...leaders implement change, but few of us experience great leadership in person. In the military, whether one is striving to go the NCO route or the officer route, it is expected that one will look to his or her leaders and find attributes that will be instrumental in his or her growth as a prospective leader. Prior to attaching to Naples Detachment, Region I, 650th Military Intelligence Group in 2014, I lacked the experience of being around leaders that took a personal interest in my own advancement and growth as an NCO. However, this changed when I met Chief Warrant Officer (CW3) Rosette E. Henley. She is not only a Field Grade Officer but is in Counterintelligence (CI); and yet, she explained that she would neither forget the NCO Corps...
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...than a Thousand Bayonets.” The military – media relations have been characterized by mutual suspicion, disagreement and competing objectives (Carlos, 2003). This is because the military adopt the principle of secrecy for execution of its operations as opposed to that of openness adopted by the media. The military conducts its operations in a manner that offers the best conditions of security for personnel, equipment and the aim of the operation. On the other hand, the media considers it a duty to inform the public about events as and when they unfold without any imposed restraint, especially during conflict. However, the nature of modern warfare has necessitated that the media and military compliments each other’s roles in order to build a virile nation. This is because, the influence of media on military operations is invaluable. The media has the capacity to influence the conduct of hostilities, particularly through its impact on popular sentiment. In order to maximize the effects of media on military operations, commanders must grant unrestricted access to journalists during operations without jeopardizing the operational plan. This will not only encourage team bonding between the media and military, but...
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...interactions with others, and the degree of diversity within the organization. (Merchant, 2011). Performance levels are often increased by diversity. By observing organizational behavior, one can observe the positive influences, and study why they are occurring. This area of organizational behavior interests me very much because I work in the Air Force. I am currently stationed in Oklahoma, but am originally from New York. As a Recruiter I have seen firsthand diversity in the young individuals that are recruited. Before Recruiting duty I worked in the Medical Support Squadron, working with Airmen from all across the United States and also some foreign nationals. In the military, you must work well with others, and have a mutual respect for one another. Whether you work in the civilian side, or the military side, you must follow the same set of rules within the organization. Offices and different workplaces have been very diverse, to include people from many different backgrounds, jobs, and experiences. It is very interesting how much organizational behavior can affect the workplace. In the military, organizational behavior is important because the military is a very structured environment. Everyone must work together towards a common goal, and keep a positive attitude. The military can be difficult to work in, but the people in the environment are very dedicated, and definite trends exist in organizational...
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...A case study approach was used. The single case being a Defence School of Health Care Studies (DSHCS) and the multiple units of analysis: student nurses, the lecturers and Student Standing Orders. An in depth three dimensional picture was achieved using multiple data collection methods: interview, survey, observation and document analysis. Findings: The findings suggest that the DSHCS is perceived to be a sub-culture within a dominant civilian learning culture. Generally, the students and staff believed that the DSHCS is an excellent learning environment and that the defence students overall are high achievers. The common themes that appeared from the data were image, ethos, environment, discipline, support, welfare and a civilian versus military way of thinking. Conclusion: The learning experience of defence student nurses is very positive and enhanced by the positive learning culture of the civilian Higher Educational Institution. The factors influencing a positive learning experience that can be impacted by the overarching culture are discipline, image, ethos of adult learning, support and welfare. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Article history: Accepted 19 February 2013 Keywords: Learning Student Nurses Culture Introduction The Defence School of Health Care Studies (DSHCS) sits within a large civilian institution and the education offered is fully integrated...
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...fighting military in the U.S.? How or how not? How would a draft affect morale of soldiers? Looking at the soldier’s experience in Vietnam, how would a draft today affect soldiers both during and after a modern conflict? If the U.S. enacted the draft today, what would the American public response be? Would this have a positive or negative impact on the U.S. overall? If a draft were reinstated today, how might domestic issues in the U.S. be influenced? How would domestic issues such as the economy, political leadership and contemporary American culture influence foreign policy either with or without a draft? Is an all-volunteer military a more effective fighting force? Why or why not? Is it an American’s patriotic duty to serve in the military during their lifetime? Would a powerful, drafted military force enhance or impair U.S. foreign relations? According to the Selective Service Act, men ages 18 to 26 must register. Should women be required to register as well? Enacting a draft is the best solution for engage American youth in domestic and foreign politics. How do veterans contribute to American society upon their return, and are their contributions defined by whether they were drafted or volunteers? Does American media today accurately inform the public regarding military actions in other countries? Does the media have a responsibility to not only inform but analyze news and influence public...
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...Assignment Submission Declaration School of __________________________ | | Name: | <please leave blank> | | | Matriculation No: | 44081 | | | Title: | South China Sea: Recipe for War Between China and ASEAN? | | | Course and Code: | ADSP | | | Lecturer/Tutor: | A/P Bernard Loo | | | Submission Date: | 8 Apr 13 | | Keep a Copy of the Assignment Please make a copy of your work. If you have submitted your assignment electronically also make a backup copy. Plagiarism and Collusion Plagiarism: to use or pass off as one’s own, the writings or ideas of another without acknowledging or crediting the source from which the ideas are taken. Collusion: submitting an assignment, project or report completed by another person and passing it off as one’s own (as defined in the NTU Honour Code. See http://academicintegrity.ntu.edu.sg/). Penalties for Plagiarism and Collusion The penalties associated with plagiarism exist to reward good academic conduct; those who cheat will be severely punished to reflect the seriousness with which NTU views cheating, and its commitment to academic integrity. Penalties may include: the requirement to revise and resubmit an assignment, receiving a lower grade, or receiving an F grade for the assignment. DeclarationI declare that this assignment is my own work, unless otherwise referenced, as defined by the NTU policy on plagiarism. I have read the NTU Honour Code and Pledge. http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sao/Pages/HonourCode...
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...Matheus Aug/1/2012 Russia Military Notes Russia’s army 1,200,000 (Brooman, Old Europe ) Advantages The third Largest military (Brooman, Old Europe) Had many to recruit, as they had the largest population of over 159 Million(Brooman, Old Europe) Disadvantages They couldn’t move around very effectively that even Germany had plans to attack France before the six weeks in which it would take for Russia to move their army from the east.(Duffy, firstworldwar) They were far from there allies making there supply demands more complicated Weakened by Japan (Smele, BBC) “Masurian Lakes, in 1914, Russia lost two entire armies (over 250,000 men).” (Smele, BBC) Peasants Lack of communication “Most corps did not have working telephones due to lack of wire and consequently received orders hours too late.” (Murphy, Russia Military) Influence The Russian army did not influence the population very well because the Russian military, something so far apart from what was the day-to-day reality, did not have enough “movement”. There was break out happening and Nicholas couldn’t do anything because The Russian military was also occupied on the east side, since there defeat with japan (Smele, BBC) Russia’s Navy 166 ships Coasts were bad Alliance - Britain and France 5th largest (24/7) Military now a days Sentences 1. The Russian army was the third largest army with 1...
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...The mission of JROTC is to motivate young people to be better citizens. It helps develop buildings skills in leadership, life success, geography, and wellness, in a structured interactive environment. Mission and Purpose. JROTC prepares high school students for responsible leadership roles. While making them aware of the benefits of citizenship. The program emphasizes skills for life: In a junior ROTC class, students can build soft skills such as leadership, self-confidence and discipline. They are taught by retired military personnel and partially funded by the military. Course work includes military history and customs. Students are required to wear a uniform at least twice a month. Students also partake in physical fitness training and...
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...when trying to define a ‘superpower’ in the context of a country. The way I would like to define it is ‘the country which has the capacity to dominate power and influence global proceedings with almost global hegemony’. For ease of understanding, it’s best to measure global dominance in four separate and distinct categories or ‘axis of power’. The first is military power which is relatively easy to quantify. This includes not only members of the military, paramilitary and reserved forces but also the willingness to use them. If a country has a large military but is not prepared to use them, it’d be hard to justify them as a leading military force. The second is economic, which once again, we can justify purely by looking at the stats of leading countries. The facts and figures which are of most interest to me are Gross Domestic Product (GDP), GDP per capita, national debt and trade deficit. The third is political power- which is now much more theoretical, however, there are some ways to quantify it such as looking at voting patterns in the UN and by looking at the number of alliances each country has. Also, we have to look at public opinions on potential superpowers as political pressure comes from those who have voted- they will want to see their country aligned to whoever they see as having the largest positive influence onto world affairs. The last type is the hardest...
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...and motivation theories as it relates to the Army. The Army’s organizational structure can be complex to those who aren’t familiar with the military. The Army consists of numbered armies, corps, divisions, brigades, and battalions that conduct full spectrum operations around the world.” (Department of Defense 2012). Those units report to the Department of Defense through a chain of command. The units within the Army have front line managers (Troop Commanders), middle managers (Division Commanders), and top managers (Commanding Generals). These managerial levels are comprised of Army officers. The enlisted leadership is comprised of line managers and staff managers. The President is the Commander-and-Chief of the armed forces, otherwise known as the President. His top-level management team consists of the Vice-President, the Chief of Staff, and the Secretary of Defense. The Army is a mechanistic organization combined with a Professional Bureaucracy structure and a Matrix Departmentalization strategy. Professional Bureaucracy applies to the Army in respect that it relies on soldiers and leaders to be proficient in their profession. The rules and procedures are governed and outlined in Army regulations. There are regulations for every area associated with the Army from: military occupation specialty (MOS), every military...
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...Opting for the Military (revise) In the American culture, value is often dictated through the money one has and the possessions one owns. There is a constant goal to have more. The more things you have, the more you are worth, and the more you can rest safe and assured that you are doing well. Like a bubble, your infinitive collection of things acts as a safety net. Perhaps this mindset contributes to the lack of equivalence in the discretionary spending of the national budget. Money is aimed towards excessive military efforts, which could provide a sense of stability and protection for the American people as the military is given money and remains heavily stocked and prepared for battle. The national budget is a distribution of money from the government to various publicly funded areas such as international affairs, veterans’ benefits, social security, and other areas like Medicare and health or even the government itself. The federal spending is broken down into mandatory spending, discretionary spending, and money from interest on debt. Mandatory spending is not regulated like a typical budget, and is instead derived from...
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...Hanson’s Theory Of The Western Way of War The novel Carnage and Culture written by Victor Davis Hanson whom is a military historian and professor at California State University gives a new perspective on why the West always wins their wars. Hanson states his theory that the West always wins their fights because of the influence of their culture. He continues to explain this theory of the Western way of war with a coherent argument. Although Hanson uses examples of battles in which do not quite fit his argument, the background of the nine battles he uses support his claim; thus, making his theory agreeable overall. Furthermore, the title Carnage and Culture best illustrates Hanson’s theory on the western culture. The reason being why the west always wins their wars is due to the culture- “The Western Way of War”. This culture follows with characteristics in which represent the West: being freedom, individualism, civic militarism, superior weapons, organization, discipline, morale, initiative, flexibility, and command. All of these characteristics are shown through the West in the battles fought against the Non-West. Hanson talks about nine different battles in which helps back up his theory. Western warfare, a common foundation and continual way of fighting, that has made Europeans the most deadly soldiers in the history of civilization. With this being said, Hanson believed that with the western culture, the armies produce better quality arms and soldiers. Culture being...
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...Since 1775 the American military has been called upon to perform many tasks. From winning large global wars, to humanitarian missions, and to even mediating global politics the US military has risen to every occasion and fulfilled their role put forth in the Constitution. No other organization has such a stellar legacy, or track record of upholding American values or promoting American policies on the world stage. Americans have a proud military legacy which is now facing a crisis point. America is in jeopardy of destroying their proud military tradition as a result of three disastrous disparities that have developed from the current political climate of the past four decades. The military government relationship has severe divergences in ideology, experience, and demographics. The ideological disparity is a problem of ethics. The American...
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...Sexual Harassment In The Military Specialist Edward J. Nofe Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 18th Military Police Brigade Grafenwoehr, Germany January 5, 2015 Joni Ernst is a well-respected United State Senator from Iowa. She has served more than 20 years in uniform. She is the first female combat veteran to serve in the Senate. She along with countless men and women in the military has been a victim of sexual harassment. The truth is nobody is immune from this problem certainly not when you still have reports ranging from inappropriate advances to sexual bribery. Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature between the same or opposite genders. Harassment differentiates from assault in the sense that harassment can be directly associated with your work setting. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that erodes morale and negatively impacts unit cohesion. All individuals in the unit must be treated fairly and with mutual respect .The consequences of sexual harassment affects the individual in the workplace through stress, physical fitness, and reenlistment intentions. Sexual harassment affects the unit’s effectiveness, cohesion and goal realization. Sexual harassment is not limited to the workplace, but can also occur in the work related environment. That’s why the importance of maintaining a secure and sound command climate...
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...AFP 6:03AM BST 31 Jul 2013 Residents tipped off the military late on Tuesday about nine New People's Army (NPA) rebels who were trying to set up a support network in a village in the northern province of Tarlac, military spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Ramon Zagala said. "The rebels are trying to gain leverage in the area," Zagala told AFP. Three other rebels escaped during the firefight that lasted into the early hours of Wednesday, he said. Zagala did not name their slain woman leader. He said the six dead rebels were among only 19 NPA members believed to be still operating in Tarlac, adding that the tip-off supported the military's view that guerrilla influence in the province had dwindled. The NPA insurgency was started by rebels based in Tarlac in 1969. The rebellion later spread across most of the country and claimed at least 30,000 lives by government estimate. Related Articles However, the military estimates the guerrillas' nationwide ranks are down to about 4,000 fighters after a successful counter-insurgency campaign, down from a peak of roughly 26,000 in the 1980s. "Rather than have more encounters (firefights) with the NPA, we encourage them to give up the armed struggle. They don't need to die", said Zagala. President Benigno Aquino had opened peace talks with the NPA's front organisation the National Democratic Front, aimed at ending the communist insurgency before his six-year term expires in 2016. However the negotiations collapsed in April and last month...
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