Essays and Research Papers on U.S. Military Agencies

8 pages in length. When assessing the myriad opinions historians hold with regard to the Vietnam War's pacification, one can easily surmise that while some are as adamantly opposed as they are approving, there are those whose convictions reside somewhere in between. Clearly, the Vietnam War did not represent a significantly popular time ...

5 pages. Covers the history of the agency, its component parts (chart provided) its budget, various programs, and current problems or concerns. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page definitional overview of public administration and how the United States Department of Health and Human Services, a cabinet-level development concerned with people and humanistic concerns, constitutes a primary example of how the concept works. Information on the various sub-departments and their functions is provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page research paper that addresses 4 brief topics (each essay roughly 1 page long), which pertain to issues of national security and the transformational goals of the U.S. military. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page essay gives reasons why being on time and following orders are vital in the military.

This 3 page paper discusses two related topics: ethics in corporate behavior, both at the company and individual level, and communications in the Army. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page overview of the communication process as it occurs in the chain of command of the U.S. Air Force. Noting the seven steps of communication (communication source, encoding, message, channel, decoding, receiver, and feedback) as they occur in non-military environments the author notes that in some situations the intent of communication is not ...

A paper which considers the pros and cons of military action in peacekeeping missions, with particular reference to the ambush at Mogadishu and the importance of effective strategic planning and communication. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses two efforts the U.S. military has made to transform its operations. It concentrates on changes in communications and logistics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page book review describes the author's intent to give the reader insight to the Cold War years and explains the government's involvement in funding programs of psychological warfare. Specifically concerns the C. I. A., the Pentagon and other United States Security organizations as they applied communications tactics in the Phillipines, Southeast Asia as well as the Middle Eastern countries. ...

A 3 page consideration of what the future will hold in terms of how computers are utilized by the military. This paper contends that as computers evolve so too will the security systems that protect them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of computer combat simulations. A new realistic control scheme is proposed to increase effectiveness for urban combat. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the technology that seeks a new personal military defense weapon. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page paper addresses the use of technology and the implications for National Security, both in peace and in war. This paper considers the notion that if the threat of regional conflicts grows, that technology has made it increasingly possible for small groups with extreme demands to threaten the health and welfare of ...

This 10 page paper examines current and future trends. Various types of technology from stealth to computer to wireless are discussed. The future body suit with potentially life saving qualities are also included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page overview of the technological changes that characterized World War II. The author points out that just as interesting as the technological changes is the ideology surrounding this war. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page exploration of the question as to whether warfare in this period was the impetus for major changes in wartime technology. Concludes that while some changes were made these were the result of other stimuli than warfare. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page overview of technology as it holds an importance in national security. The author emphasizes that technology not only forms the basis for such weapons as those that make up our national defense system but the basis for their management. Obviously, it is a critical component of national security. Bibliography ...

6 pages in length. Knowledge is the backbone of effective application, and nowhere is this more apparent than within the military's stringent boundaries. Without proper and continuing education, soldiers and officers alike would become stagnant in their ability to tackle the vast array of challenges inherent to military existence. As such, one ...

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the link between confidence and issues like internal and external political efficacy. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 25 page paper argues that FEMA should not supply disaster relief funding to help in the rebuilding of New Orleans and that supplying such funding is unconstitutional and beyond the guidelines of the agency. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the development and damage of McCarthyism from Senator Joe McCarthy. For four years from 1950 to 1954, Senator Joe McCarthy and McCarthyism introduced into the American political system a level of distrust which had never before occurred but had an everlasting and damaging effect. Within those four years, ...

15 pages in length. As the world continues to spiral toward complete and utter eradication, there exists a select sector of the population that refuses to allow this to happen without at least a good fight. Militia groups have long been at the forefront of controversy in their indignation toward government and its ...

A 4 page observations of the many problems that can unfold in the face of natural disasters. This paper emphasizes that preplanning and coordination between all of the potential emergency relief players is a key element in emergency management. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page review of the role of federal and state agencies in fire prevention and the responsibility of private companies to go the extra step in adhering to the regulations presented by these agencies. Concentrates on industrial fire prevention and agencies like OSHA and FEMA. Bibliography lists 4 sources.