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 areas1. 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...
Background One of the main features of effective team building is the use of competent, cohesive leadership and the ability of each participant to work as part of a group. On integrating these two characteristics, truly successful teams are born, regardless of which area of human endeavor the work takes...
Introduction Special Operations Forces (SOF) are military units, which resolve conflicts during emergencies and combat the international terrorism. In general, the SOF deployment is only necessary when the diplomatic negotiations fail, and a peaceful solution is no longer an option. In such cases, it is essential to have the military...
Introduction Begun and completed in 2002, operation Anaconda became the largest operation held in Afghanistan under United States’ tactical management. The army’s accomplishments and faults that were experienced in terms of the preparation and execution were fully counted by the US army. As a result, this operation positively impacted US...
Introduction On March 2, 2002, Major General Franklin L. Hagenbeck launched Operation Anaconda to clear al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters from their stronghold in the Shah-i-Kot Valley, Afghanistan. Anaconda involved over 2,000 troops from the coalition members — the USA, Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, Denmark, Norway, Germany, and Afghanistan (Geibel,...
Summary Mission Command is an army philosophy of command, which is the basis for the management of soldiers and the direction of their activities. Commanders use this concept “to create a balance between the art of command and the science of control as they integrate the sustainment warfighting function with...
Utilizing the principles of command and control on the battlefield is of particular significance to the commanding officers. Operation Anaconda, a well-known military activity that transpired in March 2002 in Afghanistan, is an excellent illustration of the necessity to properly organize and train soldiers prior to combat (Kugler, 2007). During...
Introduction Intelligence is a term commonly used to refer to collecting data of political or military value. In the contemporary, volatile global atmosphere, intelligence gathering, processing, and execution are crucial in maintaining security within nations and regions. Each government spends billions of dollars every year in intelligence gathering, processing, and...
The 1960s in America was a turbulent time associated with racial tension within the country and the Vietnam war outside of its borders. The 1968 Presidential election was especially controversial with the close political confrontation between Richard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey (Buzzanco, 2019). Financial support of Humphrey from the Soviets,...
It is a consistent challenge for army leaders to think of ways in which they can improve the performance of soldiers and unleash their full potential. Leaders are always on the look for growth and improvement opportunities at all levels to ensure that there is an upward trajectory in the...
Traditionally, a state declares war against another state or a group of states. However, unconventional wars against tactics, such as terrorism, became popular today (Waxman 622). States may declare the war of terror to hide some inner state problems or frighten people into having them under control. Thus, although it...
Notably, the Navy’s core values are honor, courage, and commitment. The essay describes the three core values and explains what they mean to me. Honor is defined as the highest moral standard in all relationships with peers, commanding officers, and lieutenants. It is essential for the Navy to be honest...
A preventive war is a military, diplomatic, and strategic action taken to attack an enemy in the soonest possible time period to generate the greatest advantage. Prevention is when military action is taken against a target that is believed to have plans of an inevitable attack, even if it is...
Introduction The idea discussed is a motivation program (IBP) for employees. IBP implies the development of appropriate incentives to motivate employees and appropriate criteria for measuring their performance. As a result of such actions, the program predicts high motivation of employees, subsequently increasing their work efficiency. When the program is...
Similar to any sphere of military life, interpersonal communication in the army obeys quite strict rules. Following those enables the rapid transmission of maximally clear messages, which is critical in the conditions that involve the lack of time and require the rational use of resources. Therefore, army writing at all...
Operation Anaconda, which took place in Afghanistan’s Shahikot Valley in March 2002, was a challenging combat fought in steep mountainous regions under severe weather conditions (Kugler, 2007). The conflict resulted in American success at the expense of eight American military soldiers dead and more than 50 injured (Kugler, 2009). However,...
Mission command, as opposed to direct command, aims to increase the armed forces’ flexibility in reacting to the challenges of the battlefield. By issuing mission-type orders that leave the execution to the commander’s discretion, mission command enhances the armed forces’ ability to reduce the fog and friction of war and...
The tragedy of September 11, 2001, has marked the new development course of the American army against international terrorism and has significantly changed the organization of the military forces. Post-9/11 veterans have been exposed to combat more frequently compared to the previous military generations and, therefore, have a distinguished mindset...
The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, also known as the contest for Palestine, in its present state is a threat to people’s safety and, therefore, should be immediately addressed, while the means for this initiative are limited. Since there is no way to achieve an agreement between Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat...
Milgram Obedience Study and Zimbardo Stanford Prison Experiment are two pieces of research regarding social influence conducted by Stanley Milgram and Philip Zimbardo. Their study showed diverse behavioral patterns under certain circumstances, and the research results allowed the scientists to analyze the tendencies of the change in human behavior. For...
Introduction The literature review introduces the topic in detail by restating the definition of PTSD. Appropriate statistics are provided to explain the issue researched. It is explained that military conflicts result in the severe destruction of individual cognitive functions, resulting in multiple disorders. The issue is linked to morbidity and...
Foundation of Army Leadership In the Army, leadership plays a crucial role since its functioning depends on the responsibility of the leaders. The Army needs capable commanders to deal with and respond to security challenges successfully. In this regard, leaders in the Army must be intelligent and quick and adapt...
Abstract The Canadian Armed Forces have more than a hundred occupations and always search for talented personnel. However, it is not enough to be a professional to apply for a job in the military because all positions in the Canadian Armed Forces are linked to a certain rank. Recruits ought...
Abstract The current paper explores the role of supply system technicians during large-scale combat. Supply system technicians have an important function in large-scale combat operations, and their actions contribute to the success of missions. The article postulates that supply system technicians must efficiently operate in three different areas: storage management,...
Successful missions are not necessarily free from errors in planning and execution. Operation Anaconda, conducted in March 2002, serves as an example of a successful yet inherently flawed mission. While the U.S. troops managed to rectify the situation on the battlefield and achieve mission goals, Operation Anaconda provided valuable lessons...
Introduction The Canadian Armed Forces have rather significant tasks, objectives, and responsibilities, including protecting the country, its citizens, and their interests. Talented and determined people are simultaneously the product and the workers of the military forces, and it is required that there are no issues related to the army members....
Communication in the military is key to adapting to the rapidly changing external environment. It is significant for any military unit and at every level of leadership since it ensures that the commander’s intent is met entirely and timely. In the shop environment, effective communication is also crucial to make...
Introduction Effective communication in military service is an important condition for military education. Well-established communication between soldiers is subsequently necessary for the fulfillment of duty, that is, eliminating conflicts in the interests of the home country. Effective and well-organized communication is a condition for coordinating actions for the successful implementation...
Introduction Nowadays, every field in the world is concerned with ethics. As such, many professors have embarked on teaching different students of various professions the need to act ethically and make ethical decisions in work dilemmas. Many United States universities, if not all, have introduced courses in ethics that are...
Abstract Military technology has evolved significantly over the past century, with a notable shift toward the use of technologies allowing for greater precision and a much more devastating effect. However, the role of leadership in advancing technological progress in the military I not to be underrated; overall, the key military...
Introduction United Arab Emirates Armed Forces (UAFAF) was started in 1971 to unify seven separate emirates. It is considered to be one of the best trained, equipped, and organized militaries in the Middle East. According to the United Arab Emirates Air Force website, its main responsibility is national security and...
It is generally acknowledged that military veterans possess a large number of skills and competencies that might be effective in a business culture. As a result, it is essential to analyze the competencies that post-9/11 veterans could bring to a contemporary business environment. Post-9/11 era veterans and their intrinsic military...
Today humanity enters the phase of its evolution characterized by critical alterations in all spheres of activity. The rise of technologies and the emergence of new values and perspectives impact the methods used to attain various goals and lead to replacing old approaches with new ones. This idea is also...
Summary Veterans Day is a day to honor, celebrate and remember all those men and women who served in the US army, air force, space force, and the coast guard. It is the anniversary that marked the end of World War I. The Harper College joined the rest of the...
Introduction Operation Anaconda is the first major military theater event involving many U.S. forces. Anaconda is part of the global war on terrorism because of its impact on the outcome of hostilities. The operation’s decision followed extensive intelligence in early 2002, which determined that al-Qaeda fighters had begun to regroup....
Following the Taliban and al-Qaeda terrorist activities in Afghanistan, the United States decided to fight them. War often has many battles, but the most famous battle between the United States and the terrorists in Afghanistan was dubbed Operation Anaconda in Shahikot Valley of eastern Afghanistan in early 2000 (McBride &...
The vital strategy of the U.S. Army is to deploy the organization’s resources effectively and accordingly to internal and external changes, capabilities, and opportunities. Spangenberg and Theron (2013) claim that strategy creation may be supported by continuous monitoring of the external environment and defining opportunities and threats. The most appropriate...
Introduction A total war concept describes the situation when war is seen as the usual deal: everyone, including people and countries, is in the state of war for their own reasons. While it seems barbaric and is certainly not the best solution to the conflict, it heavily influenced people’s lives,...
Introduction The impact of the Royal UK navy on the geographical and political landscape of today cannot be overstated. Due to the United Kingdom’s colonial history of what can most accurately be described as a period of world domination, its contextual meaning and legacy it is complex. It is fair...
Special Operation Forces (SOF) experienced multiple rises and falls throughout the second half of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century. For instance, the success of the American SOF in Vietnam faded away after the disastrous hostage rescue attempt from the U.S. embassy in Iran. Nowadays, SOF managed...
Gun Ownership in California California State laws impose certain requirements on possessing a gun and make it a crime for an individual to carry a concealed weapon. Several sections of the California Penal Code control firearms and weapons, manage restrictions and prevent gun violence. Adults older than 21 have the...
Introduction Human civilization is changeable and impermanent: the evolution of social thought, combined with adequate scientific and technological progress, provokes qualitative changes in the world order. Centuries ago, global wars and violent conflicts were natural and even revered instruments for resolving differences. Trying to free themselves from the oppression of...
A military leader is more clearly goal-oriented than a civilian, more purposefully setting his priorities and the priorities of the people entrusted to them in command. Civic leaders, for comparison, at the present stage prefer less direct ways of influencing the interlocutor, corresponding to the understanding of relations between people....
Military warfare consists of several ever-developing factors; one of those are technology and leadership. This research aims to analyze the development and implementation of technologies in the United States Army, as well as the evolution of the approach to military leadership. The development of leaders’ roles and the importance of...
Introduction Military leadership is essential for the success of a country in war. The strategies used in the war reflect the leadership approaches used by the leader in command. It is with great concern that we have an overview of the leadership in the US Navy. To deeply analyze the...
Introduction The world is in such relations that any country needs to ensure its defense. Despite the general stability of martial law, states must be interested in maintaining military strength and in the training and education of the military. Nevertheless, America has seen a decline in its defense budget over...
Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott directed the campaign on Mexico City, which had provided the U.S. Army and the military powers worldwide with several insightful lessons. In terms of the main characteristics of the Mexico City occupation, the main issue Americans had to face was the fact they needed to find...
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines accountability as “an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions”. In the Army, accountability is considered a wider concept. It is essential for the leader since it enables all the requirements presented by the Army Leadership Model. Without accountability, the leader will...
Discipline is an essential element for every person who serves in the military, and it also implies ensuring excellent care, safekeeping, and custody of the government equipment provided by the military to soldiers. Such a rule means that the person who is given military property automatically assumes responsibility for the...
After the capture of Kandahar and the overthrow of the Taliban regime, the remnants of the militants retreated to the Shah-i-Kot valley. Operation Anaconda was carried out by coalition forces in March 2002 to clear this valley. It seems reasonable to emphasize that it was the first operation in the...
Introduction Today’s operational environment of the military forces has become highly complex. It possesses numerous variables that can both complicate or facilitate the completion of the key objectives faced by commanders. Under these circumstances, the correct assessment of each operational context becomes a matter of paramount importance. Of such contexts...
