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The U.S. military : a basic introduction / Judith Hicks Stiehm.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780415782142 (hbk.)
- ISBN: 0415782147 (hbk.)
- ISBN: 9780415782159 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 0415782155 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780203128008 (e-book)
- ISBN: 0203128001 (e-book)
- Physical Description: xvi, 128 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
- Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon ; Routledge, c2012.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [109]-119) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The A, B, Cs. The services and their missions -- Regular, Reserve, and National Guard forces -- Demographics -- Customs and courtesies -- Lifestyle and culture -- Legal bases -- Rank -- Uniforms -- Command structures -- Military specialties -- Compensation and benefits. -- Strategy, Doctrine, Tactics, and Skills. Strategy -- Doctrine -- Tactics and skills. -- The Military in Action. Recruitment, training, and education -- Planning and research -- Intelligence -- Diplomacy -- Training and advising around the globe -- Uses of the military: humanitarian aid, intervention, surveillance and more. -- Weapons and Capabilities. Nuclear weapons: air, land, and under the sea -- Primary weapons by service. -- The Budget. Overview -- Procedures and allocations -- Contracting and outsourcing -- Military sales -- The black budget. -- Policy Questions. |
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| Subject: | United States. Armed Forces. United States > Military policy. United States > Armed Forces > Organization. United States > Armed Forces > Military life. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | UA 23 .S75 2012 | 30775305446354 | General Collection | Available | - |
CHOICE_Magazine Review
The US Military : A Basic Introduction
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Copyright American Library Association, used with permission.
This compact book provides a primer for debates and discussions about the proper nature and use of the US military. Stiehm (Florida International Univ.) provides basic facts about the US military in two introductory chapters. She then surveys topics such as strategy, doctrine, and tactics; the military in action; weapons and capabilities; and the budgetary process. A final chapter describes resources for additional information. Since Stiehm has impressive military expertise, some readers may be irritated that she does not dive into controversial topics and give reasoned opinions. But the book is wholly consistent in purporting to inform the reader and encourage discussion and debate in order to reach informed decisions. In fact, it is quite remarkable that the author manages to summarize many controversial issues while maintaining studied neutrality. Since many complex issues are discussed in clear prose and a tight organizational format, the book should appeal to a spectrum of readers ranging from curious citizens to seasoned professionals. The index is useful in avoiding general topics about the US military while emphasizing the many specific issues and matters that are described and analyzed. Summing Up: Recommended. All readership levels. M. A. Morris Clemson University
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