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Was the Vietnam War worth it? This was a question asked by many young men being drafted into the United States military to fight in the war through 1959-1975. After the men were drafted, they faced many struggles through basic training, but unfortunately, it was only the beginning of a long list of trials. One of the first trials the soldiers would experience was extreme change in climate and adapting to the rough terrain. Second, was navigating through the jungle, avoiding the…

“A Few Good Men” as Related to Concepts Learned The film “A Few Good Men” (acquired for the Eiche Library) revolves around the criminal law branch of the court-martial of two U.S. Marines charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and conduct unbecoming a Marine. The storyline shares the trials and tribulations experienced by their lawyers assigned to defend them as they prepare for the case. The film illustrates the various phases of criminal procedure from arraignment, plea…

support encourages implementing new concepts for amphibious operations. Further to this, the technology available will directly impact how any amphibious operations would be undertaken and drive the change in the doctrine and the forces that deploy. States spend money on incorporating existing, advanced technologies into the military as opposed to developing new technologies that have not been proven on the contemporary battlefield. However, the recent arrival of drones and robotics highlights…

familiar with the warrior ethos and what it entails, although perhaps some of the historical context of such an ethos may not be common knowledge to many individuals. In exploring the background of this ethos and explaining how it has been used by many armies for centuries, the reader can better understand how this ethos can be applied to real-life and see examples in which this ethos was implemented and lived-out day-to-day by warriors throughout history. The short stories of historical figures…

Being a part of the Marine Corp Organization Being a part of the Marine Corp Organization, is an organization that changed my life. (http://www.marines.com/home) Through my husband being in the Marine Corp, working on base and living on base it allowed me to be a part of many different groups and teams. Inside the Marine Corp they all have one goal and that’s to protect the United States. To be able to manage this organization they have many organizations within the one, starting from the 1800s.…

to poor planning and execution. However, the idea of using Marines to fulfill an amphibious role for the United States gained traction and set the tone for many beach landings that would occur following the Marines being tasked with those duties. The most important factor in the development of the Marine amphibious assault doctrine was the threat of being overtaken by the Army. The United States waited far too long to implement the Marines…

A Rumor of War is an American novel that was written by author and United States Marine Corps infantry lieutenant Philip Caputo. The book was published by Macmillan Publishers in 1977 in New York City. The novel is the story of Marine Lieutenant Philip Caputo as he landed in Danang with the first ground combat unit deployed in Vietnam. The novel follows his life for the next sixteen months until his deployment is over. He enters the war with thoughts of ending it very quickly in a few weeks or…

In addition, financial resources for training and equipping the Marines will be redirected to fighting obesity. In conclusion, in the future obesity in our nation will have many negative social, health and economic consequences. For the Marine Corps the impact from an obese society will be reflected in recruitment, making Marines and winning battles. Marines will probably fight many battles, but the nation can be certain that the battle against obesity was not in their…

self-sacrifice he made in the jungles of Vietnam. Hammond Dean Private First Class Hammond Dean enjoying the fresh air. D. W. Ross, a Korean War veteran, VFW member and friend of Dean mentioned, “It’s hard to characterize Ham and I’ve known him for a while now. He always keeps you on your toes but he would give you the shirt off his back if you need it.” “I enlisted into the corps right before my high school graduation. I didn’t like school too much but it was my mother’s dream that I finish.…

Non-Commissioned Officers are the backbone of the Marine Corps. They are the vital link in ensuring Marines under their charge are trained, and exceed proficiency in the occupational specialty. Marine non-commissioned officers provide and assist their Marines in professional development, they enforce the physical and mental standards in junior Marines through small unit leadership. Non-Commissioned Officers are responsible for their men and their actions, and the Marine non-commissioned officer…