Assignment: Military History Augmentative
Outline and Annotated Bibliography
Write a double-spaced, one to two-page outline covering your approach and answer to the argumentative essay topic question, including the thesis, major points, and supporting points of evidence. You must also submit a one-page annotated bibliography of sources that you plan to consult for the paper. The outline is due by COB on 7 February 2022.
Paragraph "c" below lists the topic for this essay. The graded requirement will be a sentence outline of no more than two double-spaced pages in length. The outline will include an attention step, thesis statement, major points of evidence, and conclusion. This requirement is pass/fail. See Annex E for instructions on creating a sentence outline and annotated bibliography. Your instructor will return your outline with comments on how to improve your argument and evaluate the sources. You must attach this to your argumentative essay when you turn in that requirement. Failure to complete a passing outline will result in the essay grade being reduced ten (10) points (a full letter grade).
Argumentative Essay
Write a 10 to 12 pages argumentative essay on the topic in section "c" below. For those officers that have applied for and been granted authorization to opt-out of the CGSOC MOS program, and with SGA and team leader approval, the requirement is 3 to 5 pages argumentative essay on the topic in section "c" below. Regardless of page length, all essays are due by COB 7 March 2022.
Argumentative Essay Topic Question:
Choose one:
1) How well suited was the American Way of War for fighting the limited wars that the nation has fought since 1945? What are the implications of your answer for today's military professionals?
2) Despite the United States' economic, technological and military advantages, why did it have an uneven record of victory since 1941? What are the implications of your answer for today's military professionals?
3) How successful has the US military been at learning from history since 1945?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.