The theme of the course is the relationship of the military institutions to the making of policy and strategy, in peace and in war. Subjects will be selected from a list of possible topics provided during the initial class meeting. Papers should be no longer than 1,000 words, and oral presentations no longer than ten minutes. In both oral and written products you will be expected to present the basics of the assigned issue and analyze its significance in greater context. These presentations will be linked to appropriate class sessions during the course.
Papers are due on the same day as the oral presentation.
All assigned readings are on reserve in the library. Reforms and Preparing for War Millett and Maslowski, For the Common Defense , Chapter 10. Hagan and Roberts, Against All Enemies , pp. For the Common Defense , Chapter 11. The United States Military , pp.