My most meaningful military achievement and how it relates to my field of study and future goals. My most meaningful achievement was joining the Army, deploying in defense of our nation to Afghanistan and being recognized for the positive impact I created on my fellow soldiers, NATO Allies and Afghan nationals. I used the skills I was acquiring while attending my university to influence my unit’s operations and help those in need. A soldier duty is always to his mission and nation, still, while
insurgency out and clearing a path so that we can set up base here.” “Hoo-ah,” I said as he gave me a slap on the shoulder and headed back to his seat towards the front of the Mine resistant ambush Protected vehicle, “MRAP” for short. As of right now we were in a convoy of four MRAPs and 2 Abrams tanks in
The Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle rapid acquisition program was an overall success because it ended up saving lives, but rapid acquisition is not suited for all procurements. This essay will highlight why the MRAP rapid acquisition was necessary, positive and negative effects of rapid acquisition and what has been done to support the rapid acquisition process. MRAP fielding was largely possible because of the senior level support and availability of flexible funding. Most Major
Laws are created to establish a sense of order in any civil society, however how far will we go to make sure these laws are enforced? Police militarization is a silent but growing concern in our nation as officers around the country receive new and unnecessary equipment to combat crime. Although it can be considered a good attribute for our officers to have new equipment such as upgraded weapons and armor, materials such as tanks are not needed in a suburban neighborhood. the police mindset has
the twisted metal and in the ditches were the bodies of those that had met their end on this road. The burned and jagged tree trunks lining the road anded to the foreboding atmosphere. Agent Garner looked out the passenger side window of the lead MRAP as they worked their way down the road. Without headlights it was slow going, but Sergeant Jackman next to him or any of the other drivers were willing to use any kind of light, and the full moon ensured that they didn’t have too. “What the hell?”
"Internet privacy has recently been a hotly debated issue. If the government does not have probable cause or a warrant to monitor internet activity, then they are not permitted to do so. I base this off of the Fourth Amendment: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the
colonialism and antisemitism (Lentin, 2004:119). Secondly, the joint effort of MRAP and LICRA that was established by the Jewish people in 1949 created a universalistic framework in tackling racism and antisemitism. This in its own, created a barricade to fascist colonial system and Holocaust denial. Therefore, with this organizational bodies, the racism against black and Arab people was rooted out and achieved. Thus, the LDH, MRAP and LICRA focuses on French anti- racism on education (Lentin,
communities. The article states the 1033 program does not only transfer weaponry, but also battle dress uniforms, night vision goggles, etc. The majority of what is transferred consists of heavy machinery, such as a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. Local law enforcement ages have received billions of dollars through that program, and equipment ranging from ammo, to tactical trucks. The article Local Democratic Oversight states the Police in Johnston, Rhode Island “with a population
the equipped constrain's essential battle tank, while the M2A3 Bradley is the standard infantry engaging vehicle. Other vehicles incorporate the Stryker, and t he M113 shielded faculty carrier, and numerous sorts of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. During World War 2: M3 Light Tank and M5 Light Tank: The underlying redesign was assigned the M3 Light Tank, and had thicker covering, altered suspension and a 37 mm firearm. Creation of the M3 and later the M5 Stuart begun in March 1941
Technology has made the lives of humans The small town of Ferguson, Missouri, an 18 year-old unarmed teenager Michael Brown was shot to death by white police officer Darren Wilson on August 9 2014. Lots of protesters and riot occurred after this incident. And it got even worse after the St. Louis County prosecutor announced that the Grand Jury decided not to indict Darren Wilson. And by worse I mean lots of violence, looting and fires. To help stop or slow down these violent protests, police need
In 2009, the United States civilian leadership made the appropriate decision to reduce F22 Raptor procurement quantities from 339 aircraft to 187 aircraft. Although a contentious one, this decision resulted from an accurate assessment of the current and future airpower requirements within the US Air Force. The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) considered the current and future strategic environment, required capabilities, cost, schedule, and performance problems coupled with budgetary constraints
the transition from soft-skinned High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) used during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, to up-armored HMMVW in 2005, and then beginning in April 2007, the introduction of the Mine Resistant Ambushed Protected (MRAP) vehicles in Iraq, represent a tall feat for any military and the prowess of the U.S. Army's acquisition system. Acquisition isn't the problem, it's the requirements process. 10 U.S.C. § 164 assigns a Combatant Commander the responsibility for