Military-industrial complex

from a military family and I'm going to continue the tradition, not only for them, but to serve my country and challenge myself physically and mentally. My great grandfather was in the Army infantry and so was my father. My great grandfather was in the Vietnam War, and my father was in Operation Iraqi Freedom. I want to see how the infantry is and explore the world doing what my prior family has done. In my eyes, infantry is the greatest MOS’s in the military. MOS stands for Military…

Enemy at the Gates, a film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, is the story of a Russian sniper named Vassili Zaitsev who fights in the Battle of Stalingrad. The film is set in the fall of 1942 in the destroyed city of Stalingrad, when Vassili Zaitsev rises from a grunt in the Russian Army to become the most known sniper in Russian history by demonstrating superior marksman abilities. Vassili did not become so popular alone; with the help of Commisar Danilov, a Chief Political Officer, they inform…

The U.S. has long enjoyed global dominance in all domains, this however, is quickly changing. The advancements in the denial technology and tactics have given our adversaries the opportunity to remove the air and sea dominance once held and “has led to an increasingly contested global commons.” (Brown, p.4) There are many Multi-Domain Battle challenges requiring mitigation by the PACOM Commander in order to be successful in the Asia Pacific region. Of these challenges, training the people of our…

I hoisted the missile launcher onto my shoulder and surveilled the battlefield through the telescopic sight. Infrared imaging revealed an enemy tank concealed amid the landscape. I narrowed the crosshairs around the vehicle and pulled the trigger. The self-guidance system steered the warhead into the target, successfully concluding the virtual training program for the Javelin Missile. This achievement provided immense satisfaction as I had dedicated the past three months towards renovating the…

TOPIC: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ARMY PROFESSION Military expertise is a specific service provided by professionals in which society cannot provide for itself. The Army as a profession has three critical tasks with respect to maintaining its military expertise: develop expert knowledge and expertise, apply Army expertise, and certify the expertise of Army professionals and units”. PAGE 25/62 The…

Non-Fraternization Policy Non-Fraternization is a strict policy that is put in place for many work places as well the service members in the military. The Secretary of Defense first created the policy on July 29, 1998. According to the Army Study Guide, “The policy strictly prohibited personal relationships such as dating, shared living accommodations, engaging in intimate or sexual relations, business enterprises, commercial solicitations, gambling and borrowing between officer and enlisted…

The longest time-based, and most criticized, is deliberate acquisition. This process develops and delivers complex systems typically in four years to ten years. While it is commonly understood complex systems are expensive and take the longest to deliver, intense debate on time and cost is appropriate and controversial. The Seven Deadly Sins of Defense Spending article highlights points from the Office…

Have you ever wondered why the Army calls itself a profession? Let’s think about that for a minute. The Army calls itself a Profession stated in the student handout (2010) “earn the trust of their clients through their ethics which is their means of motivation and self-control” (p.2). The Human Resource Sergeant plays a role in supporting the Army’s culture. The Army Profession relies on trust. Trust is the firm belief in the reliability or strength of someone or something. The American…

Senior military leaders should not publically criticize under any circumstances. There are opportunities for military leaders to disagree with civilian leaders and resign if they feel compelled to do so. Military leaders have an obligation to provide sound military advice to civilian leaders. Military leaders should disagree if they believe a policy is flawed but must carry out that policy without engaging the public if it is not changed (Owens, 79). Officers that opt to engage the public…

his actions as a youngster have created tons of debate, sadness and grief for his family and others. When Omar was fifteen years old he murdered Christopher Speer, an American soldier, by throwing a grenade. Despite being a minor, the United States military captured Omar and sent him to prison in Guantanamo Bay for ten years.This created a lot of controversy over the years with people debating and protesting whether he was a terrorist or simply a child soldier. More recently there has been talk…