Essays Tagged: "Marine"

Does Sexual Harassment Still Exist in the Military for Women, Even in the Nineties?

the military.A large number of previously restricted areas to women have been opened in the Armyand Marine Corps, and the Air Force has women training now for all previously closedcareer fields. Even ... e US Armed Forces, accounting for approximately12.7 % of all active duty Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Personnel. As of September1995, women accounted for 13.2 % of all officers and 12.6% of all e ...

(6 pages) 174 0 3.9 Nov/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

Analysis and summery of MCDP 2, Leading Marines.

Leading Marines is the greatest resource that I have come across so far for guidance and motivation in becom ... reatest resource that I have come across so far for guidance and motivation in becoming a leader of Marines. In one neat sentence located in the forward, we are given everything that sums up what is e ... located in the forward, we are given everything that sums up what is expected of future leaders of Marines: "Our actions as Marines every day must embody the legacy of those who went before us." Mari ...

(8 pages) 113 0 3.7 Nov/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Military & International Conflicts & Security

Alcoholic Shark. A drunk Shark?! No, but a funny tale that is best read while intoxicated! A favorite of Marines!

.The story begins almost thirty years ago in the Summer of 1973. My father was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps and had just arrived back in the United States from the island of Okinawa. He was origi ... full packs and gear - my dogs (feet) needed a break." he said.While stationed in North Carolina, a Marine that became one of his best friends was Sergeant Antonio Desado. Originally from Italy, Desad ...

(5 pages) 50 0 3.8 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Comparative Essays

The 77 Day Siege at Khe Sanh This is a study of the tactical and political importance of the 77 day battle at Khe Sanh during the Vietnam conflict.

Quang Tri province. Itwas the Northwestern most outpost south of the I Corps Tactical Zone. AmericanMarines, Army Artillery/Special Forces, Air Force Bombers and Fighters, and NavalFighters all played ... ation of the Quang Tri province in the I Corps. This was the blueprint forthe TET Offensive.The 3rd Marines arrived at the Khe Sanh on April 25 and 26, 1967. On April 27,second artillery battery was d ...

(8 pages) 141 1 4.3 Dec/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

"Dear Mom: A Snipers Vietnam" by By Joseph T. Ward.

lle. He and his friends didn't know what they were going to do after high school so they joined the marines.The biography is written about Joseph T. Ward. He was hard working and intelligent person. H ... ing and intelligent person. He was presented in the book as a person who liked to party and a great marine. Joseph had the characteristics of a natural born leader.The only other truly major character ...

(2 pages) 39 0 2.6 Oct/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies

This is an essay about the united states marines corps it give an overveiw of the corps.

The United States Marine CorpsMost people never think of the people that protect our country. Many people never could ... the effort those men and women put forth. Out of the military forces there are it is known that the marines are the best. The marines go through the hardest training and they up live all that they hav ... e hardest training and they up live all that they have learned in their training. The United States Marine Corps is known for being the most elite military service in the world. Marines show this thro ...

(7 pages) 93 0 4.3 Oct/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Military & International Conflicts & Security

Brotherhood of the Marine Corps

f an elite, fast moving, amphibious military, one that could be useful in sea to land assaults. The Marine Corps was born, and recruiting for this newfound, elite force began. The Army was for the ave ... The Army was for the average man, it was thought of as the branch who would enlist any and all. The Marine Corps operates on a different principle, one that is bold, yet refreshing; "Maybe you can be ...

(8 pages) 88 1 4.7 Jun/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

History of the United States Marine Corps

The motto of the United States Marine Corps is "Semper Fidelis", meaning, "Always Faithful". The Marines have lived up to this mott ... meaning, "Always Faithful". The Marines have lived up to this motto by never having a mutiny in the Marine Corps. Ever. That fact is very impressive, seeing as the Marines are older than the United St ... In 1775, during the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress called for "two battalions of marines be raised." The purpose of these Marines was to create a landing forces for the United State ...

(4 pages) 58 0 5.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Basic Marketing Strategy and Marketing Mix for Military Clothing and Sales Services

ost every post in the military, and the supplies vary depending on the type of post it is on. Army, Marine, Navy, and Air Force all have different uniforms and regulations as to what they need to have ...

(2 pages) 49 0 5.0 Mar/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Guadalcanal Diary:The Battle for Guadalcanal in Literature and Film

you feel as if you are right there with Tregaskis and all of the men he reported on. Being with the Marines for those few months allowed Tregaskis to understand the human experiences on Guadalcanal, s ... lf.The film is faithful to the written account by showing the same pride and patriotism of the U.S. Marines. There was heavy American patriotic music throughout the film to emphasize this pride. There ...

(5 pages) 22 0 0.0 May/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Illegal Drugs in the Workplace.

gs and the use drugs, are no good and could not serve my troops or me any purpose. As a member of a Marine Infantry unit, taking part in a live-fire training mission or on the battlefield, drugs can o ... e may say, wars are few and far between for most Americans; so let me give you another example. The Marine Corps sends about two hundred plus Marines to the rifle range to conduct their annual marksma ...

(6 pages) 79 1 3.0 Nov/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Affirmative Action.

o success. I would like to get real for a moment and put ethnicity aside. When I wanted to become a Marine, I really wanted to get into the Military Police field! I didn't score very well on the milit ... s not qualified to get into the field I wanted. The fact was I did not meet the standard set by the Marine Corps. The standard must have been in place for a reason. I know at the time I tried to enter ...

(6 pages) 53 0 3.0 Nov/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Bull Meechum: A Marine in War and in Peace.

"The Great Santini" is a film that centers on Bull Meechum, a Marine fighter pilot, and his family, particularly his son Ben. Bull's career is of great importance ... for communication. I believe that this is because control is how he "gets his point across" in the Marines. The degree of responsiveness that Bull communicates to his family is not necessarily low, b ... im or you don't come home!" Also, when Ben is about to turn 18, Bull tells him, "You will go to the Marines, if I have to take you myself." Any time that Bull gives an order, he has to tack on a littl ...

(6 pages) 11 0 0.0 Nov/2005

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

"A Few Good Men'. Summary of the movie along with character analysis: Did the characters of the movie display good moral values?

he orders of their commanding officers. Therefore accepting the deal would degrade their honor as a Marine. This forces Lieutenant Kaffee to compose an actual defense for his clients, something he has ... t is more responsible.Lance Corporal Harold W. Dawson, who is a role model to his friend and fellow Marine Louden Downey, constantly attempts to explain to Kaffee that the act the carried out was only ...

(3 pages) 62 0 3.3 Nov/2005

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

The Battle Of Iwo Jima

soldiers as "Pure Hell". An island where one of the most fiercest and bloodiest fighting the Marines have ever been in took place. The Battle of Iwo Jima.American bomber and fighter planes were ... major advantages if they gained control of it.The task of invading Iwo Jima was given to the Fifth Marine Amphibious Corps of Nimitz's Fifth Fleet. It was divided into 3 divisions. The 3rd, 4th, and ...

(4 pages) 18 0 0.0 Sep/2001

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

Bam2

ir Facility which repairs and/or rebuilds ground combat equipment for all branches of the military (Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Army, Navy Coast Guards) and foreign military sales. The Maintenance ... foreign military sales. The Maintenance Center is physically located within the Yermo Annex of the Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) in Barstow, California. The plant itself encompasses over 60 acre ...

(18 pages) 78 0 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Dreams

become a reality then they weren't dreams, they were goals. I recall as a kid I dreamed of being a Marine and years later I found myself in Marine Corps boot camp getting yelled at by my senior drill ...

(3 pages) 11 0 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Functions of Management

nd that team is capable of higher throughput, a manager should convey this to senior leadership.The Marine Corps offers a quite different perspective of management. Managers in the Marine Corps are to ... or,”Mission accomplishment, what does that mean?” will surely ensue. It is true that the Marine Corps is unique. Marines are Marines.Tell a Marine there is a job to do and they will do it. ...

(4 pages) 43 0 5.0 Oct/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Career as a military officer

s in aviation and mechanical trades. Over 440,000 people were serving in the Air Force in 1993. The Marine Corps operate on both the land and the sea. They are "first to fight" and establish a front f ... are "first to fight" and establish a front for the other branches to run their campaigns from. The Marines are quite close with the Navy and provide security on ships and bases. They also guard U.S. ...

(15 pages) 80 0 5.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

His Eyes

I came to know him less and less. I knew so little about him that I had no idea he was joining the Marine Corps until about two weeks before he left. When he finally left for Parris Island I didn ... rything he had done.As of today I have three more weeks until I get to see my brother graduate as a Marine. I wake up every day and think about how great it will be to see his face again and tell him ...

(5 pages) 13 1 2.3 Nov/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Descriptive Essays