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The article looks at the role of U.S. Army medical advisers in the Vietnam War. Topics include the history of the Military Advisory Assistance Group-Vietnam, which aimed first to help Vietnam fight an invasion from North Vietnam and later to counter rising insurgency; the formation of the Civil Operations and Revolutionary Development Support program to strengthen counterinsurgency; and the roles of U.S. Army advisers and medical advisers in assisting the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces.

The article focuses on the operation art of the U.S. Army's III Corps' 2007-2008 campaign in Iraq under the command of Lieutenant General Raymond Odierno. Topics include the success of III Corps in reducing the level of violence and creating room for political progress, such as limited amnesty and 2008 budget, in Iraq, Odierno's use of concepts and terminology rooted in conventional campaigns, and the importance of the Army's adoption of counterinsurgency (COIN) principles.

The article discusses the efforts of the U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) to develop a historical document collection program to preserve military history as of January 2017. A background of the program is provided which was started in summer 2014 after an officer asked USARCENT to document the U.S.' efforts to combat terrorist group Islamic State in Syria. Also discussed are the documentation process, the challenges that USARCENT faced, and the history of USARCENT.

The article presents the author's views on leadership innovation in the U.S. Army's Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) as of January 2017. He explores his experience of leading an ROTC program which identifies, train, educate, and inspire future leaders. Also discussed are the need for the Army to change its leadership training approach regularly to ensure they will overcome future challenges, the Cadet Command program, and cadet training and education.

The article examines the mission command of the U.S. Army as of January 2017. The Army's definition of mission command is discussed which refers to the commander's authority and direction to enable disciplined initiative. Also discussed are the history of the Army's adoption of mission command, the mission command in doctrine, the impact of the operating environment on command and control, and the factors that determine method of control.

The article discusses the role that character plays in effective army leadership. Particular focus is given to the character of U.S. Army General Glenn K. Otis, including his commanding of troops in the U.S. Vietnam War. An overview of the respect for Otis among his soldiers, including in regard to the reverence shown towards him, is provided. The role that Otis played in the Vietnam War campaign known as the Tet Offensive in 1968 is discussed.

The article discusses the U.S. military's use of artillery in warfare throughout history from World War I through the early 2010s. An overview of the U.S. Army's use of artillery, including in the Korean War, Vietnam War, World War II, the Afghan War of 2001 and counterinsurgency operations (COIN), is provided.

The article discusses the U.S. Army's security forces advisory teams' (SFATs') participation in the mission of training and advising Afghan security forces during the Afghan War of the 2000s and early 2010s. An overview of the changes in leadership in SFATs throughout the Afghan War is provided. The SFATs' relationship with Afghan security forces, including the Afghan National Civil Order Police, the Afghan Army and the Afghan Border Patrol, is also provided.

The article discusses the history of professionalism and the Officer Personnel Management System (OPMS) in the U.S. Army from 1945 through 2013. An overview of the U.S. Army Chief of Staff General William C. Westmoreland, including his instructions to U.S. Army Deputy Chief of Staff General Walter T. Kerwin, Jr. in regard to promoting professionalism through U.S. Army leadership training, is provided. The role that the OPMS plays in the career management of U.S. military officers is discussed.

Looks at the history of unit stabilization of the U.S. Army. Difference of unit stabilization from unit rotation; Reason the Army adopted the individual replacement system in 1912; Purpose of the unit manning system.

Examines the role of military commissions in the history of the U.S. Army. Information on military commissions; Examples of military commissions; Involvement of military commissions from the Mexican-American War to Reconstruction.

Focuses on the use by the United States (US) Army Eighth Corps of the city of San Francisco, California as the port of embarkation for US forces during the Spanish-American War in 1898. Factors that account for the use of San Francisco as the port of embarkation; Logistic challenges of the US Army; Medical support for the Eighth Corps; Community volunteer spirit of the citizens of San Francisco.

Focuses on the preservation of historical documents related to the US Army through its collection in a centrally located archives. Electronic transmission of historical documents; Keeping pace with available technology; Proliferation of CD-ROMs and modems.

The article discusses the birth of the U.S. Army in 1789. President George Washington had to write two separate letters, dated August 7 and August 9, to members of the Congress urging to authorize an official U.S. military. In his letter, Washington emphasized that Congress has no way of enforcing their Native American policies without having a professional military. The Senate passed a bill establishing the U.S. armed forces on September 29.