...How did the Roman army and the application of Roman law serve to transmit Roman culture and values in the provinces (areas)? You may address topics such as language, veteran’s settlements, citizenship, marriage, gender, legal principles and other social concepts. Prior to the Roman Republic the Etruscans conquered Rome, owning the mainland and its people which had a major influence the Roman civilization. Rome was turned into a city and the Romans had now adopted the Eutruscans alphabet, fashion and its army as well as introducing trade. The Roman army especially had an influence on the Growth of civilization when peace was established during the Pax Romana. Such peaceful conditions also promoted trade which was a very important aspect of Roman society. Roman laws and the growth of the Roman Empire were the two aspects which affected Roman religious beliefs. As Rome conquered the majority of Europe many of the different religions were introduced and later accepted in Rome to unite people. Religion was divided into two, the Gods which watched over people and their families and the pater familias who was in charge of the household worship that honoured them. A few centuries later Christianity was born. During the Pax Romana the Roman army has had a major influence on the civilization of Rome. The Roman culture made a wide spread throughout many of Western Europe including countries such as Britain and Spain. As Rome’s current Emperor, Augustus’ establishment of peace meant...
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...Almost all countries in the world create armies to support internal and external security. The army of the UAE is not obligatory for UAE citizens. They can join the army if they want to serve for their country. Currently, they sign contracts, which regulate their relationships with army. Moreover, military career becomes popular with both men and women in UAE. However, conscription is a possible option fr UAE authorities to choose to make the army more powerful and numerous and educate young people to be knowledgeable in the military sphere. The implementation щf conscription to the army has both advantages and disadvantages, which will be discussed in this paper. Today the UAE army is not very big, but quite effective. It is well-structured and consists of Nave, Air, Army and Air Defense Force (“Emirati Army”). All these divisions invite men and women to join the army to provide better inner security for citizens. Paramilitary forces are a separate special division, which helps the country to provide better realization of laws and rights on the territory of the country. The question of conscription arises because the huge part of people in the army and non-nationals. The policies to attract nationals to serve in the army date back to 1992, when 30% of all military servants were non-nationals (“Emirati Army”). Conscription is the most radical out of all policies suggested for developing the army. Army develops slowly but steadily. According to Global Security organization, in...
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...Topics in Comparative Russian Politics Army of Russia. To Serve or Not to Serve –Russian Young Men Uneasy Dilemma In Russia February 23, the Defender of the Fatherland Day is an official holiday for those who currently serve or have already accomplished their duty in armed forces. It used to be called the Soviet Army Day. Then our army was victorious, strong, and renowned for defeating a powerful enemy in the World War II. Now there is no world war, no Soviet Union anymore, but the country refuses to abandon the old Soviet system and still maintains compulsory army conscription for all men of the ages between 18 and 27. Existing military system that conscripts every young man of the country, often against their will, is very costly, greatly disliked in the society, and creates unavoidable disorders among discontented, forced to serve men. Much has changed since the soviet times, and people’s definitely positive attitude towards the national army is no exception. Today’s population has almost evenly divided into those who are for obligatory army and those who are in opposition to it, agreeing that serving should be a matter of personal choice (Levada Center Research) Nearly every second Russian with no trouble can name a number of reasons for their negative feelings about the national army. Today there are three major problems, accumulated and deepening through time, to be faced by reformers. 1) Insufficient financing Some critics claim that all the problems in the...
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...“The Women’s Army Corp (WAC)” Throughout the history of the United States women have served the country during wartime in a capacity that went largely unrecognized or even acknowledged by the military. Women have helped care for soldiers as nurses or cooks, they worked as spies and in the most extreme cases they would disguise themselves as men so they could serve on the front lines of the battle. World War I brought a change to the military as the fighting was now taking place overseas and the need arose for a larger army, women were now able to begin serving a role that would be recognized in the various branches of the military; the Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. These positions were still considered civilian positions and the women did not serve in combat or receive military benefits, instead they served the purpose of enabling the military to send more men to the front lines of the battle overseas while women served as the support staff back home. It was these changes that would later lead to the creation of the Women’s Army Corp during World War II and create a permanent place for women in the United States Army. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 had a profound effect on the American people for many different reasons. There was the loss of life due to the bombing but the main fear arose from the realization that the United States was no longer immune to foreign attack and there was now an increased need for military personnel to...
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...Army Reserve: A Better Choice Stacy Tharpe Devry University With tensions building around the globe, it takes a multi-tiered force of highly trained, committed Soldiers to protect our freedoms and uphold democracy. This force consists of Active Duty Soldiers and Soldiers in the Army Reserve. (US Army) Many families struggle with the decision to enlist Army Reserve or Active Duty. Evaluating your current living situation can help in the final decision. Army Reserve allows you to serve your country while still having a civilian life. I believe Army Reserve is a better choice for someone with a family, despite the limited benefits, because it allows personal choice of living, more time with loved ones, and provides benefits. The Army Reserve allows soldiers more flexibility in making living decisions. The Army Reserve is stationed at home unless called to active duty. The Army Reserve makes up a significant portion of the Army. One of the positive factors about the Army Reserve is the ability to live a civilian family life in their local hometown. The soldiers also have the option of living on or off base. Being able to remain in their local hometown, the Army Reserve soldiers can hold full-time civilian jobs. A civilian job helps the soldiers strengthen their technical skills that are also taught in the Army. The flexibility makes it easier to rely on the Army Reserve to meet complex demands for the future at home. Its Citizen- Soldiers embody the warrior mindset and spirit...
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...Essay II A The following paper is an analysis of the three texts “Why They Serve”, “A soldier’s story: War affects whole family” and “The Making of a Marine Officer”. In the paper will be discussed the different opinions and views on the military and serving the army. Why people are willing to risk their lives to serve their country and what motivates people to join the army despite the consequences and the hazardous drawbacks. Give an outline of the various views on serving the army presented in the three texts. There are a lot of different opinions on serving the army. People are different; have different values, norms and we all have a diverse view on our nation and on war. Some of these views and opinions are expressed in the three texts. Sarah Palin describes her son’s deployment with the army and career as a soldier with great pride: “That day I was just one of thousands of proud but wary American women. I was the mom of a young soldier being sent overseas to defend our country.” She was proud to have a son who was eager to fight for his country. I believe she was even prouder because she was vice-presidential running mate – she was in the running to become one of the highest ranked females in America. She was very patriotic and believed in America as the greatest nation. This is shown in the text “Why they serve”: “But America isn’t just another country, it’s an exceptional country. We are the only country in the history of the world that was founded not on...
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...Why Women Serve in Military? The 21st century might be literally called the century of gender discrimination. The cases of the sex intolerance mostly appear in occupations. Some people conceive there are many professions that women are not supposed to do, like serving in military. The issue of women’s serving in the military has remained controversial for many decades. Although women have successfully proved that they cannot be called a weak gender any more, there are some occupations women should not be included, such as military. Fifty or seventy years ago, the notion of a women’s participation in the combat looked ridiculous, however it does not seem strange in modern society. Nevertheless, the question arises. Why do women serve in military...
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...A lot of people don't know about the benefits it provides. One benefit that they get is health care. The article states, "Family health care plans can be expensive, but in the Army, family health care coverage is one of the best cost-saving benefits available." This shows that just signing up can give you such good benefits. Another benefit it provides is that they can get free education. When someone signs up, and they are in college, they will pay for it. CalVet states, "Financial education benefits can pay for up to 100% of fees at most Universities of California, California State Universities." It shows that the benefits they provide might be useful in the...
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...Abstract Introduction The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible and its ministry is motivated by the love of God. The mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. (The Salvation Army 2003) The Salvation Army is funded by donations and voluntary support. The national headquarters is located in Alexandria, Virginia, while London serves as the site of its international headquarters. It is organized using a military model, following a similar chain of command, including military titles for personnel, local bands, and banners. While these officers are necessary, committed volunteers are also essential to the success of this extensive ministry and its programs. Historical Roots In 1865, the Salvation Army was founded in London by William Booth, an English Methodist minister. First known as the "Christian Mission" to provide social welfare assistance to the residents of urban slums and save them from their sinful lifestyles of prostitution, gambling, and drunkenness, it was renamed in 1878. Military ranks and titles were assigned according to their responsibilities. His wife, Catherine, was co-founder. The "soldiers" preached openly in the streets. They promoted high ideals of service and commitment. Importance of the Salvation Army The Salvation Army is currently active in ninety-eight countries, using...
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...to many ideas and events in China’s history. Sometimes, movies are not realistic and even give a false account of historical events. I thought, for the most part, that Mulan was an excellent representation of China’s army and how it functioned during the Qin Dynasty. In the movie, Mulan volunteered to go to war for her father when he was called to serve. When her father was called to go to war, he was old and crippled but the army commander didn’t care. This is an example of the inflexibility and harsh rules of the army which truly did exist. Mulan enlisted in the army as a young boy, without a whole lot of physical strength but the army was just as hard on her as anyone else. It didn’t matter what the excuse was, you were expected to serve, and serve well. There was great pride in serving in the army and many wanted to serve to make their ancestors proud. In the religion in China, it is important to make your dead relatives proud and help you get a better place when you die. Also, in Chinese culture, a woman’s place was one of quiet obedience. This was displayed in Mulan in the beginning when she was being prepared to be married off and was told to be quiet when she tried to say what she really wanted to do. Women were not allowed in the army and this was said during the movie, too. Also, when the women were getting Mulan ready, they used jade, which was believed to help balance. She was also dressed in silk, which the Chinese made and kept secret from other...
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...Regarding the United States draft, poet Robert Frost remarked, “Pressed into service means pressed out of shape.” Although the United States has replaced a mixed army consisting of draftees and volunteers with an all-volunteer army, the Selective Service System still allows the government to draft suitable men between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five in case of a national emergency (Olson-Raymer, par. 48-50). When the United States invaded Iraq, hundreds of thousands of Americans voluntarily enlisted (par. 55). Despite the abundance of soldiers, military personnel claimed that there was a shortage of soldiers, and a draft would benefit the war effort (Thompson and Zabriskie, par. 7). Fortunately, the draft was not enacted and still remains...
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...Suzanne woke up to the sound of thunder crashing above her room. She awoke with a start and jumped out of bed. She looked around at her surroundings to the sight of men all sitting up in their beds. Puzzled, she remembered where she was. Suzanne had joined the Union Army under the name “Henry Louis” in hopes to serve the country that she loved. Not telling her parents where she was going, Suzanne stole her brothers clothes and fled to join the army even though it was unlawful for a women to join. If any anyone discovered her true identity, punishment and even death might happen to Suzanne. However, she decided that it was a risk she was willing to take. The Civil War Years introduced devastation and internal conflict to the United States....
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...written by Sarah Palin the reader get a motivating story on why the soldiers serve. Why they serve is also the title of her autographical text from 2010. David Zucchino has written a story from a soldiers perspective on how hard it has been to go fight fore the country. At last Joel Pitney round of by sharing another angle on how it is to be in the army. The first text is written by Sarah Palin and is called “Why They Serve”. In this text the reader is given Sarah’s opinion about why young individuals should join the army. She tries to motivate people to join the army to defend their country although it is tough. She uses her own son who joined the army as an example of how people should defend their country. She relates to the mothers who went trough and are going trough the same pain and anxiousness as her. “I was the mom of a young soldier being sent overseas to defend our country” This quote shows the reader that she is proud but also sad that her son left for the army. The second text is about Ryan who joins the army and how it affects his family. Ryan’s father Tim Kahlor encouraged Ryan to go the military although he would have liked the idea of Ryan going to collage better. Ryan says that the military destroyed his life and broke the entire family. “[...] a walking billboard for virtually every affliction suffered by today’s veterans” This quote describes how Ryan’s experience in the army hunts him till this day. The third text is about the auteur Nathaniel Finick...
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...What Being a Member of the Army Profession Means to Me My membership in the United States Army profession means a daily commitment to protecting the United States Constitution, and continually ensuring myself and my comrades are trained and ready to execute that task. In order to do this, a number of factors are involved, and often they rely upon one another. The four most critical factors are adherence to an oath of office in which one swears to protect the Constitution, be willing and able body patriots to make up membership, leadership, and economic incentive. Today, the United States Army is the most powerful army in the world, and can largely attribute this status to its investment in people and their willing to commit to an oath of office. People from different social, economic, and educational backgrounds comprise the United States Army; and since the end of the Vietnam War, are all volunteers who choose to serve. The dynamics of a microcosm of society within our army bound by the common desire to serve one's country is a powerful force, and inculcates a culture of professionalism throughout all ranks within the service. Their willingness to pledge their allegiance to protect and defend the Constitution against all enemies serves as a large bridge bringing social, economic, and educational backgrounds on a more equal footing. The rewards are fruitful; membership enables one to learn a technical expertise, leadership fundamentals, and an opportunity to climb professional...
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...------------------------------------------------- The Army In the first text by Sarah Palin – “Why they serve”, we heat about Sarah Palin and her son Track, who enlisted in the army. The main reason Track serves is family. He has a little sister, baby brother and a nephew, he wants to be a part of making the best possible world, which is safe and welcoming for them. The young American women and men who chose to defend America are not just defending a regular country. America is the only country in history that is not founded on a particular territory or culture, but on an idea. The young people, who are fighting for America is not just defending a piece of land, but also the idea of America itself. The second text “A soldier’s story: War affects whole family” by David Zucchino is about the consequences after you have served in the army. We hear about Ryan Kahlor and his family’s story. Ryan Kahlor has been in Iraq and has got a lot of damages on him, like a detached retina, a ruptured disk and was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. In the story we also hear about Ryan’s parents and how they fell. His dad says - “”I was so naïve. I was a kid from the Bible Belt who thought our country would take care of our soldiers” Tim Kahlor said. “I have guilt for helping him get into this”” (p. 4 l. 27-28). This shows that, a lot of people joining the army maybe have the thought, that It does not happen to me. Even though his parents would rather have Ryan attend to...
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