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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the Army‚ and other Soldiers.” Duty “Fulfill your obligations.” Respect “Treat people as they should be treated.” Selfless Service “Put the welfare of the nation‚ the Army and your subordinates above your own.” Honor “Live up to the army values.” Integrity “Do what’s right legally and morally.” and Personal Courage “Face fear‚ danger or adversity physical or moral.” We are all drilled on these 7 army values from the very first day of basic training and throughout our Army career
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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 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 SEVEN ARMY VALUES In the US army we are taught to live by the 7 army values. They are broken down to us in the acronym ‘LDRSHIP’. Loyalty “Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. constitution‚ the Army‚ and other soldiers.” Duty “Fulfill your obligations.” Respect “Treat people as they should be treated.” Selfless Service “Put the welfare of the nation‚ the Army and your subordinates above your own.” Honor “Live up to the army values.” Integrity “Do what’s right legally and morally.” and
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Accountability The definition of accountability comes from the state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account; the obligation to bear the consequences for failure to perform as expected; accountableness. The importance of being on time accounted for is because lets say that you do not come back to formation after you go out on a convoy then they know that you are missing. If you do not show up and you do not respond on the radio there is going to possibly be a
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strategy‚ and weapons firing. We must do the same with our values”. General Donn A. Starry.” Loyalty‚ Duty‚ Respect‚ Selfless Service‚ Honor‚ Integrity‚ and Personal Courage; The 7 army value soldiers past‚ present‚ and future are taught to live by. None of these takes precedence over another. All are of equal importance in application to life. My favorite by far is integrity. It is Do what is right‚ legally and morally. Be willing to do what is right even when no one is looking. It is our "moral
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