.

The movie “Twelve O’ Clock High” is a case study in the application of leadership theory during World War Two. Gregory Peck portrays Brigadier General Savage, a United States Army Air Force officer thrust into a situation that requires a maximum effort both on the ground and in the air as he attempts to re-invigorate an undisciplined, anxiety ridden, and ineffective combat unit. Throughout the movie we observe Peck’s character employing a variety of leadership methods, but ultimately discovering that true combat effectiveness and cohesion is accomplished through a

Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer is a very influential novel in the military. In fact, it is required reading material for all 1st Lieutenants in the Marine Corps as well as in the United States Military Academy at West Point. Many Army leaders have read the book and often discuss it among themselves in social situations. Although a fiction read, many leaders extrapolate the use of mission command as well as the leaderships attributes. In this analysis I will be comparing a single event in the novel to the Army’s leadership principles as well as Mission Command. I will then provide a personal reflection and conclude.

The book Black Hearts opened my eyes to how leadership from a single Officer can have a grappling effect on such a wide range of soldiers from the lowest of ranks. One of the best takeaways from Black Hearts is to never do anything: illegal, unethical, or immoral. Although this is a easy statement to repeat, Black Hearts demonstrates the difficulties that lie behind these words. It has also painted a picture of how leadership can topple extremely quickly from a top down view. The Army is portrayed in a bad light throughout the book relentlessly. This is due to the concentration of poor leadership of the 1-502nd Regiment (Referred to as “First Strike”), a battalion of the 101st Airborne Division.

The new strategy is for the federation to make hit and run raids to slowly reduce enemy strongholds. During his time with Rasczak’s Roughnecks the book begins a shift and starts to focus on the daily routine of military life. During this shift Heinlein explains the relationship between non-rates, non-commissioned officers, and commissioned officers.

This concise paper addresses a lifetime of learning on part of the author and the gracious graduated squadron commander interviewee who leant his time and wisdom. In the next few paragraphs the three key elements that will be addressed include: the author’s leadership philosophy, elicited in the hot seat from the Group Commander, a summary of the author’s commander interview, and an analysis of the interview through the lens of the author’s own philosophy.

Toxic leadership and climate defines the critical leadership problem within 4th ABCT. In conjunction, a lack of care for Soldiers and their families, favoritism, SHARP issues, and hazing have caused a unit to lose all trust in the previous Command Team. To combat these issues I will develop and implement my vision and a way ahead for the BCT using the 7 Step Model. Furthermore, I will focus on specific portions of the Rocket Model, Organizational Culture “Iceberg”, and correcting the Five Dysfunctions of a Team to solve the problem.

Special Forces soldiers work in foreign lands with situations which are not always completely clear from its beginning. The Special Operation Imperatives serve as the base for success by providing the framework to develop and assist the host nation in achieving their desired goals. Through this essay I will use the novel “The Ugly American” (William J. Lederer & Eugene Burdick) to provide context to the benefits of applying such imperatives and the consequences of improper application. I will bring to light the actions of the characters and depict the reasons why the application of the imperative made the character succeed or fail in his desired goal.

First Lieutenant Jimmy Cross had no desire to be a leader. As a college sophomore, he signed up for the Reserve Officers Training Corps because that’s what his friends were doing, but he didn’t care about the war. Consequently, he is thrust

I: Airmanship - Hamburg displays his embodiment of the core values by placing the mission before his personal desires/comforts (service before self) and did such an outstanding job that he contributed to the unit receiving an “outstanding” rating (excellence in all we do). The exchange between Ratner and Hamburg is also about DDR (direction, discipline, and recognition). Through the use of recognition and/or rewards Hamburg’s performance can be positively reinforced to influence him early in his professional development.

In order to assess the character of Samuel Damon from Once and Eagle from a military point of view this paper will follow a rough format of the Leadership Assessment Report (blue card) used to assess Army ROTC cadets. As the assessment of Damon is being made Courtney Massengale will also be assessed in order to compare the two men’s leadership styles. The assessment of both will also show a contrast of what a good leader is from a poor one.

There are various ways that savagery can flourish, develop, and unfold in oneself and make them turn ferocious and evil. One factor that can be accounted for is not having a person of higher authority in charge. For example in the novel, Lord of the Flies there is a lack of an adult. To grasp the true meaning of the word savage, according to Merriam-Webster, the definition of savage is, “Not domesticated or under human control and lacking the restraints normal to civilized human beings.” The outcome of this dire situation resulted in the boys taking a vote on who would be in power. Either Ralph, who is a representation of a civilized, productive, and charismatic protagonist in the novel. “But there was a stillness about Ralph as he sat that marked him out: there was his size, and attractive appearance; and most obscurely, yet most powerfully, there was the conch” (Golding 22). Ralph found a conch, and he blows into it when there needs to be a gathering to discuss certain matters. The conch most notably symbolizes power, democracy, and authority. The other candidate is Jack, a boy who demonstrates an anti-hero craving power, order, and dignity. “‘I ought to be chief,’ said Jack with simple arrogance, ‘because I’m chapter chorister and head boy. I can sing C sharp’” (Golding 22). Therefore, Ralph is victorious because the littluns were charmed for his potential in being a good leader, unlike Jack for his

There are few companies in the 101st Airborne that achieved the status the men of Easy Company would gain during their career in World War II. From the making of formation of the company at Camp Toccoa, in Georgia, the men of Easy Company were destined to impact the course of the war. They became legends in American military history with their acts of bravery and heroics they showed in the face of the German army. From Normandy to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest, their fame grew with each great mission they accomplished. The generations that would follow respected the uniform they wore, and the company’s comradeship grew deeper than a normal soldier’s companionship would in a war with his fellow- man. Throughout the book, Stephen Ambrose, pointed

This thesis will cover the Support of the Commander’s Leadership Philosophy, command climate, strategies, and the role of the gunnery sergeant’s importance in the execution of the Commander’s leadership philosophy for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. We feel that the command climate at this unit is good. The three strategies that we will use to discuss this will be communication, training and leadership and how important they are in order to establish an effective and productive environment. We will also discuss how the gunnery sergeant’s important role is the key to ensuring that these strategies are