To understand the genesis of the Sri Lanka -LTTE conflict one has to have a look at the history of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) for the last one hundred and fifty years. At that time the British were the omnipotent power in the subcontinent and Ceylon was their colony. During the nineteenth century the Br

Information about depleted uranium in tank and artillery shells.

Laws regarding firearms on military bases are constantly changing.Marine Standing Proud image by aqbenkie from Fotolia.comMilitary base firearm laws have been confusing and seemingly even contradictory in the past. While there are many rules regarding the use or ownership of firearms on...

The Marines are known to be versatile fighters and are often among the first called upon to fight which is why they have to pass an intense and rigorous training. There's nothing better to recognize hardwork but the Marine Graduation.

We have just witnessed President Obama's inauguration as Commander-in-Chief of the United States Military. It came in a successful daring rescue of an American captain from menacing Somali pirates on the high seas. President Obama authorised the use of lethal force. The military under Prime Min

The military ranking system is used to designate a chain of command within a military branch. The Private First Class classification is utilized within the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps.

Gender roles were clearly defined in Europe during the medieval period from the 5th century CE to the 15th century CE. For most people, gender determined much about the course his or her life would take. A person's life was also highly dependent on his parents' lives, because wealth and income had a

The Selective Service Training and Service Act, better known as the draft, was federal legislation signed on September 16, 1940, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It was the nation's first peacetime military conscription. The law expired in 1947 but was succeeded by the 1948 Military Selective Ser

The DoD has a civilian work force. Management of this workforce is overseen by Human Capital Management for the Federal Government. It is basically the human resource department for civilians that work for the DoD.

The typical procedure would be to plant your body directly in front of a seven by three foot piece of electronics equipment then reach down to the bottom most drawer and turn the power switch off then back on a crude sort of rebooting the system as is done these days with computers.If that didnt wo

In many cases, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will reimburse families for funeral and burial costs of a deceased veteran. If the deceased party died while serving in the military, the VA will pay up to $2,000 in funeral and burial costs. However, if the person died as a discharged veteran,

Is it possible to have too much protection against bullying, too much forced diversity, and too many rules and regulations in an organization, whether it be a corporation, sports team, nonprofit, government agency, academic institution or military, for it to function properly? Sure it is, and even i

Though modern combat attire is designed for camouflage and practicality in battle, full military dress throughout history has taken many forms. A look at the evolution of a country's military uniforms over time reveals ties to the fashions, cultural traditions and colors of the country itself and Fr

Locating an active duty soldier can be difficult if you do not know where they are stationed or if you don't have the contact information for his family. Most military branches require that any such requests be completed in writing so that they can keep track of them. Sending a request only takes a

Entering the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) can be an exciting time for many individuals; however, that excitement soon fades as the realities of basic training set in. Basic training is meant to break recruits out of old habits, so they can be built back up -- Marine Corps-style. Preparation before headi

As we know Iran is busy threatening the US Military and the US Government. That seems rather crazy after all look at the long list of those who previously did the same, and well, they are no longer with us, or they have plundered their country over their own egos. Of course, there is another possibi

In the age of robotic mobile missile launchers and autonomous or tele-robotic border patrol sentry units any defending nation, which anticipates a surprise attack will strategically place their weaponry to protect it from the incoming attack. Tactics such as camouflage and turning off electronic sig

Substance abuse within the Army is a problem that not only affects the individual soldier, but also the soldier's team and the Army as a whole. While seeking help may have been taboo in the past, great strides have been made to create a better atmosphere for finding assistance. There are many reso

Attorney-related associations help to advance the legal field. Members of these organizations may come from different practice areas, such as criminal law or sports law. These organizations are made up of current attorneys, law students, judges and professors. In some cases,...

With an average duration of less than 10 years, military regimes are among the most fleeting forms of government in the world. As of 2011, four such governments exist: Egypt, Fiji, Libya and North Korea. Most military regimes serve only as caretaker governments, until new political systems replace t