No disrespect in the article. I specifically noted the militia predated the Army, but it's a fact the US Army traces its roots to the Continental Army, and the Army birth date was in 1775, not before. I also stated that in modern times, meaning currently, the NGB is rated as a peer to the other services, on equal footing with the JCS. Today's NGB is made up of the Army Guard and the Air Guard, and unless something has changed recently, when federalized under Title 10 are subordinate to their respective service. That is what I wrote about, no disrespect intended.
I guess I never paid attention to this. I never realized that the Army Sergeant Major only had three rockers until this post. There certainly are a lot of different versions...!
The National Guard was formed in 1638. The Army came into existence in 1775, at the request of the Guard to help finish off the British invaders. The Guards beat them in the field but couldn’t get into Boston to finish them off. When Washington and the Army showed up, he didn’t even fight then, he just let them go!
That said, CSM (r) Mike Rice can walk into any Readiness Center in New Hampshire and be address as Sergeant Major. He retired as the SCSM at least 20 years ago. If you are out with the troops, they know who you are even out of uniform.
Remember, the National Guard is more than the Army. They are equals with the other Services and have the longest history. Be more respectful.
No disrespect in the article. I specifically noted the militia predated the Army, but it's a fact the US Army traces its roots to the Continental Army, and the Army birth date was in 1775, not before. I also stated that in modern times, meaning currently, the NGB is rated as a peer to the other services, on equal footing with the JCS. Today's NGB is made up of the Army Guard and the Air Guard, and unless something has changed recently, when federalized under Title 10 are subordinate to their respective service. That is what I wrote about, no disrespect intended.
I guess I never paid attention to this. I never realized that the Army Sergeant Major only had three rockers until this post. There certainly are a lot of different versions...!
CSM,
The National Guard was formed in 1638. The Army came into existence in 1775, at the request of the Guard to help finish off the British invaders. The Guards beat them in the field but couldn’t get into Boston to finish them off. When Washington and the Army showed up, he didn’t even fight then, he just let them go!
That said, CSM (r) Mike Rice can walk into any Readiness Center in New Hampshire and be address as Sergeant Major. He retired as the SCSM at least 20 years ago. If you are out with the troops, they know who you are even out of uniform.
Remember, the National Guard is more than the Army. They are equals with the other Services and have the longest history. Be more respectful.