Colonel Cord's Summary

Throughout military history, there have been many leaders that can be considered either visionary or ethical. This paper will discuss how BG Robin Olds was a visionary leader, but not a very ethical leader. From the beginning of his career, he was a visionary in aerial combat tactics and a true believer of leading from the front. His vision of aerial combat was beyond his years, but often fell upon deaf ears due to his flamboyant nature. He never hesitated to say exactly what was on his mind, which is why his actions could be considered unethical. But, his men loved him, and would follow him to hell and back. First, this paper will discuss BG Olds’ visionary leadership abilities he displayed the Viet Nam

The latest and possibly the most outraging incident involves Colonel Charles R. Forbes. The Colonel has been appointed by President Harding to lead the recently created Veterans Bureau. His job is to oversee that the veterans returning from war are being assisted

MG Hooker did not follow the mission command principle to provide a clear commanders intent. He was reluctant to do so for two reasons, lack of trust in his men and fear of revealing his plan. He did not trust his commanders. His commanders were characterized by caution, “some competence and a good deal of caution, but no brilliance” (Gallagher, p.6, 2007). The second reason was fear of his plan being exposed.

SSG Rawlins was looking for high ground that had good cover and concealment. He wanted a place where he could spy the enemy and collect intel, he looked around for a few moments, “There at our fifteen hundred.” SSG Rawlins pointed at it. SGT Hammerston looked through his binoculars toward where SSG Rawlins was pointing. He scanned the area, “It looks good Staff Sergeant, but it’s going to take some doing to get over there.”

The two forces headed into Norfolk, right through town, one heading north and the other east, it was quite a sight for the civilians that had seen so much. Never in their wildest dreams did they expect to see thousands of Marines heading off to battle in their own country, it was all surreal. The Marines sang cadence as they marched through town and the suburb’s, people lined the streets to see the spectacle, never had they been more proud, it sent shivers up their spines. The force heading north would encounter town after town and finally cut through Washington DC itself. Once the entered town they at first would be escorted through by the 3rd Infantry Regiment, half way through they would be handed off to the 82nd Airborne. Not one Marine thought it was necessary that they needed Army escorts.

made it to Jalalabad in critical conditions. Major General William Elphinestone failed to provide purpose and direction to his staff and subordinate leaders prior to the retreat of Kabul. General Elphinstone did not establish the use of mission order and he did not create a cohesive team through mutual trust. Elphinestone didn’t create a shared understanding, and did not provide a clear commander’s intent to his staff and subordinate leaders.

a. PFC Holmes violated Article 91 of the UCMJ, “Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, NCO, or PO.” on one count. The article defines insubordination as contempt or disrespectful language toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer while that officer is in execution of his office. PFC Holmes swore at SSG Davis. SSG Davis informed PFC Davis that he was not to speak to him like that. However PFC Holmes continued to speak disrespectfully towards SSG Davis. PFC Holmes knew that SSG Davis was a noncommissioned officer, his squad leader, his superior, and that SSG Davis was in execution of his office.

Lieutenant Steven Danielson and his team sat in the darkened team room. They were talking amongst themselves when Commander Tom McKasskill stepped into the room, “Lieutenant the CO is calling a staff meeting in five mikes you need to be there.”

Passing the Jefferson Memorial he headed over the Potomac River and on to the Pentagon. The front gate of the parking lot offered the usual credential check and let him on through. Closing in on five is this place was starting to buzz with activity. This was normal shift time for the military in a facility that never closed. Again he found his reserved parking space near the front it even had his name on a sign Reserved Gen. Hunter. He wondered whose name would be on it tomorrow, people and officers are always falling in and out of favor. His replacement would be up to General Armstrong he had made his recommendations to him but that didn't mean much. The Military was politics and vice versa. The General was a good man and valued his advice

"Sgt. Martin had spent his entire adult life in the infantry and was not ready for release," the board of inquiry's summary states. He strongly identified with the Canadian Forces, the report adds. "Sgt. Martin was not emotionally ready to leave the Canadian Forces" (D'Aliesio, 2015). At adulthood, ones intentions is focused on satisfying personal and family needs, as well as contributing to society (Krause, Corts, Smith, & Dolderman, 2015). Sgt. Martin's society in particular was that of the Forces. Being deployed and terminated from what he had known his whole life, placed him in stagnation; failure to find a way to contribute. It left him feeling abandoned, disconnected, and uninvolved in the community that he called home.

Chris Patterson stood in the waiting room and thought about his former friend. He respected Jackson for what he accomplished because he completed the most astounding impromptu rescue mission of his life and the fact he actually managed to pull it off with no casualties except himself and the terrorist with the broken jaw spoke volumes about his character and courage. If this had been a war zone he would write a letter to recommended Jackson for the Medal of Honor for the incredible feat of bravery, courage, ingenuity, tenacity, skill and downright guts he showed in capturing the terrorists and saving the medical staff and he did it while gravely injured and nearly bleeding to death. Colonel Patterson knew the Israeli government would say something

Colonel Mahaney is an Army Special Forces officer currently serving as the Senior Military Fellow of the Chief of Staff of the Army’s Strategic Studies Group. Previously, he commanded the Asymmetric Warfare Group. He has also commanded a Special Forces battalion and Special Operations Task Force in Afghanistan. Colonel Mahaney is a member of the Council of Foreign Relations and a graduate of NYU, Columbia, and the Army War

Had Lt. Ackermann had told ADA Elni the result of our investigation as we had told him, the DA’s Office may still have been disappointed that a prosecution for the crime mentioned was not possible, but most of the concern expressed in this letter would have been dispelled. It also demonstrates another failure of the Recon Unit mismanagement: If things go well, management takes the accolades – if not, the fault goes to the Unit.

The movie “A Few Good Men” was a great story of a young attorney who was in the Navy, called to defend some Marines who were suspected of murdering a fellow Marine. During the investigation, it is discovered that the Marines practice something called a “Code Red”. The 'code red' is an unofficial disciplinary measure, imposed by a marine squad when a member offends against the unit's esprit de corps. Having been gagged, bound and beaten, the marine dies at his colleagues' hands. The argument of the suspects was that it was a direct command that they carry out this code red against a fellow Marine who was not living up to the stringent agenda of the Marine Corp. and they were following the command. Eventually it came out that the person who

    “If we can, you can bet we’ll use him,” replied the Colonel.  “This thing is all hands on deck.  We need everyone.  But I think most of all we could use your help. You may not remember him, but he definitely remembers you. He goes on at great length in his autobiography about what an impression interning with the Dailey Organization had on him.  You’re a hero to him really, and I can’t think of anyone better to get threw to him.”