The US Military

by Avery Elizabeth Hurt (Compiler)

Overview

Since 1973, when the draft ended, involvement in the U.S. military has been voluntary. The makeup of the men and women who serve America today has evolved over the subsequent decades. This volume explores many issues pertaining to the U.S. military, such as what segment of the population is serving, how that translates to patriotism and politicization, and the military-industrial complex. Readers will survey the treatment of women and transgender servicepeople, how the country treats its veterans and addresses their special needs, and many other important considerations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534507562
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	07/30/2021
Series:	Opposing Viewpoints Series
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

The Importance of Opposing Viewpoints 11

Introduction 14

Chapter 1 Should There Be a Universal Service Requirement in the United States?

Chapter Preface 18

1 America Does Not Need a Draft Kevin Ryan 19

2 Forcing Anyone to Register Is Based on Coercion Jessica Pavoni 27

3 There Are Many Significant Advantages to an All-Volunteer Military Bernard D. Rostker 32

4 Conscripts as Well as Volunteers Can Be Motivated by Patriotism Alexander Watson 40

5 An All-Volunteer Military Makes It Easier to Go to War Jeff Shear 44

6 America Should Have Compulsory Military Service Nick De Gregorio 51

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 58

Chapter 2 Should the US Increase or Decrease Military Spending?

Chapter Preface 60

1 The US Needs to Spend More on Defense, Not Less Greg S. Jones 61

2 America's Defense of Its Allies Is a Good Deal for the US Michael E. Flynn Carla Martinez Machain Michael A. Allen 65

3 America Should Not Be the World's Policeman Daniel L. Davis 71

4 The Economy Has Become Dependent on War, Making Opposition Useless Jonathan Turley 75

5 Reduce the Department of Defense Budget: Congressional Budget Office 81

6 Excessive Military Spending Sucks Money from the Rest of the Economy Andrew Beattie 87

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 92

Chapter 3 Who Should Be Allowed to Serve?

Chapter Preface 94

1 Women Should Be Allowed to Serve in Combat if They Can Meet the Standards Micah Ables 95

2 We Shouldn't Believe the Myths About Women in Combat Leanne K. Simpson 103

3 The US Has Had an Inconsistent Policy Regarding LGBTQ People in the Military Rod Powers 109

4 Medical Care of Transgender Troops Is Too Low to Justify a Ban Aaron Belkin 115

5 The Ability to Do the Job Is All That Matters Jay Caputo 120

6 Females May Face Challenges in Regular Infantry Units Aharon S. Finestone, et al. 130

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 137

Chapter 4 Does the US Do Enough for Its Veterans?

Chapter Preface 139

1 Americans Don't Do Enough for Retired Soldiers Ethan Walker 140

2 PTSD Is Being Dangerously Overdiagnosed David Dobbs 146

3 The VA Health Care System Performs as Well as or Better than Non-VA Systems Rachel Grande 158

4 The VA Faces Trouble When Integrating the Military's New Electronic Records System Arthur Allen 166

5 Free Market Zealots Are Trying to Destroy the VA Suzanne Gordon 175

6 Congressional Leaders Claim the VA Needs Fixing Leo Shane III 185

Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography 189

For Further Discussion 190

Organizations to Contact 192

Bibliography of Books 196

Index 198