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MEMORANDUM FOR PERSONNEL CONCERNED 21 May 2016 SUBJECT: ARMS ROOM STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP) 1. References. a. DoD 5100.76-M, Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition and Explosives b. AR 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives c. AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program d. AR 190-14, Carrying of Firearms and Use of … Read more
On April 7, 1782, George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit in order to reward those in the military who performed singular meritorious actions. But for unknown reasons following the Revolutionary War, the award had “broken service” and was not presented to anyone for approximately 150 years. However, it was redesigned in the 20th … Read more
The Army’s Mission Command philosophy is a strategic cultural and intellectual shift in how to run the Army of the future. The Army is a large and complex organization founded in policies and procedures, derived from tradition and past success. Even though the army hasn’t realized the overall adoption of Mission Command, it is imperative … Read more
When two geographical locations are so close to one another, people expect for them to not have a lot of differences. However, Mexico and the United States do carry out many differences. They do in fact have similarities but they are unique from one another. Especially, when it come to their military culture. They do … Read more
Robert Bowdrie (Bowe) Bergdahl is a United States Army sergeant who left his post in Afghanistan 2009 purposefully and intentionally. The Bowe Bergdahl case is an odd case that sometimes does not make much sense. He will be facing court- martial sometime this year for is desertion and misbehavior. The Uniform Code of Military Justice … Read more
Success through struggle is a story of one young soldiers attempt at something great. Through the struggles that I endure in this story of my attempts of joining an elite military organization are a testament to Army Values and the warrior ethos. You will learn that even if you do not succeed at first you … Read more
My army career was right on track. I had been in the 3 years at this point, coming up on 4, and already had completed air assault school, been awarded my expert infantry badge, and had one 15 month deployment under my belt. I was assigned to the scout platoon sniper section and was waiting … Read more