Volume I of II, this volume provides in abbreviated form socio-cultural, economic, political and historical background material for a study of the Islamic World from the time of Muhammad to the eve of the first World war. It sets the stage for a...
This thesis discusses the U.S. Air Force aircraft accident prevention program, its background, present status and its weaknesses. It is concluded by offering suggestions for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the program. Chapter I...
Adultery is a fairly common ethical problem occurring in the Army today. Unlike some, I think adultery has a negative impact on mission success and soldier welfare. In this paper, I am going to discuss adultery and other improper relations. My...
Afghanistan supplies 87 percent of the global opium product, and terrorist organizations are using the narcotics trade to fund their operations. The nascent Afghani government has a limited capacity to combat this problem without significant...
Although the Bible teaches that killing another human being is wrong, an ethical dilemma exists for a Christian who faces a situation where taking life may be justified. This ethical dilemma has existed for centuries and the theological struggle to...
Although the Bible teaches that killing another human being is wrong, an ethical dilemma exists for a Christian who faces a situation where taking life may be justified. This ethical dilemma has existed for centuries and the theological struggle to...
As a part of the response to the Al Qaida attacks on 11 September 2001, the United States found itself having to answer many difficult questions regarding its action in the Global War on Terrorism. One of the most contentious was the use of torture...
China's INEW doctrine combining network attack with electronic warfare supports the use of cyber warfare in future conflict. The IW militia unit organization provides each Chinese military region commander with unique network attack, exploitation,...
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...
Does the 1994 National Defense Authorization Act commonly referred to as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" need revision? Should homosexuals openly express themselves in the military? Is it a political or prejudice issue? In this paper we will explore how...
During Operation IRAQI FREEDOM I (OIF I), U.S. soldiers waged a desperate war against a growing insurgency. Mounting U.S. casualties became the catalyst for a hidden "war within the war." Arrayed on one side of this secret conflict were leaders who...
First Place Winner of the MacArthur Military Leadership Writing Competition for the CGSC Class 2009 -- 01. In this essay, the hypothesis that the essential ethical position assumed by leaders is the most important determinant of, one, the level of...
Historically a distinct cultural and operational rift has evolved between Special Operations Forces (SOF) and Conventional Forces (CF) that devalued the need for SOF-CF integration and for developing common operating procedures and doctrine. This...
In early 1954, guerrillas of the FLN attacked government-related targets and French military installations in Algeria. Their ability to attack and then blend in with the population represented a big challenge for conventional forces. Unclear...
In the words of Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, "The United States, our allies, and our partners face a spectrum of challenges' We must balance strategic risk across the responses, making the best use of the tools at hand within the U.S....
Multi-national force-iraq commander's counterinsurgency guidance. General David H. Petraeus, U.S. Army; General Petraeus outlines the essential tasks necessary for successful counterinsurgency operations in Iraq.
Now today as the world has begun to accept homosexuals into society the United States becomes one of the last country to accept the homosexuals in their armed forces. The world must look at the United States and wonder what the issue is, but as...
Proper wearing of the uniform has been increasingly important since the cessation of hostilities in the European Theater. Uniform regulations have been published, "Buck-up" drives have been instituted, and many other measures have been taken to...