| An Empirical Study of the Social Network of the Contracting Officer's Representative |
08 Nov 2012 |
130 pages |
| Authors:
Jonathan W Judy; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY
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 | The overall purpose of this study is to conduct an in-depth analysis of the influence that the social network of the contracting officer's representatives (CORs) has on service contract oversight. The specific objective of this research project is to build on the understanding of services acquisition developed in previous research, while focusing on an area that has been neglected in these studies: the COR. In this study, three social networks ... |
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| Engineering Research Development Center Contingency Base Virtual Forward Operating Base R&D Program |
18 Oct 2012 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Kurt J Kinnevan; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| Force Protection - Basing TeCD 1a |
17 Oct 2012 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Pamela Kinnebrew; Jr Brooks Joseph A; ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS VICKSBURG MS ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
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| Problem Statement: It takes too long and too much manpower to deploy, set up, protect, sustain and relocate Combat Outposts (COPs) and Patrol Bases (PBs). Challenge: Formulate a S&T program to reduce the percentage of Soldiers needed to set-up a COP/PB and protect against threats (including small arms, indirect fires, air delivered weapons, and CBE) in austere, restricted terrains. |
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| Reduction of Risk for Low Back Injury in Theater of Operations |
Oct 2012 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
William S Quillen; John Mayer; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA TAMPA
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| Specific aim: The specific aim of this project is to assess the effectiveness of a high intensity progressive resistance exercise training program targeting the l umbar extensors to improve lumbar extensor muscular strength and endurance (the desired physiological responses) in US Army Soldiers. Hypothesis: A high intensity progressive resistance exercise for the lumbar extensors will result in a 25% increase in lumbar extensor muscular strength and endurance compared with control ... |
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| Report to Congress on Implementation of Army Directive on Army National Cemeteries Program |
17 Sep 2012 |
52 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC
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| This report responds to the requirements of Section 1(d) of Pub. L. No. 111 339, 124 Stat. 3591 (2010). In accordance with Public Law No. 111 339, Section 1(d), this report provides the Secretary of the Army s assessment of the Army National Cemeteries Program, which oversees both Arlington National Cemetery and the Soldiers and Airmen s Home National Cemetery. Additionally, it identifies what actions, if any, are necessary to ... |
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| Facility Degradation and Prediction Models for Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) Planning |
Sep 2012 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Michael N Grussing; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| This report describes the process for integrating the BUILDER Sustainment Management System (SMS) condition life cycle and prediction analysis capabilities with condition assessment information from the Army Installation Status Report for Infrastructure (ISR-I) program to create BUILDER life-cycle condition models. It expands upon previous efforts to integrate the two systems with a common building component and assessment data framework. This framework is based on the ASTM International UniFormat II classification ... |
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| Predictors of Treatment Response to Fluoxetine in PTSD Following a Recent History of War Zone Stress Exposure |
Jul 2012 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
Paul S Hicks; Michael L Adams; Brett Litz; Keith Young; Jed Goldart; Tom Velez; Walter Penk; Kathryn Kotria; TEMPVA RESEARCH GROUP INC TEMPLE TX
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| Although selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are routinely prescribed for acute stress disorder and early PTSD and recommended in the VA-DoD best practice guidelines, the efficacy of SSRIs as an early intervention for PTSD in service members returning from war-zone duty has still not been determined. Consequently, this study was designed to conduct a controlled trial of fluoxetine as an early intervention for recently redeployed soldiers, as well as to ... |
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| Sedimentation Solutions for Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU), North Carolina |
Jul 2012 |
162 pages |
| Authors:
Jeremy A Sharp; Jennifer N Tate; William H McAnally; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS COASTAL AND HYDRAULICS LAB
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| The US Army's Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU) went into service in 1955, and serves as a military munitions terminal. The facility is located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, approximately 10 miles upstream of the mouth of the Cape Fear River. Shoaling issues have been a problem since the opening of the port. The objective of this work is three fold: reduce long term dredging costs, achieve operational readiness ... |
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| Energy Savings and Sustainability Opportunities at US Army Corps of Engineers Facilities: A Guide to Identify, Prioritize, and Estimate Projects at Complexes That Have Not Conducted a Facility-Level Energy and Water Evaluation |
16 Jun 2012 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
David M Underwood; Laura Curvey; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| Executive Order (EO) 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance, expanded on the energy re-duction and environmental performance requirements of Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management, by adding sustainability requirements and performance planning, and also by establishing goals for water efficiency improvement. EO 13514 requires agencies to reduce their energy intensity 3% per year through fiscal year 2020 (FY20) based on an FY03 baseline ... |
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| A Delphi Study to Develop a Standard List of Activities that Comprise Routine Clinical Pharmacy Services |
08 Jun 2012 |
103 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher W Ellison; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| A wealth of literature exists quantifying the benefits of clinical pharmacist optimization of a patient's medication therapy, but little literature exists codifying a model of clinical practice that allows for standardization and efficient staffing analysis. Essentially, the range of clinical pharmacy services is well described; however, the activities that constitute these services are not well documented. The purpose of this thesis is to develop a list of activities that constitute ... |
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| Change of Detection: To Find the Terrorist within the Identification of the U.S. Army's Insider Threat |
08 Jun 2012 |
88 pages |
| Authors:
Christine M Baker; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| Thirteen individuals were killed and thirty-two individuals were injured in the Fort Hood shooting. The U.S. Army bearing the wound left a nation questioning how one of their own military members could be accused of such catastrophic events. In the aftermath of reviews and Congressional testimony, changes have been proposed for the identification of insider threats. A significant challenge resides in the Federal Government to synchronize the efforts to identify ... |
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| Framework for Smart Electronic Health Record-Linked Predictive Models to Optimize Care for Complex Digestive Diseases |
Jun 2012 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Michael A Dunn; Melissa Saul; PITTSBURGH UNIV PA
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| Our major objective is to develop an electronic application capable of integrating and semantically standardizing electronic medical record (EMR) data to generate de-identified datasets populated with longitudinal clinical data drawn from diverse sources. In Year 1 of our project, we have successfully built the infrastructure to support this project. We have defined and generated the EMR-based datasets to be used for algorithm development. In year 2, we will test the ... |
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| Aviation Requirements for Use of Recycled MIL-PRF-680 |
24 May 2012 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Leslie Hasenbein; NATIONAL DEFENSE CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT JOHNSTOWN PA
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| U.S. Army Reserve Base Realignment & Closure (BRAC) - Sustainable Design & Construction in Action |
24 May 2012 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Steve Patarcity; OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ARMY RESERVE WASHINGTON DC
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| Facing Stormwater Management Challenges at a Southeastern Army Installation: US Army Garrison Fort Gordon |
24 May 2012 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Elizabeth Krousel; Jim Sloan; VERSAR INC SPRINGFIELD VA
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| Leveraging Technology to Support the Army's Net Zero Installation Initiative |
23 May 2012 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Kristine Kingery; OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY) WASHINGTON DC
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| Energy Initiatives Task Force: Securing Army Installations with Energy That Is Clean, Reliable and Affordable |
23 May 2012 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (INSTALLATIONS ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT) WASHINGTON DC
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| Irrigation Alternatives to Meet Army Net Zero Water Goals |
May 2012 |
42 pages |
| Authors:
Richard J Scholze; Dick L Gebhart; H G Anderson; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| Overview: Water Issues, Water efficient landscaping, water efficient irrigation, and summary. |
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| Capability Planning for Today and Tomorrow Army Installation Status Report |
May 2012 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT (ARMY) WASHINGTON DC
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| Transformation of Army National Guard Environmental Performance Assessment System (EPAS): Technologies and Best Practices in Field Audit Automation |
May 2012 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Phil Dao; NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU (ARMY) ARLINGTON VA
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| Reducing Hazardous Emissions at Anniston Army Depot |
May 2012 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Jack Kelley; Wayne Ziegler; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ADELPHI MD
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| Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) performs depot level maintenance for combat tanks, tracked combat vehicles, small arms weapons and components, and optical and electronic fire control systems. ANAD has a large production capability, including painting, depainting, surface cleaning, and plating, which makes ANAD a major emitter of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). In order to reduce hazardous emissions at ANAD and to address environmental regulations and mandates, ARL and the NDCEE directly ... |
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| Historic Context and Management Plan for the Quarry Pond Archeological Complex on Fort Drum |
Apr 2012 |
85 pages |
| Authors:
Susan I Enscore; Carey L Baxter; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
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| Land annexed by Fort Drum in 1941 included a defunct limestone quarry filled with water. Known as Quarry Pond, the site is part of a larger group of archeological sites known as the Quarry Pond Complex that also contains industrial ruins, early lime kilns, and a railroad berm and grade. The complex first furnished limestone for flux used in an iron blast furnace in Lewisburg. The ruins of three lime ... |
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| Installation Management Transformation -- Promise, Impact and Contemporary Challenges |
12 Mar 2012 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey M Sanborn; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The Army's installation management transformation process has been underway for a decade. This paper describes that transformation, its timeline, and its intended purposes. It also evaluates how well the transformation has led to the achievement of stated objectives, and analyzes unresolved and evolving issues in response to continued changes in the strategic environment. Transformation has achieved obvious benefits. However, a historically generous fiscal environment has masked the extent to which ... |
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| A Randomized Controlled Trial of In-Home Tele-behavioral Health Care Utilizing Behavioral Activation for Depression |
Mar 2012 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Gregory Gahm; David Luxton; Matt Mishkind; Mark Reger; Nancy Skopp; Nigel Bush; Amy Wagner; Russell McCann; Karen O'Brien; GENEVA FOUNDATION TACOMA WA
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| In-home tele-behavioral health treatments have the potential to address current health needs of Service Members, Veterans, and their families, especially for those that live in rural and underserved areas. The use of in-home web-based treatment to address the psychological needs of Service Members and Veterans is not yet considered standard of care for the DoD. The safety and clinical efficacy of such treatments must be established before broad dissemination of ... |
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| Building Readiness into National Guard Facilities |
28 Feb 2012 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Michael A Abell; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The Army National Guard (ARNG) has a presence in 2,899 communities. In sum total, the ARNG has 26,132 buildings, including 2,237 armories and 110 training centers to support over 350,000 troops. Our role to support both the President of the United States and the Governors of our respective States and Territories presents us with a requirement to be ready for war on short notice and ready for Military Support to ... |
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| American Recovery and Reinvestment Act -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Contractor Performance and Reporting Controls Were Generally Effective |
06 Jan 2012 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
Patricia A Marsh; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ALEXANDRIA VA OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
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| The DoD Office of lnspector General is performing audits of DoD's implementation of Public Law 111-5, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). Our objective was to determine whether DoD and its Components were implementing the Recovery Act. Specifically, we evaluated the effectiveness of Government controls over contractor performance and reporting on selected U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District (USACE Mobile) projects, including contracts awarded to qualified ... |
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| The Results of a Laboratory Feasibility Study for the Biological Treatment of Umatilla Groundwater |
Jan 2012 |
70 pages |
| Authors:
Victor F Medina; Heather Knotek-Smith; David Gent; Agnes Morrow; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| The Umatilla Chemical Depot (UMCD) has been slated to close as an Army facility under the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Program. One remaining environmental issue is a groundwater plume contaminated with explosives; the two most critical are 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) and 1,3,5-trinitrohexahydro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX). Since 1994, a groundwater pump and treat system has operated at the site as a corrective measure for the contaminated groundwater. The effectiveness of this treatment system ... |
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| 509th Signal Battalion Launching Next Generation VOIP System |
Jan 2012 |
3 pages |
| Authors:
Todd C Hunt; ARMY SIGNAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FORT GORDON GA
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| In July of 2012 the 509th Signal Battalion will launch a next-generation Voice over Internet Protocol system designed to provide Defense Switched Network dial tone services at the new U.S. Army installation on Dal Molin. |
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| Assessment of U.S. Government and Coalition Efforts to Develop the Logistics Sustainment Capability of the Afghan National Army |
09 Dec 2011 |
201 pages |
| Authors:
Kenneth P Moorefield; Stanley E Meyer; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ALEXANDRIA VA OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
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| This is the 12th in a series of reports published by the Office of Inspector General's Special Plans and Operations Directorate that focus on the train and equip missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. On February 14, 2011, the DODIG announced the Assessment of U.S. Government and Coalition Efforts to Develop the Logistics Sustainment Capability of the Afghan National Army. The objectives of this assessment were to determine whether planning ... |
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| Fort Belvoir's Engineer Replacement Training Center |
Dec 2011 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Gustav J Person; CORPS OF ENGINEERS FORT BELVOIR VA OFFICE OF HISTORY
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| Visitors to Fort Belvoir, Virginia, are probably struck by the modern stone buildings that line the main thoroughfares. At the height of World War II, those areas were considerably different. They were home to the Engineer Replacement Training Center (ERTC), located north of the main post, which was formally inaugurated in March 1941 in the ramp-up to America's entry to that conflict. Conscription had been reintroduced in September 1940, and ... |
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| From Environmental Science to BMP: The Canadian Experience. Overview of the Positive Impacts of Range and Training Area Characterization on the Development of a Canadian Army Range and Training Areas Best Management Initiatives |
30 Nov 2011 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Robert Lajoie; CANADIAN ARMY OTTAWA (ONTARIO)
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| In 2000, due to increasing public concerns and regulatory requirements about the impact on the environment of military activities such as the firing of munitions, demolition, and the destruction of obsolete ammunition by open burning and open detonation, the Canadian Army Director Land Environment (DLE) mandated Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to undertake a research program in collaboration with the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) to study ... |
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| Mission and Installation Contracting Command Services Acquisition: Empirical Analysis of Army Service Contract Management Practices |
10 Nov 2011 |
106 pages |
| Authors:
Michelle Ramos; Joshua Nabors; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY
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| The overall purpose of this research is to develop a comprehensive understanding of how the Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) manages the acquisition of services. The specific objective of the project is to build on the understanding developed in prior research projects and to identify the factors that promote or obstruct the use of best practices in acquisition management and influence the efficiency and effectiveness of service contracts ... |
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| Changes Are Needed to the Army Contract with Sikorsky to Use Existing DoD Inventory and Control Costs at the Corpus Christi Army Depot |
03 Nov 2011 |
78 pages |
| Authors:
Bruce A Burton; Henry F Kleinknecht; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| We evaluated the Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command (AMCOM) material purchases from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) supporting the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) to determine whether the partnership agreement effectively minimized the cost of direct materials to the depot. AMCOM entered into the partnership to address parts availability problems and improve readiness. This report addresses excess DoD inventory, a metric for reducing material costs, and splitting requirements. ... |
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| Army Energy Initiatives Task Force Industry Summit (portfolio) |
03 Nov 2011 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Nancy Sutley; Katherine Hammack; IV Kidd Richard G; John Lushetsky; OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (INSTALLATIONS ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT) WASHINGTON DC
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| Looks at ways the Army is controlling its energy consumption and demand. One key concept is Expeditionary Soldier Power, the energy and associated systems, information and processes required for a dismounted Soldier. Another area of approach is managing base-wide energy use for Net Zero Energy Consumption. |
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| Army Power and Energy |
01 Nov 2011 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Richard Kidd; OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY) WASHINGTON DC
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| Contingency Basing and Operational Energy Initiatives |
Nov 2011 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
James E Tuten; PROGRAM MANAGER FORCE SUSTAINMENT SYSTEMS NATICK MA
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| These briefing charts discuss: Contingency Basing (CB) Objective, Strategic Overview, CB & Operational Energy (OE) Lines of Effort (LOE), Life Cycle of Contingency Bases, Army Power and Energy, Efficiency & Environment Initiatives, Base Camp Integration Lab (BCIL), Ongoing Assessments at BCIL Energy Efficient Products, and Energy Efficient Rigid Wall Structures & Tent Liners. |
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| Army Net Zero Installation Initiative and Cost Benefit Analysis Activity |
31 Oct 2011 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Kristine Kingery; OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY) WASHINGTON DC
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| Energy Savings and Persistence from an Energy Services Performance Contract at an Army Base |
Oct 2011 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Hyojin Kim; Juan-Carlos Baltazar; Jeff S Haberl; Cynthia Lewis; Bahman Yazdani; Edwin Frazier; Bobby Lynn; TEXAS A AND M UNIV COLLEGE STATION
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| This paper examined persistence of energy savings from the application of the Monitoring and Verification (M&V) for the Fort Hood Energy Services Performance Contract (ESPC). The first and second ESPC Delivery Orders (DO) were implemented for 58 buildings in 2004-2005 and for 47 building in 2006-2008, respectively. To evaluate the long-term energy savings from the first and second ESPCs, ten sites where the hourly data in 2008-2010 were available were ... |
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| Tailored Training in Army Courses |
Oct 2011 |
66 pages |
| Authors:
Jean L Dyer; Richard L Wampler; Paul N Blankenbeckler; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES FORT BENNING GA
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| The research aimed to identify the different ways in which Army course instructors adapt or tailor their training to meet student needs. Interviews with 81 instructors from 51 courses across four installations were conducted. No single template existed regarding how instructors tailored their training, and some typical modes of tailoring were not described. Instructors provided details of how their courses were conducted, and they also discussed the impediments to tailored ... |
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| Planning for Sustainable Water Supplies for US Army Installations |
Oct 2011 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Elisabeth Jenicek; CORPS OF ENGINEERS WASHINGTON DC
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| Even large gains in installation water efficiency will not safeguard supplies for continued use without planning for sustainable water resources regionally. Climate change will exacerbate scarcity in arid regions and affect availability in historically wet regions. Historic water rights are limiting factors for some installations. A holistic approach is needed for achieving energy and water sustainability. The Army should take a proactive approach for installations that will experience the greatest ... |
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| Seeking Safety Therapy for PTSD, TBI, and Substance Use Disorder |
Oct 2011 |
64 pages |
| Authors:
Lisa M Najavits; TREATMENT INNOVATIONS LLC NEWTON CENTER MA
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| The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial of Seeking Safety (SS) therapy for TBI patients with PTSD and substance use disorder, comparing SS to treatment-as-usual, with a sample of 60 patients and 15 clinicians. This year, we had two unanticipated setbacks. but also made major progress. The setbacks were the loss of sites due to points of contact retiring or being reassigned; and the exceptionally ... |
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| U.S. Army Hybrid Propulsion System R&D Overview ATA/Technology & Maintenance Council 2011 Fall Meeting, Hybrid Powertrain Task Force Session |
19 Sep 2011 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
Scott Schramm; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| Agenda: U.S. Army National Automotive Center overview, energy challenge for the U.S. military, hybrid propulsion system R&D projects, and Department of the Army, Defense and Energy collaboration. |
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| Pricing and Escalation Issues Weaken the Effectiveness of the Army Contract With Sikorsky to Support the Corpus Christi Army Depot |
08 Sep 2011 |
85 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The overall objective of the audit was to evaluate material purchases made at Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) through the partnership agreement with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky). Specifically, we determined whether the partnership agreement with Sikorsky effectively minimized the cost of direct materials to the depot. See Appendix A for a discussion of the scope and methodology and prior coverage. This report is one of two reports examining the Army ... |
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| Integration of Sustainable Practices into Standard Army MILCON Designs |
Sep 2011 |
184 pages |
| Authors:
Annette L Stumpf; Julie L Webster; Richard L Schneider; Elisabeth M Jenicek; Justine A Kane; Kelly L Fishman; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) works to integrate sustainability and energy efficiency into military construction (MILCON) projects. This project originated with an effort to determine funding levels needed for MILCON project budgets to support planning, programming, design, and construction that meets all current and near-term energy and sustainability mandates. The project team assessed current practices and costs, emerging technologies, and performed analyses of five standard designs to develop ... |
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| Evaluation of Low Hazardous Air Pollutant Thermoset Adhesives for the Application of Rubber-to-Metal Bonding on Army Tank Pads and Road Wheels |
Sep 2011 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
Ryan D Robinson; Faye R Toulan; Christopher B Stabler; David Flanagan; Henry Feuer; Paul Touchet; John J La Scala; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ADELPHI MD SENSORS AND ELECTRON DEVICES DIRECTORATE
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| The Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of mandating Defense Land Systems and Miscellaneous Equipment and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants that will affect Army surface coating operations. Bonding unvulcanized rubber to a metal substrate in the production and replacement of tank treads, track pad, track shoes, and road wheels uses thermoset adhesives and primers with a high hazardous air pollutant (HAP) content. This research focused on ... |
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| Integration of Sustainment Management Systems (SMS) with the Army Installation Status Report for Infrastructure (ISR-I) |
Sep 2011 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Michael N Grussing; Kelly M Dilks; Matthew C Walters; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| This report describes the process for integrating the BUILDER Sustainment Management System (SMS) with the US Army Installation Status Report for Infrastructure (ISR-I). A common building component and assessment data framework between SMS and ISR-I was developed to link local facility condition and functional requirements managed through the BUILDER Sustainment Management System (SMS) to enterprise-level quality and mission metrics reported in the ISR-I. To accomplish this, the applicable facility components ... |
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| Army Facility Standard Design and ISR-I Mission Criteria Alignment |
Sep 2011 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Michel N Grussing; Kelly M Dilks; Matthew C Walters; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| This report describes a process for integrating US Army Standards and Standard Designs with assessment criteria used in the Army Installation Status Report for Infrastructure (ISR-I). Army-specific mission-critical facility criteria were identified for two Tier 1 building types, the Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facility and the Company Operations Facility. These criteria were established to meet fundamental performance requirements of the subject facilities. Non-conformance to these criteria could result in the inability ... |
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| Project to Repair Nutrition Care Division at Fort Carson, Colorado, Generally Complied with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act |
22 Jul 2011 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Alice F Carey; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| We reviewed the planning, funding, initial execution, and tracking and reporting phases of the Repair Nutrition Care Division project, valued at $11.55 million. Specifically, we determined whether personnel at Fort Carson, Colorado, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville, Alabama, complied with Public Law 111-5, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, (Recovery Act), February 17, 2009, Office of Management and Budget Memorandum ... |
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| Base Camp Design Simulation Training |
JUL 2011 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Brian D. Sawser; Paul Kucik; MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT NY OPERATIONS RESEARCH CENTER
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| By late 2009, the US Army published an assessment of base camp training in TRADOC PAM 525-5-5, declaring "that no comprehensive policy or doctrine associated with planning and design, construction, and deconstruction, nor operations and management" existed with respect to base camps. In light of the Army's stated desire to reacquire base camp competencies and revolutionary changes in the Army Learning Model, as outlined in TRADOC PAM 525-9-2, the Operations ... |
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| Water Reuse and Wastewater Recycling at U.S. Army Installations: Policy Implications |
JUN 2011 |
41 pages |
| Authors:
Richard J. Scholze; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| In the future, some U.S. Army installations may face water shortages resulting from climate change, drought, reduced surface streams and aquifer levels, competing regional requirements for agriculture, municipal consumption, energy production, and environmental requirements. This reduction in available water resources will threaten the Army?s ability to execute its mission. Many Federal, Department of Defense (DOD), and Army policies, regulations, plans, and strategies have sought to address this problem by encouraging ... |
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