Top Sergeant

by William G. Bainbridge, Dan Cragg

In a military career spanning more than three decades, Bill Bainbridge saw service in three wars, fought in two of them, and was captured in one. He received ten Good Conduct Medals, two awards of the Combat Infantry Badge, three Army Commendation Medals, and the Distinguished Service Medal, among others. But the greatest moment in his career came when he was selected to be Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army, its highest NCO position, an office he was the first to hold for four years.

But Bainbridge's most important job in his illustrious career was tending to the welfare of his soldiers. Top Sergeant is all about doing what a good sergeant does best -- attending to the needs of his men -- and what it takes to be a great noncommissioned officer in an army that officers are proud to command but NCOs really run.

320 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published July 4, 1995

Reviews

[Carey Radican · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for those looking to develop leadership skills. SMA Bainbridge provides a roadmap for developing leaders as well.