Abstract This paper will focus upon the uses of the NavySeals historically and currently. There will also be mention of some of the controversies that have recently been associated with this very small, elite military organization. They include: the large number of impersonations of the Seals, the inclusion of women in the group and the accusations of highly inappropriate behavior during the Vietnam War.
Abstract The paper describes the overall reflection of the power of the British Empire in its naval forces. There are various descriptions of the many ways the Royal Navy actually contributed to the rise, reign and eventual fall of the British Empire.
From the Paper "The extraordinary power, strength, and size that made the British Empire one of the greatest the world had ever seen, was mainly due to the success of its maritime forces. From the start, Britain had three major choices in its foreign policy: immersing herself in domestic issues and the power struggle in the continental Europe, remaining away from it by isolating itself (like Japan), or turning to the rest of the world for newer opportunities. The first would leave Britain in the midst of a huge turmoil over land and religion, while the second would strip them of their keen interest in trading as a primary means of accumulating wealth. Logically, this left the third, and the navy was used to explore this option (1). To stay ahead of rivals for the sake of the Empire, the navy was at the forefront of innovations in warfare and maritime technology, which was further encouraged and financed by the Empire. These innovations helped the navy occupy a key position in the success of the British Empire that used the Royal Navy to maintain and strengthen its imperial power. The navy was instrumental not only in policing and opening trade routes, but also in protecting the Empire. All in all, the Royal Navy's innovations in ship building technology, combined with the government's willingness to use the navy for defense and expansion, were the major contributors to the rise and success of the British Empire, economically and territorially."
Abstract This paper explains that the idea of a defensive navy, as today, was not the reason for creating a navy during the Renaissance; the English created a navy to plunder and to protect themselves from plundering, and defense was secondary. The author points out that probably one of the greatest and most well known English sea captains was Sir Francis Drake, who helped Elizabethan England fight off the advancing Spanish Armada in 1588, which sealed England's superiority on the seas. The paper relates that the actual Royal Navy really did not come about until the time of Charles V; before this time, the royals owned a few ships that were considered a navy, but there were no real rules or order to the ships or service on them.
From the Paper "Before the fifteenth century, Great Britain was primarily occupied with issues at home, such as the Hundred Years' War and other civil issues. Exploration was left to other countries, such as Portugal and Spain. However, during the fifteenth century, all that changed, and England began to actively pursue exploration and discovery, especially in the Atlantic. By 1496, explorers such as John Cabot, an Italian living in Bristol, had obtained permission to begin exploring the globe, especially looking for spice trades to the west, which most people felt was the way to reach Asia and the Indies. In 1497, Cabot set sail, and within three months he was back in England, convinced he had found the eastern shore of Asia. Most people believe he actually found Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, or Labrador."
Abstract This paper present an argument against seal hunting, relying on three main points: seal hunting is inhumane, government regulation is lacking, and there isn't much information surrounding the issue. The author of this paper argues that the practice of seal hunting should be discontinued until policy can be better enforced and there is more provable data regarding pain to seals, economic costs of seal hunting, etc.
From the Paper "As I hinted in my introduction, there is much information surrounding the debate over seal hunting. On almost any point, for or against, there is a competing claim with competing evidence. In acknowledging this, I do not intend to cede that the evidence offered in this section is chosen at random or for convenience. I simply recognize that scientific fact is lacking from the debate. Admitting this, I would argue the following points: 1. Some in the fishing industry have argued that the number of cods is decreasing due to seals hunting cods."
Abstract The paper states that the British Navy was unrivaled by anyone else in the entire world from the 1500s until the end of World War II. The writer explains that the British Navy helped guide England to global dominance in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The paper details the history of and victories by the British Navy. In conclusion, the writer states that the basis of Britain's power stemmed from its superior navy and that its fleets won as a result of superior organization, leadership and strategy.
From the Paper "The first test of the English fleet came in 1588 when the Spanish Empire, which at the time was Europe's greatest superpower, threatened England with the invasion of their Spanish Armada. They set sail to enforce the Spanish dominance of the English Channel. They not only sent the Spanish armada but also transported troops from the Spanish Netherlands to England to engage in warfare. However, the greatest victory in naval history, when the English with its vastly inferior numbers and technology defeated the Spanish Armada due to many different errors and ill fortunes for the Spanish. The armada first suffered bad weather and did not reach the English Channel on time. It also transpired that the supposed surprise of their fleet's approach did not work because of a clever set of beacons that were used throughout the English coastline so that the English had plenty of time to devise strategies for the Spanish's defeat. The combination of these elements were important in the victory. The English were able to set several of the Armada's ships alight at Calais, and through the damage there scattered the fleet and used it as a distraction to combat the fleet individually with their quicker and more organized fleet. The strategic victory at the channel was Great Britain's first major victory over any significant naval force. It allowed the English full access to the port and the channel and showed that it was now a major player in the naval forces of the world. It continued to assert its dominance over the Spanish in a series of victories during the era of Elizabeth I. The navy raided Spanish ports and ships traveling across the Atlantic Ocean but it also suffered numerous defeats to the reformed Spanish navy."
Abstract As a result of the Treaty of Versailles the German Navy was reduced to a small coastal defense. This thesis looks at the German Naval plan during World War II and why it was not as successful as it should have been. Issues such as their deployment strategy, ship and submarine building, weapons are examined in great detail. The German Naval strategy is compared with the British Navy. The miscalculations made by the German Naval leaders are evaluated to show what went wrong for the German Navy.
From the Paper "During the Second World War Great Britain depended on her sea born trade to maintain her ability to be involved in the conflict. This required the Royal Navy to protect convoys by using most of its capital ship strength. German leaders realized that they could never create a navy large enough to challenge the British directly. From the onset of German remilitarization they planned to build a small, technically advanced fleet of battleships that could destroy the capital ships of the Royal Navy in succession and weaken Britain to such a point that she would be compelled to negotiate a settlement."
Tags: battleship, bismarck, german, germany, hilter, ii, navy, royal, war, world
Abstract Military personnel are always ready, through their rigorous training, to defend our nation's honor on the battlefield. Like law enforcement officers, they never know when they will be needed for such action. This naturally creates stress for military people and their families, which is one reason the Navy has a special division called Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). We will now look at it and see the benefits it provides for Navy personnel and their families.
Abstract The United States Navy uses several databases to enable it to function to the best of its capability. This paper presents information on a few of these databases, including the Navy Training Management and Planning System, which provides facilities of multiple funding, personnel, manpower, equipment, and training-course information databases in a single, integrated database. It also looks at the Navy Training Assessment System/General Training Management and Planning System (NTAS/GENTMPS), used since 1995 to train managers.
From the Paper "Computer Sciences Corporation has a contract worth over $30 million with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, to integrate software engineering software systems for the Navy Training Management and Planning System. The contract is for eight years. During this time NTMPS will be converted to a web-based system to allow users to develop special studies and reports - this way they can work strategically to meet certain naval challenges."
Abstract This paper explains that, even though there were no major naval wars during the Victorian era, the Navy was still involved in many social issues, such as navigational surveys and patrolling against the Atlantic slave trade. The author points out that the Navy's success was mainly due to the leadership of its admirals, lords, and officers who came from wealthy classes. The paper states that the British Navy was viewed as the pinnacle of society; nonetheless, there still was a myriad of problems in regards to the way the typical sailors were strictly disciplined and horribly treated.
From the Paper "Treatment of the soldiers was brutal as well. A common practice of discipline given to many seamen prior to 1871, when it was abolished, was harsh beatings with a whip or rod, also known as flogging. Most seamen were flogged due to crimes that they committed on board the ship. Crimes that required disciplinary action were drunkenness, sleeping on their watch, fighting, and neglect. Oliver Warner states, "John Welsh, was four times punished within this brief space of time: 10 January with 12 lashes; 5 March with 36 lashes; 5 April with 48 lashes; and 24 May with 48 lashes" (103). Even though John Welsh was found guilty of theft and drunkenness, by today's standards the punishment seems way too severe for the crime and shows that the British Navy was not a place for illicit acts."
Abstract This paper explores the use of animals in the U.S. armed forces. Making reference to the dolphins used in the Navy and the chimps used by the army, the paper shows how using these animals has helped advance the efforts of the two bodies. The chimps were specifically used in space and air travel to explore the effects of short-term and long-term flights on the body, while dolphins in the Navy were useful in search and rescue, as well as for their sonar abilities.
From the Paper "Man's countless endeavors in the improvement of human civilization has encouraged him to further his research and studies about fields of study that are yet to be confronted by society. The United States government, in its attempt to increase its power and knowledge in different realms of life, has developed various programs geared towards the promotion of easier space flight and travel and improved "weaponry" for its war efforts as an example. These programs have been specifically formulated and implemented by the US government in its efforts to achieve enough knowledge about space travel and flight and an increased advantage over its enemies during times of war."
Tags: space, air, travel, nasa, monkey, animal, rights, war, sea
Abstract This essay is written from the point of view of a senior Navy Admiral concerned about how to implement a new policy that calls for further gender integration during ship's sea deployments. The paper discusses his problem's solution, which lies in leveraging the informal organizational culture of the Navy to get the policy implemented.
From the Paper "Paper Title Furthering Gender Integration At Sea: An Exercise in Changing Organizational Behavior Body of paper... As Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, my single most important consideration is maintaining the highest level of combat readiness and effectiveness among the ships and stations under my operational jurisdiction. As a Naval Officer, what's more, I am accustomed to following the orders I'm given from superiors without fail and without exception. Organizationally, the Armed Forces are unlike any other institution in this respect. The command structure is unwaveringly hierarchical for a reason. In combat, individual lives depend upon unit cohesion and unit cohesion is maintained only when there is a readily identifiable chain-of-command."
Abstract The paper explains that Great Britain did not use the Royal Navy to its full abilities during World War I, mainly out of fear that a defeat of a costly victory at sea would lose them the war by lowering morale of the British populace. The paper discusses the unsuccessful sea battle at Jutland that caused low soldier and citizen morale. The paper shows how Great Britain would have lost all chances of winning the war if another battle signaled defeat at sea. The paper explains that this was why Great Britain minimized their presence in the water and only remained the strongest navy in the world through inaction and a refocusing of military efforts elsewhere.
From the Paper "As World War I began, Great Britain was considered the supreme power in terms of naval force. Yet, the German Navy had been upgrading enough to make it of significant British concern during the war. In particular, the use of German U-boats as a threat to both military and merchant vessels complicated Great Britain's naval choices. Though many history texts take it for granted that Britain was the stronger of the two navies, the only major naval battle (at Jutland) between the two forces resulted in heavy British losses. While the Royal Navy had both experience and opportunity to strike more forcefully at Germany by sea, they instead spent most of the war only blockading."
Abstract This paper explains that the mission of recruiting high quality men and women for the Navy's enlisted and officer programs must be achieved with integrity by personnel trained to accomplish its goals. The author describes the U.S. Navy's excellent unique mix of positions and services, which focus on the long-range perspective of the life plan for a specific recruit. The paper evaluates the marketing elements and suggests ways to improve them. Several tables are included with the paper.
Table of Contents:
Name and Address
The Organization's Mission
General Objectives or Goals
The Products (Or Services) That the Organization Markets or Provides
Competitors
Customers
Products (Goods and/or Services)
Product/Market Matrix
Demands of the Market
Support Services
Phased Out Products (Goods and/or Services?
Add Any Products/Services?
Product Mix
How Currently Distributed?
Variations in Distribution/Delivery by Target Market?
Alternative Methods of Distribution for More Service or Less Cost
Service to Customers through these Channels
Promotion and Personal Selling
Sales Force
Organization of the Sales Force by Territory, Market, Product
Morale, Effectiveness, and Ability of the Sales Force
Training
Incentives
The Procedures Used to Evaluate Performance
Advertising
Advertising Objectives
Advertising Messages Effective?
Advertising Themes, Graphics, and Copy Effective?
Advertising Media
Public Relations (which includes Publicity)
Public Relations Program
Sales Promotion
How are Prices Set?
Price Elasticity
Temporary Price Promotions
From the Paper "The sales force is actually a group of Navy recruitment officers and enlisted men and women who staff the center mentioned at the beginning of this audit. Their roles vary, with several of them focused on assisting high school graduates with decisions on which area of the Navy to enlist into, and the more senior members of the recruitment staff working with local high schools, universities, and also youth groups, where the recruitment officers give overviews of what life is like in the U.S. Navy."
Tags: college, personal growth, matching aggressive bonus
