This is the definitive work on one of the least studied aspects of military history-the noncommissioned officer. Since colonial America, NCOs have played pivotal roles in the administration, training, morale, and fighting effectiveness of the Army. The author traces the evolution of NCO duties; their rank and insignia; relationship to officers; their training (or nontraining); and the professional development scheme initiated after the Vietnam experience which produced the finest noncommissioned officer corps in the world.
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Ernest F. Fisher, Jr. is a World War II veteran and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin. He was the historian for the U.S. Army, Europe and at the Center for Military History in Washington, DC. He lives in northern Virginia.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The premier book on the history of the Army NCO,
This review is from: Guardians of the Republic (Paperback)
Since there has been an American Army, so has there been noncommissioned officers. However, until the initial release of Fishers' Guardians in '94, there had been no exhaustive portrayal of the history of the noncom. This book served as one of 3 publications that actually attempt to explain the development of the noncommissioned officer. However with the first edition no longer in print, those with curious minds had a major task in locating a copy of Fishers work. Now with it returning, this time in paperback, it is imperative that the Army realize the potential of this book and issue it to soldiers attending leadership academies. Our story is too important not to perpetuate. As the Future NCO Vision states we are Corps, "grounded in heritage, values and tradition." The latest release has been updated and carried the story to the new millenium and will be a valuable resource for all noncommissioned officers and their friends. Every NCO should get a copy and read it from cover to cover.
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History of the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps of the Us Army,
By Deployed 1 "Mike" (Kosovo) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Guardians of the Republic (Paperback)
The book provides good information on the NCO Corps of the Army. I have not found much information from any other source.
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Great research tool,
By James H. Joyner, Jr. (Dulles, VA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Guardians of the Republic (Paperback)
This book is well written, impeccably researched, and authoritative. It is by far the best history of the NCO corps I've been able to find and well worth adding to your library if you are interested in the subject. The book is well footnoted for scholars wishing to explore related issues.
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Ask any group of reasonably educated Americans to define by example what an Army sergeant is and inevitably someone mentions either the mean-spirited little military bureaucrat, Sergeant Himmelstoss, popularized in the 1930 movie adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front, or the conniving Sergeant Bilko, immortalized by Phil Silvers in the 1950s television comedy series You'll Never Get Rich. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
noncommissioned corps, enlisted grade structure, many senior noncommissioned officers, line noncommissioned officers, noncommissioned officer support channel, warrant officer appointments, noncommissioned officer selection, outstanding noncommissioned officers, warrant officer corps, noncommissioned grades, many noncommissioned officers, mine planter service, noncommissioned officer development program, capable noncommissioned officers, modern volunteer army, noncommissioned officer corps, army field clerks, older noncommissioned officers, noncommissioned officer training, selected noncommissioned officers, noncommissioned officer grades, noncommissioned man, noncommissioned leaders, most noncommissioned officers, sergeants major academy Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Civil War, War Department, West Point, General Johnson, National Guard, Korean War, Mexican War, Seventh Army, Department of Army, New York, Van Autreve, General Blanchard, General Westmoreland, Doolittle Board, Van Camp, Air Force, Spanish-American War, War of Independence, Western Front, General Accounting Office, General Davison, Sergeant Major Wooldridge, Womble Committee, Cold War New!
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Ask any group of reasonably educated Americans to define by example what an Army sergeant is and inevitably someone mentions either the mean-spirited little military bureaucrat, Sergeant Himmelstoss, popularized in the 1930 movie adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front, or the conniving Sergeant Bilko, immortalized by Phil Silvers in the 1950s television comedy series You'll Never Get Rich. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
noncommissioned corps, enlisted grade structure, many senior noncommissioned officers, line noncommissioned officers, noncommissioned officer support channel, warrant officer appointments, noncommissioned officer selection, outstanding noncommissioned officers, warrant officer corps, noncommissioned grades, many noncommissioned officers, mine planter service, noncommissioned officer development program, capable noncommissioned officers, modern volunteer army, noncommissioned officer corps, army field clerks, older noncommissioned officers, noncommissioned officer training, selected noncommissioned officers, noncommissioned officer grades, noncommissioned man, noncommissioned leaders, most noncommissioned officers, sergeants major academy Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Civil War, War Department, West Point, General Johnson, National Guard, Korean War, Mexican War, Seventh Army, Department of Army, New York, Van Autreve, General Blanchard, General Westmoreland, Doolittle Board, Van Camp, Air Force, Spanish-American War, War of Independence, Western Front, General Accounting Office, General Davison, Sergeant Major Wooldridge, Womble Committee, Cold War New!
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- Guardians of the Republic by Ernest Fisher on 4 pages
- History of the United States Army by Russell F. Weigley on 4 pages
- Across the continent with the Fifth Cavalry by George F Price in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- From Here to Eternity by James Jones in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- The Continental Army by Robert K. Wright on page 42, page 47, and Back Matter
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