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
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
This paper explains that, although there have been many studies about the mental health problems of returning Persian Gulf veterans, the problems of children of the active duty military personnel, who are being deployed to hazardous duty locations, have been ignored. The author suggests that the absence of one or both parents during a child's formative years can be devastating and the implications of a returning parent experiencing severe and potentially debilitation conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder or a battlefield injury remain largely unknown. The paper relates that the methodology for this study is a critical review of the scholarly and peer-reviewed literature and a survey of adolescents who currently have parents on active duty or are assigned to war zones.

Table of Contents
Purpose of the Study
Theoretical Implications and Relationship to Previous Work in the Area
Overview of the Study
Literature Review
Definition of Study Variables and Concepts
Adolescent
Child
Military Brat
Unresolved Grief
Background and Overview
Impact of Active Duty Parental Military Service on Children during Periods of War
Methodology
Population
Participants
Number of Participants
Selection of Participants
Instrument
Procedures
Distribution of Survey
Treatment of Collected Data
Limitations of the Study
Appendix: Sample Survey Instrument for Military Brat Research Project

From the Paper
"According to Neuman (2003), surveys that receive many responses are considered more reliable than those that do not; therefore, in an effort to solicit as many responses from qualified respondents as possible, both online and paper-and-pencil versions of the survey will be made available to volunteer respondents. The online version of the survey is available through URL: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=198691949423 and a paper-and-pencil version can be emailed, mailed or hand-delivered to qualified respondents."

Tags:survey, absence, post-traumatic, adolescents, grief

Abstract
In this Research Utilization Project the writer examines the detection, treatment and aftercare soldiers with PTSD have received. Also this Research Utilization Project examines those soldiers who are returning from deployment, what the effect is on the implementation of required PDHA and ongoing PTSD screening on the numbers of soldiers with delayed PTSD compared to soldiers returning who did not receiving required PDHA and ongoing PTSD screening. It is important to note that all reports share the same belief that timely recognition of PTSD often does not occur in soldiers returning from deployment due to the lack of ongoing PTSD screening as evidence by number of soldiers with delayed PTSD after return from deployment.

From the Paper
"PTSD can go on for years if it is not or misdiagnosed and untreated. The military is providing better screening for soldiers deployed and who are on the battlefield. The proactive care provided by the military healthcare system is believed to have lessened the cases of PTSD in the current military. There are reports that refute that the military has been proactive in PTSD and that the number of soldiers returning with PTSD is at an alarmingly high rate. The purpose of this Research Utilization Project is to ..."

Tags:treatment, study, research

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 paper examines the deficiencies in 'task-force force protection' (TF-FP) for the Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) division of FEMA(Federal Emergency Management Agency). The paper discusses the study that reveals that the task-force force protection deployed during disasters and crisis has been severely lacking in protection for the Urban Search and Rescue division. The paper explains how this has led to serious problems and examines the recommendations offered in the study.

Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Questions of the Research
Background of the Problem
Determinations of the Audit of the US&R Response System (2006)
Recommendations of the Audit of the US&R Response System (2006)
Scope of Task-Force Force-Protection Duties
Assessing the Problem
Expertise Necessary Identified
Phoenix Arizona Model
Discussion
Recommendations of the Study

From the Paper
"The Audit of the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (2006) report relates that: "Six of the seven task forces fell below 50 percent of the US&R System standards for operational readiness established by FEMA." Operational readiness was defined by FEMA as "the availability of a rostered complement of completely trained, exercised, qualified personnel and disaster search canines ready to deploy." A full complement for a task force roster is inclusive of: "210 members with 19 different specialties and 12 canines." (Audit of the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System, 2006) Specific deficiencies were stated to be that the task forces did not conduct exercise or either did not require team members of an adequate number for participation."

Tags:preparedness, safety, protection, deficiencies, disaster, response

Abstract
The paper discusses the effect a withdrawal would have on the Iraqi people and asserts that it would not be a humanitarian act, since the Iraqis would be left at the mercy of violent forces. The paper looks at the perspective of the United States and explains how a withdrawal would be harmful to the US' international image. The paper asserts that there is much to be done in Iraq that can not be accomplished in a short period of time. The paper believes that the American soldier is still the best representative of Americans on the front line. Some source material is appended to the paper.

Outline:
Introduction
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The pressure is on to bring American troops home from Iraq (Western Mail, 2005, p. 10). Bringing the troops home would seal the fate of the Republican party, as being responsible for the chaos in Iraq and allowing the U.S. to become mired in yet another military occupation that has, and will continue, to exact an overwhelming burden on U.S. resources. It would render the opposition party, Democrats, in a position to win the 2008 elections with a sweeping victory. Americans, like the English are war weary and tired of the struggle (Ackerman, Spencer, 2006, p. 34). But it would spell disaster for Iraq and the Middle East and for the relationship between the U.S. and Middle Eastern countries."

Tags:Saddam, Hussein, troops, military

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
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