Over the last decade the importance of Naval Coastal Warfare (NCW) to the United States Navy as a viable asset in the war on terror and conflicts in the Middle East is on the rise. Because the Navy’s focus during the decades between the Vietnam...
With Presidential elections in both the United States and Iran occurring within eight months of each other, one can suspect major changes in the political environment. This environment is not just the relationship between the U.S. and Iran, but the...
Watkins, Lyle; Bailey, Randy; Bradburn, Bruce; Jerabek, Manfred; Wright, Wayne
Main Thesis: The increased availability of nuclear technology makes it more probable that terrorist organizations will obtain nuclear weapons.
Supporting Thesis 1 -SGM Bradburn. Political change in government can weaken central control over...
Iwo Jima was the key to ending the war with Japan ahead of Allied timelines; by securing this key terrain the Allies could apply continuous pressure to the faltering Japanese military and threaten the Japanese homeland by sea, land and air. The...
The pressure to make or meet mission goals is overwhelming and sometimes forces recruiters into ethical dilemmas, which could reduce the Army's combat effectiveness. In order to meet recruiting goals, the Army has methodically reduced the standards...
Should the Army have different standards for weight control in peacetime and during times of war? The obvious answer is, no. However, that is exactly what we have in the Army today. The expeditionary nature of the transforming Army and the war on...
Is the Drill Sergeant of the Cycle competition a positive ethical or negative ethical program? The United States (US) Army developed the Drill Sergeant of the Cycle program to recognize the outstanding dedication and professionalism of the best...
Strong leadership is the key to our ethical problems and the prevention of unethical actions in the future. In today's Army with an increase in deployments, leaders find themselves in a zero defect environment with mistakes posted on the local...
Senior leaders must enforce basic Soldier skills and the established Army standards in accordance with the rules and regulations that govern our profession. Soldiers who continuously fail to meet the established standards weaken the Army. We should...
A problem facing the Army today is the unbiased dealings with Soldiers of Middle Eastern descent or soldiers who practice the Muslim faith. We as leaders in the Army and all Soldiers as well, face a dilemma every day when making decisions...
Senior leaders must understand that racism exists within the military as well in the American society and this behavior can be viewed as a form of terrorism. It is very important to understand the foundation of this unethical behavior so we can...
An ethical problem facing the Army today is commanders do not remove Soldiers, subject to the semi-centralized promotion system, from the promotion standing list upon enrollment in the weight control program. Although the Army decides who gets...
I believe an ethical dilemma is taking place in our military today. Young Soldiers
who joined our peacetime Army are discovering the realities of the true meaning of our
business. The lifestyle of a professional Soldier requires an individual to...
Engineer NCOs have played important roles throughout the Army’s history. This was evident during the World Wars of the Twentieth Century. Many engineers distinguished themselves during these conflicts. Some of these NCOs were recognized for their...
In the old days, heroes received titles like "Count", "Earl" or "Baron" or they got property as an appreciation for their action in combat. However, it was also appropriate to honor them with promotions to a higher rank or with medals. Honoring...
The ethical problem facing today’s military that I chose to write about is whether or not the U.S. Forces should continue to occupy the Middle East or do we appease over half of the American public and bring our Soldiers home.
This briefing discusses the contributions of the first twelve Sergeants Major of the Army in terms of NCOES, standards and discipline, and Soldier's quality of life. The-Sergeant Major of the Army advises the Chief of Staff on enlisted affairs,...
Professional military Instruction is crucial in developing effective strategies and executing our sensitive missions in today's Army. It fosters individuality in thought and encourages a wide range of perspectives essential to the continued success...