Examples that support the relevance and influence of Parker’s principles during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) are the rapid acquisition of the Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle, the Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) model and troop surges in both conflicts. During the early phases of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S Forces entered combat operations using Vietnam and Cold War era equipment that proved to be insufficient in the operational environment. To overcome these equipment shortfalls, our national industrial base used advanced technology and research to develop and manufacture new vehicles, uniforms, and weaponry to increase our combat effectiveness. For instance, when coalition forces experienced a significant increase in casualties and deaths as a result of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), the Department of Defense (DOD) called upon America’s industrial base to develop and manufacture the MRAP. The reaction was overwhelming and resulted in
What role does the HR Sergeant play in the Army Profession? The Human Resources Sergeant has a responsibility to ensure all other members of the Army are free of distractions and worries. They do so by providing support that affects Soldiers’ overall readiness and well-being. The HR Sergeant in an organization must ensure Soldiers are combat-ready. Primarily, they assist Soldiers’ develop their careers.
A standard way that the Emperors used their power was for military purposes. Because Rome was a large and thriving empire; a strong army was needed for equally attacking and defending against opposition. Emperors could effortlessly find new recruits for enlistment to the Roman legions. This would provide the advantage of larger numbers of soldiers in a battle. This benefit allowed tactics such as the ‘wedge’ to be executed as more soldiers could reinforce the wedge from behind, which would consequently break the enemies’ formation (Roman Empire.net 2012).
Her investigation is important because as it provides first hand evidence of the time which outlines the military policies of the US Army. Because of the wide range of primary sources the author uses to elaborate the No Gun Ri massacre and the US policies that allowed for the tragedy to happen, this source is valuable in interpreting how US military policies triggered the events at No Gun Ri. Unlike the Pentagon’s investigation of the No Gun Ri Massacre, which provides sources advantageous for the US to avoid blame, this article gives a well-rounded view of the incident as it presents both perspectives; that the US had no choice but to impose these military policies as a last resort that these actions, made by the ‘protector of the world’, could not be justified. The limitation of this source is that, although presenting both perspectives, it subtly conveys a sense of bias against the US military
The definition of Paramilitary policing is a groups of individuals organized in military fashion often to assist and operate alongside the government ( Dictionary ) I believe that Para military style policing is beneficial to any organization depending on the integrity of administration and what their intentions are for that organization. If administration is successful in their leadership and follow the “ Ten commandments” their policing unit could be the modeled organization. ( Peak 2010) p 93 The military style policing is beneficial because everyone who is brought in will start at the same level, for example, before getting a desk job, one would start out on the beat, where they would patrol the streets in cars. The Issuing citations,
From there, I’ll describe a situation that presented the challenge of changing the culture of the personnel of a graduated squadron commander I had the honor of interviewing. I’ll summarize the details of the situation, but attempt to focus more upon the influences and decisions he had to make to resolve the situation. From there I’ll analyze and compare this mentor’s handling of the situation and his leadership character as it pertains to this challenge against my own leadership philosophy. My personal leadership philosophy can really be boiled down into four tenants: Expertise, Standards, Team, and Humility. Expertise describes skill, knowledge, and proficiency required to lead a combat coded unit.
The army must also have an expert knowledge of the enemy and likely enemies they may face and the best tactics and strategies to combat them. They army must then apply their military expertise to the best of their abilities to combat the enemy but stay within the boundaries of the laws of land warfare. It is our responsibility as soldiers to continually strive to be the best military professionals we can be at all times. Trust is firm belief in the
“Future adversaries are more likely to pose irregular threats.” Many tacticians and strategist alike long for the days of a battlefield that was understandable and had symmetry as to the conduct of warfare. This type of war followed a set of rules like the Geneva Convention and with an enemy we knew and the methods and means at their disposal. General Sir Rupert Smith said it best though “It is now time to recognize that a paradigm shift in war has undoubtedly occurred.” As we begin to come to grips with a war that has been protracted now for over ten years, and just reached a milestone of 2,000 killed in action (KIA), some basic questions still remain about our current and future adversaries. Are they state sponsored, an organization, network, movement or ideology that we find ourselves fighting? What are their long term objectives and do they have a Clausewitz type center of gravity, or should we even use the term enemy or just terrorist?
The Greatest Gift Abstract Admiral Chester W. Nimitz was recognized for his leadership intellect in order to defeat the Japanese at the Battle of Midway during World War II. He controlled the Pearl Harbor fleet during the year of 1942. With the combination of mental agility, sound judgment, and domain knowledge, Nimitz was able to convey clear and concise operation plans to his subordinates. He had absolute faith that they would understand his orders, and complete the task at hand. The results of his actions allowed for a foundation on a new way to execute operations for the future soldiers of the US Navy.
Military Diplomacy: An Essential Tool for Foreign Policy The driving concept behind this monograph is the thesis that not only does the military conduct diplomacy, but military diplomacy, at the combatant command level, provides a theater strategic capability essential to the effective implementation of U.S. foreign policy. The monograph demonstrates that this capability arises from several organizational advantages. First, the authority vested in the combatant commander facilitates the development, resourcing, and execution of military diplomacy programs within a unified chain of command. Second, the combatant command contains a highly capable staff founded on historically proven structures and doctrine. Third, an extensive network of personnel and organizations positioned to coordinate across multiple levels of authority facilitates the implementation of military diplomacy activities.