Abstract
The writer of this paper details the current research which proves that longer tours of duty in the military carry with them many negative effects. Higher rates of mental illness, divorce, substance abuse and more difficult and lengthy family problems can result from extended military deployments. The writer explores the short and long term problems associated that affect the soldier, the soldier's family, the military in general and even the economy. This paper also examines the effects of the 'stop loss' program, which went into effect in 2002 and entails keeping soldiers on active duty and redeployed even beyond their anticipated discharge from the service. From the ability of the military to recruit new soldiers to the morale of the individuals, longer deployments continue to cause problems in the military services.
One major area of concern relating to longer deployments, detailed in this paper, is that of the mental health impact on the soldiers.

From the Paper
"Along with the mental issues related to longer deployment, family problems also increase as deployment length increases. Studies following the Afghanistan conflict and the Iraq war showed that divorce rates among families with deployed military members increased as much as 37 to 56 percent. These high rates often come from the added stress of unknown lengths of tours. A study conducted by the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and the U.S. Army Research Institute showed the "key impact on family appeared to be the length of the tour." Sixty eight percent of respondents noted that a year of active service overseas was worrisome, and would cause family difficulties. Additionally, spouses of those deployed noted that their soldiers had recently completed a lengthy deployment and were redeployed, expanding the total separation up to 24 months or more."

Tags:military, stop, loss, health, mental, divorce, family, side, effects

Abstract
This paper discusses the suggestion that challenges to technological adoption have been predominantly localized and unorganized and, as a consequence, largely ineffective. It explores this idea in greater depth arguing, that the characteristics of the challenges to technological adoption are largely dependent upon the nature of the technology being implemented. It also looks at how the example of the deployment of Internet communication technologies demonstrates how a technology can itself carry the seeds of resistance to the forces of social control that are implementing its deployment.

From the Paper
"In the 21st century we carry with us the social legacies of the implementation of technologies in earlier times. One of the most defining deployments lies in the introduction of mass industrial production in the early 20th century, when assembly line factories came to define the social landscapes of major industrial nations. While these were an evolution from the factories of the earlier Industrial Revolution, they were perhaps even more important because of their association with social technologies to micromanage the time and energies of large industrial workforces. "

Tags:industry, domestic, computers

Abstract
The paper provides an overview of the logistical support present during Operation Iraqi Freedom to determine what obstacles and constraints were encountered by U.S. military forces and what lessons have been learned since. The paper then outlines recent doctrinal shifts that have resulted in programs intended to make the military forces a more streamlined and efficient fighting force that will require less logistical support. The paper concludes that efforts to change the U.S. military are going to require some thoughtful approaches concerning how to deploy and resupply fast-moving strategic forces in tactically meaningful ways.

Outline:
Review and Discussion
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Based on the hard lessons learned by both civilian and military leaders in the United States in Vietnam, other analysts suggest that subsequent military operations from Panama to the First Persian Gulf War indicate that military leaders have sought to apply massive force in order to ensure a quick victory (Rosseau). There were some profound constraints to the application of massive force during Operation Iraqi Freedom, though, that adversely affected the logistical support provided. In fact, even though the objective of OIF was to overthrow a hostile regime through an invasion of its homeland, extensive restrictions were placed on ground force size and aerial targeting (Record)."

Tags:military, equipment, manpower, brigades

Abstract
The paper discusses how the history of the introduction and widespread deployment of technologies into social spaces has been marked by conflict and social control. The paper relates the view that these challenges to technological adoption have been predominantly localized and unorganized and, as a consequence, largely ineffective. This paper explores this idea in greater depth arguing that this characteristic of the challenges to technological adoption is largely dependent upon the nature of the technology being implemented. The paper uses the example of the deployment of Internet communication technologies to demonstrate how a technology can itself carry the seeds of resistance to the forces of social control that are implementing its deployment.

From the Paper
"The history of the introduction and widespread deployment of technologies into social spaces has been marked by conflict and social control. As critics have noted, even apparently innocuous technologies such as effective timekeeping have often led to efforts to rigidly control human action and social organization through deployment in the form of Taylorism or scientific management; efforts that have just as frequently met with resistance from the affected social groups (O'Malley 1990). This being said, it has been suggested that these challenges to technological adoption have been predominantly localized and unorganized and, as a..."

Tags:technology, business, resistance

Abstract
The writer explains the history of development of the F-22 Raptor fighter jet. The plane is compared to the existing F-15. The paper reviews the history of spending and the estimates for the cost of project completion. It recaps current arguments for and against the additional spending. The writer concludes that the additional money should be spent to complete and deploy the plane as a strong new addition to the United States' Air Force.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Brief Background of the F-22 Raptor
Current Government Spending
Pros and Cons
Conclusion
Bibliography

From the Paper
"Those in favor of the continued spending on the F-22 argue that without the plane, our tactical air systems will soon be outstripped by technology being developed by potentially hostile countries. Air dominance, they say, has been an instrumental factor in every modern military victory. Without upgrading our current stock of planes, we risk losing our current air dominance.
"Yet others believe that the money is being poorly spent. The Raptor, they argue, has been troubled by design flaws and cost problems. Its development is far behind schedule. Our country's current aircraft commitments equal a meager 10 percent of the nearly 3600 planes in our existing force. The existing planes are the finest and most effective fighter planes in the world. Hence, given the current political environment, the overall spending on F-22 development is unwarranted."

Tags:USAF, Air, Force, congressional, budget, military, spending

Abstract
This paper discusses the importance of law enforcement authorities needing to be prepared and ready with the latest technology, as well as the usual resources used in law enforcement actions. It discusses the types of law enforcement resources that exist and how they are used and then discusses some of the various methods used by the police in trying to capture potential criminals.

From the Paper
"Of particular focus is the situation of the deployment of forces in a case of national security such as the floods and fires which have affected the territory of the United States. In these situations, volunteers and reserves are also part of the intervention forces, aside from the police patrols. More precisely, in the most recent floods from Iowa the help of Red Cross volunteers were asked for in order to be able to resist the natural disaster and in time to rebuild the territory. A similar situation occurred in New Orleans as well when non specialized aid was asked for because the police was overwhelmed by the situation. However, it can be said that in situations such as these, the discussion is no longer related to the issue of law enforcement but rather to that of human solidarity. Nonetheless, the presence of volunteers and reserves is crucial in such moments."

Tags:police, criminal, patrol, detective

Abstract
This paper examines in detail the advantages of a Linux system in a country such as Pakistan. The author feels that the adoption of such a system at the server and desktop environments is not only cost effective but crucial.

Thin Client Background
Case Studies
Benefits
Set-up Costs
Windows Solution

From the Paper
"Linux on the Intel platform has emerged as a viable alternative to both Windows NT and RISC/Unix for enterprise computing. The keys to realizing the benefits of Linux in the enterprise begins with careful consideration of where to deploy Linux, understanding why to deploy in these roles, managing expectations, and monitoring results. "

Tags:applications, client, linux, intel, open, source, tco, terminal

Abstract
This paper discusses how, as the battle cry and war dust over Iraq have settled temporarily, it is time for the authorities to involve themselves in the massive reconstruction of the country. It tries to evaluate the factors that could encourage the potential employee to shift his location to difficult lands as part of his professional responsibilities and tries to identify measures that would encourage or motivate employees to relocate in spite of the personal problems at home. Methods that the recruiting agencies can employ to motivate unwilling employees are also be explored, and the possible outcomes of such actions also attract the attention of the paper.

From the Paper
"The military forces are unfortunately not fastidious enough as far as leadership principles are concerned, and still rely on the aged principles, which pay undue importance to ranks and hierarchy. Many experts believe that the army personnel needs to be trained by private institutions so that they could imbibe management principles that would help them to be more people oriented [Gruzdev, 2001]. This has given rise to much debate and many opine that the private institutions cannot impart training that is fit for military personnel. However, the fact must be remembered that these training sessions are provided to ensure that the army personnel learn how to deal with civilians and how to manage civilian positions immediately after a war. What the military needs to learn today is how to survive in an alien country without disturbing the social parameters of that society. The skill to lead while remaining unobtrusive is considered to be a powerful asset for military leaders."

Tags:iraq, war, military, recruitment

Abstract
The paper explains why made Alexander the Great was one of the finest military commanders in history. The composition and organization of the army are analyzed and his tactics used in his four great battles.

From the Paper
"Alexander the Great ascended to the throne at a time when the Macedonian empire was at a crossroads, yet within ten years of coming to power in 336BC Alexander was within striking distance of the Indus valley after destroying the greatest empire the world had ever seen up to that point. The noted military tactician and historian J.F.C Fuller says of Alexander's succession to the throne, "When Philip was assassinated Alexander was barely twenty years of age and as yet so inexperienced and untried that it seemed to all Greece that the Macedonian empire was about to dissolve." The description of Alexander by Arrian as "always masterly" says a lot of his capability as a general, but Alexander had inherited numerous advantages from Philip II. This essay will seek to demonstrate whether or not Alexander was a tactical genius or not, on and off the battlefield. I will now go on to discuss the advantages that Alexander had inherited from Philip II."

Tags:alexander, great, ii, macedonia, military, philip, tactics, war, 336BC, greece, philip, II, persia

Abstract
This paper offers a review of three scholarly sources that detail the correlation between military deployment and post-deployment domestic violence. Just as significantly, the paper explores how individuals fitting certain demographic profiles are more likely to engage in violence towards their partners; in a similar vein, the accumulated data indicates that couples with a pre-deployment history of violence will also have a post-deployment history of domestic violence.

Tags:domestic, violence, literature