The first Inspector General of the Army was MG Thomas Conway. Conway, an Irish soldier of fortune, resigned shortly after his appointment because he couldn't get along with anyone in the American Army, to include General Washington.
The first effective U.S. Army Inspector General was Baron Frederick William Augustus von Steuben. Von Steuben was a former captain in the Prussian Army. He was recruited for the American Army in Paris by Benjamin Franklin in 1777. Franklin recognized that quality of von Steuben but was concerned that Congress wouldn't accept only a captain for such a position of responsibility. So Franklin "doctored" von Steuben's resume in order to present him as a former lieutenant general, a grade he knew would be acceptable to Congress.
Two test questions will come from this link. Review begins now and will be random until midnight Father’s Day.
Test Date: TBA
Test will include info on all branches of the military and anything else that tweaks my interest! he he…he!
I will give further details on the prize and contribution earnings by testing later. The contribution itself will go to Lubbock Marine Parents who ship boxes to the troops several times a year. I still have to hammer out a few details and dollars, so sharpen your pencils and get ready to learn and earn for a fantastic cause—OUR TROOPS!!!
Back later after I go dig up little more review. Maybe you’ll learn something you didn’t know before!!
The first effective U.S. Army Inspector General was Baron Frederick William Augustus von Steuben. Von Steuben was a former captain in the Prussian Army. He was recruited for the American Army in Paris by Benjamin Franklin in 1777. Franklin recognized that quality of von Steuben but was concerned that Congress wouldn't accept only a captain for such a position of responsibility. So Franklin "doctored" von Steuben's resume in order to present him as a former lieutenant general, a grade he knew would be acceptable to Congress.
Two test questions will come from this link. Review begins now and will be random until midnight Father’s Day.
Test Date: TBA
Test will include info on all branches of the military and anything else that tweaks my interest! he he…he!
I will give further details on the prize and contribution earnings by testing later. The contribution itself will go to Lubbock Marine Parents who ship boxes to the troops several times a year. I still have to hammer out a few details and dollars, so sharpen your pencils and get ready to learn and earn for a fantastic cause—OUR TROOPS!!!
Back later after I go dig up little more review. Maybe you’ll learn something you didn’t know before!!
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Always willing to learn something new. Pencil ready, sharpened, and waiting.
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Cool, cool, cool, another apt student!
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