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A 9 page paper which examines why uniformity is so important to the military and why it must be maintained. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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in uniform; there is a striking uniformity that stands in stark contrast to the diversity of the individual that American society and culture emphasizes. What exactly is uniformity?
Most dictionaries define the term as being unvarying or resembling a straight line from which any deviation is prohibited. Looking alike and performing regimented drills create uniformity not simply
among soldiers within a single unit but establishes an immediate kinship among every member of the armed forces as a whole (FAQs About the Military, 2002). This uniformity serves
a multitude of purposes. It serves to define these defenders of country, people, and principles; provides each member with a proud group identity; and emphasizes a tradition of civilization
that has united everyone throughout the centuries regardless of race, language, or nationality. Furthermore, uniformity is needed as a way of keeping the military running like a well-oiled machine.
It is, in essence, the motor that keeps everything moving full-speed ahead in an orderly and timely manner. In addition to efficiency, uniformity cements the personal foundation and
also glues the pieces of a complex puzzle together through organization (rank and communication), structure (established through drills and cohesion), and cohesion (bringing many groups together as one). Uniformity in
the military is hardly a new concept. In fact, as author John Keegan (1976) observed in his book, The Face of Battle, it is itself a powerful "battle piece"
that is "strong... inflexible... and time-hallowed" (p. 36). As many a military strategist has learned often the hard way, success in combat and courage under fire require "extreme uniformity
of human behavior" both on and off the battlefield (Keegan, 1976, p. 36). Archeologists who have studied the contents of ancient Egyptian tombs are astonished to find a remarkable
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