United States Culture and Its Effects on Military Policy Regarding Mortuary Affairs

Abstract

The U.S. Army mortuary affairs military specialty has continually evolved since its initial creation. Military requirements, politics, and the generally accepted United States culture have all played significant roles in this evolution. How these factors have affected the U.S. military policy regarding mortuary affairs is the heart of this thesis. Specifically, this thesis focuses on the cultural impact of U.S. military policy regarding mortuary affairs. It also addresses mortuary affairs related topics to better anticipate and meet the projected needs and demands of the U.S. Army from a cultural aspect.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA428539

Entities

People

  • James R. Becker

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

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  • Air Force
  • Army Personnel
  • Civil War
  • Computer Programs
  • Employment
  • Families (Human)
  • Information Processing
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Personnel Management
  • Second World War
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Vietnam War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
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