Military academy

references the five characteristics of the Army profession, highlighting trust as the “bedrock of our profession.” It also states the other four – military expertise, honorable service, esprit de corps, and stewardship – all feed into the maintenance of that trust. The Army’s ability to…

Dick Couch writes a thought-provoking book, A Tactical Ethic: Moral Conduct in the Insurgent Battlespace, which details a growing problem in the United States military, i.e. maintaining ethical and moral behavior on and off-duty. His supporting arguments are society emphasizes behavior not conducive to promoting positive ethical behavior, malignant personalities in the ranks spreading negative behavior, and the ambiguity of the asymmetric warfare fought today. He provides anecdotal evidence…

Special Agent- Law Enforcement or Military Veteran The F.B.I. help protect the citizens of this great nation. They deal with domestic threats as well as international ones. They defend and uphold the national security and other infrastructures for the American democracy and freedom of the people. Special Agents are responsible for enforcing the federal laws and conduct sensitive investigations that deal with national security. They create relationships with other agents in and out of their…

Growing up roughly ten minutes away from Fort Bragg, the nations largest military base, I have been blessed throughout my life with the special opportunity to witness firsthand the commitment it takes to constantly put others above oneself, and no person in my life has resembled this selflessness more than my father. Enlisting in the United States Army at the age of eighteen, my father would serve his country for 28 years during a time period that would take him across the globe, including two…

October 2015 Science Writing Army Ranger School History Over time, the military has grown to be more diverse and equality friendly. Through these times women have held the spotlight for their ability to keep up in a ‘male dominated field’. Two women in particular, Kristen Griest and Shaye Haver have paved a whole new direction for this era. Haver and Griest worked their way through high school, to West Point, a prestige Military Academy. Haver ran cross country and received a scholarship in…

skill and courage required to perform under stressful and immediate conditions. When referring to the armed services, this description encompasses the very notion behind the Medal of Honor. This award is among the most prestigious awards that a military service member can receive, and it requires specific criteria to be met. With a long, and at times, controversial history and numerous recipients, the Medal of Honor is this country’s way of recognizing and celebrating the bravest of the brave…

Basic ROTC is the only component required by a tertiary (college) level student to have completed as requirement for completion of the National Service Training Program. Military subjects are provided similar to how military instructions are conducted in the service academies and graduates are automatically enlisted in the reserve force of the particular service branch (Army) administering the training. Advance ROTC is purely voluntary in nature and that Advance ROTC Cadets are provided a…

gender inequality existing on a national level, exploration into the existence in the military will be the focus of this paper. In 2016 there were roughly 215,000 women serving as active…

New Military Technology Created During the Civil War In over eighty years between the American Revolution and the start of the Civil War, weapon technology had advanced greatly. Technological advancements like Eli Whitney’s interchangeable parts in 1797 helped in efficiently and quickly producing 10,000 muskets for the U.S. army using standardized parts and making them interchangeable. Before his invention muskets had been made by a single person without any standardized measurements making…

advanced leaders course and senior leader’s course. When it comes to the sergeant major academy, the Soldier has to withdraw from class due to medical, or emergency. If the Soldier fails academically, they will not be able to retake the course, also will never be able to pin sergeant major. In addition, they will not serve as a first sergeant. The only rank they can hold after failing out of the academy is master sergeant. If that happens, they can consider their career…