Introduction In the modern world of military defense, the focus is primarily on the strength and stamina of military personnel. In order to assess the readiness of soldiers for military service, the army uses two physical fitness assessments: the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and the Army Combat Fitness Test...
Introduction It is important to note that the foundation of army leadership is critical to the organization and structure of an army. A disorganized army is no longer an army at its core, and organized behavior and cohesion does not appear on their own, which is why strong leadership is...
Introduction When it comes to the ever-changing environment of military operations, the unyielding dedication of individual service members to the tenets of discipline and accountability is the lynchpin of success. The ability of a commander to uphold these pillars is not only a question of etiquette; it is a vital...
Introduction The decision to don the uniform of the armed forces is enigmatic, shaped by multifarious influences that collectively coalesce into a complex tapestry of motivations. This essay delves into why individuals are drawn into the military ranks, exploring the labyrinthine contours of patriotism, adventure, camaraderie, and personal growth. Why...
Introduction Every country views its defense forces as those possessing utmost importance and responsibility since on their effectiveness, the safety and welfare of the people depend. The USA has several major forces dealing with security and state defense. However, in order to reach the highest effectiveness in the domains of...
Introduction Every institution, including the Army, recognizes the importance of leadership. This tendency is relevant since it is the duty of leaders to resolve current issues and accomplish predetermined objectives. Moreover, they also serve as mentors for others who could be more experienced, which helps new subordinates adjust more successfully....
The analysis and evaluation of past events become an immediate part of effective military activity. This process provides an opportunity to realize possible errors and ways that will contribute to their limitation. Various tools can also be used in the study, such as the seven principles of mission command, which...
Introduction In March 2019, Captain Brett Crozier had to make a morally challenging choice. This problem is typical for the military command, which makes elaborating the protocol of ethical actions in similar cases critical. The question is whether the commander had to breach the line of command to get a...
For several years, the U.S. government had been searching for the most dangerous terrorist, Osama bin Laden. After several unsuccessful attempts to capture or eliminate him, the Obama administration developed a new strategy that was supposed to lead to success. As a result of these efforts, a plan called “The...
Intercultural communication is an integral part of the contemporary world. Today, government and services that support them, including armed services, inevitably engage in communication with the representatives of other cultures, creating a need for a deeper understanding of foreign values, customs, and traditions. In the military, competent intercultural communication and...
Introduction The UAE has aligned itself in pursuing a proactive and dynamic role in defining and protecting the interest of the nation and gulf region. For the past decade, United Arab Emirates (UAE) federation has become a prominent player in dramatic regional developments. Since the establishment of the federation in...
Introduction Israel is considered one of the nuclear states after several years of accusations that the country is developing and testing nuclear weapons. However, Israel has yet to confirm or deny their existence, which raises more concern from countries like the United States, who are dedicated to reducing the development...
Introduction The success or failure of military forces in armed conflicts depends on various factors. One such factor is the approach to controlling troops and conducting military operations appropriate for the situation, known as mission command (Tolman, 2020). Mission command is a complex notion based on several principles that revolve...
Back in 1998, Osama bin Laden, the head and ideologist of the Islamic terrorist organization Al Qaeda, was proclaimed “enemy number one” by US President Bill Clinton. The tracking and assassination of bin Laden by the Central Intelligence Agency was aimed at disrupting communication between the various branches of Al...
The article under discussion presents arguments for and against compulsory mass recruitment in the United States. It was published in 2019, and the author is a leader in the United States Department of Defense; hence the insight within the article is essential. The idea of mandating public service for citizens...
Introduction In the context of unified ground operations, the contracting structure is a crucial component of the logistics and support required to sustain military operations. The contracting structure consists of the Commanders’ Emergency Response Program (CERP), a program that enables commanders to quickly and effectively use funding to meet pressing...
It seems reasonable to state that the M9 Berretta is a great gun. It has long served the United States Army and has a generally solid track history with just a few hiccups. The question is why the decision was made to change it now. The point is that age...
Introduction Logistics, human resources, financial management, and medical care are all aspects of national tactical sustainment for the army that must be maintained until the mission or national aim is achieved (Department of the Army, 2019). Providing logistics enables the execution of the planned movements to support the army. Logistics...
Introduction This debate had two groups, one supporting the idea that Saudi Arabia should establish a worldwide navy force that traverses a large area beyond its borders. This team was labeled group 1 and had four participating members. Group 2, on the other hand, was made up of three people...
Introduction Strategic intelligence involves analyzing events and political and economic issues inside or outside a country’s national boundaries and assessing their consequences for the future. America’s intelligence community is critical to the government’s ability to meet challenges. The article by Berkowitz & Goodman (2021) presents a positive outlook on the...
A discipline of study called military theory aims to comprehend the nature of war and how it relates to other forms of conflict. It offers a structure for the legitimate production and communication of information about contests and battles. The military theory is, in other terms, the philosophy of war....
Introduction The articles selected for assessment are those by R. S. Baskas (2021), which examines how veteran students feel about the GI bill’s impact on their ability to complete their college degrees; an essay written by A. A. Campbell (2018) examines the relationship between military service beliefs and mental health...
Many people opt to join the United States military because it provides many benefits not found in other professions. Some advantages that military workers enjoy include education, travel allowances, health cover, mortgage loans, and cash bonuses. These benefits make people want to join the force and boost their morale in...
Abstract The paper emphasizes that politics and trade drive China’s regional involvement. The importance of the Arctic region from a geopolitical standpoint is growing. One of the area’s key objectives is gaining access to economic prospects resulting from commerce and environmental assets. It also lists China’s political objectives and the...
Introduction On July 16, 2015, a 24-year-old Kuwaiti shooter assaulted a military recruitment center in Chattanooga and started shooting at recruits before running seven miles to a Navy reserve unit. He immediately killed four US Marine officers in a fenced-off motor pool at this facility. This occurrence prompted an examination...
Servant and follower leadership are the two primary types of administration in the military, and the essay’s purpose is to compare and contrast them. Military commanders often resort to using one type to manage their subordinates effectively. On the one hand, on some level, the two concepts share common goals...
Introduction In the United States, serving at the army is a duty that comes from a sense of responsibility and trust. The two virtues not only revolve around caring for the American public but also for the nation’s resources and the army family. Stewardship within the military ensures that professionals...
Introduction After the Vietnam War, the US Army was demoralized, and the low level of morale eventually extrapolated to all the aspects of the military forces, including commanding, military expenses, and recruitment. Indeed, according to Scales, the majority of US soldiers did not have higher education, were involved in drug...
Introduction Army Force Management Model and Force Integration Functional Areas (FIFA) are important concepts related to the United States military force. They can help analyze the structure of the American army. First, the U. S. Army War College has initially adopted the Army Force Management Model. The model’s purpose is...
As an army leader, one must possess a specific range of qualities that allow managing key tasks flawlessly. Although there are countless approaches to leadership, specific attributes associated with leadership in the military environment remain homogenous across all army settings. Similarly, there are quite a few approaches to building different...
Compulsory military service has been the subject of multiple discussions. There are people who find it necessary for different reasons, while others consider this practice to be rather wasteful, if not damaging. However, there are countries that simply have no other option besides implementing compulsory training. In my speech, I...
The profession of arms represents a massively important role in the management of the state security and the related issues. People involved in the profession of arms must develop a specific skillset that contributes to alignment with the requirements and standards of the profession of arms. By reinforcing the standards...
Stakeholder and stockholder theory are opposed to each other in the theory of company management in several ways. The stakeholder approach is based on a bar that exceeds the capitalist economic principle, implying ethical duty and moral obligations. These obligations are moral and apply both to stockholders and to everyone...
Introduction The army is an institution that has always depended on leadership. Since ancient times, the abilities of a leader were fundamental for the success and ability to win a battle. Moreover, soldiers’ readiness to follow a commander, execute orders, and perform tasks were basic. For this reason, much attention...
Introduction This research intended to examine the combat competencies and enhanced mindset post-9/11 veterans can offer to the business world. The study is based on the theory that the United States post-9/11 veterans have significant potential of contributing to the business world. The group belongs to a post-war generation who...
Introduction Pluralism is commonly used in many spheres of life, and every industry can define the unique importance of the concept. The original meaning of pluralism is the combination of diverse interests and groups of people. The definition is famous for its active use in religion, and the military industry...
The process of force management model involves executing activities that entail developing capabilities requirements, force integration, and documentation. The Force management model helps to determine who engages in war, how the deployment burden would be distributed to the various chains of commands in operation, and determines how effectively the organization...
The author’s main argument in this article is that giving up Ukraine’s territory to Russia will not bring long-lasting peace. In fact, this move will increase Russia’s military aggression toward Ukraine. According to the author, if Ukraine gives up its land to Russia, it will have increased Russia’s demands on...
Debates about the justice or injustice of war have been going on for centuries. People are divided into two opinions, those who hold the opinion that war can be justified if there are reasons and those who do not allow the justice of this action under any circumstances. With all...
The purpose of this qualitative case study research was to examine whether the specific post-9/11 military mindset characteristics are a competitive advantage to an organization’s success and culture. The study was conducted among the employees, managers, and company executives of the YSG organization to obtain their perspectives, beliefs, and insight...
The army has an important role in the integrated operation at the level of other state bodies, departments, and agencies. The President of the United States has the right to establish guidelines for the integration between military forces and civilians and to disseminate decisions and monitor execution through the NSC...
Human life consists of multiple decisions being made to improve conditions, find new resources, solve problems, or achieve success in certain activities. Not all people can decide quickly and up to a point; thus, they consider the importance of good leadership, applicable theories, and necessary traits. During this course, I...
This case study details how the U.S. operations in Afghanistan developed under the changing circumstances that prompted American forces to adapt to the new scenario. Initially, Operation Anaconda was scheduled to last for three days, but it took ten days and was only called off after on the seventeenth day....
Introduction The military plays a crucial role in every country, protecting its citizens and motherland from invasions and other dangers. Nevertheless, it is important to understand that people who provide military service act according to specific rules and require the same level of protection and support. Therefore, multiple notions are...
Introduction The development of a business strategy is the basis for the successful functioning of a company. It is important for management to consider the key factors that can influence the selection of the necessary tools. Osterwalder and Pigneur (2013) offer a list of elements that need to be paid...
Introduction Gender identity is one of the most important aspects of every human’s life. A person’s gender is usually determined at birth and from this moment, becomes a social and legal fact. However, a moderate number of people has problems with the gender assigned to them at birth – transgender...
Notably, U.S. Navy is the maritime service branch of the armed forces of the United States of America. Based on the official U.S. Navy website, leadership is an act of fulfilling the Navy’s mission through people (Navy Cool, n.d.). The paper reflects on Richardson’s leadership style, who is an admiral...
Women have played a vital role in serving and supporting the United States military for decades. Nevertheless, policies and laws dictating the number of women that should serve in the army, the types of assignments they should be given, and their authorized benefits have changed over the years. Even after...
Summary Security and military intervention are the policies with which Moscow operates both at the national and international levels. The military incursion of Ukraine’s Crimea area has not only led to fatalities but also has portrayed Russia’s unipolarity in international politics. However, Russia has been employing the policy of strategic...
The geographical position of Afghanistan predetermined its strategic importance for tsarist Russia: after the conquest of Central Asia, only Afghanistan separated Russia from British India. In the second half of the 19th century, the country almost became the cause of an open conflict between the Russian and British empires. Soviet...
Introduction Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States, the war in Afghanistan began on October 7, 2001. The primary goal of the war was to demolish the Taliban government, which was accused of sheltering Al-Qaeda militants who carried out the assaults. For 20 years, thousands of US soldiers...
Introduction The military is a complex institution that operates on discipline, strategy, and readiness principles. Every nation needs a strong military to protect its citizens and uphold peace and stability. Military personnel, especially soldiers, are critical in ensuring the nation’s security and sovereignty. However, military service is a difficult job...
Introduction For many years, the frequency of sexual assaults in the U.S. Army has been a chronic and alarming problem. The urgency of the problem is dictated by the important goals of the armed forces, on which the security and well-being of the entire population of the country depends. While...
Introduction The ability to move arms, troops, and vehicles to the required spot is one of the most critical factors determining the success of a mission. The quicker the assets can reach their destination, the better the outcome will be. Unsurprisingly, every military puts substantial effort and resources into developing...
It is hard to disagree that one of the primary purposes of the separation of power was to make the whole process easier and more defined, as well as limit the actions of the U.S. President and Congress. However, this decision has somehow introduced new concerns and possibilities to exceed...
Introduction It has practically been a worldwide practice to employ an authoritative leadership style in the military because of its supposed advantages. It was believed that by giving the military people orders that they could not disobey the outcome of any battle or another strategic event would be satisfactory because...
Introduction The use of advanced physiologic wearable sensors has the potential to revolutionize the military’s approach to soldier health and performance monitoring. This proposed change involves the implementation of new technology that would enable real-time tracking of a soldier’s physiological data, including heart rate, hydration levels, and core body temperature,...
Introduction The main objective of the US Army is to serve American citizens and protect national interests on a worldwide scale. It means that Army soldiers are required to defend the whole nation while fulfilling their responsibilities, both civil and military. Hence, the mission of the US Army is to...
Introduction The United States military used a ground-based anti-aircraft artillery M167 Vulcan air defense system to help them encounter the Persian Gulf War. The system could provide air defense against their aircraft enemies in the region. The effectiveness of encountering their enemies enabled the military to maintain air superiority in...
About the u.s. Marine Corps The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the U.S. military responsible for power projection from the sea, utilizing the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. Employee Benefits at Marine Corps Healthcare Insurance Retirement benefits after 20 years...
Introduction The army is an essential aspect of the country’s life, which allows one to protect sovereignty and ensures security. The US Army is a branch of the US armed forces primarily responsible for ground military operations. In 2017, on the army’s payroll were 476,000 in the regular army, 343,000...
Introduction Leadership theories, roles, and principles are essential in public and private administrations. Leaders also play critical roles in economic, political, social, educational, military, and human aspects that describe daily human activities. In military science and studies, students and professionals need to understand the different leadership skills, traits, roles, theories,...
The immense quantity of dollars spent on the military is one of the most controversial topics in American public discourse. Figure 1 shows the stable growth of US military spending despite the worldwide preoccupation with globalization and demilitarization. It has been argued that military spending may also be employed as...
Abstract Tanzania is one of the developing countries in Eastern Africa. The country is vulnerable to natural pandemics like any other country in the world. Moreover, the country has a population of about 59.7 million according to the recent 2020 statistics. The country is the largest in terms of size...
Introduction It is no secret that history knows many riots, tumults, commotions, and social unrest cases in which parties to a conflict are society and a state. As a rule, these periods are the moments of the birth of new order in a country, entailing drastic changes and shifts in...
Background/Introduction The modernization of armies globally is now at the front line of defense. According to Zeigler et al. (2021), the Air-force Wing focuses on various defensive areas. Tanzania is one of East Africa’s largest and most highly populated countries. The country is developing and has less advanced infrastructure. Being...
When the safety and security of a nation are under threat, contemplations arise regarding the warranted use of force to mitigate the risks and target those who pose such a threat. Operation Geronimo (Operation Neptune Spear) was intended the launch a special mission to assassinate the leader and founder of...
Introduction During the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, there were three planes operated by terrorists crashed into the skyscrapers of the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon building. Moreover, the fourth crashed in Pennsylvania, presumably aimed at the White House or the Capitol. The US authorities...
Introduction Leadership is one of the keys to the Army’s success. Under challenging conditions, the leader makes critical strategic decisions and helps his subordinates reduce their anxiety and stress levels. Therefore, the US Army highly appreciates leadership qualities and, in every possible way, contributes to its development among members of...
United States law restricts the president from using military troops as the domestic police force. Congressional Democrats enacted the Posse Comitatus Act in the United States in 1878 to stop Republican presidents from using the Army to complete Civil War Reconstruction or engage in civilian law enforcement operations (Doss Jr,...
Introduction The Valley Forge Winter Camp is one of the most famous events of the American Revolution. General George Washington’s six-month army camp was a significant turning point in the American War of Independence. However, even though, as a result, the continental army from various militias became a single disciplined...
The war in Afghanistan became costly after decades of America’s stay in the country. The mission was intended to defeat the Taliban insurgents, but after many years of war, the Afghani militants were not ready to give up. In addition, the United States was increasingly losing money in a war...
Often the President of the country must make quite brave and severe decisions. This is especially true in cases where national security is threatened. Thus, an example is the participation of President Obama in Operation Geronimo to kill Osama Bin Laden. Therefore, this persuasive essay aims to prove the validity...
Introduction In its classical sense, war is an armed confrontation where each side wants to gain an advantage. At the same time, during a military intervention, war, mission, or operation, each participant is attempting to survive. It is significant to observe that when an army intervention begins, its obligatory components...
Introduction By its nature, war is a chaotic and unpredictable situation in which nobody knows what to do and where to run or shoot. Therefore, throughout the millennia, a workable organization of army order has played a crucial role in military success. If the soldiers are not organized and do...
The army, like any other organization, values leadership and places it high on its priority list. It takes leaders as individuals responsible for dealing with challenges to achieve desired goals. Moreover, they are also expected to offer mentorship to subordinates and inexperienced group members to help them adapt better to...
There are several basic principles when organizing and controlling an army to be followed. Considering them is necessary for the Army to be appropriately structured, motivated, disciplined, and most importantly, successful. Mission command must be lived and trained on a daily basis in order to develop leaders, troops, and units...
Introduction What makes a commander’s mission orders authoritative and direct but also adaptive and agile? It is important to note that the principles of mission command are critical in a combat setting and operation. In order to properly understand the core principles of mission command, it needs to be defined....
The issue of gender equality is an urgent topic that has become especially rushed in recent years, and, in Faludi’s “The Naked Citadel,” the controversial environments and identities are discussed through the prism of military education. On the one hand, there is a world where cadets have to complete their...
Introduction Military life is complex, stressful, and is always associated with risk. Although the general perception of people in service is that they face constant external threats, the reality is that there are numerous psychological reasons for personnel mortality and mental health issues. In most extreme cases, such risks result...
West Point United States Military Academy is a government entity that provides cadets with the knowledge of military ethics and provides physical and character training. Academy prepares its students for further studying at the United States Military Academy. Its success-oriented program provides cadets with precious knowledge and skills, prepares for...
Introduction The art of leadership is combined with the technology of management in command and control. The skill of commanding is utilized to wield power, lead, and make rapid choices. The science of administration is used by commanders and staff to regulate troops and guide the implementation of activities to...
The federal structure of the United States assumes the independence of local governments from state governments, which, in turn, are independent of the federal government. Each of these three levels of government has its own, autonomous investigative bodies. Federal agencies investigate crimes that are legally assigned to the jurisdiction and...
Proposed Solution: Decreasing Military Spending Is a Beneficial Alternative It is viable to propose a step-by-step reduction in spending as a solution to pursue. The country’s military budget has grown despite all the objections. Reduced spending would increase the state’s potential to address more imminent threats, such as the reverberations...
Introduction As in any sphere of activity of society, the protection of rights and the provision of comfortable conditions for people play one of the most critical roles. The fulfillment of these requirements lies entirely with the human resources manager, who is an integral part of any organization. In the...
Introduction Operation Anaconda is a military operation that was conducted by the US forces and allies in Easter Afghanistan in March of 2002. The operation took place within the Global War on Terror, and the main aim of it was to defeat the remaining Taliban and al Qaeda forces. The...
Introduction Notably, it is unethical for the United States to continue using drone strikes abroad. Human and Humanitarian rights norms restrict the exercise of remote violence (Bonino, 2021). With drones, countries can kill and main at an increasing distance, both psychological and physical. Through the deontological theories, people’s actions can...
The military budget seems to be relatively high, and the expenses on the army and weapons do not justify themselves. There is no apparent reason or need to spend the current amount of taxpayers’ money on that field. Instead, the budget could be decreased, and the finances might be redistributed...
Over centuries, the word soldier has been perceived as a masculine figure in an army uniform. It is an inclusive term for both men and women in the military. Storytelling mentality and history have always favored men as the crafters of the art of war. Women’s contribution to the war...
To provide military personnel participating in multi-domain, large-scale combat operations with full religious support, the deployment of units is an essential aspect to take into account. According to ATP 1-05.01, large-scale operations typically require the emergency regroupings of units, which may limit chaplains’ access to interaction with the military. In...
Captain Abrashoff was one of the captains of the USS Benfold, who embraced a novel approach to commanding to make his crew a top-performing team. Previously, the USS Benfold was one of the worst-ranked ships in the navy, which translated into numerous problems on board. For instance, the crew engaged...
A commander’s intent of mission command is a form of exercising one’s authority to utilize a commander’s intent to command through his or her leadership. In other words, it takes place when a commander uses mission orders to initiate a disciplined action with the use of his or her intent...
Introduction The United States (U.S.) tragedy on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, marked a new chapter in the nation’s opposition against international terrorism and was the major event that changed the military’s approach to warfare. President George W. Bush defined the 9/11 attacks on America as “a new...
Introduction To the squad leader from platoon sergeants: this is a decision briefing. It is unclassified. The problem is to raise awareness of information to provide all types of support for the battalion while reducing civilian casualties. Essentially, the nature of the protection of civilians is like risk management, namely...
The book by the legendary Marine General Victor Krulak is one of the most detailed and comprehensive analyses of the US Marine Corps. Although this unit was initially a combat formation designed to perform specific tasks, it has acquired the character of an institution to form quality citizens. This situation...
Introduction The performance of the US Army Reserves is important for the overall military outcomes of developed operations. To understand the role of this organization in the country’s defense initiatives, it is vital to pay particular attention to its key components. Thus, the purpose and goals of this entity, the...
The Iraq War presents one of the most significant military conflicts of the modern world. The war substantially influenced the state of the world’s economy and political systems and the deterioration of Iraqi civilians’ lives. The participation of the US in the Iraq War was due United Nations’ demand and...
The crisis in the Persian Gulf was associated with the policy of the United States and other interested states in pumping out Middle Eastern oil, whose reserves in this region of the world account for about 40% of all world reserves. The countries of the NATO bloc, under the auspices...
One of the most challenging aspects of conducting a successful military operation is the notion of flexibility and agile relocation of military equipment and armed sources regarding the objectives of the operation. Indeed, in many cases, during military operations, the initial location of forces can lose its relevance due to...
In the military context, adhering to a functional set of values and standards is vital for ensuring compliance with the established instructions in soldiers, as well as encouraging them to develop essential values that will guide them through the challenges of the target environment. The specified observation is also true...
