Starting in 1991, a consortium of criminologists, social psychologists, and law school professors began researching how jurors in capital cases come to their decisions. This body of work, called the Capital Jury Project (CJP), found several trends...
This study on legal affairs in Germany details the administration of justice in Germany (development of the court system) and the Reich Ministry of Justice. Other topics include the bar, German criminal law and procedure (sources of criminal law,...
The Army leadership of today continues to confront ethical dilemmas when treating prisoners of war. Many soldiers have difficulty knowing and understanding what is right or wrong when faced with a dilemma that questions their duty, integrity, and...
A compilation of ten essays that narrate the history of the fort and illuminates the important contributions made to this country by its peoples, events, and institutions. Each essay was written by a member of the Combat Studies Institute, the...
A compilation of ten essays that narrate the history of the fort and illuminates the important contributions made to this country by its peoples, events, and institutions. Each essay was written by a member of the Combat Studies Institute, the ...
The objective of this Personal Experience Paper is to briefly explain my Iraq deployment experience during Operation Iraqi Freedom from March 2003 through March 2004, in various locations throughout Iraq. My Personal Experience Paper will touch on...
American Soldiers have no excuse for abusing prisoners of war. The term "war crimes," is a military term used for violation of the Laws of War by any person or persons. American Soldiers are trained in the Code of Conduct, Laws of War, handling of...
In July 1979, the Sandinista-led revolutionary junta pledged to the people of Nicaragua and the Organization of American States that it would fully respect human rights. The Sandinistas have systematically violated this pledge, trampling on the...
Contents include background, a brief look at history, the American fighting man and Korea, a code of conduct for the future, Korean summary, and the road ahead for America and the Armed Forces addenda. "We examined the publicly alleged divergent...
As of November 2006, the United States (US) military maintains custody of over 15,000 detainees at four theater interment facilities and one strategic internment facility. With such large populations, there are significant risks of creating radical...
In 2009, Lt. Gen. Thomas G. Miller, Commander, First Army, directed the development and implementation of an improved method to train and certify deploying units. Lieutenant General Miller directed First Army's operations and training support units...
Over the past five years, the United States Military has grown from a highly trained, potentially lethal fighting force into an agile force of highly flexible, well seasoned warriors. In my personal experience paper, I will discuss how the Soldiers...
Ever since the earliest of times, tribes of men have sought the refuge of a group. With these groups, leaders are made. These leaders eventually want more not only for the land that they rule but for the self gratification they will receive. War is...
After the events of the 11 September 2001 and the advent of the War on Terrorism focused mainly against Al-Qaeda, interest in studying the Islamic groups has increased. Such enquiries can have a huge impact on both the Muslim World as well as the...
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...
This Ethics Thought paper is to provide my feelings and views on the Abu Ghriab Prison detainee abuse scandal. J will present the legal aspect of this ethical dilemma per the Geneva Convention and the Army. J will also present how the environment...
Thesis Statement: It is imperative for the Military Professional to have an understanding of the events responsible for shaping Military History along with the human behaviors of those who take the coat of arms as their profession. In this essay we...
When NCOs cannot control a situation such as the circumstances inside a prison camp, natural leaders emerge, survive, and inspire the survival of others. Such measures as re-establishing connections with friends and peers from previous...