United States Department of Defense

TAP is a joint effort by the Department of Defense, Department of Labor, and Department of Veterans Affairs to inform Service members and Veterans about many programs and services including Vocational Rehabilitation and the potentially life changing opportunities available. During the TAP briefing, there will…

The Air and Missile Defense of Our Nation’s Capital Throughout our nation’s history, and even before, America’s militia has answered the call to guard and defend America’s citizens and way of life. Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, President George W. Bush authorized the activation of the Reserves of each military branch as well as the Army and Air National Guard. Initially, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld designated more than 35,000 reserve component men and women the…

AGENCIES 1 Intelligent Agencies STS 364 Sadat Cano Arizona State University 3/23/2015 In the U.S national security Umbrella corporations it is composed of many agencies that related to the national security of the United States of America. The U.S national security organizations are composed of many different organizations safe guarding the United of States of American. This organizations serve a purpose to ensure the safety of the United States Citizens and they contribute to the national…

In the book, “Duty, Memoirs of a Secretary of State”, former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates describes his experiences as Secretary of State while serving for two Presidential Administrations from 2006-2011. This Paper will analyze former Secretary of Defense, Robert M. Gates, as a strategic leader in two specific areas: his ability to build consensus and unite the Military and Congress with a unifying strategic approach to the war in Iraq during his first year (2006-2007) under President…

Pennsylvania State Governor Tom Ridge was appointed to be the first director of the Office of Homeland Security. This office overlooked and regulated a nationally seen strategy to keep our country safe against domestic and international terrorism attacks. The Department of Homeland Security was put in place to ensure that we are safe no matter time of the day or the year. President George W. Bush signed the Homeland Security Act of 2002 on November 25, 2002. It was created by the Department…

The Effects of War on Veterans in Afghanistan and Iraq More than half of the 2.6 million Americans dispatched to fight the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq struggle with physical or mental health problems and often begin to feel disconnected from civilian life, deriving from deployment. As stated in the article “After the Wars: A legacy of pain and pride”, written by Rajiv Chandrasekaran and published by The Washington Post. The conditions of being deployed and serving for our country can conclude…

readiness, and utilization. However, there is no mention of additional resources allocated for pre-mobilization training to maximize RC capabilities. b. DoD policy requires the RC to provide operational capabilities and strategic depth to meet defense requirements across the full spectrum…

Hello Mr. President. I have written the following memo in order to assist you with budget items and messages from several organizations, as well as some special topics to be careful around. Our stance on military power is striking, made clear with the multiple cuts and deductions with weapons and nuclear arsenals. The halt on weapons’ programs will not affect the items already manufactured, which will please citizens worried about weakening our government while also soothing those who wish to…

The Director of Defense Research and Engineering (DDRE), OSD AT&L directed US Army to deploy SONOMA’s capability into Iraq within 90 days. I received a technology demonstration and assessed SONOMA would require $25M and 18 months of additional development to adequately operationalize the capability for employment by military personnel. The US Army Deputy G2 informed the DDRE of our assessment, which he accepted. I left the DCS, G2 staff after accepting a promotion at the Department of…

Introduction The AGM-158 JASSM (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile) is a low unmistakable battle rocket produced by designers of the United States. It is greater than numerous other prior undertakings, semi-stealthy long-go weapon embodying 2,000 pounds. The rocket's generation begun in 1995; however various issues amid trials happened that brought on deferment of its dispatch until 2009. Presently, JASSM is incorporated in the military payload of numerous different nations, for example,…