Personnel, maintenance, and overall readiness designate the key areas impacted. Therefore, this essay will examine the problems that extended deployments cause, discuss the significance, and offer recommendations to solve the matter. Problem While the Navy is no stranger to deployments, frequently extended deployments place the force in uncharted waters. However, even with a shrinking fleet and budget constraints such as sequestration and the continuing resolution, the need for naval…
Organizational Setting: Navy Marine Corp Relief Society Founded in 1904, Navy Marine Corp Relief Society (NMCRS) was incorporated to provide formal and organization assistance to navy and marine families. The areas of assistance include financial education, counseling and a visiting nurses program for those injure in combat. The organization continues to thrive because of ongoing donations and committed volunteers. Vision and Mission of Navy Marine Corp Relief Society (NMCRS) NMCRS vision is…
Due to issues with anxiety associated with flying, I have decided that a career as a Naval Aviator is not the right path for me. Although I have decided to discontinue my training to become a Naval Aviator, I wish to reinvigorate my career as a Naval officer in one of the communities listed above. I believe that my leadership skills, strong work ethic, and technical abilities will allow me to be successful in any community moving forward. With that, I do have an inclination towards the…
Throughout the history of the United States the navy has consistently demonstrated a strategical prowess, even when the odds are stacked against them. Our Navy has had many different places across history, starting from the bottom fighting against forces that vastly outnumber our own such as the British during the war of 1812, to World War 2 against the Japanese fighting foes that will do anything to win, and being a massive supporting force like during Korea and Vietnam. Each time the scenario…
William Cohen, former Secretary of Defense, clearly explained the mission of the Navy when he stated, “If you don’t have that forward deployed presence, you have less of a voice, less of an influence” (“The Carriers,” n.d.). The Navy constantly strives to improve and modify their technology and tactics in order to maintain a strong military and stay one step ahead of the enemy (Wilson, 1966). A vital transition for the United States was on 20 March 1922 when the USS Jupiter (AC3) was converted…
The Navy has always been interesting to me, being that a majority of my family was in the military. I have had my eye on going into the business field ever since I was little, so I figured I could do what I enjoy while serving this country. I always used to think that the Navy would only accept strong and masculine woman in order to be in the Navy, but talking to my mother, a former Navy Seal, you just have to be dedicated. My plan is to become a business manager in the Navy because I am…
The war of 1812 was named for one year but nearly took three to fight. This war played a crucial role in establishing America’s direction and identity in the world. According to Historian Christopher George, The War of 1812 is important because it gave the United States a new standing in the world. This war led America to gain a chance to make a statement and prove that they truly were independent. This war was a test of the nation’s endurance and unity. On June 1st, Madison became the first…
selling to other purchasers. Luckily, this legislation was able to be disregarded by the colonists, as they controlled the land in the colonies. In order to finally get the colonists to agree to this legislature, above market prices were guaranteed for navy white pines, increasing British control in the colonies once more. While this was complex, it did show a level of respect from the colonists towards the British Empire. Respect was key to the relationship between the Crown and the…
The Draw Bridge Help dad! Help dad! The echo fills the air. Little Jimmy holding onto the icy bars for his dear life. While the boat steams closer and closer. Tim Founder has the decisions of is life to make. Kill hundreds of innocent people on the ship heading toward the bridge or save his helpless son hanging onto the icy ledge about to fall into the river a couple 100 feet down. The day before Christmas it was and Tim Founder was working his usually job on the draw bridge right outside…
The United States of America gained its independence on July 4th, 1776, successfully cutting its restrictive ties with Great Britain. Shortly after the end of the Revolutionary War, America and Britain made amends and resumed trade and peaceful affairs. However, all peace someday comes to an end, especially in the case of America’s unstable relationship with Britain, fueled by vengeful grudges due to past events. Only four decades after America gained its independence, tensions between America…