Essays and Research Papers on U.S. Military Agencies

This 5 page paper considers the way in which four characters; Pericles, The Old Oligarch, Job and Euripides many all interpret and relate to the statement made by Chief of Staff of the Army, General Senecki regarding the Vision for the army’s future. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the Defense Budget Cuts in 2003 with particular attention to the building of the Raptor. Should a less costly version be built? This is the crux of the issue in this analysis that compares the F-22 to the F-35 designs. Annotated bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

This 12 page paper discusses the foreign and military public policy of the U.S. in the Middle East. This paper relates how such policies affect America's War on Terror, Middle East policy, and so on. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the reasons why the war against Iraq is necessary. This paper supports the war and gives evidence of such support. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the war against Iraq and maintains that it is indeed necessary for the U.S. to liberate that country. This paper gives reasons why this is necessary. Bibliography lists no sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the life and times of Colin Powell. The characteristics of Colin Powell are compared and contrasted to Horatio Alger's Ragged Dick. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at theories concerning the war and provides some insight into why the war escalated. The Tet Offensive is viewed as a turning point. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 20-page paper discusses how public sector organizations are attempting to use private sector tools to better reach the public. The paper also discusses the effectiveness of such tools. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

6 pages in length. Many military improvements have been made over time in order to augment the strength – in both man and machine – to overtake the enemy in wartime. Examining the period between 1776 and 1918, one might readily argue how no greater impact was made to military prowess than with ...

This 4-page paper attempts to analyze the increase in defense spending during the past three years in the United States. Also examined is where the money goes, as well as who the largest contractors are. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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.

A 4 page paper examining current defense spending allocations. Defense spending typically has accounted for the largest single budget item in the US, but such is no longer the case. This year (2003), defense spending is second to Medicare, which outstrips defense spending by nearly $150 billion. The paper identifies the top ...

This 4 page paper evaluates the argument that prolonged periods of military rule have not on the whole been bad for developing countries confronted with a multitude of problems. Examples discussed are Pakistan and Iraq. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses why war with Iraq will protect the U.S. from future terrorist attacks. This paper asserts that without disabling the networks which produce terror, the terror is destined to continue. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper examines the utility of joint operations in terms of supporting military strategy and the attainment of national objectives. This paper highlights the advantages and disadvantages, and uses the Torch Campaign and The Gulf War as notable examples. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper evaluates the Bush administration as it prepares for the Gulf War in the early 1990s. Colin Powell is highlighted as a key part of the Bush administration. No additional sources cited.

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 ...

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 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 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 ...

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 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.