Sketches the demographic and occupational characteristics of the 1.7 million military personnel stationed in the United States, and compares the data with those of civilian workers. (SK)

Notes that how organizations respond to a death can influence coping in either positive or negative directions for friends and co-workers of the deceased. Reviews how casualty policies have developed in U.S. Army, and draws on Army's casualty experience to suggest ways in which organizational responses to death might facilitate healthy adjustment…

Summarizes and discusses the following: (1) historical background of integration in the United States Army; (2) preparations for integration; (3) how the policy was carried out; (4) factors leading to success of the integration policy; and (5) current objectives regarding racial equality in the Army. (PS)

Asserts that inadequate attention has been paid to the problems of the young soldier entering army life in Israel. Delineates some areas of friction and vulnerability between the worlds of the youth and the military. Describes the systematization of these encounters into groups, creating the "Binary Model," which helps in locating and…

Discusses the state of Germany's armed forces in World War II. Describes Germany's progress from inferior weaponry and unprepared military at the beginning of the war to superior weapons and fighting. Stresses heavy German dependence on horse drawn supply. Credits Germany's defeat to human attrition accelerated by Hitler's operational leadership.…