Abstract This paper discusses the role the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers plays in the transformation of the Army in relation to the objective force element of the transformation process. The paper discusses the reasons why the Army is being restructured as well as the objective of the transformation.
Abstract This paper looks at the situation of ethical dilemmas in the U.S. army, and how it affects army recruiting. It explores how ethics typically involves the choice between an ethical and a non-ethical situation, and how the army has elected to not promote such ideals in army recruiting, as this may discourage the number of recruits. The paper illustrates this through current pertinent examples.
From the Paper "With all of the current news focus on the war in Iraq, the converge between ethics and war actions has been made evident to the American public, especially with recent information regarding U.S. soldiers actions towards detainees at Guantanamo Bay. This raises questions regarding how much the army should consider situations containing ethical dilemmas. Ethical dilemmas involve considering a conflict between moral imperatives. Typically, this necessitates a choice between a moral or ethical response and a non-ethical alternative. In many cases, ethical dilemmas are highly difficult as the non-ethical conclusion is often paired with other incentives. If a nation's army does not consider such ethics, major atrocities, genocides, torture, among other results, may occur. "
This paper reviews the book "A Respectable Army" by James Kirby Martin and Mark Edward Lender. The author looks at the America's armed forces around the time of the War of Independence.
Abstract The author looks at the America's armed forces around the time of the War of Independence, as detailed in James Kirby Martin and Mark Edward Lender's book, "A Respectable Army." This book review examines whether or not the authors were true to the details of history from the period of the American Revolution. The reviewer looks at the author's sources, and examines the makeup of the army at the time in order to determine whether or not republicanism was the overwhelming motivator in many of these men joining the fight.
From the Paper "When I first read this quote, I knew this is exactly what I was taught in school and always knew of the militia and the role of citizen soldiers. To my dismay this was totally not accurate and the authors did a good job proving this. Now with their first supporting point, they only stated the myths of the war. Now another supporting point later in their historical research proved that the common thought of militia filling the ranks of the army was not true. The Continental Army was hurting badly because of the defeats in Long Island in 1776 and in the Philadelphia Campaign in 1777. So in their third chapter of the book, they looked at how the American army got their manpower to sustain British attacks and wait out until the French arrived. For one the Continental Army started to be the direct opposite of what Americans were fighting for, republicanism."
Abstract This paper covers the US Army's operations in the period following the Civil War. The writer shows that unlike previous struggles with the Indians, this time there was nowhere for the Indians to withdraw to and so battles took place for a period of 25 years between the white Army and the native Indians.
From the Paper "The reading begins by giving detail of both the setting and the challenge. Background to the conflict is given, where we see that the Army forces are not great in number, "the military assets released from other tasks were lost through reductions in force instead of being diverted to frontier defense" (301). We see that this war was not considered as a war like the Civil War had been by both congress and the population. Overall, there is a feeling that everyone has had enough of war, with there also being support for settling the conflict with the Indians without military means. Even so, the Army were called in to war with the Indians, though at much lower numbers and also with "high rates of sickness and desertion" (301). The distances which the Army covered also meant that it was organized into geographical segments. "
Tags: war, Indian, US, civil, America, army, military
Abstract This paper examines the policy of the U.S. Army on women, which has been under attack for a long time. The policy is making it difficult for females to enter the Armed Forces as they are barred from most combat positions.
Abstract This paper explores how video games such as X Box Warrior, America's Army, Black Hawk Down and Conflict Desert Storm are being utilized by the army as marketing tools. It looks at their effectiveness, and how they compare to earlier propaganda tools such as Frank Capra's "Why We Fight" movies during WWII.
Abstract This paper compares the Greek and Roman military might. The author looks at the styles and techniques that differed between the two armies and summarizes the features that made the Romans superior and, therefore, victorious.
From the Paper "It has often been said that Rome conquered Greece but Greece conquered Rome. This means that although the Roman people defeated the Greeks militarily the culture of the Greeks was adopted by the Romans. This is somewhat true in several areas, including art, music, religion, and architecture. However, one area in which the ancient Greeks and Romans differed was their military. This became overwhelmingly evident between the early 3rd and middle 2nd centuries BC when the two nations most commonly associated with early civilization clashed and the Romans proceeded to expand their empire into Greek territory. The Romans came out victorious thanks to their superior unity, the use of the legion formation, and the ability to learn from their past mistakes. For these reasons Rome was the supreme military power in the European region for centuries while Greece only gained superiority for approximately 150 years."
Abstract This paper examines the U.S. army's changing policies with regarding their air fleet in light of changing political and military necessities. It examines the efficiency of various air crafts and discusses their advantages and disadvantages. The paper also examines latest technologies in the military field and illustrates how these contribute to the modernization policy.
From the Paper " Army Transformation is a critical topic that is often no fully understood. Transformation of the Army is necessary to address the gap that exists between the light forces that can deploy rapidly but lack lethality and superiority, and the heavy forces that won the Gulf War, and that remain the most lethal in the world, but not rapidly deployable (Shinseki)."
Abstract This paper studies the formation and emergence of the U.S. Army Reserves and National Guard, from volunteer state run militias to a federal reserve and federally controlled National Guard. Through the Spanish American War of 1898, the Dick Act of 1903, the National Defense Acts and two World Wars, this paper traces the wars and events that shaped and molded a modern military power. The paper also examines the political and social ramifications of establishing an extended military.
From the Paper "Throughout American history, Americans have generally disliked a strong military. This "antimilitarism" as some historians' term it has dated back since the Revolutionary War. One prominent historian reports: "in resentment of red-coat garrisons in the colonies before the American Revolution, their presence becoming the primary cause of the Revolution." A standing army came to be depicted as a threat to individual liberties and as an oppressor of republican governments. Most people saw the military as only necessary in war, thus the general idea was that the army was praised during war but ridiculed during peacetime."
Tags: american, army, emory, guard, ii, military, national, reforms, reserves, spanish, upton, war, world
Abstract This paper presents a historiographical review of the military history book, "All the King's Army", by Stuart Reid. The paper examines Reid's interpretation of the military events in the United Kingdom from 1642 to 1651 as well as the book's focus on military strategy.
From the Paper "Stuart Reid's "All the King's Armies" is a fully-researched interpretation of the military events in the United Kingdom. He begins by setting up the divisions that would characterize the civil war. King Charles' pro-Rome tendencies trickled into the rural areas through the local squires and ministers while Parliament's pro-Protestant tendencies were stronger in the industrialized towns and commercial centers.i Reid then outlines Charles' clumsy attempts to bring Protestant Scotland into line with his religious reforms that only resulted in the National..."
Abstract In the paper, the author examines the similarities and differences between the US invasion of Panama (Just Cause) in 1989 and the US led war against Iraq (Desert Storm) in 1991.The writer contends that whilst both the operations had as their aim the toppling of a totalitarian regime, they differed in a number of aspects. In the course of the paper, the writer examines the military preparedness of US forces in Operation Just Cause and Operation Desert Storm, The root factors affecting the U.S. military readiness to perform its primary function during initial stages of the conflicts, and whether or not the U.S. military has overcome the fundamental obstacle to achieving force readiness prior to the commencement of combat operations.
Outline:
Introduction
Military Preparedness in Operation Just Cause and Operation Desert Storm
Root Factors Affecting U.S. Military Readiness to Perform its Primary Function During Initial Stages of the Conflicts
Whether Or Not The U.S. Military Has Overcome The Fundamental Obstacle To Achieving Force Readiness Prior To The Commencement Of Combat Operations
References
From the Paper "We must also bear in mind that the operation was in collation with the armies of the other countries that also participated and was largely a combined effort. In contrast the operation at Panama - Just Cause was an all American Affair. Operation Just Cause demonstrated that the capabilities of the army were enhanced with training and coordination. The control structures and the training of personnel were proved to be flawless. However the planning and conflict strategy still needed refinement. The engagement was without use of very sensitive weapons and missiles and was an operation largely dependent on the maneuverability of the personnel. It was conducted by the US without any coalition presence all by its own resources. (Special Operations Association, 2005)"
Tags: iraq kuwait panama noriega, persian gulf, baghdadjordanarmy, air force, military invasion dictator, saddam hussein, terrorist
Abstract This paper examines the country of Jordan, focusing on the more recent years of political liberalization. The paper begins with a brief history of the political situation in Jordan, starting with its first parliamentary elections in 1989. The writer explores how the monarchy of Jordan was affected by the change to a democratic and open political make-up.
Contents
Jordan Political Liberalization
What: Democratic Discourse and Monarchical Praxis in Jordan Jordan's Democratic Discourse: Reading Between the Lines
Why? Explaining Recent Political Liberalization
Liberalizing Monarchy
Bibliography
From the Paper "This extraordinary rate and level of political opening in current years in and of itself creates Jordan commendable of additional study. As well this, on the other hand, more than a few other issues make the case of particular concentration. Primary, Jordan symbolized a case of liberalization in a monarchical management. Such political systems, increasingly uncommon in the contemporary world, but excessively established in the Middle East, have mostly been unnoticed in most of the accessible literature on Third World democratization. In order to understand the political liberalization in Jordan, we must analyze the political history, as well as the recent transformations in the political structure so as to comprehend the real political players and their role in Jordanian politics."
Tags: kinf, abdullah, democracy, monarch, israel, liberal
Abstract This paper discusses Jordan, constitutional monarchy of over five million people located immediately east of Israel, north and west of Saudi Arabia, and south of Syria, in the Middle East. It provides a brief overview of the history of the country, and, in particular, looks at its relationship with the State of Israel and how it affects its relationship with the other Arab countries due to the Intifada and War on Terror.
Outline
Introduction to The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Brief History of Jordan Today's Middle East Realities for Jordan (and Israel)
Jordan Currently is Caught Between the "Intifada" and the "War on Terror"
References
From the Paper "Although the Middle Eastern region of the world is an enormous geographic area, when an important event happens in one Middle Eastern country, it almost always has a dramatic and direct influence on life in other regional nations. A case in point is the recent U.S. attack on Iraq: as a result of the toppling of the Saddam Hussein regime in Iraq, Jordan's third quarter exports with Israel fell by 16% compared with the same quarterly period in 2002. "The Irbid Qualified Industrial Zone" is a joint economic venture between Israel and Jordan, which was established in 1994 as part of their peace agreement. The zone reported exports of $91.5 million, compared with $108.5 million during the third quarter last year."
Tags: intifada, israel, palestinions, war, terror, king, abdullah
Abstract The research paper explores the possibilities of Jordan's adopting a liberal democratic system of government within the context of the political and economic reforms it is currently undertaking. To the outside observer, and as affirmed by political analysts, Jordan has an authoritarian system of government. Yet, the country's leadership claims that it is instituting political and economic reforms that aim towards the liberalizing and the democratizing of Jordan. Through a review of Huntington's theory that liberal democracy can emerge from authoritarian systems through gradual political reforms that slowly open up the country and relax the government's control over political rights and freedoms, this paper determines whether or not this is the case with Jordan. In other words, the paper discusses the economic and political status of Jordan and tries to determine the aim of reforms and their ultimate consequences and goals.
From the Paper "By the time of his death, King Hussein had ruled over Jordan as its absolute monarch for almost half a century. He had guided the country through the long years of the Arab-Israeli conflict, had survived coup d'etats against him, and had often entered into serious political disagreements with other Arab political leaders. Probably, his worst political decision had been to support Saddam Hussein in face of his invasion of Kuwait. For that, the Gulf leaders never forgave him. However, ultimately, and according to the pro-King Hussein political commentators, he left his son a stable country, at peace with its neighbours, especially Israel, and on the brink of economic and political reform (Abdullah). In other words, according to this analysis of the political and economic status of Jordan at the time that King Abdullah took over the government, the outlook was positive. However, before establishing this outlook as an objective and accurate analysis of Jordan's political and economic situation at the time of King Hussein's death, it needs to be emphasized that this is the opinion voiced by his son, King Abdullah. Therefore, it is hardly objective and, quite possibly, inaccurate."
Abstract The paper reviews 2 books written about Michael Jordan and summarizes the authors' main points. The paper also gives insights into the authors' choices of their characterizations of Jordan. The paper concludes that Smith's depiction of "Goliath" (Jordan's nickname) as less considerate and compassionate than Jordan's public relations machine wanted the public to believe is probably the more accurate of the two.
From the Paper "Chicagoans, basketball fans and basically everyone in the world knows that Michael Jordan is the most affable person/celebrity alive. Or do they? While publicly Jordan is quick to flash a smile, crack a joke or otherwise be wholesomely genuine in his agreeableness, does that attitude carry over behind closed doors? Jordan is the subject of countless commercial ads, the target of more Make-a-Wish foundation wish requests than any other athlete/celebrity, and continues to be sought after in many capacities based on his perceived likeability and commercial ability. In which case, there must be some truth to the phenomena of Michael Jordan being a naturally sociable person, right? Surely, it is not fathomable that the saintly Jordan could be a devil in disguise, that he was so valuable that everyone around him protected his image at all costs. Jordan was a fierce competitor on the court and presented a teddy-bear image off it, which sincere or phony, he used to win over the world."
