Reading Time: 2 minutesIn today’s post, I am going to explain a little about an Additional Skill Identifier that is extremely important. This is an ASI for Army Officers and I believe that any unit who “moves” consistently should have at least one officer with this ASI. I speak of the Unit Air Movements Officer. What Is Exactly … Read more
Reading Time: 14 minutesArmy radio etiquette is one of those basic military skills every Soldier should understand, regardless of rank, MOS, or duty position. You might not carry a radio every day, but sooner or later you’re probably going to find yourself using one during a field exercise, convoy, range, annual training, deployment, or tactical operation. When that … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you have ever examined the amount of air traffic in the sky over the United States and surrounding areas in any given day, you probably would be amazed that there are not more accidents. It looks like the Baldiority here in San Juan, Puerto Rico at 8 AM or 4 PM, but there are … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt is an Army base in the continental United States that many soldiers will visit at one time or another… In today’s post, I am going to share 10 cool facts about Fort Rucker. Some you may be aware of, while others??? If you have any added Fort Rucker facts, feel free to share them … Read more
Reading Time: 7 minutesIn today’s post, I want to introduce you to one of the most respected roles in the U.S. Army—the Army Jump Master. If you’re not familiar with this position, don’t worry—I’ll break it down for you. Soldiers who hold the title of Jump Master have gone through some of the toughest training the Army has … Read more
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Army by developing training programs, doctrine, and leader education initiatives. Established in 1973, TRADOC is not just about training soldiers; it encompasses a wide range of responsibilities that impact how the Army prepares for and conducts operations. … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen we think of military aviation, the Air Force is usually the first thought that comes to mind, but the Army also has aviation units too. As a matter of fact, the United States Air Force began as a unit of the United States Army. In today’s post, we are going to examine Army Aviation … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesIt is imperative that each and every soldier is not only efficient with weapons, but they also need to be an effective warrior without a weapon. Army combatives is the process of close quarters combat. I mentioned that this up close combat is without weapons, but in retrospect, I am mistaken. A soldier’s hands, feet … Read more
Reading Time: 6 minutesDoes the United States Army know something that we as citizens have not been made aware of? Is it just an elaborate joke or prank? Is the Army National Guard actually training for a possible zombie apocalypse? The answers in order are no (but probably yes), no and yes. In today’s post, we are going … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesThey may not get the recognition they deserve, but in this writer’s opinion, the 166th Aviation Brigade has been a huge reason the United States has such a well trained and efficient Army Reserve and National Guard force. The training in aviation combat and assault the 166th provided helped many officers and soldiers to stand … Read more