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(7) Command, control, and communications. Unity of command directs that “for every objective, ensure unity of effort under one responsible commander (Military).” The purpose of unity of command is to direct and coordinate actions of forces toward a common objective. However, in a coalition environment, “unified action creates situations where the military commander does not directly control all elements in the area of operations. In the absence of command authority, commanders cooperate,…

Initially, C rations were intended to be used as short term rations and the Quartermaster general recommended that troops be only served it for a maximum of five days in absence of other rations. However, the ration was used as a "sustenance ration" and became the main ration of the United States armed forces. It's shortcomings were soon brought to the forefront; Raymond Cochran, a 9th Infantry Division ammunition bearer stated “Of the seven-hundred and thirty days I spent in europe, I can…

incendiary bombs dropped by Allied forces on Dresden which killed approximately 135,000 innocent civilian lives. Of course, the visions that Vonnegut had of Dresden after emerging from the slaughterhouse which he had taken refuge in haunted him for the remainder of his life. “Slaughterhouse-Five…is about Vonnegut’s efforts to tell his story as much as it is about Billy Pilgrim” (Beacham 1425). Before Slaughterhouse-Five, Vonnegut had unsuccessfully attempted to write about his experiences in…

 COMPOSITION OF MILK Milk is nearly complete natural food on the earth. It contains water, fat, protein, lactose and minerals as major constituents. The proportions of these constituents vary with species of the animal. For example, Mare’s milk contains only about 1.6% fat, while Reindeer’s milk contain 22.5% fat. Apart from this, the composition also varies with several other factors, viz., the breed of animal, the feeding pattern, season, lactation period, age of animal, environment, etc..…

Literary Craft: In medias res What is in medias res? This term, translated from Latin, literally means “into the middle things.” It is used as a form of a narrative hook where the story begins right in the middle of the action. Flashbacks are often included throughout the linear storyline to provide the reader with a bit of backstory so they might fully understand what is presently occurring in the narrative. Beginning a story in medias res is a technique that I admire and often like to…

In the short story "Girl", by Jamaica Kincaid the main character is a mother, speaking to her daughter. The tone, mood, and tempo of the story suggests that the mother isn't having a nurturing conversation with her daughter, but nagging her instead. Throughout the story there is no plot and no point is made. While the mother is speaking, the daughter only responds twice. The first time she says "but I don't sing benna on Sundays at all and never in Sunday school", her mother disregards her…

What feedback have you received from your supervisor and how have you received this feedback? During my placement I have received minimal feedback. This is practically because we are only shadowing therapists and therefore are not evaluated on a lot of our hard skills. In contrast, I have received some feedback on my communication skills. Both therapists at the clinic expressed that I ask very intelligent questions and am very respectful of the clients. They also expressed their appreciation…

First, you said only one eye has leukocoria in this infant. Leukocoria is a common clinical feature of retinoblastoma, and this indication is usually a late sign of the disease (Balmer et al., 2006). Retinoblastoma can be either a hereditary disease and a nonhereditary disease. Generally, 60% of the cases of retinoblastoma are nonhereditary, with the remaining 40% being hereditary. Usually, 25% of the hereditary cases have family disease history, which is what we have in this case (NORD).…

million is lost every single day in wasted food. Over 600 schools across the country decided to opt out of the school lunch program since fewer students are buying school lunches. When kids don’t eat their lunches, they stay hungry throughout the remainder of the day, which leads to a decrease in their success in…

E. Lee's army. Union cavalry seized the crossroads of Old Cold Harbor, holding it against Confederate attacks until the Union infantry arrived. Both Grant and Lee whose armies had suffered many casualties received reinforcements. On June 2, the remainder of both armies arrived and the Confederates built a detailed series of fortifications seven miles long. Grant said in one of his battle memoirs, “I have always regretted that the last assault at Cold Harbor was ever made...No advantage was ever…