Essays and Research Papers on U.S. Military Agencies

This paper provides an in-depth examination of the evolution of submarine warfare between the years of 1776 and 1918. This analysis illustrates just how powerful submarine warfare became as a military tool and how much technology has changed the impact of submarine warfare in comparison to its humble beginings. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines why uniformity is so important to the military and why it must be maintained. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 20 page paper analyzes why many people fail to reenlist into the Marine Corp after their tour of duty is over. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 10 page overview of this segment of the Korean War. The author provides a timeline detailing American involvement in the war. Although most major encounters are covered, emphasis is placed on the involvement of the United States Army’s 7th Division, and even more specifically the 57th Field Artillery Unit. Bibliography lists ...

This 19-page paper discusses, in detail, the U.S.'s follow-up plans following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Topics addressed include homeland security and war against Iraq and the Taliban. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

A 5 page overview of the varied safety considerations which exist in the modern Army. Noting the evolution which has occurred in regard to the types of employees and the types of jobs that characterize the Army, the author utilizes private industry to emphasize the importance of health and safety training for the Army. ...

A 5 page review of the book detailing the 1993 downing of two MH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in Mogadishu and the fighting which extended through the night. This event now holds the record for the longest sustained American firefight since Vietnam. The author of this paper contends that if Bowden’s book can be ...

A 4 page critical-thinking paper analyzing a passage included as an appendix. The passage complains that a contractor submitted the lowest bid for a defense department contract yet was not awarded the contract. The paper analyzes underlying reasons and the author’s faulty logic. Bibliography lists ` source.

This 4 page paper examples the various duties that the Reserve units performed during Enduring Freedom. Specific examples given with quotes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which looks critically at the counter-terrorist measures taken in the US and the UK in the wake of 9/11, the intelligence failures which gave rise to these measures, and the potential impact for other countries such as Australia. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the role of the executive within governmental agencies according to Seidman. In Harold Seidman’s text “Politics, Position and Power: the Dynamics of Federal Organization” (1997) he discusses “The Executive Establishment: Culture and Personality” (Chapter 8). While there is an executive hierarchy within the government agencies, influence and position ...

This 7 page paper examines and reviews this book in relationship to Mark Blumenson's, "Master of the Art of Command". This paper analyzes the similarities and differences between these two works and their views on military leadership. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper compares and contrasts the Central Intelligence Agency with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Their relationship has long been a tenuous one, and this paper explores the reasons behind this reality. Furthermore, this paper explores how this relationship between the two agencies impacts the current situation with Iraq. Bibliography ...

This 4-page paper discusses the U.S. relations with Angola and its limited military strategy in that country, dating from the Reagan Doctrine of the mid-1980s through President George W. Bush's recent lifting of sanctions against UNITA and Angola. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the many and varied effects terrorism and war have on society. Using the recent acts of terrorism against the U.S. as examples, the author traces the ways our society has been changed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper provides support for the war against terrorism with the use of the "just war" hypothesis. The theory is explored in depth and an argument is made in support of President Bush's decisions. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4-page paper discusses some characteristics and attitudes of Chicago-based veterans. Topics under discussion include ability to be integrated into the community and other statistical information. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper illustrates and examples the dangers that flight crew and cabin crew face when arriving at and departing from ports in Central and South America. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page paper arguing that George W. Bush has no clear idea of how long the war against terrorism will last, how much it will cost or when he will need to raise taxes to pay for the effort. The bottom line is that there are too many unknowns for the Bush administration ...

This 5 page paper discusses the Vietnam war and its ideologies through the Randall Wallace movie, We Were Soldiers. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the hybrid situation of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the detrimental effects that lack of focus and sound management have brought to the authority. Logue and MacAvoy (2003) relay many of the financial and operational problems that TVA has faced over the past several years, but it appears ...

A 13 page paper discussing the airborne and space-based antiballistic lasers. The military engagements that the US has been involved in over the past decade have highlighted to the American people the advances that technology has introduced into combat and defense. One of the most promising developments for the future, the airborne laser, ...

This 12 page paper explores a variety of types of laser weapons. The Space-based Laser, the Space-based Laser with Relay Mirrors, Ground-based Laser (with Relay Mirrors) and the Airborne Laser (with Relay Mirrors) are each discussed. Practical and political ramifications are assessed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper addresses the important role played by Special Operations Forces in the war on terrorism. As one author said, these quiet professionals move silently and invisibly and they strike deadly. This war on terrorism is a different kind of war, an unconventional war and one where the threats are diffused and hidden. ...

A 3 page paper arguing the thesis statement, “Over the years, it has become obvious that the U.S. Army’s use of tactical artillery and smart bombs in city combat saves lives.” The paper uses examples of Hue, Vietnam and Baghdad in both the Persian Gulf and Iraq Wars. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...