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NCOA’s First Commandant Returns as Guest Speaker

An article by Hans Weidel recounting the roll of the soldier as a diplomatic ambassador during an occupation.

The School of Hard Knocks Combat Leadership in the American Expeditionary Forces

A 2008 dissertation by Richard Shawn Faulkner examining combat leadership in the American Expeditionary Forces.

Dan Elder Collection of Key Events Relating to ETO Training

A file detailing the history of the Army of the United States and the establishment of ETO training, particularly within Europe.

Enlisted Grade Structure

A 1969 progress report on the Enlisted Grade Structure Management project designed to improve centralized management.

Noncommissioned Officer Education and Professional Development Study

A 1971 file on the Noncommissioned Officer education system, Professional Development, Service Schools, and Troop Schools.