Abstract
The paper examines Jane Mayer's "The Black Sites", Jonathan Turley's "Rights on the Rack" and the Seton Hall "Report on Guantanamo Detainees" that shed light on the nature of those prisoners classed as 'enemy combatants', the role of 'black sites' in the torture and confinement of these prisoners, and lastly the issue of US torture of these detainees. The paper highlights the evidence that shows how under the cover of describing their prisoners as 'enemy combatants', the United States government has supported and encouraged its interrogators in the torturing and psychological abuse of non-combatant civilians of other nations.

From the Paper
"So far, the Government has offered little evidence that the people being held have been involved in fighting against American soldiers: their own Summary of Evidence for each prisoner makes clear that the label was pre-determined "The United States Government has Previously determined that the detainee is an enemy combatant" (Seton Hall). The Study demonstrates that more than half of the people detained under the category were not involved in hostile acts against the US army, and suggest that, rather than being captured in battle as one would expect from the description of them as Enemy combatants, around two-thirds of the prisoners were derived from Pakistan or the Pakistani Authorities."

Tags:black, sites, torture, confinement, abuse, prisoners, Guantanamo, detainees

Abstract
This essay details contrasts between U.S. government policies towards "unlawful enemy combatants" and the views of Alberto Mora, former general counsel of the U.S. Navy. According to the paper, Mora found the policies cruel and in direct violation of the Geneva conventions. The paper further notes that Mora felt that this conflict created a divide between individuals and the government. Three articles are analysed which support Mora's perspectives.

From the Paper
" I believe that the U.S. government allowed its officials to arrest any American suspected of terrorism. What does this mean for the American people? It means the same thing it did for Jose Padilla. You'll recall that Padilla was arrested in Chicago for terrorism and transferred to military custody, where according to Padilla, he was tortured and involuntarily injected with drugs. The government's position is that since the entire world is a battlefield in which the war on terrorism is being waged, U.S. officials now have the power to arrest any American suspected of terrorism, place him in custody, and subject him..."

Tags:unlawful, torture, policy

Abstract
This paper explores the background of the legal debate surrounding military commissions and Guantanamo Bay, and outlines the various Supreme Court cases on this topic. The paper argues that although the rules and regulations of court proceedings in U.S. courts might not be applicable to those who have been accused of terrorist acts against the American people, the Geneva Conventions and international laws relating to treatment of prisoners of war should be followed by the United States.

Outline:
Objective
The Facts
Response of the U.S. Supreme Court
Response of the Obama Administration
Analysis
Conclusion

From the Paper
"One might understand why the rules and regulations of court proceedings in U.S. courts might not be applicable to those who have been accused of terrorist acts or terrorist plots against the American people however, the Geneva Conventions and International Laws relating to treatment of prisoners of war should be followed by the United States. The reason for this is because the United States has historically been instrumental in the formulation and development of such laws and regulations and for allowing the individual to be treated as presumed innocent until found guilty. It would seem ludicrous that the United States would desire to backtrack and effectively render the great expense and hard work put forth by previous advocators of human rights a waste."

Tags:military, commissions, Geneva, Conventions, terrorists

From the Paper
"Understanding the behavior of men in combat has been the subject of countless studies of both a psychological and sociological nature. At the heart of all these studies is the question: What do men experience when they fight and what are the various factors which determine their ultimate behavior in a combat situation? It will be the purpose of this research to examine some of the theories and supporting experimental evidence which relate to these questions. The paper will consider such questions as what is the relationship between the soldier's ideological understanding of the war and his performance in combat; the relationship between the strength of various social groupings both within and outside of the military and how that strength affects the soldier in combat; the importance of understanding how the hierarchical nature of the armed forces ... "

Abstract
In this essay, the writer looks at the issue of women serving in military combat units. The writer discusses that a glance at American history shows that on the whole the idea of women serving overseas in combat zones was not a generally approved of notion. The writer points out, however, that women have served successfully in combat units in recent conflicts.

From the Paper
"For most of American history, the idea of women serving overseas in combat zones had been rejected nearly unanimously by the American public and the American military. Men didn't think women should fight, and most women were in agreement, due to inherently conservative social and moral views on the role of women in society. Historically, the appropriateness and wisdom of women serving in combat has been an issue of considerable controversy for many years, but they have served with great distinction in recent conflicts, and support for unrestricted roles for women in combat units is increasing."

Tags:women, in, combat

Abstract
The writer of this paper contends and explains why women play a major role in the military and must be given the same opportunities and choices that are currently available only to men. This paper examines the controversial debate surrounding the role of women in combat units. This paper discusses President Bush's "No Women in Combat" rule which is currently not being adhered to, as well as the various proposals being pushed through congress in an attempt to limit the participation of women in combat units. This paper illustrates the current lack of equality and rights between the genders in the military while also delving into various historical facts as they pertain to this particular topic.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Historical Perspective
Focus on Key Issue(s)
Discussion Questions
Lessons Learned
Conclusion
References

From the Paper
"There are several key issues that are current hot topics in regards to women in combat. They are among the following: the army is attempting to place women in combat despite Women-In-Combat rule, House armed services chairman retreats on proposal to limit women in combat, and Bush declares, "No women in combat." First of all, the army is attempting to place women in combat despite the Women-In-Combat rule. Does the president know what the army is doing? On the issue of women in land combat, it is hard to tell who has the authority on what needs to be done. It seems that Bush has said one thing, "no women in land combat," but the Pentagon is doing another. There seems to be a lack of communication and no one is on the same page when it comes to this subject. The Women-In-Combat rule refers to the current Defense department regulations that exempts female soldiers from land combat troops such as the infantry and from smaller support companies that collocate with them."

Tags:women, military, george, w., bush, law, rights, genders, combat

Abstract
This paper explains that women are just as good as their male counter parts in a combat environment. The author points out that females are not a distraction to a unit or to other male soldiers. The paper also relates that women go through the same job schools and basic training as men. The author underscores that, even though women have been put into combat situations with success and honor, they have a long way to go in this male-dominated society.

From the Paper
"After all of the checks prayer and thinking, you and your crew are off to the next camp to deliver supplies to other soldiers in Iraq. Its now in the afternoon the temperature is now a blistering 120 degrees Fahrenheit, the average summer temperature in the country Also to make matters worse most military vehicles including the one you are in don't have air conditioning so all you feel is hot desert air. The convoy is going great, you and your security team are going down the usual dry, dusty, desert road full of bumps and rocks and sometimes trash."

Tags:humvee, combat support, physical demands, harassment infantry

Abstract
This paper briefly examines what nurses can do in order to combat clinical depression in patients. The information within the paper is synthesized, the present-day knowledge gap is acknowledged and the role of the nurse in ameliorating patient outcomes is succinctly outlined.

From the Paper
"The following paper will briefly examine what nurses can do - and still need to do - in order to combat clinical depression in patients. Suffice it to say, information will be synthesized, the present-day knowledge gap will be acknowledged and the role of the nurse in ameliorating things will be succinctly outlined. The first article up for discussion is one by Scanlan et al (2006) that looks at what practicing nurses can do to manage the depression which inevitably afflicts some of their patients. The study essentially found that patients who receive supportive nursing care - the nurse functions as..."

Tags:nurses, combating, depression

Abstract
This paper presents an opinion that women should not be allowed in combat and supports that opinion with facts concerning women's lower body strength and the impact to the family and the population.

From the Paper
"The question of whether women should be allowed in military combat is one that must be answered based on the consequences of that choice rather than on some enduring principle of ethics or moral imperative. The potential and actual consequences of allowing women in military combat include adverse impact to the American family adverse impact to the population potential loss of lives and potential loss of battles and whole wars. The impact to the family is centered in the ..."

Tags:women, combat, female, ethical

Abstract
This paper explains that, when women first entered the American military, they were not intended to play a role in combat but rather to be behind the scenes in non-combat oriented roles, such as purchasing. The author stresses that women in combat in the Iraq war has blurred gender lines and forever changed the face of the American military. The paper states that feminists and supporters of women's rights hail women in combat roles as a necessary step in gaining full equality for women. However, as the paper relates, the research indicates that women in combat in the United States military are still a contentious issue.

From the Paper
"One situation that might allow women in combat is the formation of all-women units. In these units, many of the criticisms of women in combat could be alleviated. For example, a woman would probably be able to lift or carry another woman to safety, and they would not face harassment or sexual situations from male soldiers in an all-female unit. In addition, an all-female unit would tend to be more understanding about monthly menstruation and other female health issues, which would effectively negate many of the issues that opponents of women in combat often cite."

Tags:nurses ban equality mensuration, physical strength