Essays and Research Papers on U.S. Military Agencies

This 16 page report briefly discusses the concepts related to national security demands, defense, and warfare in the 21st century. Between the ever-increasing degree of technological advancement taking place throughout the world and the process of globalization of nations, it is only sensible to anticipate an entirely new mindset regarding national defense, security options, and the possible disasters inherent in the so-called ...

5 pages. The Department of Defense uses Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests, (MIPRs) also known as DD Form 448s, which must be filled out with the acquisition of any sort of contractual action. Due to the streamlining of this acquisition process, it has impacted in some ways the MIPRs. It is the impact of the MIPRs that this ...

A 5 page outline of this volunteer-driven association. Emphasizes the dual focus of national security and member welfare. This focus extends into such diverse areas as member recreation and workplace management and is a focus which benefits both the volunteer service, the members, and the community at large. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages. This essay expounds on the importance of having a diversified Naval Construction Force. The slightest racist remark may have an adverse effect on members of any type of ethnic group. In order to work cohesively as a team, racism must become a thing of the past and even racial remarks must be considered for the ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the Gulf War and strategies employed at the time by the U.S. and Iraq. This objective look at this latter twentieth century war includes statistics on casualties. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 14 page paper considers the revolutionary way in which the US army is to be formed into a twenty-first century fighting machine, more responsive, lighter and embracing the use of technology. The paper outlines the plans, going on to consider the results of their implementation. Positive and negative aspects are discussed before a conclusion ...

A 10 page book report that considers some covert U.S. Navy operations that were never detailed by the news media. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the new branch of the federal government created in response to terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, specifically considering the challenges and obstacles involved in coordinating efforts between all federal, state and local agencies in combating terrorism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. Freedom represents many things, not the least of which is the envy and hatred of those who do not have – or want others to have – the precious commodity for which Americans live and die. The recent terrorist attacks upon the World Trade Center and Pentagon reflect the ...

5 pages. The National Labor Relations Board maintains relations between employers and employees, particularly with regard to control issues. This paper will give a complete overview of the National Labor Relations Board, also known as the National Labor Review Board. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the role of the US Secretary of Defense, outlining the duties and responsibilities of the position. The writer then makes a comparison with other nations to place the role on a larger context. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines whether we are truly in a time that calls for a new style of warfare following the attacks of September 11. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

14 pages. This review centers on the Cuban Missile Crisis as told by Robert F. Kennedy in his book "Thirteen Days". A well written and thought out review, this is not simply an overview of the missile crisis but is instead a research paper on the book. When the reader is led behind the ...

A 7 page discussion of the role the U.S. plays in combating terrorism on a global scale. Notes the atrocities of the September 11, 2001 terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center in New York and the simultaneous plane attack on the Pentagon itself and contends that acts of terrorism, whether they occur within ...

This 6 page paper discusses the success of the air campaign in Desert Storm. This paper discusses how this campaign marked a decisive change in the conduct of warfare. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the war in Vietnam as well as taking the stance against U.S. involvement in this war. The case for entering the war is also briefly made. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page assertion that our educational arena has been subject to many challenges and disappointments. At the center of many of these is the issues of employee credibility and training. That the educational system has a problem is not an issue of contention. What is questionable in the current day legal ...

5 pages. This paper will be written from the point of view of a major advisor to President George W. Bush. The subject is on the military advice that should be given to him concerning the military steps necessary to be taken against Iraq. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

5 pages. The marketing of the U. S. Military is the subject of this paper, and as a case study we will deal with how a public relations firm would best go about advertising that the military needs recruits. This timely paper will serve to consider several angles as to how best to get ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing the role of women in the military and the restrictions on them from combat positions. Recent developments in occupations available to women in the military have led to an increase in women in the roles of aviation, surface warfare, air traffic control and field artillery. However, because of ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing the new Air Force policy introduced in 1998. The U.S. Air Force introduced an interim change to their dress and personal appearance policy coded AFI 36-2903. The new code implemented new policy regarding tattoos and body piercing. Basically, the Air Force leadership strongly discourages members of the Air ...

An 11 page discussion of the manner in which American counterinsurgency tactics were hampered by politics during the Vietnam War. The author of this paper contends that while the U.S. military was fully capable of winning in Vietnam, their hands were tied by political decisions which occurred back home and, in fact, by a ...

11 pages in length. The military has been faced with a multitude of personal and cultural issues of late that have served to force the non-civilian community to step back and take a long look at its historic policies. From gender to race to sexual orientation, the military has grappled with significant changes ...

5 pages. Military spending has both positive and negative impacts on the United States. On the plus side, the United States must be ready to defend itself, especially considering the events of September 11. Military spending can be a boon to some businesses, which in turn is a shot in the arm ...

5 pages in length. Political analysts have effectively addressed the idea of force as the primary element of war; inasmuch as force is the primary vehicle for political terrorists, it stands to reason that if the element of force did not exist, there would be no motivation for battle. With this in mind, ...