Military

The National Military Strategy emphasizes the recognition of human, cultural, and political continuities of armed conflict xxxx. This strategy calls for forces possessing cross-cultural capabilities that permit them to operate effectively among populations. Inherent in this vision is a mastery of language, cultural awareness, and an in-depth knowledge of peoples, political systems, religion, demographics, infrastructure, and a host of other factors that can vary significantly by country and…

different things to different people, in the military this definition of the word if very form-fitting. The military sends their Soldiers through various trainings in order to keep them professional experts in their field. “To maintain the effectiveness of the profession, the Army tests and certifies its members to make sure each member meets the high standards of the profession; and re-certifies each professional…

My initial motivation and decision to serve in the military was to create a better life for myself. I had big dreams as a young girl in Mississippi. I saw the military as a way to accomplish those dreams. So, I proudly served for 26 years in the United States Army. The most important lessons I learned were those of core values, strong bonds and protecting freedom. These three elements are an integral part of an institution that spoke to the person I became. The Army influenced the center of…

exceptions often tend to exist in even the strictest of environments. This would lead some to believe that the rules can sometimes not apply to them or their actions. In the military especially, however, it is not in the hands of people without authority to adhere to their directives; it is imperative for the proper cohesion of a military unit and the effectiveness of the team dynamic. It is due to this that, in spite of the perceived nature of some rules, the rules completely apply to everyone…

When United States military troops were first deployed in Afghanistan in 2001, under George W. Bush, until the end of Bush’s presidency, we lost 630 soldiers. Since Barack Obama has come into power in 2009, over 1,600 American troops have been killed (West). This startling increase is not due to the enemy acquiring superior fighting tactics or enhanced strategies. Instead, the rising death tolls are directly related to the Obama administration cracking down on the military ROEs, or rules of…

to be highly complex and structured over time. These medical practices allowed for the army to be highly successful because they allowed for the wounded to be treated efficiently, and quickly in order to return to the battlefield. The origins of military medicine begin with the basic need for survival. From 300 B.C., which was the begging of the Early Roman Army, until 30 B.C. and the start of Roman Imperial Army the wounded often treated themselves as well as their fallen comrades. As time went…

In addition to showing kindness to conquered cities, Alexander was a military genius. At the age 18, he was the commander in charge of the battle techniques in the battle of Chaeronea. During the battle, there was a gap in the formation that would have allowed the enemy to attack, but Alexander saw it and quickly went to fill it with the calvary. This quick action helps the Macedonian army win the battle and defeat Greek allied city -states which gave his father Philip II control over most of…

Effective training is critical to the success of the Army in today’s varied and complex operating environments. The modern approach of the United States has been to utilize a mixture of active component and reserve component units in military operations worldwide. The field of geospatial engineering and geospatial intelligence is an ever developing field, as Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and techniques are continuously improving due to significant advancements in the civilian sector.…

Thesis: Women’s presence on the front lines in the military weakens fighting forces, makes them less efficient, a opposes God’s intention for women. From a larger perspective women weaken forces simply less than ideal physiology for combat. No one can deny that women as a majority are weaker than men. Army PFT test even recognizes this fact by allowing women to pass with lower standards then men. On Military.com the chart for Army Basic Training PFT requires men to be able to do at least 35…

factors leading to social discrimination against men is the South Korean military. I served in the Korean army from 2012 to 2014, and my personal impressions of the Korean army are “lack of freedom” and “waste of time.” Korean soldiers are strictly prohibited to interact with the outside world, such as using cell phones. They have to sleep and wake up at appointed time every day. If there are no special occasions, soldiers do military training, watch-service, or various types of work as their…