Ideal Command Brazil

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Brazil: The Ideal Command Post Below the equator, is a stretch of land that inhabits approximately one-third of all animal species in the world ("BRAZIL." A Study of the Country Brazil. Web. 30 Apr. 2015. .) It is a still, humble and almost perfect location that is guaranteed to facilitate our needs in obtaining the initiative in combat power and military strength throughout the globe. Measuring in as the third largest country in the world, Brazil portrays characteristics ideal for any type of logistical and sustainment operations. In the event that the United States collaborates with this immense South American country, our ( U.S. ) superior global manpower will only benefit in aspects such as, available land for training, logistical …show more content…
We are all well aware that when our troops are cared for, they can perform better. A lot goes into maintaining healthy, proficient, and motivated troops. From my personal experience, I can assure everyone that one of the most important factors, aside from logistics, is the training environment. Yes, we should train as we fight. Yes, we do not choose the locations where we will be fighting in battle. However, when we do have the opportunity and resources to train in the perfect environment, should we not take it? Referring back to the wonderful and stable climate of our southern neighbor, I remind you that the overall fascinating climate is dependent and …show more content…
With a history of military rule spanning over two decades, it has the military experience and stability to assist as an extension to our personnel and equipment. Although many considered this authoritarian period as negative time, the military rule brought on the organization of Brazils working-class. The entanglement of political and military rule also pursued a nationalist policy of supporting and subsidizing private national capital not associated with foreign capital (Breneman, Tracy Ann. "BRAZIL 'S AUTHORITARIAN EXPERIENCE: 1964-1985; A STUDY OF A CONFLICT." (1995). Print). Therefore, it is of no surprise that this nation knows a thing or two about conducting military operations and impressive warfighting functions as a whole. Considered an initiative thriving cell, and whether the reason was to maximize potential force or to welcome a different perspective, it was the first to allow women into their armed forces in the early 1980s. (Central Intelligence Agency. Central Intelligence Agency. Web. 30 Apr. 2015.

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