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...
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...
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...
To begin with, the frustrating experience of Vietnam is indelibly etched in the minds of the American military system, which gave them three main lessons for the future. First of all, the military officers have understood the real limitations of the capability of the US government to support global involvement...
Many countries have basic principles that form the foundation of the state military doctrine. In some countries, they have philosophical connotations, rooted deeply in history. In the case of America, the core principles, on the other hand, are of immediate relevance and practicality. The American Armed Forces are guided by...
It is important to note that mission command is a critical military operations framework with a specialized purpose of decentralization. The emphasis of the given analysis will primarily focus on the intricacies and multifaceted elements of mission command measures with an emphasis on Operation Anaconda as a prime example and...
Introduction There can be several approaches to the issue of service in the armed forces, its need and ethics. For a number of reasons, military service appears to be a unique profession, radically different from any other and virtually unparalleled. This is due to the large number of risks that...
The phenomenon of a war conflict in the modern socio-political context is extremely complicated in terms of logical and moral justification of one’s actions as well as the process of rehabilitation after the process. Participation in a war conflict is a challenge for one’s mental health, with the complications of...
Introduction On May 2nd, President Obama announced in a national address, “Tonight, I can report… that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda” (Obama, 2011). This came as a surprise to many, including both domestic Congress members and international allies...
Introduction The Army capable of conquering enemies and protecting citizens in the most dangerous times needs leaders who can make decisions and lead others. To guide and inspire soldiers in danger and hardship is one of their primary tasks. Army leadership is the process of influencing people by providing them...
The author Mary Beth Waddell examines the usefulness of women on the battlefields by analyzing different levels of combat. For example, she argues that a military officer is not likely to get engaged in direct or hand-to-hand combat with an enemy in sea or air combat. The officer may be...
An example of an international treaty of disarmament and arms control is the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC). This agreement makes it illegal for countries to develop, acquire, or amass biological weapons (Lentzos 4). Biological weapons refers to microorganisms that have been modified and released to intentionally cause diseases or death...
Air Defense Artillery (ADA) is a separate branch of the United States Army that applies anti-aircraft weapons like surface tor missiles. It consists of several air defense systems, such as the Patriot Missile System, the Avenger Air Defense system which controls FIM-92 Stinger missile, as well as Terminal High Altitude...
Introduction The war against global terrorism in the United States began on the day of 9/11, 2001 when the infamous attack on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York happened. The attack was conducted by a terroristic organization called Al Qaeda, led by Osama bin Laden....
Army leadership is the basis for achieving the tasks assigned to the structure and organizing the work process. Without a competent leader, subordinates cannot effectively execute command orders and allocate the necessary resources. The army leader is involved in both the execution of missions and in the long-term development of...
Introduction The military environment is usually perceived as a setting with excruciatingly rigid standards that stifle any creativity and prevent individuals from developing independence and critical thinking. However, nothing could be further away from the truth than the specified assumption, with one vital condition being met. Specifically, it is only...
Police discretion refers to the freedom of the police to exercise their own judgment in their line of work. Sometimes, police officers encounter situations that require quick decisions. Other times, they are in settings where the law does not explicitly explain how to proceed (Fadillah et al., 2020). In such...
The given assessment report will primarily focus on core army or military attributes, which is critical to assess on the basis of recent evidence from the literature. The reason is to determine which characteristics of a person serving as military personnel make him or her an outstanding leader in the...
Introduction The Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) information system represents a source of all the vitals and documentation that may be required to provide the military with the latest updates on the state of affairs on the battlefield. In addition to different nursing flow sheets, the application could help gain...
Effective and professional leadership is crucial in the army setting since the troops often have to face extraordinarily dangerous and even deadly situations that require meticulous planning and careful analysis of the situation. Therefore, leaders constitute a crucial part of the army and are valued highly. Incorporating the characteristics of...
The major update on the publication entails escalating war in Ethiopia where the Ethiopian government has launched at least two airstrikes in the Tigray city Mekelle. Eyewitnesses record explosions and smoke within the Adi Haki Market, where a government spokesman reported a successful offensive on the TPLF communication network and...
Research Questions The theme of study of leveraging the military mindset into business environment is complex and multifaceted. Narrowing down the topic can be helpful in focusing the research potential. After examining the relevant literature, three research questions were identified: What are common competitive advantages that businesses achieve through hiring...
Introduction Geronimo refers to the code name for operation Neptune Spear, a precision strike mission executed by the United State’s navy seals to kill Osama Bin Laden. The founder and first leader of al-Qaeda, an Islamist militant group was killed on May 2, 2011, in Bilal Town, Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,...
Description of the Human Resource Management Issue and the Organization The United States Navy is one of the branches of the US Armed Forces responsible for the protection of the country against any external threats. Founded in 1775, the Navy has played a critical role in enhancing the security of...
For almost 40 recent years, the US Army measured the physical fitness of American soldiers by using the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). It took place during soldiers’ initial selection, basic training, and then in their unit every six months. Soldiers passed this test collectively and usually at platoon level....
The performance of different groups in history varies; some performed well while others presented poor performance. The Manhattan Project was a plan initiated by the Americans to create an operational atomic bomb. The development of the atomic weapon required the engagement of the U.S military and other highly- skilled scientific...
Troop Leadership Procedure (TLP) is practiced by leaders to prepare soldiers for combat. It is imperative to understand the aspects of the procedure because the ability to use TLP is crucial for the result of any operation. A leader must first determine the mission and tactical situation committed to the...
Identification of the Argument Presented In the Article In Myanmar, the armed forces have taken over the country. Military TV declared a state of emergency in the country for one year (Milko, 2021). Aung San Suu Kyi, the State Counselor of Myanmar, was detained. Several Myanmar officials were also arrested....
Introduction The important thing of every government and society, in general, is safety. And safety cannot exist without proper law enforcement set in place. Therefore, the main aim of police as a system is to provide comfort and security to the country’s citizens and protect them if they require it....
Introduction An essential part of a successful military operation is leadership, which addresses diverse factors and utilizes several techniques and methods. There is three main leadership levels, direct, organizational, and strategic leadership. Direct leadership takes place between a leader and a small group or an individual. Organizational leaders control from...
Army leadership presents itself as a mixture of several unique leadership styles. It is based on the strict hierarchical structures implied in armies around the globe. The traits identical for the majority of Army leaders involve high professionalism, integrity, and ability to cooperate with their subordinates to reach efficient teamwork....
Military service is a type of federal public service, which is the professional service activity of citizens in military positions. The difference between military service and other types of public service is the obligatory taking of the oath by military personnel. The main task of conscription is constant, purposeful preparation...
Introduction The purpose of this essay is to discuss the foundation of Army leadership. This notion means the responsibility of officers to timely address emerging challenges. It also implies accomplishing the mission and achieving goals in the long run. Therefore, leaders are accountable for the outcomes of their actions. Besides,...
In the challenging complexity of the modern world, the Army needs competent leaders of strong character, because they provide an example for other soldiers to follow. To give direction and motivation to their superiors, peers and subordinates, leaders have to introduce the elements of the Army Leadership Model into their...
In the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, one of the main barriers to peace from the Israeli perspective is its unwillingness to compromise over occupied territory. The Israelis subscribe to the messianic belief that the territorial assets belong to them and as such, victory in the Arab-Israeli war fulfilled Jewish destiny (Bunton 2013)....
Introduction Servant leadership and followership are two distinct principles that current senior United States (US) army officers use with their juniors in their daily operations. Since the army functions as a unit, its leaders cannot handle all military activities without the assistance of lower-ranking officials. Soldiers build and develop their...
Introduction Military policy is an essential element of general political and foreign administration activities aimed at ensuring national security of the state, prevention of wars and armed conflicts, strengthening strategic stability. It is determined by considering a state’s national interests and economic, social, diplomatic, and other capabilities. Army leadership is...
The China military report is a formal report that gives a yearly account of military and security developments that the people of China are undertaking. The report gives track the development and evaluate how the development influences both Chinese and the world population. Typically, this kind of report addresses many...
The issue of sexual assault persists in the ranks of the American armed forces. Thousands of military personnel fall victim to harassment and discrimination every year. In the past decade, complaints of sexual violence in the US military have increased. Previously, the US authorities have already admitted the existence of...
The Opium Wars and Taiping Rebellion are significant events in China’s history. They took many people’s lives and severely influenced the Chinese economy. The West was rapidly expanding in the 19th century, trying to make China a part of the world economy, yet the Chinese did not see benefits in...
All professional and military establishments have specific sets of guidelines and values that govern their members’ work and behaviors. In the Army, there are seven core values that all leaders and soldiers adhere to loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. However, there have been cases when...
The military is an essential institution for every nation which wants to ensure the security and integrity of its borders. Every year, countries spend billions of dollars on maintaining their armies and providing them with the latest technological solutions and modern arms. The United States of America and Russia are...
Police officers frequently deal with situations that could negatively affect their mental health and emotional stability. The study conducted by Fox et al. (2012) reveals that out of 150 examined police officers, less than half seek help from a psychologist, 19 percent suffer from alcohol abuse, 24 percent have post-traumatic...
Peacekeeping practices are of the utmost importance in managing international political relationships across the nations. The United Nations (UN) is the intergovernmental alliance responsible for maintaining global peace and security, nurturing amicable relationships among parties involved, and building international collaboration. The essential contribution of the United Nations was made into...
The military budget of the United States of America has long been of an immense amount. For example, according to the data mentioned in the article from Scientific American, the annual spending on arms, army maintenance, and social aid for veterans constitute $826 billion (Negin, 2020, para. 3). This number...
From an institutional perspective, the Army differs from other organizations because its security and ability to complete tasks depend on subordination. Moreover, people in the Army are often placed in dangerous environments, where they can be wounded or killed. To ensure that the United States Army can achieve its goals,...
These days, when the war is introduced to society literally as the act of an affair, it is crucial to adequately distribute the national needs in the army inventories. As many people know, when the nation establishes a “war economy,” all the industry works to satisfy special war demands. In...
Readiness is a term used in the United States that refers to the production, deployment, and sustainability of military forces. The Department of Defense (DOD) defines military readiness as “the ability of military forces to fight and meet the demands of assigned missions (Herrera, p. 3).” While often confused and...
Introduction Modern leadership training models are often based on copying techniques that have worked in the past. However, old attitudes today can be irrelevant, useless, and even harmful. According to the American business guru Yitzhak Adizes, the main task of a leader is to make decisions, despite the lack of...
Deductive Argument Since women are vulnerable to sexual violence and military organizations are dominated by men or potential perpetrators, women in the military face the risks of experiencing sexual harassment from men, which finds reflection in military MeToo movements (Alvinius & Holmberg, 2019). In the proposed argument, women’s vulnerability to...
Leadership is an essential aspect of an organization, especially in a hierarchical management structure, to achieve its goals. In the Army, leadership takes a unique place due to the high hierarchy and strict division of responsibilities. The Army can’t be victorious in tackling the problems of the security environment’s current...
Brief Summary In the primary document, General William Mitchell discusses the issue of air forces within the United States military. He declares that the United States does not have pursuit aviation, while 70% of European air forces are pursuit plains. As the General concludes, this approach to managing aviation put...
The specifics of a military career require a different set of personal qualities and put an emphasis on the Army values that guide soldiers to excellence. Respect is one of the seven ideas of the U.S. Army, along with loyalty, duty, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage (United States...
Leadership is essential in almost every sphere of life, and the army is not an exception. An army cannot be successful and strong without a good leader. Thus, military leaders should be adaptive, smart, and swift in their decisions and leading styles. This person should adhere to the foundations of...
Introduction and The Army Leadership Model The dictionaries define accountability as “an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions.” In the Army, accountability is a broader concept. It is essential for the leader since it enables all the requirements that the Army Leadership Model presents....
U.S. military personnel often gets transferred to new duty destinations at American bases all over the world. The vast majority of them are located in the United States, but sometimes military personnel receives a permanent overseas change of station — or PCS. Most service members live on base while being...
Introduction Leadership is an important vector of success within any given institution or organization, including the Army. The latter cannot be seen as victorious or prepared for challenges if its environment does not feature at least one true leader who knows how to adapt to the conditions and make the...
Introduction The Persian Gulf War, commonly referred to as the Gulf War was a combat operation waged against Iraq by a coalition force comprised of 40 nations. It was codenamed Operation Desert Shield for the period that involved forming troops and deploying them to defend Saudi Arabia (2 August, 1990...
The purpose of this paper is to identify common and distinctive features of servant-leadership and followership in the army. At first glance, the two concepts are close, interrelated and similar, since they imply service. However, while followership and servant leadership are similar in such traits as a willingness to be...
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to discuss the foundations for establishing army leadership. They incorporate factors affecting the performance of principal operations and the required guidance. The latter is provided by the people capable of directing others through orders. It helps subordinates to realize the assigned missions and...
