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    There are a number of tasks and basic provisions which are very important for the whole nation. One can easily get what it could be, but surely it belongs to the natural and social interests of the whole nation. Security and freedom are the key basic necessities of the nation, and for the survival of a nation there are a number of tasks which are done by the army / forces of the country. This also includes a variety of tasks which are considered as disgusting by ordinary people. In Gwynne Dyer “Anybody’s

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    George S Patton once said, “Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory” ("Motivational Quotes." BrainyQuote. Xplore. Web. 04 May 2016.). As a Marine I was taught to always accept challenges that are thrown at me, and to never to give up no matter how big or small the challenge is. If the Marine Corps is an equal opportunity military branch of service so should the standards of its weight requirements for both males and females. Out of all of the branches of military service

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    SCUBA technology has come a long way since its primitive beginnings. From the days of when Alexander the Great ruled ancient Greece, to the current combat divers in modern military’s around the world, SCUBA technology has dramatically increased the effectiveness and capabilities of any maritime force. Focusing on tactical applications, the development of new and improved units, as well as looking at how training has developed over the years, we can see how SCUBA technology has had such a significant

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    The movie, A Few Good Men, is the story of how two marines go on trial for the murder of another marine. The movie then unfolds into an emotional drama which dives deep into conspiracy and the psychodynamics of following orders. A Few Good Men was a critically acclaimed movie and was nominated for multiple Academy Awards. Similarly, authors Erich Fromm and Stanley Milgram, wrote essays that explored the morals behind obedience, and how disobedience of immoral commands can bring betterment to others

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    Women in combat is a sensitive topic throughout the Armed Forces. Although in January 2013 the Military made the decision to end the ban on women in combat, many still oppose this decision. Many Combat jobs have very strict requirements, such as physical abilities. There are many concerns of women being able to fulfill these types of requirements. Another big concern is the risk of sexual assault and sexual harassment, many people feel that women in combat jobs are at a higher risk of being subjected

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    One of the most interesting and, at times, challenging aspects of serving as a Naval Officer is working with a team of people from a diverse background. The sailors I have worked with come from all over the United States, and even some from other countries. While this has led to a rich experience, it sometimes presented a leadership challenge. What I found out quickly was that every sailor approached his or her service in the Navy slightly different. Some sailors served because a relative did

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    Max The book Max can be viewed in the perspective of many different people, the one that is going to be focused on is through the eyes of Max and Justin. Max is a military dog that watched his partner Kyle get killed in action while they were in Afghanistan serving a tour. Max’s job is to protect his partner and to warn him of any danger that may be ahead. After losing his best friend, hero and marine Max becomes traumatized and is no longer able to work with the Marines. Along with the setting

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    Sun Tzu’s military acumen resonates in the current discussion of the Marine Corps’ preparedness to conduct forcible entry. The Army and Marine Corps saw significant successes utilizing forcible entry and amphibious operations in the Pacific during WWII and the Korean War. The landing at Inchon was “arguably the Corps’ greatest amphibious success” (Cancian, “Preserving Amphibious Capabilities in a Time of Austerity, 2012). Led by General MacArthur, Inchon remains the legacy by which future amphibious

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    Through history further and further studies are ongoing into the unseen horror. Some say it is caused directly in relation to combat; others may say that it is from the images seen. In the book Redeployment by Phil Klay, he develops several stories from fictitious Marine Corps veterans that represent veterans one may encounter in the real world. Phil Klay’s book contains stories of relationships at home falling apart all the way to the high stress of patrols as Marines. With these stories it better

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    On July 1, 1946 the first atomic bomb test since the end of World War II occurred over the island of Bikini Atoll. Lieutenant General Roy S. Geiger, United States Marine Corps observed the test and recognized that atomic bombs could render amphibious assaults useless due to the dense concentration of troops, ships, and supplies at the beachheads. To reduce the possibility of nuclear bombs being used to combat amphibious assaults, dispersion would be crucial; however, this would lead to a slower consolidation

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