The Armor Branch seeks to reinvigorate two of its core developmental programs. The Regimental Honorary System and Draper Leadership Award Program have proven over the years to be effective in enabling professional development in the leaders and Soldiers of implementing units. Professional organizations maintain a connection to the legacy of those who have gone before them and mentor their members through lessons-learned in past conflicts and world events. Recognition of excellence and positive competition further encourages leaders to develop their respective formations into more effective organizations.
The Armor and Cavalry Regimental Honorary System provides a link with history for today’s Soldiers through honorary colonels and sergeants major of the regiment. The program instills esprit, morale and the traditions of our Armor and Cavalry regiments.
Distinguished and honorary members assist the colonel and sergeant major in their efforts to perpetuate the history of their regiment and impart Army values. Honorary position holders are nominated by their unit and approved by the Chief of Armor.
The Draper Armor Leadership Award promotes combat leadership in Armor Branch units. The award is given annually to promote, sustain and recognize excellence in leadership in Armor and Cavalry units, and is presented to a deserving unit selected by the unit’s division/regimental commander according to Draper standard operating procedure.
The program was established in 1924 as a means to competitively test the leadership of small Cavalry units.
The 2014 annual unit Draper Armor Leadership Award winners:
For more information regarding the Regimental Honorary System and Draper Armor Leadership Award, contact the Office of the Chief of Armor (OCOA) at usarmy.benning.mcoe.mbx.armor-ocoa@mail.mil or visit the OCOA Website at http://www.benning.army.mil/armor/ocoa.