Army Ants Anthony Palmieri November 20‚ 1996 Contemporary Science Topics A quote made by Lewis Thomas‚ "Ants are so much like human beings as to be an embarrassment. They farm fungus‚ raise aphids as livestock‚ launch armies into war‚ use chemical sprays to alarm and confuse enemies‚ and exchange information ceaselessly. They do everything but watch television." I am going to focus this report on the part of the quote‚ "..launch armies into war..‚" which sets a metaphor of ants and our armies
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Appendix A References Section I Required Publications AR 385–10 The Army Safety Program AR 385–40 Accident Reporting and Records DA PAM 385–10 The Army Safety Program DA PAM 385–40 Army Accident Investigation and DA PAM 385–64 Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards DA PAM 385–90 Army Aviation Accident Prevention Program FM 5–19 Composite Risk Management Section II Related Publications A related publication is a source of additional information. The user
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an officer or other person for keeping accurate records of property‚ documents‚ or funds. The person having this obligation may or may not have actual possession of the property‚ documents‚ or funds. What I perceive from this definition is that the Army and Department of Defense in general expects you to maintain all issued equipment and anything that you have signed for. As a medic‚ it is a must that you be accountable for all your gear. If you lose your aid bag while in combat‚ How will you provide
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The U.S Army rangers of WWII Prelude: The U.S Army Rangers played a key roll in WWII. From the allied campaign in Africa to the beaches of Normandy to the war in the Pacific the 1st‚2nd ‚3rd‚4th‚5th ‚6th and 29th Ranger battalions(a battalion usually consists of 300-1000 soldiers 300 being small 1000 being extremely large most battalion average 650 soldiers) spearheaded operations throughout the course of WWII. The United States Army Rangers helped change the course of WWII and turn the tide
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The Soldiers of the Army are professional are constantly pushed to better themselves and each other to produce the best Soldiers that they can. They reflect trust‚ loyalty‚ duty and selfless service to everyone in the community and nation. The officers who direct and enlisted that do in the army produce the best ethics and trust that are what makes professionals. A profession refers to organization and the army is one of those .To be a profession‚ you need to have a good work ethic and have the trust
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professionalism as by Merriam-Webster is the conduct‚ aims‚ or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or professional person. Being in the Ranger Regiment we are considered professionals. How we train‚ perform‚ and even hold ourselves to the Army Values and Ranger Creed make us the elite fighting force we are. In this essay I will talk about what professionalism is‚ what professionalism means to me as well as what it means to this unit‚ 75th Ranger Regiment. In any profession there are many
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The Assyrian army became famous for its extraordinary cruelty and military effectiveness. For the first time it was a strictly professional formation which introduced or improved a number of military innovations. The Assyrians for the first time‚ on a large scale‚ armed their army in iron‚ introduced large‚ organized use of horsemen‚ descent troops and sapper units. The army was commanded by professional officers and military staff. Assyrian siege art‚ for hundreds of years‚ was the best in the world
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The Terracotta Army. TYPE OF MONUMENT: Tomb. It holds the remains or statues of the terracotta warriors from the first Chinese emperor. LOCATION: Xian China DATE OF CONSTRUCTION‚ and/or CONSECRATION: Construction is believed to have started between 259-210 BC and was completed 37 years later. However‚ the monument was discovered in spring 1974. The time span in which the monument was built was during China’s first emperor and it was a depiction of the Qin Shi Huang Army. During this time
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Leadership and the Army Stephen Goodwin Ashford University Dr. Donny Bagwell BUS 610 April 14‚ 2008 Abstract We are at a critical point in our history in America. For the second time in a century we have been attacked on our own soil and forced to defend ourselves against a global threat. Due to this treat our soldiers have been able to lead abroad; and here in the homeland giving them a variety of ways to give purpose direction and motivation to accomplish any mission given to them
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The United States Army is a complex system or culture. There are hundreds of Military Occupation Specialties (MOS)‚ different sets of rules from that of a regular civilian and a whole exclusive culture like no other. The Army can be considered a profession by most involved‚ therefore with its unique core purpose‚ being prepared to not only kill but also die‚ it then becomes a Profession of Arms. The Human Resource Sergeant plays a vital role in the Profession of Arms while serving the not only
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