Essays and Research Papers on U.S. Military Agencies

4 pages in length. Engaging citizens to support and participate in the war on terrorism from a local level is not a difficult objective if the general public backs the fundamental principle behind the battle, which is the case in most global societies. However, when the country's populace not only condemns the reason(s) ...

5 pages in length. The presence of women in the Marine Corps has transformed the historically all-male military classification into a much more effective fighting machine. While their national contribution of lives lost is certainly to be mourned, it is not to be discouraged or criticized merely because the victims were women; rather, ...

A 4 page consideration of the factors that led to our defeat in Vietnam. The author points to the complexity of the situation and to the inadequate focus related to American politics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the politics/ administration dichotomy--the thinking that the people who make the policy and those who carry it out are entirely separate from one another, and that this separation is both desirable and necessary—and applies it to the current war in Iraq. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Kagan's Finding the Target. The present war in Iraq is discussed. No additional sources are used.

A 3 page paper which argues that the war in Iraq is unjust. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper that discusses the transformation that US military forces are currently undergoing. This paper focuses, specifically, on how the transformation process is affecting force management. Various aspects of force management are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the importance of Army regulations that govern the dress codes and personal appearance. The writer focuses on the regulation governing the wearing of mustaches and also on the regulations governing battle dress uniforms. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the Vietnam War with the use of primary and secondary sources. Escalation is the focus of the inquiry. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper outlining the military career of this one star general. This paper emphasizes the importance of MacArthur’s philosophy that “On the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that on other days and on other fields will bear the fruits of victory”. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page contention that we are justified in our role in Iraq. That justification, however, does not excuse from expanding our involvement outside the military realm and placing more emphasis on diplomacy, economic policy, foreign aid, public diplomacy, and other aspects of international affairs that are necessary to resolve the Iraqi situation. Bibliography ...

This 4 page paper takes a look at punctuality in the military and its importance. Punctuality is discussed as a part of overall discipline and also compared with civilian ideas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper supports a thesis that suggests containment began not in 1945 but in 1917. Foreign policy as well as domestic life between 1945 and 1965 is discussed. Containment is defined and discussed in depth. Relevant documents are evaluated. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the controversy surrounding the Smithsonian's "Enola Gay" exhibit, and designs a new exhibit. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the rationale underlying military requirements to follow direct orders. As is the case with other long-standing rules of behavior, the reasons for required behavior can be lost in the practice of that behavior. Many factors of military custom and courtesy were implemented long before anyone could know the ...

An 8 page paper containing 3 assignments in strategic planning and public administration. The first addresses the role of strategic planning in a highly political environment; the second discusses clarifying the organizational mission statement; and the third assesses three mission statements. The organizations used are the US Naval Hospital, Guam; the Cook County ...

6 pages in length. The writer summarizes opposing viewpoints concerning the justification of war in Iraq. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page paper which examines the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper in 4 parts: considerations in implementing change; designating change targets; identifying strategic planning strategies for the US Army; and formulating a strategic plan. The focus of the plan is recruiting and retention, followed by training and evaluation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper comparing points of key operations at nonprofits and among public-sector organizations. Nonprofit organizations often operate in a liaison position between the public and private sectors, frequently working to persuade leaders in each to adopt different ways. Some nonprofits offer education, others offer healthcare, still others work for community development ...

This 6 page paper considers the nature of military leadership, and the relationship between moral courage and military teamwork, particularly in Iraq. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the work of Clausewitz through the eyes of Harry Summers. The Tet Offensive is used as an example. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the events that led to Desert Storm; the conduct of the war; and lessons learned that we can apply to Iraq today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the strategies of Scipio Africanus, the Roman general who defeated Hannibal, and whether or not his tactics are relevant today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses what operational art is, and whether or not it can be applied to naval warfare, particularly the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Bibliography lists 3 sources.