...My Army Story I was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. At a young age I moved to a small town in North Carolina called Grantham. Virtually my entire extended family lived on the exact same road. I graduated High School in 2004 and following High School I continued working at Burger King for $5.65 an hour and trying to go to college. I eventually delved into heating and air conditioning, as well as construction framing houses. There was nothing for me there anymore. My career was nonexistent and I absolutely had to get out of my house and town. I enlisted into on January 10th 2006. I didn’t have a clue that the Army would put me on a path that would give me everything that I hold dear in this world. I attended Basic Training and AIT at FT. Benning, GA in order to become an 11B Infantryman. I chose to be in the Infantry because it didn’t seem right to be in the military and not be directly in the fight. I arrived at my first Duty Station in Ft. Lewis WA with orders to report to the Xth Battalion Xth Infantry Regiment. I found out later that X-X IN is one of the most decorated Battalions in the army, so I was happy to be a part of that. In June of 2006 I met my best friend. He’s my brother in arms as cliché as that sounds and forever will be. I met my wife on September 16 2006 and I haven’t been able to look away since. If I had never joined the Army I wouldn’t have my Wife or my Best Friend. In April 2007, after copious amounts of training and preparation...
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...When I brought up the subject of joining the Confederate army, you fell into tears. Now I know why. You did everything you could to tell me not to join. Now I know why. I originally thought it was going to be fun and action packed. It turns out that it is not all fun and games. I had to sneak into the army and pretend that I was 18 years old. Luckily, the drill sergeant believed me and allowed me to join....
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...Survey of Major Writers of the 20th English Survey: Writers of the Twentieth Century In Two Soldiers, William Faulkner tries to highlight the relationship between a rural town and the United States as a whole during the Second World War. The story is told through an eight year old boy whose brother decides to join the army following an attack by an enemy. My sweet old etcetera on the other hand is a poem depicting various aspects of war. Despite the fact that both the story and the poem refer to the same topic, their views about war are exceptionally different. Views of War My sweet old Etcetera is a brilliant poem mainly because it manages to pass its message across. It is pertinent to note that the poem pays close attention to the little understanding that the people left at home understand about the war. It also demonstrates the actual view of the war from an actual soldier’s point of view. The poem starts by a revelation of how the soldier’s aunt perceived the whole idea of war. Apparently, Aunt Lucy took her time to prepare the soldier for the reality of what it meant to be in the army during war. It is, therefore, extremely clear that the aunt understood the risks involved in the war, which means that she appreciated the significance of the sacrifice made by the soldiers. In addition to that, the poem highlights the contribution of the soldier’s sister. This means that she appreciated the fact that the soldiers needed protective clothing. This demonstrates her passion...
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...always had the dream of any other little boy in the world, to be a Soldier, possibly fight in a war and have many stories to tell such as his Grandfather and Great Uncle had. But there is one reason this dream could not become a reality, Keith Nolan was born deaf, therefore does not according to current Military standards qualify to do so. Keith has spent a decade applying repeatedly to the Army's ROTC program. After many letters and responses back telling him no, he finally received a yes. This positive response was given to him by the Bravo Company at California State University at Northridge. Keith not only passed all of the required academic tests and studies, but he also surpassed the physical requirements as well. And although he was told at first that he would only be able to participate in only the learning aspect of the program and not be given a uniform like the other cadets, he was given a whole gunnysack of equipment for showing such respect and heart for the Army. He had in fact become one of the top performers in his class. That’s why in May of 2011 is his dream was brought back to reality, and he was instructed to turn in all of his gear and say goodbye to his fellow cadets and commanding officer. He could advance no further under the military's current policy that requires cadets pass a hearing test to be commissioned. Nolan has contacted the Army and is waiting for a response as to what the difference is in allowing a soldier who has lost their hearing in combat...
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...What Makes an Army Leader Practical Exercise Student Handout Extracted Material from Task 158-C-1230 | |This student handout contains one page of extracted material from the following publication: | | |Task 158-C-1230, Apply the Ethical Decision Making Method at Small Unit Level | | | | | | |Disclaimer: The training developer downloaded the extracted material from the General Dennis J. Reimer Training and| | |Doctrine Digital Library (https://atiam.train.army.mil). The text may contain passive voice, misspellings, | | |grammatical errors, etc., and may not be in compliance with the Army Writing Style Program. | Apply the Ethical Decision Making Method at Small Unit Level 158-C-1230 Conditions: As a leader faced with a situation which requires you to make an ethical decision. Standards: Resolved the situation ethically by appropriately applying the Ethical Decision Making Method FM-1 FM 6-22 AR 600-100. Training and Evaluation Guide Performance Steps: Clearly define the ethical problem. -The ethical problem is if I should be honest and report this security breech. Employ applicable laws and regulations. ...
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...World War II paratroopers: not many people know much about the hardships, dangers, and terrors that they had to endure. The novel Those Devils in Baggy Pants, by Ross S. Carter is a captivating story about what the author and the other members of the 82nd Airborne Division experienced on the front lines of battle as paratroopers. This book provides entertaining insight of what life was like for paratroopers during World War II. One of this book’s most prominent features is the depth and intensity in which it describes the events that occurred. “The air was frosty. A chill wind blew from the north. High up the stars twinkled dimly and far off to the west, where the 5th Army was raising hell with the enemy, lightning flashes lighted up the peaks....
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...3 March 2015 Informative Speech Outline Title: Informative Speech Main Idea: Suicides and the Military Thesis Statement: At the end of my informative speech, my audience will know more about the Military Suicide Issue and how the number of military or veterans deaths by suicide has been increasing at an alarming rate, the common misconceptions about the possible reasons why current and former military members are taking their own lives and finally what is being done to try and resolve this issue. I. Introduction a. Attention-getter: Across the US there’s thousands upon thousands of members of an exclusive club that nobody wanted to join. I know it was a group I never wanted to join. We are known as Suicide Survivors, we are the surviving family members of the military members and veterans who have taken their own lives and each day our group grows in size. In one collective voice we scream for answers to the seeming unanswerable question… Why? b. Preview: In 2012, TIME Magazine published an article titled “One a Day” referencing to the rate of active duty suicides. According to an article in the Government Executive the VA reports an average of 22 Veteran suicides per day. A look at some of the statistics and commonalities can help provide a clear idea of the contributing factors. II. Body c. Main Idea 1: Statistics: According to TIME Magazine since 2001 there have been more active duty deaths from Suicide than there have been due to overseas...
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...wore a bronze helm, protecting their head, bronze greaves to protect their legs and carried a large round shield. The shield was made of wood, bronze covered the front of it, while the back was hollowed out with a shield stand attached. This would keep the shield upright and ready to use at a moment’s notice. The soldiers would each go into battle with a xiphos, which was a short leaf bladed sword made for close combat, and an eight foot long spear. Since arrows had little effect in Spartan warfare, Archers were not very common, but some were still brought on. Calvary was also an uncommon use to the Spartans. The Spartans had a very honorable policy during wartime. They would not loot the bodies of the defeated armies nor will they pursue them. Similar to how today’s armies have dog tags, the Spartan warriors would bring two wooden sticks with their names carved into them. They would leave one stick in a bowl before...
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...This story made me think about the things returning soldiers have to deal with. It also made me think about the transition they go through. They have to go from the mindset of war to the civilian world. The transition is a big overwhelming change. Many soldiers come back detached from the world. Many never get the help they need although and can not completely recover from the things they have seen and done. When someone has PTSD it seems as though many are lonely and not sure of their place in this world. He seems to feel guilty from what had happened in war. This short story also made me think about how it must feel to come back from war and jump into a normal life. I think it would be weird to come from war and have to work at a normal job....
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...Throughout the compelling war story “All Quiet on the Western Front,” Paul Baumer tells the true horrific tales of World War 1. Baumer was a student along with his many other friends. They had plans for their future and dreams of having a family. As Paul and his fellow students enroll in the army their life takes a pause. They must leave their old life behind and create a new one, as a soldier. As they first joined the army they become under the control of Corporal Himmelstoss. Himmelstoss was harsh, he made his soldiers perform exhausting, grating, and even pointless activities. This showed the young men the war isn't righteous, it's challenging and terrifying. Paul grew up with another soldier who recently got his leg amputated and is...
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...Recruitment Volunteers * At beginning army was only small with only 250 000 men, needed 1 mill at least * Germany and enemies armies already bigger * Used propaganda * “pals battalions” large groups encouraged to sign up together as guaranteed to fight together * Half a million signed up In the first month * March 1916-2.5 mill volunteers * Downside * Families and towns lost all men * Questioned their return * Why did they join? * Posters * Get away from dull everyday life * Share in the excitement * Thought it their duty Conscription * Clear war not over by Christmas * Casualties had to be replaced, prepare from battle of the Somme November 1916 and replace thousands of dead after * Volunteers were running out – released harsh truths as people returned injured or not at all * Jan 1916 – unmarried men 18-40 * March 1916 – married men also * 1 in 3 conscripted between 1916 -18 * Meant gov had more control over work forces at home as the not conscripted were skilled workers that stayed to do jobs that couldn’t be replaced and helped the war effort Contentious objectors * Object to war for religious or humanitarian reasons * Had to convince a tribunal if they were genuine or coward * If convinced then they would help on the front line eg drive ambulances or war work at home eg mining * If rejected then sent to army, if they refused they were shot ...
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...Africa and on paper one of the richest, packed with copper, diamonds and gold, as well as immense farmlands of great fertility and enough hydropower to light up the continent, is now one of the poorest, and most hopeless nations on earth. Unfortunately, there are no promising solutions within grasp, or even within sight. One of the gloomiest parts about this nightmarish conflict is the use of child soldiers. The overwhelming majority of child soldiers in the Congo have been kidnapped from their families by rebel groups. It has been estimated that one in ten child soldiers or 30,000 children are found in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The United Nations believes that 15-30% of all newly recruited soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo army are less than 18 years old. One...
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...an important issue. Often in the past some parents and teachers have protested about military personnel visiting schools to talk to students about the armed forces. But since 2001 the No Child Left behind Act has meant that US schools which receive government money must allow the military in to talk to students (Paton). One of the more common proposals is to ban military recruiting of those that are under 18, which would severely limit the ability of recruiters to operate. In the past years the USA and its allies have been involved in major conflicts. There are a lot questions and conflicts with this issue. The positive outcomes of recruitment will be strongly discussed. Do military recruiters provide valuable info? "Douglas Smith, a US Army spokesman, said the job of recruiters is not to make promises but to show...
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...with my plan is that educating the command staff within the Army will better help them empathize with soldiers who are facing these issues. It also offers evidence based practice which should offer benefits to the approval of budget to fund changes within the ASAP program. Weaknesses associated within this plan include: time constraints to implement, command approval, lack of leadership oversight, communication break down between command staff and civilian employed ASAP employees. The implementation of a proactive mental health treatment program co-occurring alongside alcohol treatment, can possibly alleviate problematic areas within the Armed forces that have alcohol typically associated such as: sexual harassment, sexual assault, drinking with intoxicated, and physical demands of being in the service. The implementation of mental health treatment alongside only offers a foundation of the expansion this program could foresee. The implementation of family support systems is just one are that it could expand its outreach to. Conclusion/Recommendation Prevalence of co-occurring disorders within the Army is apparent from research. The effects alcohol can have on the soldiers coping with mental health issues following deployment can have everlasting effects on both the Army and the individual. The current approach only seeks to treat the addiction and not the mental health issue associated with the addiction. If the Army has concerns on the morale and welfare of its fighting force...
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...disturbing the war really was to the soldiers that fought in it. Much can be interpreted by what people write. The great thing about interpretations is that each writing can be interpreted differently. Just like Tim O'Brien's book titled "The Things They Carried." It is a very deep and touching collection of stories about the Vietnam War and many people’s experiences in this destructive war. One story that is a touching and very intriguing is titled, "The Man I Killed." A reader can look at this story and relate it back to things they learned in school, but the point of the story is not this but rather things that cannot be taught in public schools. This specific story goes inside a soldier's mind and shows the reader what they are thinking when they kill someone. The way that O'Brien starts this story is with great description that helps the reader visualize what is going on. He describes a mangled body that someone had recently killed; again not part of teachings in public schools. The story goes on to tell what the victims background may have been in the eyes of the soldier. How maybe he was a scholar and his parent’s farmers, or maybe why this young man was in the army, and why he was fighting. O'Brien states that the man may have joined because he was struggling for independence, just like all the people that were fighting with him, maybe this man had been taught from the beginning; that to defend the land was a...
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