...Morgan McCarty Social Studies 3/28/18 Conflict Essay An enduring issue is a problem that exists over time that people must deal with in order to survive. An example, of an enduring issue, is conflict. Conflict is defined as is the result of competing desires or the presence of obstacles that need to be overcome: or a disagreement between two or more parties. Conflict is a huge part of life, it is something that has been going on for centuries. In 1770 there was a fight between colonists and British soldiers. During the Constitutional Convention, 1787, disagreement spread amongst the delegates. In 1791 anger and violence broke out. So from 1770- 1791, there were three major disputes, although not all physical. The conflict...
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...Extensive Backlog Time for Equipment Upgraded by Contractors in Afghanistan I served in Kandahar Afghanistan from January 2011 to December 2011 during Operation Enduring Freedom with the 655th Transportation Company (TC). My task was to supervise the maintenance of ground equipment, specifically Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, and manage Class IX parts to which provided convoy security for movements between outposts. During that period I encountered extensive backlog times for upgraded equipment completed by contractors that often left vehicles dead-lined in excess of 90 days. Observation 1: Poorly operating or inoperable air conditioning units awaiting upgrades left equipment dead-lined for extended periods. Discussion: The 655th Transportation Company was tasked with providing convoy security for supply movements between outposts in the Kandahar region of Afghanistan. Due to the extreme heat experienced in this region during the summer months non-functioning air conditioning becomes a deadline issue for the MRAP classes of vehicles. One MRAP in particular, the International MaxxPro, had an insufficient electrical system to power the air conditioning units resulting in melted wiring and reduced fan speeds. Contract maintenance was doing retrofits of the electrical system for this issue; however, due to the number of vehicles needing conversion, a significant backlog was created. The work could be done by the motor pool mechanics but the kit was not...
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...Trends Kriste Gutierrez BSHS/305 Trends Today’s world is ever-changing and as service providers it is our responsibility to change and adapt. As we move forward in life we increase our knowledge and available resources. Technology is constantly changing as well, giving us many tools to work with. In the last decade technology has given us a boost in communications with: text messaging, emails, instant messenger and all the social media venues such as Instagram, Twitter, Myspace, and Facebook. With the use of social media, people have become more comfortable talking about what is going on in their lives. This has led to a more productive environment in some cases. In the last twenty years we have seen social movements that have brought on a rights-based approach to health care. The implementation of HIPPA laws to protect the client’s personal information. The concern for privacy while maintaining the most open flow of communication with a client has become priority. The Affordable Health Care Act has caused quite a stir amongst the people of the United States. Most people don’t understand what it means for them, leading to the need for someone to explain it. With the ever changing population, the Affordable Health Care Act was used to help regulate and make available health care to those that weren’t covered before, same sex partner, dependent children over 18, people with pre-existing conditions and expanding the coverage of state funded insurance. Also the Affordable...
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...Center (RSSC) - EUR, where he plans, engineers, and coordinates satellite communications network accesses for four unified combatant commanders. In this function he interacts great with people from all services, government civilians, and even other country representatives. He has represented the Space and Missile Defense Command and the Army well in many missions and consistently displayed competence and abilities expected of a Warrant Officer. 3. SFC Smith will surely benefit the Army by serving as a Network Management Technician for many reasons. He has all the correct skills and proven experience in tough, high tempo organizations. What really makes him the correct choice to be a 250N is his determination to succeed. During Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, SFC Smith led his eight-man team into a hostile area and installed a communication network in two hours versus the eight hour average. Additionally, he earned the distinction of Honor Graduate during his ANCOC attendance and also secured a place on the Commandant’s list. I am fully confident that he will represent the Warrant Officer Corps superbly. 4. I am available for further discussion of this matter at Commercial (123)...
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...TO: Families of Fallen United States Military Service members and Corporate Sponsors FROM: Doris Straight, Marketing Director Military Veterans Foundation DATE: 11 November 2013 SUBJECT: Donations for Fallen Heroes Monument in Virginia As the marketing director and for a military veteran’s foundation I take great honor in representing our military here in Virginia. When providing marketing communications to our sponsors and military families to discuss getting sponsorship or donations to our organization it is important to look at demographics and psychographics in order to be able to target the correct audience. Demographics and psychographics affect the way consumers buy in to products. The demographics I am appealing to for our organization is location and age. There are a lot of Virginia residents that are have an affiliation with the military either by having served, serving now or as a retiree. Building this monument for Virginia residents gives them a symbol of something meaningful that honors their families and it is right outside their front door. Another demographic would be age. I am appealing to the age range of 15 years old and up. Fifteen year olds are in high school and some of them may be a part of their Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at their school. Some may be in the class just to get a credit but most times their parents or a family member served or is currently serving in the military. When dealing with psychographics I would try to...
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...Eqbal Mohammad Cleared Linguist with CI Polygraph 10429 Rapidan Lane Manassas, VA 20109 Cell: 571-839-1523 meqbal30@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------- Profile More than 9 years of experience in translation , interpretation and Linguist management for Senior U.S Military Personnel and Afghan National Security Forces in Afghanistan which included translation of hundreds of documents and simultaneous and near simultaneous interpretation of dozens of Senior Leader Seminars for Afghan military and civilian officials hosted by U.S military. In addition, I have managed and supervised more than 75 linguists supporting Operations Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. More than 2 years of experience instructing Dari and Pashto languages including a working knowledge of Afghan Culture to the U.S. military in U.S. ------------------------------------------------- WORK EXPERIENCE Dari/Pashto Linguist/Translator Feb.2011-Jun-2014 Mission Essential Personnel LLC.| Afghanistan. * Translated hundreds of projects from Dari to English and vice versa. * Translated military, medical, legal and Afghan Government documents from Dari to English and vice versa * Edited translated documents from Dari to English and vice versa. * Translated/Interpreted for U.S army during Detainees Operation in Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan. Dari Instructor Jan.2009-Feb.2011 American Federal Contractor, (A.F.C) Fort Polk, La, USA * Provided professional...
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...* Read the scenario. Using the information provided in the references and lesson, arrive with your best possible solution. You are a squad leader in “Sapper” platoon, Special Troop Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division. Your unit will deploy to Afghanistan to conduct operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. One of your critical tasks in preparing for your deployment is to train your squad on the laws and regulations that we must implement to protect our environment from being damage and contaminated. The 586th Assault Float Bridge (AFB) Company will conduct a five-day FTX in the Anatuvak training area of Camp Yukon. The unit will depart Fort Chilly and convoy 120 miles on limited-access highways. The commander establishes several rest areas and tactical refueling and maintenance points along the route. Reconnaissance team indicated the trip to take approximately 8 hours. Upon arrival at Camp Yukon, the unit will move into the Anatuvak training area and set up a bivouac site, preceded by their quartering party. During the FTX, the company will conduct tactical-bridging operations on the Yukon River. The FTX will involve normal operations (12 to 16 hours a day), with some night and limited visibility operations. The operations will include the use of pyrotechnics and blank munitions. The FTX will not include live fire due to budgetary constraints. The area has hills, wetlands, several winding streams, and one large river. Signs in the area identify and mark...
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...Afghanistan : The Reality Why US is failing in Afghanistan and what should be its response National Strategy. There are a numerous strategic errors committed by US in Afghanistan in the past and these errors are haunting them now. The strategic errors committed are difficult to undo. But , correcting them will be worse. It’s like leaving Saddam in power after the first Gulf war and then tried correcting it with Gulf War II...with worse results and losing all the goodwill and invincibility they had built after the first gulf war. The coalition forces were welcomed by Afghanis when Taliban was dismantled because they looked powerful, asserting and someone who could improve lives of normal Afghani. Today, things seem different. They look powerless, difficult and worse something which is making ordinary Afghani life more difficult than it was under Taliban. For coalition forces , If someone like Taliban can make them look like novice in war-fighting then they have to take a hard look at their national, operational and tactical strategy. I would like to start with what is AIM of coalition forces....is it making life of ordinary Afghani more prosperous and peaceful or ensuring security of US. These aims look different but actually they are co-terminus. One will lead to the other but start point has to be to develop Afghanistan and not the other way around which Secretary of State Hillary enunciated a few days back. If the strategy is making Afghanistan prosperous and peaceful...
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...Dyess Air Force Base, Texas is formally known as a military hub for the famous B-1 and C-130 aircraft and for being an active part of the Global War on Terrorism. From December 2003 until April 2013, the base was a vital part of Operation Enduring Freedom as well as Operation Iraqi Freedom and was deployed consistently for almost 3,400 days during that time. Dyess Air Force Base, located 4 miles west of Abilene, has valued and contributed to the community of Abilene throughout its history. Formerly named Tye Army Air Field, Abilene Army Air Base, and Abilene Army Air Field, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas has been “dropping warheads on foreheads” in the name of freedom for over seventy years. Although only remnants of Tye Army Air Field exist...
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...Personal Essay In 2010 I was deployed to Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom. During my deployment I got the chance to experience the culture and also meet and speak with the civilians that live in Afghanistan. My experiences in Afghanistan gave me a greater understanding of how diverse the world is. The cultural differences in Afghanistan took some getting used to. Everything from their clothing, customs to the overall way they live was so much different then anything I’ve ever experienced. The male clothing consisted of a dress, turban and some type of a coat and the women’s clothing usually included a long dress and a veil which was used to cover the hair and face of the women. It is the law in Afghanistan that women cover their hair and face, also men are not suppose to look or speak to a woman if she is married, which was a real culture shock for me to learn that. Learning their culture and understanding how not to be disrespectful was a challenge for me. For instance, making eye contact while having a conversation is disrespectful, also male friends will hold hands while they walk together. When I had dinner with an Afghanistan family I got the chance to learn about the ways they communicate and a little about social norms; For example, I was told before dinner not to point my toe heel or any part of my foot towards a person or to use my foot to move anything because it is disrespectful. It was a struggle for me to learn all these customs I was not use to; however...
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...January 27, 2010 War on Afghanistan We are all humans, and as other creatures we are imperfect and full of sin. We might have wrong thoughts, unique beliefs, or even dour doctrines. However, all these features shouldn’t drag us to be authoritarians under any circumstance. These words precisely illustrate the situation that was ongoing in Afghanistan under the rule of Taliban government. I tended to think that killing cannot be justified in defense of the innocent against unjust attack, whether the victim deserves it or not. But that right is not absolute; someone can forfeit that right if they willfully threaten or taken the lives of innocent people. Therefore, the American involvement in Afghanistan was fair and justified in order to bring the Afghan’s sorrow, tyranny, and violation of rights to an end. Historically, the country of Afghanistan was devastated by the successive wars. The people were exhausted from the consecutive occupations and tyranny. As a result, it summed in an enormous human and economic toll. After the Soviet withdrawal, the government steadily lost ground to the extremist forces. In early 1992, Kabul was captured, and Al-Qaeda militia men set up a new government consisting of a 50-member ruling council. The new brutal government started imposing their extremist, strict beliefs on people. They used radio broadcasts to coerce residents into adhering to their strict edicts. The extremists spread fear and despair among the Afghans by their brutal...
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...Enforce Environmental Laws and Regulations Practical Exercise .Read the scenario. Using the information provided in the references and lesson, arrive with your best possible solution. You are a squad leader in “Sapper” platoon, Special Troop Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division. Your unit will deploy to Afghanistan to conduct operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. One of your critical tasks in preparing for your deployment is to train your squad on the laws and regulations that we must implement to protect our environment from being damage and contaminated. The 586th Assault Float Bridge (AFB) Company will conduct a five-day FTX in the Anatuvak training area of Camp Yukon. The unit will depart Fort Chilly and convoy 120 miles on limited-access highways. The commander establishes several rest areas and tactical refueling and maintenance points along the route. Reconnaissance team indicated the trip to take approximately 8 hours. Upon arrival at Camp Yukon, the unit will move into the Anatuvak training area and set up a bivouac site, preceded by their quartering party. During the FTX, the company will conduct tactical-bridging operations on the Yukon River. The FTX will involve normal operations (12 to 16 hours a day), with some night and limited visibility operations. The operations will include the use of pyrotechnics and blank munitions. The FTX will not include live fire due to budgetary constraints. The area has hills, wetlands, several winding...
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...Captain Heather L. Bates, United States Army, distinguished herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the United States as the Deputy G4 and Property Book Advisor, 201st Military Advisory Team (MAT), Train Advise Assist Command - East (TAAC-E), Gamberi, Afghanistan, from 28 September 2017 through 15 June 2018, during Operation FREEDOM’S SENTINEL. CPT Bates facilitated the Train Advise and Assist efforts of the entire G4 section which consisted of 9 different sections including 7 Army Officers, 2 Non Commissioned Officers, 2 Polish Officers, four DA civilians and three linguists by providing clear guidance and creating shared understanding through personal example, patient coaching, and caring leadership. CPT Bates’ vision was the primary catalyst for the G4 section to successfully execute the TAA mission. She synchronized TAA efforts with the 201st MAT, TAAC-E staff and Resolute Support headquarters which provided tremendous insight into the decision-making, tactical planning, leader development/training, and sustainment of the 201st Corps. CPT Bates built relationships, and directly assisted three Afghan National Army (ANA) officers consisting of one Lieutenant Colonel, one Major, and one Captain and numerous Senior Non Commissioned Officer Counterparts. CPT Bates influenced the 201st Afghan National Army (ANA) Corps G4 and G4 Tech Sections, the Corps Support Battalion (CSB), and the Forward Support Depot (FSD) in every aspect of property accountability...
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...Safety corner Rollovers continue to be a hazard for deployed U.S. Forces in Operation Enduring Freedom XII. After only one short month in country the brigade has already experienced four rollovers resulting in two soldiers evacuated to the CSH and many thousands of dollars in damages. Welcome to Afghanistan! The bottom line is that rollovers are going to continue to happen here just as the trend has shown in past years. The terrain in Afghanistan is just not suited for the bulky MRAP vehicles, especially in the mountainous regions. These narrow un-surfaced road edges just can’t handle the tremendous weight, which leads to the majority of rollovers in country. But given the option for survivability, I believe every soldier would prefer these heavier vehicles over the obvious outcome of an IED blast under a less armored vehicle. Since the trend indicates that we will not eliminate rollovers, we must adapt to reducing these hazards as best we can. For instance, one excellent example is after the Spartan Commander and CSM heard the reports of numerous rollovers occurring during limited visibility while driving with black-out drive and NVDs, Spartan 6 and Spartan 7 decided to think outside the tactical box. They decided to try a new approach; driving at night with headlights on. Let’s face it, we never surprised any insurgents with any vehicle convoys anyhow; I mean it’s not like these MRAPs have stealth engines. With the slow speeds and difficulties that drivers...
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...Social Organization ETH 316 August 22, 2012 Social Organization In the world of business, many companies have begun to partner with social organizations as a means of connecting and communicating with society. This communication allows for improvements in areas that may be lacking by gathering feedback directly from the consumer. The Veteran’s Affairs offices of San Diego, or VA for short, will be partnering with Facebook to improve communication with veterans. Prior to Operation Iraqi Freedom, OIF, and Operation Enduring Freedom, OEF, a veteran was generally viewed as an elderly man or woman. With an older age group, partnering with a social organization such as Facebook may not have been beneficial because they may not have employed its use. However, because of our engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan, the average age for a veteran is significantly lower. With a younger age group, communicating through the social organization Facebook is extremely beneficial. Communication is a key element in assisting a veteran. By partnering with Facebook, veterans will be able to receive updates on benefits that may have changed, or will be changing. This partnership will give veterans an easier and faster method of communication, enabling them to obtain answers to questions that may have normally taken four times as long to obtain via telephone. While using the VA’s website to answer frequently asked questions is a great method of gathering needed information, communication can...
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