The Threat Of The United States Army - 865 Words

While the United States Army is dedicated to promoting peace, stability and security throughout the world, there are challenges that are necessary to address. Russia, North Korea, China, Iran, the rising of non state actors in the Middle East, and future strategic campaigns all present issues that face the Army. Coupled with budget sequestration, these challenges are amplified. Russia is the largest threat facing the United States [25]. The threat from Russia specifically comes from not only their supply of nuclear weapons and their advanced military, but their â€Å"intent† behind the use of their military power. The state’s recent aggression against surrounding countries shows the attempt to reclaim international influence [25]. Their â€Å"behavior†Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ in â€Å"Crimea, Georgia, and Ukraine,† has prompted the global community to rethink security in Europe. [25] Russian nationalism, and a desire to recoup their prestige from the cold war is an invitation for confrontation [25]. In Asia, North Korea continues to test nuclear weapons, and the oppressive regime is threatening to the security in the continent, and especially to our allies in South Korea. Currently there are â€Å"more than a million service members on either side of the demilitarized zone on the Korean Peninsula† [25]. Therefore â€Å"vigilance and readiness† are a top priority in the region. China’s recent actions in their modernization and buildup of the county’s military show China’s assertion of their growing economic power. China,Show MoreRelatedRecruitment And Retention Battalion For The State Of Georgia974 Words   |  4 Pagesorganization. The organization I will highlight is the Recruiting and Retention Battalion for the Army National Guard for the state of Georgia. Section 2: Content. My paper will cover the need for change within the Recruiting and Retention Battalion for the state of Georgia. 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