Category: Army

The Afghan Badakhshan province borders the China’s province of Xinjiang. It was part of the ancient Silk Road linking the East to the West. Today, the Silk Road is being revived and the China’s interest in the province is on the rise. Afghanistan boasts large deposits of raw materials China could import. Beijing is investing…

Table of contents Abstract Mission Command: Operation Anaconda Build Cohesive Teams Through Mutual Trust Create a Shared Understanding Provide a Clear Commander’s Intent Exercise Disciplined Initiative Use Mission Orders Accept Prudent Risk Conclusion Works Cited Abstract This persuasive essay conducts an analysis of mission command during “Operation Anaconda”, a military operation conducted in the Shahikot…

SHARP, the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, is meant to curb and avoid any sexual assault before they take place. Preventing and assaults is very important to enhance military readiness and promote unit cohesion. Despite effective policies in SHARP, incidents of sexual assault and sexual violence are on the rise. It is essential…

Operation Anaconda is America’s first Major conflict with the enemy since Desert Storm and the biggest Battle of the 21st century. This operation was a combined efforts between the US service Branches ranging from the Army Special Operations and Conventional forces to USAF and Navy for Fires support along with Coalition forces the Afghan National…

The purpose of this essay is to discuss why the number of sexual assaults continues to increase throughout the Army. The time to stand up for sexual assault is now. According to a news report by CBS, the pentagon has lately committed to the increase of awareness of sexual assault among Soldiers. Fifty-eight percent of…

Let’s start off with the bad, what the SHARP program fails at. In 2017 the Army reported an increase in incidents by 8.6% from 2016, the highest it has ever been. The Army and TRADOC introduced the SHARP program in late 2014 with the first class starting on October 6th that year. Several years later…

Table of contents The Place of Human Resources Development in Military Problems and Challenges in Current Military Training Modern Technology in Officers and Soldiers Development Summary and Recommendations References Professional Armies expect professional skills from their soldiers and it requires physical fitness, combat training, knowledge and experiences. Therefore, professional military environment provides basic training courses,…

Table of contents Introduction Principles of Mission Command lead to mission success Mission orders Mutual trust Analyzing the principles that led to the failure of the mission Disciplined initiatives Commander’s intent Conclusion References Introduction This study is based on Operation Anaconda, based on the accounts of the former American Central Commander General, Tommy Franks. Precisely,…

Table of contents Introduction Principles of Mission Command Mission Orders Commander’s Intent Competence Shared Understanding Mutual Trust Disciplined Initiative Risk Acceptance Conclusion References Introduction The Punishment in Syahcow, Afghanistan was a battle in the Afghan War. The mission was to conduct a recon by patrol in order to determine the existent of the Taliban in…

Diversity in the military is not merely a representation of different backgrounds; it is a testament to the strength that emerges from the integration of varied experiences, perspectives, and talents. The armed forces have long been regarded as a symbol of and dedication to protecting a nation’s values and interests. In this essay, we explore…