Midterm Essay Paul Karsten HIUS 380 April 13, 2015 Strategies and Tactics Utilized in World War II By the middle of the 1900’s, America was again involved with wars ravaging a majority of the world. The scale of the battlefield would cause the United States to face enemies with completely different combat styles, technologies, and motivations to go to war. Throughout the late 1800’s and early 1900’s the United States would be tested repeatedly. The experiences learned in the Spanish-American
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FMF TEST answer key 1. Who is considered the first Commandant of the Marine Corps? a. Jacob Zeilin b. Robert Lee c. Archibald Henderson d. Samuel Nichols* 2. Year the Marine Corps adopted the EGA. a. 1992 b. 1805 c. 1868* d. 1900 3. Year the motto “Semper Fidelis” was adopted by the Marine Corps. a. 1883* b. 1913 c. 1805 d. 1775 4. Battle that marked the first combat test of the new amphibious doctrine. Also took place on 7 August
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War Poetry Midterm People say the men and women who sacrificed their lives during the Second World War were the greatest generation in our history. However, my philosophy is that any man or women who devotes their life to the military and defends the freedom of others is the greatest person of their generation. Through the writing of war poetry the people who didn’t risk everything to defend our great country get to experience what war is like in a recount version from the people who were there
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Hercs: Obsolete or Still Strong? Austin Carter ASCI 419 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Abstract In this research paper I will discuss the many costs and programs of sustaining an older aircraft. I will also go into detail about what a RAP (Repair Assessment Program) is and how they operate to maintain and keep these aircraft formidable. I will also talk about what the government plans to do with the existing C-130 fleets. The C-130 has been a major part of the U.S. militaries forces
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Armed Forces. I joined the United States Marine Corps immediately after completing high school. I attended Marine boot camp at Parris Island, SC, a thirteen week training evolution said to be the toughest of all the other branches. I served as an infantry or basic rifleman for thirteen years, active duty, retired, then joined the United States Army reserve. One questions that I am frequently asked is how difficult it was to transition from the Marine Corps., to the Army Reserve. Switching from one branch
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22-year-old Latino American male of Mexican descent who lives with his wife in a rented house in Newark, NJ. He is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in business administration at NYU. Damon has recently retired from the United States Marine Corps following his deployment in Afghanistan two months ago. His primary care unit, the VA (Veteran’s Affairs), has referred Damon to see a psychologist. Damon is currently taking sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (Paxil) as he reported to be suffering
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Ch. 14 Bowdoin (pg. 57) In this chapter, we learn about GM’s college years and the many work placements he apportioned in. Furthermore, it also demonstrates his enrollment with the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). Ch. 15 A Brief Interlude (pg. 68) Here GM traverses to North Carolina to visit Robbie and then to the U.S. Army Intelligence School at Fort Holabird in Baltimore. Prior to advancing to Berlin for his 1st counterintelligence assignment. Ch. 16 The Army (pg. 73) GM faces a convoluting
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I attend a volunteer youth organisation which represents the Royal air force called Air Training Corps (Royal Air Force Air Cadets) my squadron is 1846 Southall squadron. I go there every Monday and Thursday from 7:10PM to 9:35PM but they ask people to be their early so the register is done fast. Do you agree with these timings? We learn different skills and activities to benefit and prepare us, on our future careers either in civilian life or on the military life. I started attending Air Cadets
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BANG! BANG! “Sargent! Enemy at 130 North East is firing shots in our direction, should I take him out?” I said. Throughout all of the times that I’ve been shipped out here, to the wonderful country of Iraq, no enemy has ever taken fire at me before we’ve even landed the helicopter. “Private Austin, how dumb are you? Those shots are nowhere near us. It’s more than likely just some terrorists having a dispute.” Either Sargent Peppers is going insane, or I am, because I can clearly hear bullets
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SFC Young arrived a short time ago to the 2-508th Parachute Infantry Regiment but has already solidified himself as a structural pillar within the battalion. Since his arrival, he has been charged with conducting one javelin range, one M4 known distance range, one M320 range, one Carl Gustaf range, and was selected above his peers to be the Company 1SG during the 2nd Brigade Falcon Strike FTX. SFC Young’s tactical experience and expertise is only outshined by his physical fitness, being frequently
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