As of today, more and more people grow to realize that the current confrontation between Russia and the U.S. accounts for one of the most pressing issues of modern times. After all, one does not have to be a genius to understand that, if allowed to continue gaining a momentum;...
Introduction The Adjutant Generals Corps is a branch of the United States military whose mandate is to provide a wide range of services including administration, support to military commanders and provision of personnel. They also oversee tracking of military promotions and awards, guarding profiles and personnel records and enhancing communication...
The article written by Galassie (2006), describes the development of a new human resource program for the new units, the Brigade Combats Units. These new units aim at developing a new modular army as a result of major reconstruction procedures of the United States Army forces. Due to the turbulent...
Introduction The practical measures taken to fight criminals include strengthening the agencies tasked with the implementation of the law, setting up the necessary bodies, and ensuring that organized crimes are investigated and prosecuted accordingly (Gregory, 2009). The strengthening of operational capability entails various measures such as combat training. The common...
To begin with, the Pakistani Taliban is a movement that oversees the operations of several militia groups in Pakistani. As it stands now, about 30 militant groups are under the umbrella of the Pakistani Taliban Movement. This organization operates mainly along the Pakistani regions that are bordering Afghanistan. In addition,...
Introduction Air travel is constantly faced with serious security threats and this has forced various countries all over the world to put in place specialized standby security organs to protect and safeguard national, as well as international flights, in their respective countries. Since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the...
Organizational development challenges, faced by the new, brigade commander. Three things to be done in addressing these issues, and developing the brigade as a learning organization Having served in the unit once, one expects to pick up from where he left but having been away for such a long period...
Abstract There is always a need to change and the military has had a fair share of that transformation need. From the ’90s, after the Soviet Union, the winning of any war became a matter of information advantage coupled with technological know-how rather than big combat machines. The strategy was...
Introduction The United States Army Medical Department (AMEDD), which was established in 1775, is a branch of the US army made up of about six groups of medical corps who manage the army’s medical care services. The six branches of the AMEDD include the medical corps, nurse corps, medical specialist...
Introduction The matter of Private Military Contractors (PMC), currently placed before the chamber is a difficult case, with far-reaching implications, irrespective of the outcome that will be adopted (Congress of the United States, 2008). Blackwater (currently Xe) is one of these companies which had a heavy presence in Iraq during...
Benefits to Mandatory Service For the people, military and public service is good in a number of ways. First, it gives graduates time to think about their future and decide on a certain path. Secondly, it can give one incentive to continue their education. Thirdly, it promotes national unity and...
Introduction This is an analysis of the book written by noted military historian, J. L. Granatstein who wished to publish a book on the unwillingness of Canadian government to fortify the military power and capabilities of their armed forces. Background of the writer Granatstein is perhaps the ideal choice for...
Abstract The political transition and military modernization in Indonesia can result in various outcomes such as democracy or a reversal of authoritarian rule. The military plays an essential role in shaping Indonesian politics since the fall of President Suharto in 1998. For three decades, Suharto ruled the country, advancing the...
The military of the United States and several agencies of the US government especially the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) have combined efforts to provide sufficient supplies to the warfighters in a bid to lower cost as well as to improve efficiency of related operations to transportation logistics to the warfighter....
When assessing budgetary needs related to national security issues, it is necessary to single out the most threatening emerging problems in this sphere. The USA faces some security hazards, such as terrorism, production of weapons of mass destruction, extremism, drug trafficking, and cyberattacks (“Understanding the threat” n.d.). The allocation of...
Introduction The ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Policy’ (DADT) came into effect in 1993. The DADT policy does not allow members of the US military to divulge their sexual orientation especially if they are bisexuals or homosexuals. This policy does not allow service members who are lesbians, gay or bisexual to...
Summary As the size and scope of various businesses worldwide increase, new issues emerge that require a response. In large international companies, communication and oversight become problematic due to the distance, hierarchy, and sometimes language barriers. As a result, they can be uncoordinated, and issues would develop without an opportunity...
Introduction Wars have flooded the history of humankind, in which women often had to take the place of men not only in the production lines but also in the field of battle. Although most militaries appreciated their help during dire times, they also refused to consider recruiting female soldiers as...
Army values are critical in developing a progressive and disciplined force of soldiers. Security officers protecting a country from external attacks are considered important for improving social peace and economic prosperity. Consequently, ethical values and morals are objective in maintaining an environment of respect and trust among individuals (Walker, 2020)....
The chief, who seeks to show his professionalism and effectiveness, should be the leader for his or her team. Nevertheless, there is no universal answer to the question of what qualities the leader should have since everyone adapts to circumstances and chooses their own leading style. One of these types...
Introduction Open-source information is the unclassified processed information by individuals and organizations but can be accessed by people via the available ethical and legal means. Roger (1998, p.15-30) claims that most of the information is availed by the media, the internet, professional journals and newsletters, gray literature, information service providers,...
Effective leadership is important for any organization because it influences the process of achieving organizational goals. In the Army, leadership plays an even more important role since the accomplishment of the Army’s missions affects national security and the safety of many people, including both soldiers and civilians. According to the...
The army is a structure in a constant process of change, improvement, and modernization. This process is necessary so that the armed forces are always ready to fulfill their task and adapt to any conditions. However, this modification can only be successful if each person in military service changes along...
The Army is a multilayered system of individuals, traditions, and rules that serves the function of protecting the country. All interactions between military personnel are codified and regulated. While most communication is written, some of the rules exist on an unwritten basis. Conduct in the military is regulated by customs...
Introduction The purpose of this essay is to discuss the foundation of army leadership and what is expected of military chiefs. Effective management is vital for any profession, and every worker should have a sense of direction in their job. In the armed forces, management is paramount as it can...
Military Information Support Operations (MISO) is one of the core capabilities of Information Operations. MIS forces specialize in influencing the cognitive aspect of the information environment (Joint Chiefs of Staff 2012, II-10). The primary goal of MISO is to employ information to alter the perceptions and behavior of foreign authorities...
Introduction Stereotypes of psychoactive drug use have historically been common among U.S. military service personnel, with a wealth of literature demonstrating that they extend back through centuries (Bray, 2010; Bachman et al., 1999). This has necessitated the Department of Defense (DOD) to specifically underscore drug use and abuse among military...
Introduction Due to increasing global insecurity and changing life patterns, presently there exists much technological advancements in terms of systems development, where by each country is endeavoring to ensure its citizens live comfortably and confidently. One of such latest technologies is development of a global position system by the U.S.,...
The entire article deals with the critical analysis of the paper by Marybeth Ulrich named “National Security Powers: Are the Checks in Balance”. The investigation the matters explained in the paper is done to seek out relevance and irrelevance depicted in it. 2008 U.S. military intervention into Iraq was failure...
Kenya, a country in the East African region has recently been in the news for all the wrong reasons. The post-election violence of 2007-2008 that pitted supporters of the two leading political parties against each other almost brought the country to its knees and it saw the emergence of vigilante...
The idea that a citizen of a country should serve it in a military or civil capacity is nothing new. Many countries around the globe have mandatory military service that able-bodied young adults are required to complete. Arguments for Americans to do the same have been proposed in various forms...
Introduction The United States has an Army that possesses numerous strategic tasks and operational objectives like any other professional organization. While the primary function of the Army is combat operations, it is evident that the Army supports civil government agencies through the Army National Guard. The Army structure, therefore, includes...
Introduction The gap between the military and civilians has been increasing with time. The United States military involvement with wars has always resulted in differing views within the American society. The differing views on whether or not to participate in a certain war have become a cause of disagreement between...
Introduction For operations to succeed in Army, sustainment is one of the essential considerations. The primary function of Army forces’ endurance comes from the aspects of sustainment (ADP 3-0) which is as well determined by the duration and the depth of the soldiers’ operations. As a result, this process allows...
Introduction During the Cold War, the USA authorities implemented policies that are highly debatable nowadays. Some historians consider them to be imprudent and note their negative global consequences. At the time, the US and Great Britain pursued policies against a democratic government in Iran. The outcome of their actions not...
Introduction The modern society is faced with challenges of security even as nations struggle to keep their borders secure despite their polarity. Warfare in the recent years raises awareness of the increased fighting for various reasons and the desire for avenging of enemies. The environment and strategies used are influenced...
Introduction Military communication has gone through various revolutions aimed at enhancing security services being offered to its people. The military forms a basis through which the security of a country is ensured. Communication is therefore vital not only among the military officials but also to other individuals and organizations to...
According to Dominating Duffer’s Domain book’s plot, CPT Hindsight goes through six dreams, gaining new lessons about information operation (IO) planning and integration. Each of the listed goals brings unique experience, which leads to a better understanding of how the military process should be structured and held. In the second...
Introduction The issue of national security is significant for every nation. It allows a country to be free from external influence and defend its own interests both domestically and internationally. That is why governments invest their resources in maintaining law enforcement agencies, intelligence offices, and the military. As for the...
In July 2009, the Secretary of Defense Robert Gates approved a plan to increase the end strength of the US Army by 22,000 Soldiers temporarily. This increase will authorize end strength of 569,000 from its permanent 547,000 end strength ceiling.There are two main reasons for the increase, first, to ensure...
Antoine-Henri Jomini and Carl von Clausewitz are perhaps the most important figures among the classical theorists of strategy and war of the early 19th century. Both men were heavily influenced by the European Enlightenment and the wars of Napoleon and Frederick the Great. They both had a rather different approach...
The history of humankind is filled with wars, in which women often had to take the place of men not only in the production lines, but also in the field of battle. Although most militaries appreciated their help during dire times, they also refused to consider recruiting female soldiers as...
Introduction The History of Nuclear Weapons across the Globe During the past several decades the increase in the production of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) has been regarded as a chief threat to global security. The phrase ‘weapons of mass destruction’ refers to four different kinds of perilous devices namely:...
Introduction The increased integration of the countries has led to the whole world getting affected even if one country is struck with a major incident. This is what happened after 9/11, the effects of which are still being faced by the world. The war against terrorism and the security of...
Mission Statement The purpose of a mission statement is essentially to explain the underlying rationale for a company’s existence. It also proposes to know the functions of the company and its position in the society (Pearce & Robinson, 2009). The mission statement is critical in that it expresses a company’s...
The army is a branch of service whose main purpose is to protect the territorial independence of any country.1 Most military personnel across the world must adhere to various core values such as loyalty, honor, respect and selfless service to the citizens and the country.2 In executing its functions, the...
While most of the declared emergencies require no actions from military forces, sometimes the incident is too widescale for local authorities to deal with it themselves. The only situation when local authorities will call the military is when their local and regional capabilities are exhausted, or the scale of the...
Sexual harassment and sexual assault are major issues in military settings, which destroy and ruin the lives of many victims involved. Although the Army has made a multitude of systematic attempts to prevent its occurrence rate, the issue still persists as a serious concern. The main purpose of the given...
Doctor David A. Owen looks into the concepts of security, war and government functions during the conflict time in his lecture on the concerns of international policies. He also focuses on the eleven life lessons from Robert McNamara, the former U.S. Secretary of Defense (Owen, 2020). It is essential to...
Introduction The national reserve forces of the United States are comprised of highly trained individuals who are always ready to respond to a variety of disasters. Notably, the military is controlled by civilians, with the president as the command in chief. Congress also can set rules and declare a war,...
Abstract Currently, a new technology is being developed and deployed by the United States Navy (USN), which creates intense underwater sound via powerful sonar emitters, without any apparent concern for the effect it may have on marine mammals. This research paper studies the various impact of use of active sonar...
Response to the Teacher’s Commentary Although the decision to be made is very difficult, it seems that the leaders in question should not be lauded as heroes. Although their actions and mindsets were understandable, given the era of their leadership, they are still inexcusable. Namely, the refusal to acknowledge the...
The ultimate aim of any military unit, including a platoon and a company, is to meet the outlined operational demands. Such an objective is possible when lieutenants and captains apply appropriate strategies to guide and influence their soldiers. The inclusion of principles and standards will compel soldiers to act swiftly,...
Introduction The issue of gun control has attracted attention of many stakeholders in the United States within the past two decades, including policymakers, members of the public, attorneys, courts, and politicians. Some people have been interpreting this divisive subject from different perspectives due to the involved social, security, and constitutional...
The U.S. military is affected by the efforts of the Donovan forces in undermining its military activity. This could have significant consequences for the war, and thus it is essential to find ways of overcoming the resistance. To explain further, the Donovan forces use a combination of public media and...
Concept The concept of mutually assured destruction is one of the things that the Cold War has left the world. Following this military doctrine, the use of weapons of mass destruction by one of the warring parties inevitably leads to the destruction of both sides. This doctrine appeared as a...
In the present day, mission command may be regarded as a highly significant military concept, and its full-scale implementation in the army of the United States will be immeasurably beneficial. In general, mission command is a specific type of military command that combines centralized intent and commanders’ control with necessary...
When people unite to achieve a common goal, they need to stay focused, agree with each other, and create and follow a certain plan. However, it may be challenging to stay organized, and that is why leaders are necessary. In its essence, leadership is the unique art of motivating a...
Introduction The Sino-American relationship is incredibly complex in the modern-day, consisting of a strong military and intelligence apparatus with differing national interests, but also extremely intertwined economies as the two large powerhouses of the world. However, there are many points of friction from economic, political, and military perspectives. As Chinese...
Modern U.S. Army greatly benefits from non-commissioned officers (NCOs) who have varied sets of knowledge unrelated to military activities. For example, NCOs in Panama sometimes need to learn about new skills, tools, and duties outside of regular NCO missions (Jones, 2016). Cates and Quitugua (2018) state that “significant changes were...
Introduction The modern world is changing and requires the development of new methods, new approaches to all areas. One of these areas is the military, as the unstable political situation needs timely and correct measures. It is impossible to try to maintain peace in a dynamic reality while clinging to...
Introduction The military is one of the options available to many young people who want to protect and serve the United States while earning a good salary. With the presence of several branches in this field, potential candidates should consider the benefits and challenges associated with each one of them...
The United States Army is one of the eight branches of the United States Armed Forces, which specializes in land warfare. The Army does not only specialize in combat operations but also protects civil authorities with the Army National Guard. Therefore, two branches of the United States Army can be...
Introduction Organizational behavior is defined as the study of the interdependence between human behavior and organizational settings. As every reliable organization has its own unique culture, corporate values, guidelines, and visions substantially affect the behavioral patterns of employees. The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of various...
It may be assumed that Chairman Turner’s expressed concern was politics in action due to a number of reasons. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 hearing is usually referred to as the military budget, but in fact, it was somewhat more complicated – not only...
In joint doctrine, the operational environment is the sum of factors, conditions, and circumstances that can influence a given military operation. To frame it means to define and analyze all relevant variables, actors, and the relationships between them. Without this step, a commander cannot determine what goals an operation must...
The issue of women’s serving in combat has always been a controversial one because it is closely connected with gender stereotypes and employment discrimination. Throughout the history of the United States, many women took part in wars but their roles were restricted to the ones of nurses or soldiers without...
Introduction Leadership has always been an essential part of human civilization and even of the animal kingdom. Leaders are inspiring, powerful, and confident in their actions. A leader is anyone responsible for organizing and helping a group of people achieve their goals. Therefore, in no other part of a government...
In the modern world filled with complex dilemmas and rigid requirements, training to build the necessary skills is one of the most important tasks that one will need to follow. Training as a part of acquiring new abilities and ensuring that they remain in one’s inventory of competencies in the...
Past lessons from war environments need to become powerful guidelines for implementing better and superior tactics. The article “The Leadership Imperative: A Case Study in Mission Command” offers meaningful insights that can support future fighting formations. This discussion relies on this reading to analyze the unit’s proficiency in mission command...
Introduction Sexual assault is not a rare case in the military and supervisors should address this issue as soon as possible. Victims are suffering from everyday violence as they are afraid to tell anybody about it. Despite all the special training programs that exist to decrease the number of sexual...
Introduction Governments need to create a favorable economies and environments that can make it easier for their citizens to pursue their personal and professional goals. They achieve such an objective by providing security, job opportunities, high-quality healthcare, and education. The American government has continued to promote established policies and laws...
Conscription is the compulsory or obligatory enrollment into the armed forces by personnel to render service (The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition). More commonly called ‘the draft’ or mandatory military service, conscription has already been utilized in the United States and is presently being observed in several countries. The United States...
How to Improve the Intelligence System The American government spends more than $60 billion every year for intelligence purposes. Very few countries in the world match up to this intelligence spending. Indeed, only China, France, and the United Kingdom (UK) come close (or surpass) this intelligence spending. Since the United...
Introduction China’s military, also known as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), has registered a significant growth in its power and might in the recent years. The enhancement of the country’s military has coincided sharply with the economic growth that has been witnessed in China in the last decade. This emphasizes...
Abstract The inclusion of women in ground combat branches in the US Army has been a very transforming step forward for decades to come. It has been claimed that to fully realize this remarkable goal patriarchal views must be exchanged for equivalency, that in the past the practices in the...
