term papers

An occasional paper of the Center for Naval Warfare Studies written by Col. Gary W. Anderson, USMC as part of the Strategic Research Department at the Naval War College. This paper addresses the key lessons learned from Operation Sea Angel, the humanitarian relief operation in Bangladesh from 1991 May 11-Jun 13, that would be pertinent in planning for similar operations in the future.

Student paper by Col. A. D. Gomez, USMC for the course in naval warfare at the Naval War College. This paper deals with the implications of space on naval strategy and represents an attempt to analyze potential military effects of space systems on naval strategy and operations with emphasis on different types of satellites.

Student paper written by Col. H. E. Hire, USMC in which he argued that an international relations problem is a human problem that requires a human solution. He discussed how a "road back to sanity" is necessary to handle international relations. He believed this could be achieved by having a few simple, clear ideas about the world, be tough-minded about what can be expected in this world and knowing our tools and how to use them.

Student paper written by Cdr. P. L. Holmes, USN in which he considered the public school system and its relation to national strategy. He argued that the public school system should prepare students for professional education and technical training to meet societal requirements.

Advanced Research Project paper examining disciplinary actions against senior military officers through the cases of ADM Kimmel and MAJ Gen Short, commanding officers at Pearl Harbor in 1941, and CAPT McVay Commanding Officer of the USS Indianpolis. This paper demonstrates that each action taken with respect to the three commanders was fully consistent with law and should be upheld to support and preserve the greater principle of civilian control of the military.