...is building weapons that the military does not want. However, a great majority of the American people recognize the importance of maintaining air and ground superiority; especially when the lives of our friends, family and loved-ones are at stake. With the building of weapons by the Military Industrial Complex, the nature of a battle will be unlike anything the world has ever known. This has been exhibited in Afghanistan with a glimpse of the latest generation of high-tech weaponry. A major assault by combined American forces provided a full demonstration of the military's new doctrine of faster, lighter, smarter warfare. Combat in which cutting-edge technology became U.S. troops' deadliest weapon. The Pentagon called this new doctrine RMA, for "revolution in military affairs". The need for new technology to fight today’s wars, is a necessity for the United States; especially considering that we are battling countries that thrive off force and death at any cost! In building its new high-tech arsenal, the United States has also created a new military-industrial complex. Cons-Military Industrial Complex Many point to the fact that human wars are often fought with the least amount of respect for a country’s economy. Wars are costly; therefore, that costs have to be off set in some way. This is often done so through the...
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...hero had to be strong and skillful, courageous, and loyal. At the same time they also had to be generous and humble. Beowulf’s courageous and respectable qualities depict the Anglo-Saxon’s view of a hero during that time. In addition, the respect the characters show for their kings illustrate the high esteem in which the Anglo-Saxons held their kings. These examples also show the importance of gaining honor in this culture. The characteristics of Beowulf, the respect held for their kings, and the importance of honor provide a glimpse into the Anglo-Saxon society. One of Beowulf’s characteristics that are shown early on in the poem is his strength. When he arrives in the land of Dane, he is described as having “the strength of thirty in his mighty hand-grip.”1 Beowulf’s first challenge is to rid the land of the monster Grendel. He decides to make it more than just a simple task of slaying the monster when he declares that it will be a hand-to-hand fight. I have heard it said this evil monster in his wild recklessness scorns all weapons. I therefore decline, that Hygelac my lord may be pleased to the heart, to take any sword or broad-braced shield, yellow war-wood, into this combat, but with my own hand-grip I will meet this enemy and fight for life, foe against foe.2 This statement gives multiple insights into Anglo-Saxon society. First, it shows the importance of not only strength but of skill as well. Beowulf must be incredibly strong if he feels that he can defeat the...
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...armyKDF Expedition against Sabaot Land Defence The Sabaot Land Defence Force (SLDF) was a guerrilla militia operating in the Mount Elgon District of Kenya since 2005. It had been accused of killing more than 600 people, and of committing a variety of atrocities including murder, torture, rape, and the theft and destruction of property. Its fast rise was fuelled by conflict over scarce land resources, widespread unemployment among young men, and a fast-growing population Stressors during the Mission Long work hours: KDF was forced to be on high alert since the enemy would strike without following a given pattern. Soldiers complained during this combat that they barely rested and had to be awake day and night. Excessive emotional drainage This mission came at a time when the military was not used to such tough combat. They had to be involved deeply in the war which interrupted their smooth life. It was particularly stressful to the first time mission soldiers. Strong rivals The KDF were fighting against a well-organized and funded group. It is said that the militia was under payroll from some politicians in the region. They were therefore well equipped giving the soldiers a hard time while trying to guess what the militia was capable of. Negative public image There was much talk after the operation against the SLDF. There was extensive media coverage on the issue and the main attention shifted from the combating of the terror group to the violations that took place. Sources ...
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...the debate video: “Resolved: Women in the Military Should be excluded from combat”, two groups argue about whether women should be in combat, or should not. Each individual in their respective groups presented reasons and evidence on why they think their argument is valid. Considering all the challenges men have faced in the military over the years, it is understandable why some people vouch for women not to fight. In the debate video, the side that is for the resolution argues that woman should not be in the military...
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...the ability to exercise our Bill of Rights. I believe being part of a military organization is one of the many honors and privileges someone can have being a citizen of the United States. Honor, integrity, and respect can best describe our military. They put their lives on the line to fight for something greater than our country; our freedom and the sanctity of our people. I have always been interested in the Military services , specifically the Air Force. In order to pursue my aspirations into the Air Force , I must first attend J-ROTC ( Junior Reserve Officer Trainers Corps ). Long Island City High School offers this program however, I did not know of this program as I have transferred from Bard High School Early College and I am still a bit unfamiliar with the school. Being apart of J-ROTC can really carve and shape my career into my desired career. I want to become an Air Force Combat Pilot. J-ROTC would prepare me to the next steps of becoming a military personel. J-ROTC builds leadership and character and it prepares people who are interested in the military to ensure tomorrows future. J-ROTC is important and can help me receive a scholarship to a school where I can continue my studies into becoming a military personel. J-ROTC may seem like just another elective but to me it is something more than that. Its the path I need to take to ensure my career. The J-ROTC program teaches leadership through values, trains and through structure command functions. It develops responsibility...
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...Women have been participating in wars for many years in different types of ways. In the past it was illegal for women to physically fight in the war but many found their way to help pitch in. Many women disguised themselves as men fighting in combat; some created organizations to support soldiers with forms of aid and donations of food and supplies, and others volunteered on a more personal status sending items to soldiers they knew. It is only recently that women have been considered to take part in direct physical combat which still holds strong oppositions. Women, who are enrolled in the army today, are still not equally treated. They are suffering from being sexually assaulted, discriminated against in high roles, and given poor primary and reproductive healthcare. There should be a change in the availability of opportunities for women in service, fair recognition of their hard work, and they should be given equal rights. Today women in the military face many unjust things one of the leading problems is sexual harassment. Military sexual trauma is the experience of sexual harassment or completed sexual assault during military service. This occurs in both male and females militants. Based on research from the National Virginia Military Sexual Trauma Surveillance Data, approximately one in five women veterans receiving universal screening at a Veterans Health Administration facility reported that they experienced military sexual trauma. In an overall survey they found...
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...remaining captains with considerable experience, therefore understood the threat the enemy posed upon the USA. In this regard, captain Ramsey displayed adequate sensemaking skills at the mission on hand. Sensemaking: Captain Ramsey was one of the few remaining captains with considerable experience, therefore he understood the threat that enemy posed upon the USA. He ignored the incomplete EAM (External Antenna Module or external action message), and followed the unified chain of command which are critical to accomplish missions. In this regard, captain Ramsey displayed adequate sensemaking skills at the right time Relating: When it came to relating, captain Ramsey’s comprehensive experience in combat helped him make the tough decisions which are generally taken by a high ranking official. He saw the outcome as either winning or losing the fight against their enemy, and all he wanted was to win that battle at any cost. Visioning: He knew how to run a ship and how to manage his personnel. His experience gave him the skills to efficiently deal with the critical situation. His clear understanding of the responsibilities entrusted upon him, he did not hesitate in making the tough decisions, i.e. fire the missile without questioning the difficulty of his decision. Inventing: He wanted to make sure that his team was able to adapt to unexpected circumstances and to keep their focus on missile drill, no matter what distractions come their way. Sshld I give fire example...
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...demoralization. This can set other things behind and disrupt daily activities for a smooth work environment. It also gives the impression that the worker who has failed to show up to work on time doesn’t think his job is very important. Your boss may see your tardiness as a lack of motivation to progress in your occupation and pass over when the time comes for promotion. Motivation is very important because it shows that you want to be in your workplace and you have the drive necessary to progress. Also, on the military side, soldiers can face negative actions under article 86 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. This can lead to forfeiture of pay and even separation from the military. Adding to that, being late while you are in a combat situation can lead to missions being pushed back or even injury and death of other soldiers of your unit. The negative consequences on the civilian side are just as bad. You can be charged vacation/ sick days and even be fired for neglecting to be to work in a timely manner. Being late may also cause undue stress due to the fact that you would have...
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...degree of change in the aerospace industrial system may be less evident at the technological pinnacle of this world — the high performance UCAV. But, even here, there are likely to be challenges to conventional attitudes and processes. We further conclude that despite movement on the collabo- rative front, Europe could still struggle to make headway in the market unless industry is able to embrace the new ways of doing business implied by the UAS transformation. This includes the need to encourage new entrants as well as adopting a full systems approach to the market, offering an integrated package of hardware and services to a range of civil and military customers. In this respect, the paper urges the rapid adoption and implementation of the June 2013 EU Roadmap for the integration of UAS operations into European airspace. The Revolution in Military Affairs — these days often known as military transformation — with its emphasis on network centric warfare and exotic weapons systems, has threat- ened a comparable revolution in defence industrial affairs. The proposition is that the fundamental changes in defence technology implied by military transformation will challenge the existing structure of defence companies, encourage new entrants and new combinations of players, especially from the wider civilian high technology community to enter the defence business. Yet a decade or more since this mantra was first rehearsed — and taken...
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...Written Assignment 2: Critique Web-Based Source By: The Management of Stress & Tension (OS-320-OL002) Professor Henny Breen Being in the military has a lot of benefits and perks. A lot of those benefits are offered free of charge but taken for granted and squandered. With this being said, the web-based source I choose is Military One Source (www.militaryonesource.mil). To be honest I never thought I would resort to rely on such a resource but I guess that is a perk that comes with a young, naive and inexperienced mind. I for one took this resource for granted when I first enlisted then later on my career after my first deployment was using this source to help battle my PTSD. Military OneSource is a confidential Department of Defense-funded program providing comprehensive information on every aspect of military life at no cost to active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, and their families. Information includes, but is not limited to, deployment, reunion, relationships, grief, spouse employment and education, parenting and childhood services. It is a virtual extension to installation services. This source also provide a toll-free number if the service member or dependents that are in need of assistance or just need to talk to someone. Therefore military one source covers majority if not the full complete military life aspect. On the topic of web-based stress management tool, this site provide a wide spectrum of tips to manage stress such techniques...
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...England at War King Henry the V gives this speech, The Feast of Crispian, which inspires his men and makes them stronger to go out into battle and fight for England. King Henry the V constantly speaks about the how the men will live greatly on this day and how it will be a holiday. The men will be remembered for this battle. The men in England will wish that they were fighting for England. This speech helps the men conquer their fear and helps them fight. King Henry the V gives this speech to inspire his men for the battle they will have. Henry talks about this day becoming the Feast of Crispian. The men that live through this day will be Henry’s brother and this day shall gentile his condition. They will be like brothers to the king if King Henry the V’s men live through this day. The people believed that God placed the kings on the throne; if they were brothers to the king, then they would be brothers with the man that God had placed on the throne. There will be a feast every year on this day and the men who live will feast with their neighbors and show their scars. The men will have betters lives after this day. They will be remembered for their heroic battle. Their names will be familiar in every household. This story the good man shall teach his son. Everyone will know what feats they accomplished on this day. From this day to the ending of the world, they will be remembered. Everyone will be forgotten but anyone who fights will be remembered. They will...
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.... At no time, from 1941 to 1945, did I ever hear it suggested by the President, or by any other responsible member of the government, that atomic energy should not be used in war. I therefore emphasize that it was our common objective, throughout the war, to be the first to produce an atomic weapon and use it. Among the suggestions thus forwarded was one memorandum which questioned using the bomb at all against the enemy. Japan, in July 1945, had been seriously weakened by our increasingly violent attacks. It was known to us that she had gone so far as to make tentative proposals to the Soviet government, hoping to use the Russians as mediators in a negotiated peace. T There was as yet no indication of any weakening in the Japanese determination to fight rather than accept unconditional surrender. We estimated that if we should be forced to carry this plan to its conclusion, the major fighting would not end until the latter part of 1946, at the earliest. I was informed that such operations might be expected to cost over a million casualties, to American forces alone. The determination of the Allies to destroy permanently all authority and influence of those who have deceived and misled the country into embarking on world conquest. I personally think that if in saying this we should add that we do not exclude a constitutional monarchy under her present dynasty, it would substantially add to the chances of acceptance. Hiroshima was bombed on August 6, and Nagasaki on August...
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...Paret was a Cuban, a proud club fighter who had become welterweight champion because of his unusual ability to take a punch. His style of fighting was to take three punches to the head in order to give back two. At the end of ten rounds, he would still be bouncing, his opponent would have a headache. But in the last two years, over the fifteen-round fights, he had started to take some bad maulings. This fight had its turns. Griffith won most of the early rounds, but Paret knocked Griffith down in the sixth. Griffith had trouble getting up, but made it, came alive and was dominating Paret again before the round was over. Then Paret began to wilt. In the middle of the eighth round, after a clubbing punch had turned his back to Griffith, Paret walked three disgusted steps away, showing his hindquarters. For a champion, he took much too long to turn back around. It was the first hint of weakness Paret had ever shown, and it must have inspired a particular shame, because he fought the rest of the fight as if he were seeking to demonstrate that he could take more punishment than any man alive. In the twelfth, Griffith caught him. Paret got trapped in a corner. Trying to duck away, his left arm and his head became tangled on the wrong side of the top rope. Griffith was in like a cat ready to rip the life out of a huge boxed rat. He hit him eighteen right hands in a row, an act which took perhaps three or four seconds, Griffith making a pent-up whimpering sound all the while he attacked...
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...This film was adapted from the letters from Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, the military officer in charge of the Fifty-fourth regiment. His letters showed the strength, courage, and motivation from the men in the Fifty-fourth company. This division was the first all black regiment in Massachusetts during the Civil War. This group consisted of African Americans willing to fight and die for the Union. At first the United States government was undecided about the use of black soldiers in the army and used them in demeaning tasks. Shaw was able to extort higher military officers to persuade them to use his regiment in combat at James Island, South Carolina, and Fort Wagner. His goal was to prove black men are as qualified as a white man on the battlefield. The film presented heroic transformations from men who had nothing to everything to gain. Glory proved an army of colored soldiers could be relied upon to fight with the same persistency and spirit as white soldiers. The remarkable scene of prayer between the soldiers showed there fight was bigger then fighting in war. There fight had to do with men of all colors being treated as equals. In addition, two memorable scenes were when Shaw declined his paycheck and demanded proper clothing for his division. He understood that the war had more to do with acceptence then winning or loosing a battle. The inspiration of Shaws loyalty to his men demonstrated he is a man of character in war and on the battlefield. This inspirational film established...
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...discrimination; Women in the United States have fought for the right to be included in many facets of society. From the beginning of time, women only had certain roles to play. A woman’s job was limited to homemaker, wife and mother. Women have played a tremendous role in the armed forces from the past to the present. In World War II thousands of women served in the military in traditional roles as a nurse or held an office job. Women should be allowed to fight for their country. The United States Army is the only branch that has recognized women in combat zones. They have yet to serve on the front line, but they are able to participate in convey. When it comes to combat assignments and the needs of the military, men take precedence. What is the point of taking women to the combat zone, if we are not able to go to war? When the military trains for combat, there is no gender bias training. The United States spends a lot of money on combat training for women and men. It is a waste of time and money not to send a woman to war. War is color blind. Behind every uniform is a Sailor, Solider, or Marine. When a woman walks into her command, she is greeted by her rank not her gender. Why shouldn’t a women serve for her country, when so many women have paved the way for us to serve in the...
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