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    Roman Army

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    Why was the Roman Army so Successful? The Roman Army was one of the most successful armies in the past as they conquered most of the land in Europe. There were very successful because of their excellent organization‚ strict recruitment policy‚ hard training‚ well equipped armors and equipment and intelligent tactics. Recruitment was the first important process to recruit good men to join the army. The selection process was strict. The man was aged between 18 to 25 and had to be a Roman citizen

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    Accountability in Army

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    A Soldier’s Accountability A soldier of the United States Army has many values that are set forth in the “Soldier’s Creed.” The Soldier’s Creed states: I am an American Soldier. I am a Warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I am disciplined‚ physically and mentally tough‚ trained and proficient in my

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    Homosexuality in the Army

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    men and women from serving in the military. Specifically focusing on how it affected these students academic experience and the dynamics of the relationships they had with their fellow cadets. By expressing my personal experience as a gay cadet in army ROTC at the University of Kansas I hope to provide an alternative point of view from those that have already been studied. As my research is different from others in this way‚ I can come closer to the truth of my research question. The military has

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    Army Ants

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    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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    Joining the Army

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    Looking back my army life‚ it has been not only one of the most difficult times butalso one of the most memorable times in my life. Since in Korea the youth in their20’s have to join the military mandatorily‚ I had no choice but to join into the armywhen I was drafted. Even though it had been a hard time‚ I now appreciate serving there as I gained many benefits and memorable times from there.                In modern Korean history‚ there was tragic civil war called “Korean War” between North and

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    Accountability Army

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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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    Army Rangers

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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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    Army Ta

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    Statement of Understanding for Use with Army Tuition Assistance (TA) the proponent agency is DCS‚ G-1 DATA REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 AUTHORITY PRINCIPAL PURPOSES ROUTINE USES DISCLOSURE For use of this form‚ see AR 621-5; 10 U.S.C. 3013‚ Secretary of the Army; 10 U.S.C. 2005‚ Advanced education assistance: active duty agreement; reimbursement requirements; 10 U.S.C. 4302‚ Enlisted members of Army: schools; AR 621-5‚ Army Continuing Education System; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). To provide

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    The Terracotta Army

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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

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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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