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1. There are many social changes happening within the military and some affect us more than others. As armed forces military members there is one particular issue that will affect us in the near future, if it has not already. The topic being, should men and women meet the same physical standards in the military? As one the most recent items in discussion it is important to have a solid understanding of the pros and cons of either adjusting or not adjusting the physical standards for women.…

When placed in a monotonous, tedious situation, it is only mankind's instinct to defer from the experience and find comfort in another. One desires a gateway to fulfilling their inclination, whether it is in a way to reminisce or to fantasize. In the novel The Things They Carried, O’Brien implements women as a metaphor for an idealist fantasy. It states that during an uneventful environment, one will be inclined to fantasize their own personal desires, to escape from the sad reality. Women are…

Introduction The military is a very complex and diverse place of work in the United States. The Code of Conduct in the military is one of the most important documents that an armed forces member whether it be civilian or military has to read and follow. In this essay there will be a discussion on the armed forces’ Code of Conduct. Morals and ethics in the military will also be discussed in this essay. As Dr. Jim Tonor states (2000), “ethics is not for sissies.” In the military individuals…

The Significance of What They Carried Core 11 Summer Assignment “War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength,” (George Orwell, 1984) This quote represents the stages of emotions that the Alpha Company is currently going through throughout the war, when the men return home from the war, they all go through different struggles to get back to the way their life was before. Jimmy Cross carries guilt, for being responsible for the two deaths of his men. Rat Kiley carries the stresses of…

This way of thinking also raises the soldier up to a higher level of respect. Their humanity is in the forefront of in calling it a moral injury and we in turn, have to look at our responsibility in asking them to go to war and ‘defend’ our so-called ‘rights’, to the minerals, oil and to defining the rights of other people in their countries. We as a society need to look at what we have become as a nation, that treats it’s military like a police force, but one that meets the wants of the…

In the “Ambush,” Tim O’Brien portrays a sense of regret and uncertainty caused by him killing a young man during his time in the war. (MS7) O’Brien recounts his daughter asking him a question about if he had killed anyone while enlisted as a soldier. During his time in the war, he did have to kill a young soldier during a foggy morning while taking his turn to watch; however, he did not tell his daughter at the time (MS4). During the encounter with the young man, O’Brien had mixed feelings about…

day some child will read this and know about and understand the true horrors of war, and all that i've gone through, I made a mistake signing up for the military, trust me, I wish I could go back and stop myself for enrolling in the imperial Japanese army, all the stuff I've witnessed. I still have nightmares about my time in the military, and I've been out of service for a year now exactly, and I had to do things no man would ever do but, in my few years of service there's one thing that…

Author Tim O’Brien, in his book, “The Things They Carried” uses memories, dreams and stories to resurrect the dead by keeping their soul alive. O’Brien’s purpose is to save our present self from the tragic memories of our past. In the chapter The Lives Of The Dead O’Brien suggest that blurring the lines between dream and reality tell a story that has the capacity to bring the victim back and save the person lamenting their death. The Lives Of The Dead chapter from The Things They Carried…

Did you know that helicopter rescues can save a lot of lives, but end them at the same time? People, if climbing a mountain, must be experienced, have gumption, and resiliant. If a person falls off, a helicopter will come and try to rescue them. Should the society allow these savings? The right to helicopters should not be allowed, because, some people do not have the skill level and, more than one person can die on a helicopter rescue. The first reason people do not have the right to…

Bang, snap,pop! That is the sound of combat. Though some may think that women should be allowed to hold combat roles more than you might think are opposed. There are few separate living quarters, they have the potential to degrade a units combat effectiveness, and the decision will leave lots of children motherless. Women should not be allowed to hold combat positions. One reason that women should not be allowed into combat positions is the lack of separate living spaces. This is a problem…