Edward Zwick's "Glory": Power And Authority
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5 pages in length. Based upon the letters of Colonel Robert G. Shaw, director Edward Zwick's "Glory" addresses the issues of power and authority within a multiracial setting. Shaw, who was an officer in the Federal Army during the American Civil War, volunteered to lead the first company of black soldiers; from this experience, he was forced to deal with the prejudices of both the enemy – who had orders to kill commanding officers of blacks – as well as of his own fellow officers. Clearly, this was to unfold as a period of social acceptance not only for the white officer but also for his black soldiers. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCglory.wps

Emergency Response Disaster Management
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A 20 page paper discussing issues surrounding emergency response as it relates to disaster management. The paper discusses emergency response resulting from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, but it also discusses events such as Hurricane Fran in 1996, centering on the coast of North Carolina where the category 3 storm made landfall. The key to effective emergency response - excluding the training that can be seen as being a constant value – lies in the quality of communication between diverse teams and agencies responding to the event that has generated a crisis. The purpose here is to address two primary questions: “Are emergency responders equipped to communicate with others outside of their departments in time of crisis? [and] What are strategies to improve communications?” The paper concludes that emergency response in urban areas is highly effective, but that the same efforts in rural areas can be hindered by communication deficiencies. Bibliography lists 11 sources. A companion 16-slide Power Point presentation is available.
Filename: KSnursEmerResp.rtf

Employee Development in the U.S. Army
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A 7 page paper discussing salient points regarding employee development and retention using training as a tool. The paper discusses the reasons for pursuing employee development and retention and offers a training plan using an approach similar to that already in use by the 84th U.S. Army Reserve Readiness Training Command, and it shadows the approach of both online and on-ground universities, as well as corporate training programs. LMS-centered applications are well developed and lend themselves well to employee development training within the U.S. Army. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSmilEmpDev.rtf

Employment Law and the US Naval Hospital on Guam
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A 3 page paper discussing the differences between discipline, suspension, and termination (DST) of military and civilian personnel at a Navy hospital. Civilian DST is similar to that of any other large organization; the paper focuses on military processes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KShrLawHospGu.rtf

Engaging Americans In The War On Terrorism
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4 pages in length. Engaging citizens to support and participate in the war on terrorism from a local level is not a difficult objective if the general public backs the fundamental principle behind the battle, which is the case in most global societies. However, when the country's populace not only condemns the reason(s) why the nation went to and remains at war but also distrusts the intent of its own leader, working toward drawing those same individuals into the war effort is a losing proposition. American citizens represent the second scenario where the current war on terrorism is concerned, with public participation at every level a scant percentage of what it is in other countries fighting the same war. One need only look so far as the Vietnam War to understand the difficult task of engaging Americans in a war they do not support. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCAmerWarTr.rtf

Establishing Strategy for the 10th Mountain Division
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A 7 page paper in 4 parts: considerations in implementing change; designating change targets; identifying strategic planning strategies for the US Army; and formulating a strategic plan. The focus of the plan is recruiting and retention, followed by training and evaluation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSmilArmyStrat.rtf

Evaluating the CIA
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A 7 page research paper that offers an evaluation of the CIA, weighing its successes and failures and offering what experts feel are reforms that could revamp the Agency. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khciaevl.wps

Events Leading to Operation Desert Storm
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This 6 page paper discusses the events that led to Desert Storm; the conduct of the war; and lessons learned that we can apply to Iraq today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVOperDS.rtf

Explosives and Alfred Nobel
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5 pages. In 1865 Nobel invented a type of detonator which he called a blasting cap. This consisted of a small metal cap containing a charge of mercury fulminate that can be exploded by either shock or moderate heat. The invention of the blasting cap inaugurated the modern use of high explosives. This paper includes a biography of Alfred Nobel as well as information on military explosives and their chemical reactions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAnobel.wps

File before Reading/the Experiences of a HUD Auditor
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A 5 page research paper that explores, rather sarcastically, the inner-workings of a HUD audit. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: 99hud.wps

Fiscal Policy: Defense Spending
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A 5 page paper. This essay provides data regarding the appropriations made to the military since 1990 and the increases recently approved. The writer then presents an argument in support of increasing the budget for defense spending. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGdefsp.wps

For And Against War With Iraq & Military Draft
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This 8 page paper reviews some of the events leading up to the War with Iraq, going back to the Persian Gulf War. Arguments in support of the war and arguments opposing the ware are discussed. The second part of this paper is a discussion of the proposal to reinstate the draft. Again, arguments for and against this action are presented. bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGirqdr.rtf

Free Flight
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A 5 page essay on the F.A.A.'s allowance for "Free Flight"-- which ends much of the strict route confinement jet pilots once faced. Focusing mostly on the 'pros,' the writer describes how free flight is not limited to takeoff to touchdown; It also covers the significant benefits possible during pre-flight planning activities and ground movement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Freeflig.wps

Freedom and Protection of the American Citizenry
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This 3 page paper looks at intelligence collection and the dilemma faced by the U.S. government. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA828int.rtf