General John J. Pershing's Leadership by https://padlet.com/flynhwn707/a2pzd5cw5cfq WK6 Insight to Leadership en-us 2019-12-24 19:22:44 UTC 2026-03-23 18:57:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/441506642/329a58fcf3bf6e44bf4abcd40a8ba019/john_j_pershing_time_magazine.jpg General John J. Pershing a flynhwn707 https://padlet.com/flynhwn707/a2pzd5cw5cfq/wish/426703902 The legacy of "Black Jack" Pershing 
(1860-1948)
  • Married to Francis Helen Warren; daughter to Senator Francis E. Warren (member of Senate Military Affairs Committee)
  • Had three daughters with his wife
  • Suffered loss of wife and children in 1915 due to a fire at their residence in Presidio of San Francisco, CA
  • Nicknamed "Black Jack" for service with the African American 10th Cavalry
  • Known for his strict enforcement of academic regulations
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  • Extremely focused / Driven
  • Methodical thought process
  • Tactician
  • Courageous
  • Loyal
  • Honest
  • Steadfast Leader
  • Empathetic
  • Trustworthy
  • Politician / Well connected
  • Motivational
    • ]]>     2019-12-24 20:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/flynhwn707/a2pzd5cw5cfq/wish/426706393     Education / Campaigns flynhwn707 https://padlet.com/flynhwn707/a2pzd5cw5cfq/wish/426706882
  • 1886- graduated from West point Military Academy; 30th in his class
  • 1890- afforded the opportunity to fight in the Apache Band / Ghost Dance War
  • 1890- Appointed at the University of Nebraska as Chief Military instructor; also received law degree during assignment
  • 1898- Rejoined the 10th Cavalry at the battle of San Juan Hills
  • 1899- War Dept. shifted him to Mindanao to execute the "benevolent assimilation" to provide economical and stability in the region
  • 1906- Promoted from Captain to Brigadier General by President Theodore Roosevelt; jumping over 862 officers ahead of him 
  • 1909 to 1913- He served as the Military governor of Moro Province
  • 1914- Ordered to the Mexican border to assist with American Sailors held in detention in Tampico / beginning of U.S occupation of Vera Cruz
  • 1917- Entered in to World War I and became the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) Commander
  • 1919- Promoted to General of the Armies
  • 1921- Appointed as Chief of Staff
  • 1924- Final retirement from Active Duty

    • ]]>     2019-12-24 21:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/flynhwn707/a2pzd5cw5cfq/wish/426706882     AAR / Loyalty flynhwn707 https://padlet.com/flynhwn707/a2pzd5cw5cfq/wish/426706923
  • Create After Action Review Process (AAR)
  • Gather information from past engagements for lessons learned
  • Entrusted his Staff to effectively provide valuable input
  • Intent to share victories / failed tactics to improve himself and fellow Commanders
  • Utilized proper channels to voice concerns to leadership; and knew when to be quiet
  • Had the trust an backing of President Woodrow Wilson
  • Leaders of today; have a plethora of great and not so great leaders to learn from
  • Research of history is encouraged; so not to repeat their failed actions or traits

    • ]]>     2019-12-24 21:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/flynhwn707/a2pzd5cw5cfq/wish/426706923     Great Commander flynhwn707 https://padlet.com/flynhwn707/a2pzd5cw5cfq/wish/426707112
  • To be a Great Commander; one must best understand and exploit his realities of warfare; as practiced at his time.
  • Gen. Pershing always maximized the resources provided to him, and ensure he utilized every advantage possible to protect the live of his Soldiers; and to meet mission success for the American people. 
  • In my opinion Gen. Black Jack Pershing had an inspirational life and career; and it obviously paid for him to be connected in the pursuit to meeting his life goals.  
  • Ultimately, he contributed a lot to our history and the shaping of our relationship with our allies.
    • ]]>     2019-12-24 21:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/flynhwn707/a2pzd5cw5cfq/wish/426707112     References flynhwn707 https://padlet.com/flynhwn707/a2pzd5cw5cfq/wish/426713204 12, A. M. (2018, December 29). John J. Pershing, the Doughboys, and France. Retrieved from You Tube: https://youtu.be/hvssJKuJqOo

    Christopher R. Gabel, P., & James H. Willbanks, P. (1954). Great Commanders. Fort Leavenworth: Combat Studies Institute Press.

    Network, A. A. (2015, January 30). John "Black Jack" Pershing WWI Famous Generals The Big Picture. Retrieved from You Tube: https://youtu.be/88p7OibL6g4
     
     
     
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