Acknowledgments

This edition would not have been possible without the assistance of numerous members of the U.S. Army Center of Military History and the Army staff who graciously assisted over the course of the project; their support allowed for an absolutely top-notch product.

My particular thanks go to Lt. Gen. David H. Huntoon, the 58th Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy, for taking time out of his busy schedule to assist with this project; thank you for your enduring love of American soldiers and your dedication to developing the Army’s and America’s future leadership.

The following individuals contributed their thoughts, insights, and professional expertise to the development of much of this book: Here in Washington, D.C., Col. Conrado Morgan, Maj. Michael Gambone, CW2 Mike Knapp, Siobhan Ausberry, Jim McNaughton, John Paschal, Chris Semancik, Dr. Richard Stewart, Carrie Sullivan, James Tobias, and Gerald Torrence were all invaluable to this effort. Cynthia Spoehr ensured that the latest information on family support was included, while Ginger Shaw labored over the most important issues covered in this edition; I cannot thank you both enough. A special thanks goes to Dr. Steven E. Anders, U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command/Sustainment Center of Excellence; Mr. Richard E. Killblane, Transportation Corps Center and School; Mr. Leo Hirrel, Quartermaster Center and School; and Mr. Rufus Montgomery, Logistics Corps Proponency Office for your updates in the ever-changing world of logistics and sustainment. At the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle, Col. John Bonin, USA (Ret.), provided up-to-date information on the ever-changing Army organization, and Molly Bompane was ever helpful with myriad issues!

Thank you to Ms. Kathryn Fulton, reference editor at Stackpole Books, for allowing me the privilege of revising this edition of the Army Officer’s Guide.

Most of all, I would like to thank my wife, Rebecca, for her enduring support to all my “great” ideas, her keen editorial eye, and her sense of style, protocol, custom, and courtesy; and to my son, Lieutenant John Marshall Dalessandro, serving with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), continue to care for, protect, and lead America’s soldiers—you always make me proud!

Robert J. Dalessandro
Fort McNair, D.C.