Minorities in the US Military
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A 15 page paper which examines why a large number of US military personnel consist of members of minority groups. Specifically considered are minority benefits from military service, volunteer army, racism, class of individuals in the military, and proposals to restore the draft. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TGminmil.rtf

Modern Warfare
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This 12 page paper consider how war is changing. The paper answers several questions looking at if the theories of Clausewitz who stated that "a continuation of policy by other means" is still a valid approach, how states have attempted to monopolise the tools of war and if this is still the case, how van Creveld sees war developing and the different motivation and manifestations of warfare. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEmodwar.rtf

National Security Demands and the Future
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This 16 page report briefly discusses the concepts related to national security demands, defense, and warfare in the 21st century. Between the ever-increasing degree of technological advancement taking place throughout the world and the process of globalization of nations, it is only sensible to anticipate an entirely new mindset regarding national defense, security options, and the possible disasters inherent in the so-called “rogue states” gaining access to materials and technology that can bring them to a capability level equal to that of the nations once referred to as the “super-powers.” This paper focuses on what the author sees as the most logical model for strategic planning in terms of warfare in the next ten to twenty years -- the United States Air Force’s already existing model of “expeditionary aerospace force” or EAF theory. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: BWmilair.wps

National Security Tactics To Deter Terrorist Attacks
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A 2 page paper that briefly discusses the difficulty of fighting terrorism. The writer comments on the intelligence community and homeland security. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGtrshl.RTF

National Security Threat Levels
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6 pages in length. Besieged with the prevalence of terrorist activity over the past decades, the United States has developed a program by which the nation's populace is aware at all times the level of potential threats that place the country under heightened awareness. Under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security, the Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS) was developed as a means by which to identify national threat conditions based upon the changing nature of myriad criteria. This color-based system utilizes five hues to indicate the degree of proposed threat; each subsequent tick up the shade scale indicates a situation that is quickly reaching perilous levels of national safety where terrorist activity is concerned. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCNatThrtLvl.rtf

Navy Core Values
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A 5 page paper which examines values such as punctuality and obedience in the navy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAnavyc.rtf

Navy SEALS
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This 3 page paper examines the history and requirements of this organization. A bit about the rigors of training is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA507Nvy.rtf

New York City's Department of Transportation
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the city's DOT. The responsibilities of the department are discussed as are the roles of the officials in the administration. The department is used as an example for someone studying city government organizations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA205DOT.rtf

No Room for Disrespect in the Military Setting
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An 8 page emphasis on the importance of respect in the military. This is particularly true in regard to information dissemination and receipt. Military personnel must be willing to act on orders out of respect for their superior officers even when they do not understand the full meaning of those orders. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPmilRespect.rtf

Non-Combatants & War
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A 5 page essay that discusses what constitutes a just war. The writer argues that the Geneva Convention is correct and that there should be no direct attacks on non-combatants, as well as no indiscriminate attacks regions containing non-combatants. This position is discussed, including pro and con arguments. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khnoncom.rtf

NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND INTERNATIONAL LAW
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This 36-page paper covers the issue of nuclear weapons and whether they ae prohibited by international law. The paper discusses the history of nuclear weapons, the use of treaties in terms of legal control and the 1996 ruling of the IJC World Court on the legality of nuclear weapons. Bibliography lists 36 sources.
Filename: MTnuclaw.rtf

Observations on U.S. Failure to Defeat the Viet Cong in the Vietnam War
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A 4 page overview of the many problems which combined to result in our failure in Vietnam. The United States failure to defeat the Viet Cong in the Vietnam war stands as blight on the face of the most powerful nation on earth. That failure, however, can also stand as a lesson as to what must be done to insure wartime victory even when our adversary is by all estimates an inferior opponent. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPvietUS.rtf

Office of Homeland Security (Defense)
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A 10 page paper which examines the new branch of the federal government created in response to terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, specifically considering the challenges and obstacles involved in coordinating efforts between all federal, state and local agencies in combating terrorism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGohs.rtf

Omar Bradley and George Patton Compared
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This 5 page paper compares and contrasts these two brilliant generals who became famous during the first half of the twentieth century. Their ideological differences on warfare and strategy are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA046Gen.wps

One Hell of a Gamble: Khrushchev, Castro and Kennedy, 1958-1964
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of the major points, methodology, thesis and purpose of Aleksandr Fursenko and Timothy Naftali’s book One Hell of a Gamble: Khrushchev, Castro and Kennedy, 1958-1964. While providing a comprehensive view of the book as a whole, this paper also considers the importance of the perspectives presented and the overall value of the book as a whole. No additional sources cited.
Filename: MHonehel.wps

Operation Desert Storm
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This 7 page paper discusses Operation Desert Storm, including a history of the conflict, Gulf War Syndrome, the units and personnel deployed; and the current conflict. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVDsrStm.rtf

Operational Art and the Battle of Leyte Gulf
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This 4 page paper discusses what operational art is, and whether or not it can be applied to naval warfare, particularly the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVOprArt.rtf