In 1973, Israel found itself fighting its fifth major war against its Arab neighbors since achieving independence 25 years previously. This was a war in which both sides designed their military strategies within the framework of the political...
This personal experience paper is about the daily struggles associated with transitioning Iraqi National Police to self-reliance and developing relationships between coalition forces, the Iraqi Army and other security forces in Baghdad, Iraq....
This monograph analyzes the leadership characteristics that suggest a rapid acceptance of changing conditions in warfare among senior leaders and which leadership characteristics tend to suggest a more conservative approach. This conservative...
The World Factbook is produced annually by the Directorate of Intelligence of the Central Intelligence Agency. The data are provided by various components of the Central Intelligence Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Bureau of the...
Core values have a prominent place in the leadership training and education, and character development programs of the United States Armed Forces. Without question, leadership and character development are critical to any military establishment and...
In this paper I discus my opinions and views on whether women should be allowed to serve in combat arms military occupational specialties. I believe they should be. The Congress of the United States does not allow this at this time. The ethical...
One ethical issue that the United States of America is facing today is whether or not to allow women to serve in direct combat units. The arguments for and against can be attributed to four debatable areas which are physical differences, sexuality,...
I know that in reality I don't have any intelligent, rational, and reasonable explanation
for women not to be in combat roles. More than that, I don't want to be seen as misogynous
but I must tell that having women in combat is the biggest...
Thesis: The increasing role of women in combat is vital to the defense of our country.
I. Career development has allowed women to cross the line into combat roles. Introduction: Women's roles in wars have been misunderstood and contemplated for...
Hines, Kimberly; Pannell, Kevin H.; Preston, Keith; Wolf, Raymond; Kelly, Terri A.
Thesis Statement: Societal attitude, physical limitations, pregnancy, and the destruction of combat unit cohesion are legitimate factors that should continue to exclude women from infantry units. Discussion: Throughout history women have...
This study explores a comparison of World War II submarine wolf packs and modern attack helicopter battalions. Descriptions of submarines using continuous employment, an attack helicopter technique, against mercantile convoys in the Pacific in...
Ethically the events of 9 -11 are more than a day that began with an attack on the United States by a radical Islamic group, it marks the entrance of the United States into a fundamentalist war which radicals have waged in every part of the world...
Criticism and condemnation of al-Qaeda that originate from the worldwide Muslim community present the most formidable challenge to its existence and legitimacy as an organization and movement. There is ample literature that questions whether or not...
As Noncommissioned Officers in our nation’s Army we have had the distinct honor of
serving in the Armed Forces and contributed to many great accomplishments around the world.
Over time as we sit back and reminisce certain points in time stand...
Winning the Counterinsurgency Fight in Iraq: The Role of Political Culture in Counterinsurgency Warfare 2003-2006 in Iraq is written to provide insight into the importance of political culture in relation to developing a counterinsurgency strategy....
This monograph examines the possible roles of air power in peacemaking operations. While the end of the Cold War has brought increased hope for peace and stability in the world, a rise in ethnic tensions and nationalist uprisings prevents...
Prior to 11 September 2001, the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) posed a serious threat to Central Asian stability. The IMU, a militant fundamentalist Islamic group, declared that its goal was to overthrow the Central Asian governments and...
This thesis investigates a single leadership attribute: willpower. Willpower is defined as the amalgamation of continuing in the face of adversity; the refusal to accept failure; and the power to affect a desired outcome in others. The central...
This is the story of SGT William H. Carney, the first black to win the Medal of Honor. There is nothing written in our history books that list his outstanding and prestigious achievement. He was a member of the 54th Colored Regiment from...