I will pay for the following essay The United States military establishment: from Train Wreck and the RMA to the Bush Doctrine. The essay is to be 17 pages with three to five sources, with in-text cit

I will pay for the following essay The United States military establishment: from Train Wreck and the RMA to the Bush Doctrine. The essay is to be 17 pages with three to five sources, with in-text citations and a reference page.

The United States military establishment has grown into one of the most powerful forces within several American spheres. The growth in importance of the military is closely linked to developments in US foreign policy that have occurred since the end of WWII.The bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 led to a realization that the two oceans that apparently isolate and protect America from the rest of the world are in fact no protection. The subsequent victory in WWII, the Cold War and policies such as the Truman Doctrine led to the development of the military that is seen today. This paper will argue that the massive annual investment in the military that currently occurs stems not only from the perceived need for geographical control over other nations, but also for control over their resources. Ultimately, the US military is being used to maintain what is in fact (but is never named as such by its instigators) an American Empire.The United States military was born during what essentially a 'revolution': the American War of Independence. This was a limited war of the old school variety in which there was a declaration of war at the beginning and a surrender/peace treaty at the end. The victory in the War of Independence led to the creation of the independent nation of America. The 1812 War was another example of this kind of 'limited war', but the American Civil War introduced, arguably for the first time in history, the concept of "total war" to the world. 2 Total wars, involving whole populations and in which, eventually, civilians became not only accidental casualties, but deliberate targets, would characterize Twentieth Century conflict. The concept of total war is important for the rise in importance of the American military: in order to fight a total war a military needs to be much larger than in previous conflicts, and must also have a visible presence within a society that must largely support the effort. The ultimate example of total war was WWII, and it is no accident that most of the "military-industrial complex" that we presently have in place originates in that time-period. While often now used as a pejorative phrase, military-industrial complex" was in fact used by President Dwight D Eisenhower in his 1961 farewell address to the nation.

It is useful to study the whole section of the speech in which it occurs:

A vital element in keeping the peace is our military establishment. Our arms must be mighty, ready for instant action, so that no potential aggressor may be tempted to risk his own destruction...

This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience. The total influence - economic, political, even spiritual - is felt in every city, every statehouse, every office of the federal government. We recognize the imperative need for this development. Yet we must not fail to comprehend its grave implications. Our toil, resources and livelihood are all involved. so is the very structure of our society.

In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.

We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted. Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals so that security and liberty may prosper together.3

It is fascinating to note that Eisenhower, while arguing for the necessity of a military-industrial complex, also warned of the "potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power" that goes along with it.