Essays on Military

Introduction The military is an institution that thrives on discipline, adaptability, and continuous improvement. In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, the concept of lifelong learning has become increasingly crucial, even within the armed forces. This essay explores the significance of lifelong learning in the army,…

A soldier’s role is one of unparalleled significance in a nation’s defense and security. Soldiers are tasked with protecting their fellow citizens and upholding the principles and values of their country. To fulfill this demanding responsibility, soldiers must possess a unique set of qualities that…

Introduction Mandatory military service, also known as compulsory conscription, is a practice in which all eligible citizens of a country are required to serve in the armed forces for a certain period of time. The debate surrounding this practice is multifaceted, touching upon issues of…

Introduction What exactly does “Live your Life with Integrity, Lose with Dignity, Win with Humility” mean to you? To me it means living your life to the fullest with no worries. It also means staying on top of your game and being responsible and to…

Abstract In this week’s assignment, we are asked to compare and contrast the executive leadership of Enron with the non-management of Enron in light of self-leadership. We are also asked to address how Enron’s corporate culture promoted unethical decisions and actions. We are then asked…

Leadership in the Army is a concept often embedded in Soldiers very early on in their career and is discussed in professional development classes, doctrine, and other military forums. Leadership appears to be a fairly easy concept to understand and implement on a daily basis….

The purpose of this essay is to discuss effective listening. Listening refers to the act of receiving information through the years. Involves recognizing speech sounds and processing the information. Effective listening refers to the ability to understand information offered by the speaker aggressively; it also…

World War 1 brought significant advancements in military fighting for the ages to come. With limited rules on weapons, man’s destructive power knew no bounds. Advancements in metallurgy, chemistry and engineering became deadlier than ever before. Leaders had to adapt their old mentalities to the…

I am the lone wolf of the pack that doesn’t fit the social que to please others. I follow the army values as any good soldier should. To what extent do you ask the question ‘”where’s the loyalty and respect towards sexual assault”? The answer…

Have you ever considered to join the armed forces? To be part of something greater than yourself and to serve your country. Lots of people have considered joining, but most people don’t take into consideration of all the cons of the military. One major downfall…

Down the rank and file of the entire United States Army from General to Private, it is incredibly essential that they are trained, equipped, physically and mentally tough to engage in and win wars. The correct implementation and execution of training is what assists the…

Deep in the war, trapped in the trenches and mud, day after day, month after month the soldiers slept, ate and resided in the trenches. Their bodies crawling with lice, rats feasting on the rotting flesh of the dead soldiers around them. Mud rose to…

The Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) is the Backbone of the Army. Since the inception of the U. S. Army on June 14th, 1775, soldiers depend on the NCO’s guidance, training, and leadership to win the Nation’s wars. (Headquarters Department of the Army, 2002) The NCO’s vision…

Introduction Operation Anaconda was an excellent example of the ability to adapt to changing situations with limited personnel, resources and talent by U.S. and joint forces working together in a rugged and unique battlespace to defeat an unconventional enemy in their homeland. Following the events…

Abstract In early March 2002, the United States Military established an operational plan to uproot enemy Taliban and al Qaeda fighters that had gathered and embedded themselves in the Shahikot Valley of Eastern Afghanistan. This battle plan involving a “hammer and anvil” style approach proved…

As a female/male Soldier in the Army take this essay with an open-mind and opinion. SHARP which stands for Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention training is a waste of time and money. There are many ways sexual harassment can occur which is through carelessness…

Operation Anaconda Joint Planning In the spring of 2002 in Afghanistan, Operation Anacondas outcome was labeled a “success.” The conflict was a joint effort in defeating al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Later findings revealing there was a lack in communication and unreliable intelligence used for planning…

Operation ANACONDA was a flawed operation yet effective. This fight was the first great-scale encounters in the era of -2001 War in Afghanistan subsequently the Battle of Tora Bora in December 2001. CJTF Mountain’s use of the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP) and the initial…

Cases of sexual harassment and assault continue to rise within the Army, leaving leaders wondering why. The purpose of this essay is to express my ideas contributing to the rise of incidents. Cases keep occurring due to a lack of trust throughout the leadership. The…

Abstract Even though Operation ANACONDA was declared an “absolute and unqualified success” by Commander General Tommy Franks, USA, (Ret.), the original battle plan “didn’t survive first contact with the enemy” (Kugler, 2007, p. 1). Even though the original plan fell apart on first contact, it…

The main purpose of this work is to explain some of the causes that increase of Sexual Assault/Harassment. The Army has implemented some measures to retain and control violators who do this kind of actions but it seems that is not working at all. SHARP…

Being exposed to diversity can change or enhance the way you think, which could be a good or bad thing. It teaches us to be more open and accepting to things or people that are different from us because the areas in which we differ…

In their article, Carole Blair and Neil Michel argue that the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama is an important cultural landmark because of the way it embodies the history, as well as present and future significance of racial injustice in the United States. They…

Operation Anaconda took place in Afghanistan in March of 2002; the goal was to eliminate the Taliban and Al-Qaeda who were in the Shahikot Valley. The operation involved two separated offensives that were ‘Hammer and Anvil,’ in which the Task Force Hammers’ objective was to…

Being US citizens, it is our responsibility to protect our nation. In the United States, there is a system of volunteering military forces and those militaries protect and control terrorism inside and outside the nation. I believe the American government should enforce mandatory military service…

Introduction In this essay, I will be talking about how sexual assaults continue in the army. Why does sexual assault occur in the Army? Some points are why it occurs, the approach, and how we can fix it. It continues due to that fact of…

The purpose of this text is to compare and contrast Followership and the philosophy of Servant Leadership as they pertain to the Army, leadership and the army profession both facets are important to the structure and operation of a healthy team or a unit. Each…

The history of the Navy Chief Petty Officer (CPO) is based upon many lessons learned and ultimately changes within the leadership of the United States Navy (Navy). The CPO has been an integral part of the leadership structure, growth, and the lethality of the Navy….

Professional soldiers in the Army are very important to have now and days we have too many bad habits from leaders that do not show military bearing. Professionals in the Army have changed a lot over the years from toxic leadership. Leaders should be bonded…

Introduction The purpose of this essay is to inform the reader about effective listening as a leader. The United States Army uses effective listening to better lead Soldiers. There are many ways you can use effective listening to make you a better leader. Effective listening…

Introduction The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast followership and servant leadership. Our topics will be touching their definitions, comparisons, and differences. Both are essential knowledge for Soldiers to progress as a more effective leader. In turn, their organization will be more…

What is the meaning of life? The meaning of life is not one definite thing for everybody, but through our different experiences and things that we’ve learned in our lifetime, we are able to find our purpose. Existentialism follows these ideas of finding our own…

Introduction The purpose of this leadership and the army profession essay is to inform you on the concept of being a steward of the profession in the Army by using resources efficiently, effectively developing others and oneself, and ethically maintaining the essential characteristics of the…

This event was primarily significant to the British, the Turks and the Australian and New Zealander Army Corps (ANZAC). This was a moderately significant event. Its impact was mainly on Mustafa Ataturk and Winston Churchill. Over time the significance of Gallipoli changed drastically. The campaign…

What would you do with all the information from the government? Well, think about it, would you do what twenty-nine-year old Edward Snowden did or would you keep the documents and let off all the information to other countries? Edward Snowden is considered a hero….

Weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) authorizes the possibility to wipe out tons of civilians, sabotage the environment and majorly impact the lives of forthcoming generations. Although Germany has the ability to produce weapons of mass destruction , it has restrained its usage since the world…

Firstly, Mohan Malik (1999) has a less favourable view on how China has shaped nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament globally. He argues that China primary objective for its Asian policy as to weaken its biggest threat, being India by arming countries around India with nuclear weaponry,…

After being in the longest war in the horn of Africa, South Sudan was granted its independence being the newest state in the international community. On December 15, 2011 war broke out due to power struggle in the lines of ethnicity. It was sparked when…

What does it really mean to be a United States soldier? They’re the embodiment of bravery, honor, selfless service and sacrifice. But what good would these traits be in the hands of an irresponsible soldier? Every service member has been charged to maintain their arms,…

Ever since the American Revolution, our servicemen in uniform have protected us from both foreign and domestic threats. They put their lives on the line, and many gave them, so we can live happily in our homes. Our country should be proud and support our…

The United States has an ongoing homelessness problem that seems to be unfixable. Thousands of people without homes, jobs, and adequate health care. Among them is a percentage of homeless veterans who have fought for our freedoms and have sacrificed their lives for our country….

Veterans Day is an important and honored day in which people get the chance to show their respect and love to the men and women who fought for our country. Veterans are men and women who not only sacrifice their lives to step onto the…

Veteran’s Day, what does that mean exactly? Well, the idea of what this holiday is all about is different for different people. But what was the actual meaning of this holiday when it was first created? At first, it was created to honor the end…

How would you describe a hero? Is it a fallen soldier, a soldier still fighting, or a soldier who awakens every morning knowing they took on the most honorable role a person ever could? These people fight for our survival, spend months overseas never knowing…

Dumber was taken out from army custody. While going out, a woman asked the head guard to see Dumber. She came straight towards him and started hitting on his chest. She cried and said,” You good for nothing, you made my husband blind.” Dumber stood…

As a woman and a minority in the U.S. Army, I strongly believe in the importance of respecting diversity and in the enforcement of inclusion to become a stronger force. This essay intends to express what diversity is and how it is displayed in the…

Introduction “Leadership” is a powerful word that can be described to be the ability to influence and motive a collective mass to the main purpose to meet a goal. Army leadership is a doctrine that has evolved due to new threats and ideas over time,…

Values, when I think of the word value, I think of something important to me. I think of something that has shaped me to be the person I am today. I have several values that I hold dear to me, for the sake of this…

Being a superior or higher enlisted soldier does not automatically make you a leader. The foundation of Army leadership consists of a team, a squad, or a section. Before you can become a leader of a group, you must become a leader of yourself. There…

The C-17 Globemaster III and their pilots are essential pieces to the United States Air Force. C-17s are used in several aspects of the missions carried out by the military. C-17s carry cargo such as food, ammunition, arms and even vehicles across the world. C-17s…

Imagine being a soldier in the most devastating conflict in the history of man, only armed with an M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle and an M1911 Colt sidearm with just one job, to kill the enemy. Amongst this conflict were heroes, who proved their worth in…

The Art of War has been considered a masterpiece on military strategy and warfare. This piece was written in ancient china 500B.C..The author goes by the name Sun Tzu which means Master Sun. Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, philosopher, writer and military strategist who…

Throughout all of mankind’s history, we see men fighting in wars, and it should stay like that, for the most part, which is something which will be talked about at a later time, but why is this? Well, there is a tremendous amount of biological….

I strongly believe that the appropriateness of the Vietnam War memorial is completely acceptable in Washington D.C. because the heart is what counts, it does not matter of the size or the position in which the buildings are placed. It lists the names of all…

The Most Visited Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is the most visited memorial in Washington D.C. The memorial doesn’t focus on the war fought but on the fighters. It is more than just a wall; it’s a border that generates a variety…

Why does the United States put so much time and money into instilling synergy into their Navy Seal teams, and what do they look for in the men? The Navy Seals have a very dangerous job; they are constantly needing to look out for one…

Introduction There are approximately 18 million veterans in the United States and their war experiences have left an unforgettable impression on them. They have completed their mission and it is time for us to start ours! The Gary Sinise Foundation is the perfect way for…

Post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) resulting from traumatic military experiences is linked to anxiety, anger, and guilt in returning veterans, and may make academics especially difficult. A report in Psychological Trauma: Theory Research, Practice and Policy, examined data from a large, national sample of students seeking…

Before, the Indian army was well disciplined, equipped and trained to mainly protect their own government. The indoctrination from British made the Indian army to be more adhere and more fit to be called as a soldier, started in 1914 – 1919 where the British…

Introduction Composites are versatile, used for both structural applications and components, in all aircraft and spacecraft, from hot air balloon gondolas and gliders to passenger airliners, fighter planes, and the Space Shuttle. Composites materials is the most important consideration in aircraft structure, and other properties…

Many would say that these are examples of our modern-day heroes. More than not, the individual that society characterizes as a hero must embody the morals that the society find to be most important. If we take America, for example, patriotism is a highly valued…

The battlefield, where the soldiers put their lives on the line between life and death in the trenches during the Battle of Chateau-Thierry in 1918. Sing Lau Kee, who was working in the message center at the time, has to run miles between the lines…

Soldiers will suffer more psychological damage than physical damage in their careers. It is no wonder why mental institutions have become so popular over the past few years. Even though this topic has been more talked about over these years, soldiers have always suffered mental…

I chose to read this text as I knew Katherine Mansfield was a very famous author and I had heard great things about this particular text of hers.“The Fly”, by Katherine Mansfield, is a short story which can be understood best as social criticism of…

INTRODUCTION With the increasing technology breakthrough, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technology have increasingly become a preferred choice by the military procurement department. In this essay, the term Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) is defined as a software or hardware that is commercially developed and made available in the commercial sector,…

Apart from the prestigious brands, there are also some companies that are currently engaged in the manufacture of the special means of transport for weapons. This is, to name a few, the Californian Ziegel Engineering (with designs very similar to those of Impact Case), or…

Gazprom issue The Russian government holds a 50% stake in Gazprom or Public Joint Stock Company Gazprom. Gazprom earns the government about $12. 5 billion and thus when Ukraine started to divert the gas line which connected Russia to Europe (Europe depends on Russia for…

According to Sun Tzu as cited by Geary (2018) the line between order and disorders lies in logistics. Logistics is a critical element of mission success. Business Encyclopedia asserts that it is the process of coordinating and moving resources – people, materials, inventory, and equipment…

Introduction Within current functions of the Air Guard, personnel are assigned to various departments based upon publications of a watch and station bill. This publication suggests the fluidity of the organization, whereby a Senior Aircraftman (SAC) who is a logistic clerk performs his duty within…

Introduction Over the years, man has evolved different means to communicate with his environment. Early forms of communication included making sounds, use of smoke, drawing, painting and symbols. Primitive hand-delivery of messages, town criers, drums, runners and use of beasts of burden replaced earlier forms…

J. Andrew Ross’ “The Paradox of Conn Smythe: Hockey, Memory, and the Second World War” seeks to analyze the criticism Conn Smythe faced, during the Second World War, when he enlisted for the war, but many Toronto Maple Leafs players did not. Ross critiques the…

Throughout time, technology has brought many great inventions causing both positive and negative effects. One example is the invention of modern day guns. Long before present day warfare, many types of weaponry have been used for combat such as swords, spears, and bows. People relied…

Those who serve and protect this country are always placed in situations that could eventually lead to their own deaths. They do this to gain honor and respect from fellow Americans, and of course to guarantee their protection at all times. Now how should the…

While naval enthusiasts may argue that 70% of the earth is covered by water it needs to be emphasized that 100% of the earth is covered by air. Air Power today has the ability to find and hold at risk any target (fixed, mobile, hardened)…

In the article, “Reflections on Veteran Suicide, Veteran Resilience and Tribe,” Shauna H Springer unravels the reasoning behind the significant amount of suicidal veterans. The article was first published on Psychology Todays website on October 15th, 2016. Springer describes the level of trust created amongst…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, and Substance Abuse Disorders are one of the many mental illnesses that affect the military. The DSM-5 is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. It defines and classifies each of the mental illnesses (American Psychiatric Association, 2018). To be…

Almost 500 years ago, Spain began to conquest for wealth and riches in Mesoamerica. When arrived he ordered that his ships be burned, and so there could be no return. Cortez set out to win control of Central America, but soon it became obvious that…

World War I was possible because of the soldiers, and so it should be because of them we are here today. However, it was not only the soldiers that had caused us to succeed but also many other factors that have also contributed to us…

Introduction In this diversity in the army essay we’ll discuss how the importance of diversity in the Army comes from an expanded pool of applicants intrinsically raising the standards, a wider spectrum of perception in which people of all backgrounds can see themselves represented which…

“After 60 Years, B-52s Still Dominate U.S. Fleet” The New York Times. B-52s are still the toughest and most powerful bomber jets to be in commission within the United States Air Force, even while being more than 60 years old. The plane’s bulky and obsolete…