| Army Working Capital Fund: Actions Needed to Improve Budgeting for Carryover at Army Ordnance Activities |
Jun-2009 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Asif A Khan; Greg Pugnetti; Richard Cambosos; Steve Donahue; Keith McDaniel; Hal Santarelli; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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 | From fiscal years 2004 through 2008, new orders received by the eight Army ordnance activities increased from $788 million to $1.5 billion. To the extent that the ordnance activities do not complete work at year end, the ordered and funded work is carried over into the next fiscal year. While past congressional defense committees recognized the need for carryover, the committees have on occasion raised concerns that carryover may be ... |
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| Trafficking in Persons Report |
Jun-2009 |
325 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON DC
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| The Department of State is required by law to submit each year to the U.S. Congress a report on foreign governments' efforts to eliminate severe forms of trafficking in persons. This is the 9th annual TIP Report; it seeks to increase global awareness of the human trafficking phenomenon by shedding new light on various facets of the problem and highlighting shared and individual efforts of the international community, and to ... |
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| A Cost Analysis of Dining Facilities: Should the Air Force Continue to Operate Dining Facilities |
Mar-2009 |
62 pages |
| Authors:
Michael J Hickam; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| The Air Force is currently spending approximately $128M per year for food service contracts alone (Hamilton, 2008). These costs do not even account for the costs of labor, supplying food, maintenance contracts, or even utilities. With available annual dollars becoming smaller, the Air Force must examine its current processes and eliminate those which are not mission essential. The Air Force is currently testing new ways of providing meals for their ... |
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| Fifth Summit of the Americas, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, April 2009: Background, Agenda, and Expectations |
21-Jan-2009 |
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| Authors:
Peter J Meyer; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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 | The fifth Summit of the Americas in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, which is scheduled to be held April 17-19, 2009, will be the first hemispheric forum for President Barack Obama to engage with leaders from across Latin America and the Caribbean. The Port of Spain Summit will also be the first meeting of all 34 democratic heads of government from Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and the United ... |
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| An Evaluation of Maritime Policy in Meeting the Commercial and Security Needs of the United States |
07-Jan-2009 |
73 pages |
| Authors:
IHS GLOBAL INSIGHT INC LEXINGTON MA
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| This report evaluates the adequacy of current maritime policy in meeting the commercial, economic, security and environmental needs of the United States in the next three decades. The report assesses ability of the maritime transportation system and maritime policy to cope with increasing trade volumes. The evaluation is conducted in the context of a long-term forecast of the foreign trade of the United States through the year 2038. The forecast ... |
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| Multiple Agencies Provide Assistance to Service-disabled Veterans or Entrepreneurs, but Specific Needs Are Difficult to Identify and Coordination Is Weak |
15-Oct-2008 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| As of July 2008, the Department of Defense (DOD) reported that almost 33,000 servicemembers had been wounded in action as part of Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom. Some of these servicemembers could have injuries that keep them from easily entering or returning to the workplace upon their exit from the military. For some service-disabled veterans, starting a business may be one option for entering or returning to the ... |
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| Potential Trade Effects of Adding Vietnam to the Generalized System of Preferences Program |
09-Oct-2008 |
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| Authors:
Michael F Martin; Vivian C Jones; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| In May 2008, Vietnam formally requested to be added to the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program as a "developing country." On June 20, 2008, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that it was initiating a formal review of Vietnam's eligibility for GSP benefits and would accept public comments on the application until August 4, 2008. Vietnam has already been accepted into several other developed-country GSP ... |
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| The Future Role of U.S. Trade Policy: An Overview |
24-Jul-2008 |
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| Authors:
Wayne M Morrison; William H Cooper; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The United States has become increasingly integrated with the rest of the world economy. This integration has offered benefits and presented challenges to U.S. business, agriculture, labor, and consumers. Those who can compete in the more integrated economy have enjoyed opportunities to broaden their success, while those who are challenged by increased foreign competition have been forced to adjust and some have exited the market or relocated overseas. Some observers ... |
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| Foreign Science and Engineering Presence in U.S. Institutions and the Labor Force |
23-Jul-2008 |
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| Authors:
Christine M Matthews; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The increased presence of foreign students in graduate science and engineering programs and in the scientific workforce has been and continues to be of concern to some in the scientific community. Enrollment of U.S. citizens in graduate science and engineering programs has not kept pace with that of foreign students in those programs. In addition to the number of foreign students in graduate science and engineering programs, a significant number ... |
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| The Future Role of U.S. Trade Policy: An Overview |
14-Jul-2008 |
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| Authors:
Wayne M Morrison; William H Cooper; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The United States has become increasingly integrated with the rest of the world economy. This integration has offered benefits and presented challenges to U.S. business, agriculture, labor, and consumers. Those who can compete in the more integrated economy have enjoyed opportunities to broaden their success, while those who are challenged by increased foreign competition have been forced to adjust and some have exited the market or relocated overseas. Some observers ... |
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| It's the Economy that Matters Most |
07-May-2008 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Richard J Holdren; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Three sets of security challenges face the United States: the current challenge of winning the "long war," potential security challenges identified by U.S. strategy documents, and unforeseen or uncertain events which can shock the system. This paper argues that the best way to mitigate risk across a broad range of current, identifiable, and uncertain security challenges is to develop a national strategy that focuses on developing an adaptive, responsive economy. ... |
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| The U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement: Economic and Political Implications |
01-May-2008 |
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| Authors:
M A Villarreal; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Implementing legislation for a U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) (H.R. 5724/S. 2830) was introduced in the 110th Congress on April 8, 2008 under Title XXI (Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002) of the Trade Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-210). The House leadership considered that the President had submitted the implementing legislation without sufficient coordination with the Congress, and on April 10 the House voted 224-195 to make certain provisions ... |
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| Overview of Labor Enforcement Issues in Free Trade Agreements |
29 FEB 2008 |
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| Authors:
Mary J. Bolle; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Since 1993, the Administration has negotiated and Congress has approved 10 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) that contain labor provisions with different degrees of enforceability. Three more (with Colombia, Peru, and South Korea) await congressional consideration. This report identifies two types of enforcement issues: (1) those that relate to the FTA provisions themselves, including their definitions and their enforceability, and (2) those that relate to executive branch responsibilities, such as resource ... |
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| Veterans Benefits: Federal Employment Assistance |
14-Jan-2008 |
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| Authors:
Christine Scott; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| There are federal employment and training programs and policies specifically targeted to help veterans seeking employment in the civilian economy. Transition assistance programs are operated by the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the Department of Labor (DOL) to assist service members as they prepare to leave the military. DOL operates grant programs to states to provide outreach and assistance to veterans in finding civilian ... |
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| Trafficking in Persons: U.S. Policy and Issues for Congress |
10 JAN 2008 |
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| Authors:
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Trafficking in people for prostitution and forced labor is one of the most prolific areas of international criminal activity and is of significant concern to the United States and the international community. The overwhelming majority of those trafficked are women and children. According to the most recent Department of State estimates, roughly 800,000 people are trafficked across borders each year. If trafficking within countries is included in the total world ... |
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| AY 2007-2008 Achieving U.S. Energy Security: Energy Industry Sector Report Seminar 8 |
01-Jan-2008 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC
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| The source of U.S. national security strength stems in large part from the nation's economic foundation; the ability to generate and exploit inexpensive energy underpins that strength. Therefore, the United States has a vital interest in ensuring the viability and stability of the global energy system and securing its energy security. This Industrial College of the Armed Forces Energy Industry paper analyzes the energy sector and grapples with how to ... |
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| North Korean Refugees in China and Human Rights Issues: International Response and U.S. Policy Options |
26 SEP 2007 |
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| Authors:
Rhoda Margesson; Emma Chanlett-Avery; Andorra Bruno; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| North Koreans have been crossing the border into China, many in search of refuge, since the height of North Korea s famine in the 1990s. The State Department estimates that 30,000-50,000 North Korean refugees currently live in China (some non-governmental organizations estimate the number is closer to 300,000) and believes those who are repatriated may face punishment ranging from a few months of labor correction to execution. A number of ... |
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| Defense Contracting: Improved Insight and Controls Needed over DOD's Time-and-Materials Contracts |
JUN 2007 |
56 pages |
| Authors:
Katherine V. Schinasi; Michele Mackin; Ron Schwenn; Marie Ahearn; Nicholas Alexander; Elaine Boudreau; Lily J. Chin; Paula J. Haurilesko; Art James; Matt Keeler; Julia Kennon; Patrick Peterson; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Under time-and-materials contracts, payments to contractors are made based on the number of labor hours billed at hourly rates and, if applicable, other direct costs. Because of the risk they pose to the government, their use is supposed to be limited to cases where no other contract type is suitable. GAO was asked to identify trends in the Department of Defense's (DoD) obligations under time-and-materials contracts; analyze what DoD is ... |
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| Redemption: A Case Study in Insurgency Analysis |
10 MAY 2007 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Derek R. Fix; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| Insurgency is one of the most difficult challenges confronting operational leaders and planners across the range of military operations. A comprehensive analysis of an insurgency is a critical first step of any operational design to counter such a threat. By utilizing Southern conservative resistance to Republican Reconstruction governments from 1865-1877 and subsequent Redemption as a case study, this paper will demonstrate the efficacy of such an approach both for identifying ... |
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| Comparing Working-Capital Funding and Mission Funding for Naval Shipyards |
APR 2007 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel Frisk; R. D. Trunkey; CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE (U S CONGRESS) WASHINGTON DC
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| The Navy owns and operates four shipyards: the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine; Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington; and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. These shipyards maintain, repair, overhaul, and upgrade surface ships and submarines -- a range of services that costs the Navy over $3 billion annually. In recent years, the Navy has changed the mechanism it ... |
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| Review of Dyncorp International, LLC, Contract Number S-LMAQM-04-C-0030, Task Order 0338, for the Iraqi Police Training Program Support |
30-Jan-2007 |
48 pages |
| Authors:
Joseph T McDermott; Karen Bell; Roger Florence; Richard Astor; Michael Herbaugh; Steven Sternlieb; David Wilcox; OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ARLINGTON VA SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
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| In Iraq, the Department of State (DoS) Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is responsible for assisting in the development of police capabilities. INL, as the program execution office, used the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund (IRRF) to provide funding for Iraqi police training and assigned a contracting officer representative (COR) to monitor contract activities. The DoS Office of Acquisition Management provided contracting officer support to INL. ... |
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| Afghan Refugees: Current Status and Future Prospects |
26 JAN 2007 |
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| Authors:
Rhoda Margesson; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has helped 3.69 million Afghan refugees return to Afghanistan since March 2002, marking the largest assisted return operation in its history. In addition, more than 1.11 million refugees have returned to Afghanistan without availing themselves of UNHCR's assistance, bringing the total number of returnees to at least 4.8 million. Despite the massive returns, possibly 3.5 million registered and unregistered Afghans still remain ... |
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| Is China a Threat to the U.S. Economy? |
23 JAN 2007 |
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| Authors:
Craig K. Elwell; Marc Labonte; Wayne M. Morrison; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The rise of China from a poor, stagnant country to a major economic power within a time span of only 28 years is often described by analysts as one of the greatest economic success stories in modern times. From 1979 (when economic reforms were first introduced) to 2006, China's real gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an average annual rate of 9.7%, the size of its economy increased over 11-fold, ... |
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| Continent at a Crossroads: Prosperity, Justice, and Security in South America |
Oct-2006 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Frances K Scott; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO
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| This Special Bibliography Series, Number 107, Continent at the Crossroads: Prosperity, Justice, and Security in South America, was developed by Social Sciences Bibliographer and Reference Librarian Frances K. Scott in support of the 49th annual Academy Assembly to be held at the Air Force Academy, 6-9 February 2007. Each year, beginning in 1959, the Air Force Academy sponsors the Academy Assembly as a forum for college students to discuss contemporary ... |
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| Is China a Threat to the U.S. Economy? |
10 AUG 2006 |
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| Authors:
Craig K. EElwell; Marc Labonte; Wayne Morrison; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The rise of China from a poor, stagnant country to a major economic power within a time span of only 27 years is often described by analysts as one of the greatest economic success stories in modern times. From 1979 (when economic reforms were first introduced) to 2005, China s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an average annual rate of 9.7%, the size of its economy increased 11-fold, ... |
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| Trafficking in Persons: The U.S. and International Response |
07 JUL 2006 |
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| Authors:
Francis T. Miko; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Trafficking in people for prostitution and forced labor is one of the most prolific areas of international criminal activity and is of significant concern to the United States and the international community. The overwhelming majority of those trafficked are women and children. According to the most recent Department of State estimates, between 600,000 and 800,000 people are trafficked across borders each year. If trafficking within countries is included in the ... |
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| Illegal Immigration Across the U.S. - Mexico Border |
22 FEB 2006 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
C. D. Skinner; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Legal immigrants have been welcomed to the United States for centuries. At the same time a high rate of illegal immigration from Mexico has been tolerated for many years. After the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 however, the number and countries of origin for illegal immigrants coming to America from Mexico has raised concern for our national security and the safety of our citizens. The question being debated in ... |
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| Shipbuilding Industry |
01-Jan-2006 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Deborah Broughton; David Ptak; Dina Hirsch; John Hess; David Grove; Casey Flagg; Gary Edwards; Mike Christian; Thomas Chaleki; John Sager; INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC
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| The United States is a maritime nation with 95,000 miles of coastline, a 3.4 million square mile exclusive economic zone, and over 350 official ports of entry. In addition, 95% of U.S. trade travels by sea. Thus, the economy and the security of the nation depend on the maritime domain. Further, as a global leader, the United States must be able to deploy forces globally to achieve national objectives. Therefore, ... |
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| Acquisition and Competition Strategy Options for the DD(X): The U.S. Navy's 21st Century Destroyer |
2006 |
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| Authors:
John F. Schank; Giles K. Smith; John Birkler; Brien Alkire; Michael Boito; Gordon Lee; Raj Raman; John Ablard; RAND NATIONAL DEFENSE RESEARCH INST SANTA MONICA CA
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| In 1994, the U.S. Navy initiated a program to transform America's surface combatant fleet by developing a new family of ships intended to project power more rapidly, wage war more effectively, and operate less expensively, compared with vessels currently in the fleet. The centerpiece of this new family of ships is a destroyer, currently designated DD(X). After several years of study of alternative system concepts, design proposals for the DD(X) ... |
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| Artificial Intelligence for Constructing Accurate, Low-Cost Models and Simulations |
01-Dec-2005 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
David P Brown; Richard A Mohler; DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIV FT BELVOIR VA
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| Modeling and Simulation is an important tool in the development of the highly effective weapons systems built by the United States and its allies. However, recent initiatives to reduce the cost of weapon systems through expanded use of modeling and simulation during the development process have not always lived up to expectations. Current practice in the construction of models and simulations primarily uses a manual implementation of equations to describe ... |
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| USMC Fire and Emergency Services: A Comparative Business Case Analysis |
DEC 2005 |
155 pages |
| Authors:
James P. Ankney; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This Business Case Analysis examines and compares organizational alternatives for providing Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) for the United States Marine Corps. A number of initiatives are in progress to improve resource use within the Department of Defense (DoD) and each military service. Moreover, recent federal legislation identifies DoD emergency services within the scope of these initiatives. This report analyzes the organizational structure of Marine F&ES to establish effectiveness and ... |
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| Engineered Management Systems in War: An In-Theater Application of BUILDER (Trademark) |
OCT 2005 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
Samuel L. Hunter; R. M. Harry; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| Rapid infrastructure assessment is crucial as U.S. military services perform combat and security missions in contingency operations, Engineer personnel need the capability to assess and manage in-theater infrastructure to notify newly arriving units about supply requirements, locations for camps or billeting, and the service capacities of area utilities. This report documents how Army engineers used the BUILDER(Trademark) engineered management system to rapidly assess the suitability of housing facilities in Kuwait ... |
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| The British in Kenya (1952-1960): Analysis of a Successful Counterinsurgency Campaign |
JUN 2005 |
81 pages |
| Authors:
John A. McConnell; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Following World War II, the British Government reduced its colonies due to rebuilding costs and a waning interest in expensive overseas colonies. During this time there were approximately 30,000 white settlers living in Kenya with nearly 5 million Kikuyu and Maasai. Unrest had been building in this area long before the 1950s due to Britain's perceived lack of interest in the well- being of the native populations. Given the recently ... |
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| Construction: A Report on the Industry |
JUN 2005 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Hugh Conway; Maureen Crandall; Ken Ryan; Gary Khalil; David Dodd; Ed Dorman; Kevin Hawkins; Carl Parker; Ihor Pastushyn; Jack Cunnane; INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC
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| This paper seeks to define the construction industry, understand current conditions, and determine industry trends as they relate to the generation of US national power. It reviews several challenges confronting the construction industry and the role of government in overcoming these challenges. Four essays are included to provide a deeper examination of several issues. The construction industry is a powerful engine for the U.S. economy; as a basic industry, it ... |
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| Analysis of Tobyhanna Army Depot's Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Pilot Program: RFID as an Asset Management Tool |
JUN 2005 |
101 pages |
| Authors:
Keith W. Miertschin; Brian D. Forrest; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The purpose of this MBA project is to identify the potential value of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) used for inventory and asset management at the Tobyhanna Army Maintenance Depot. Tobyhanna Army Depot recently partnered with WhereNet Corporation for a pilot program to incorporate a real-time locating system that uses RFID. The pilot program tracks the AN/TPS-75 and AN/ TRC-170 systems through the maintenance processes to determine if RFID is beneficial. ... |
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| Increasing the Capabilities of the Oral Surgery Team With a RN |
APR 2005 |
64 pages |
| Authors:
Dale A. Vegter; BASSETT ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FORT WAINWRIGHT AK
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| Dental readiness is vital to the U.S. Army. With over 40% of new recruits having acute, active dental disease, the challenge of preparing soldiers for deployment is critical. Oral surgeons make significant contributions to the dental readiness and wellness missions, but their numbers are dwindling. Substituting a RN in the place of a third dental assistant on the oral surgery team is a cost effective way of increasing oral surgeon ... |
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| A Free Trade Area of the Americas: Major Policy Issues and Status of Negotiations |
03 JAN 2005 |
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| Authors:
J. F. Hornbeck; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| In 1994, 34 Western Hemisphere nations met at the first Summit of the Americas, envisioning a plan for completing a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) by January 1, 2005. Nine years later, the third draft text of the agreement was presented at the November 2003 Miami trade ministerial. The Ministerial Declaration, negotiated largely by the two co-chairs, Brazil and the United States, took the FTAA in a new ... |
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| United States Disciplinary Barracks |
2005 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS COMBINED ARMS RESEARCH LIBRARY
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| This pamphlet about the United States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB) at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, includes its history, a description of the prison facilities, administrative staff organization and functions, mission, and the role of the people employed there. |
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| Shipbuilding |
2005 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Ronald P. Alberto; Michael G. Archuleta; Steven H. Bills; William A. Bransom; Kenneth Cohen; William A. Ebbs; George Manjgaladze; Elizabeth B. Myhre; Audrea M. Nelson; Robert L. Riddick; INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC
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| The purpose of this study was to examine the shipbuilding industrial base and its ability to support the United States national security strategy. We found that commercial shipbuilding in the United States has been completely surpassed by the global shipbuilding industry to the point where it survives only to fulfill the niche market of the protected Jones Act fleet. At the same time, the unit cost of United States naval ... |
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| Agribusiness Industry Study Final Report |
2005 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Jorge Ascunce; Margaret Burcham; Kevin Couch; Jason Evans; Amy Frisk; Raimonds Graube; Tamra Halmrast-Sanchez; Donald Hoying; Michael Kuchta; Clarke Lethin; INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC
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| The American agribusiness industry is in the midst of a global competition that is re-defining the role of US agriculture in the world marketplace. The forces that are shaping this competition include: the integration of world agricultural markets, world-wide adoption of cutting edge technologies, and aggressive foreign government agricultural policies. In addition to these competitive forces, American agribusiness must contend with: adapting to potentially disruptive technologies such as genetically modified ... |
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| Modernizing the U.S. Aircraft Carrier Fleet: Accelerating CVN 21 Production versus Mid-Life Refueling |
2005 |
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| Authors:
John Schank; Giles Smith; Brien Alkire; Mark V. Arena; John Birkler; James Chiesa; Edward Keating; Lara Schmidt; RAND NATIONAL DEFENSE RESEARCH INST SANTA MONICA CA
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| The U.S. Navy is currently designing the next generation aircraft carrier, the CVN 21. This class of carriers will use the same basic hull form as the current Nimitz class, but will include a substantial redesign of the interior of the ship for improved weapons handling and stores management functions. It also will incorporate several new technologies, including a new propulsion plant and new aircraft launch and recovery systems. These ... |
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| The United Kingdom's Naval Shipbuilding Industrial Base: The Next Fifteen Years |
2005 |
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| Authors:
Mark V. Arena; Hans Pung; Cynthia R. Cook; Jefferson P. Marquis; Jessie Riposo; Gordon T. Lee; RAND EUROPE LEIDEN (NETHERLANDS)
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| The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence (MOD) is in the early stages of an ambitious effort to renew and upgrade its naval fleet over the next two decades through the production of new ships and submarines. Defence policy makers are seeking to gain a fuller understanding of the ability that shipyards, workers, and suppliers in the United Kingdom have to produce and deliver these vessels at the pace and in ... |
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| Phase III: Laboratory Investigation of Portable Instruments for Submarine Air Monitoring |
20 OCT 2004 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas W. Evans; Julianne M. Werner; Susan L. Rose-Pehrsson; Mark H. Hammond; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
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| Drager tubes are currently used to supplement the atmosphere analysis measurements made aboard U.S. Navy submarines. The submarine fleet has requested that these tubes be replaced with a less labor intensive measurement system. Due to recent developments in gas sensing instrumentation, it is possible to replace many of the existing detectors with instruments that will incorporate more than one sensor at a time. This report is a continuation of an ... |
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| No Staff and Almost No Money. Can You Run An Effective Natural Resources Program? |
01-Aug-2004 |
75 pages |
| Authors:
John Joyce; NAVAL AIR STATION LAKEHURST NJ
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| Learn all you can from your colleagues and steal as many good ideas as possible. Explore all viable avenues of funding. Make sure your project list at the back of your INRMP is realistic, but include projects to cover all legal requirements. Never underestimate the value of volunteer labor. Remember, we have the jobs on the base that everyone else wants. |
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| The U.S. Scientific and Technical Workforce: Improving Data for Decisionmaking |
JUN 2004 |
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| Authors:
Terrence K. Kelly; William P. Butz; Stephen Carroll; David M. Adamson; Gabrielle Bloom; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| The U.S. scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce makes key contributions to the nation's economic growth, national security, and other national goals. Given the importance of this workforce, monitoring and understanding its health and vitality are in the national interest. In 2003, a RAND Corporation study examined the issue of potential labor shortages in this workforce, which has been a recurring concern in federal policy circles since the 1950s. ... |
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| A Report on the Industry: Construction |
JUN 2004 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Hugh Conway; Colin Dunn; Gary Khalil; INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC
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| This paper captures a comprehensive 5-month study of the construction industry. It seeks to define the industry and identifies current conditions and industry trends. It reviews several challenges confronting the industry and examines the role of government in shaping its future and overcoming these obstacles. Three essays provide a deeper examination of several issues relevant to the industry today. The highly competitive construction industry is a powerful engine for the ... |
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| National Defense University Symposium on Propects for Security in the Middle East, Panel 2: Democratization in the Region |
21 APR 2004 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Jean F. Seznee; NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV WASHINGTON DC
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| In his classic book on democratizationi Robert Dahl argues that democracy can occur in authoritarian regimes when there is an increase in both liberalization, such as freedom of association or freedom of expression, and participation like power sharing and meaningful elections. If liberalization alone takes place, the authoritarian regime evolves only into competitive oligarchies which control the country. If participation alone takes place without liberalization, the system becomes only an ... |
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| Rebuilding Iraq's Infrastructure through Iraqi Nationals |
19 MAR 2004 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
Martin B. Pitts; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Today's geo-political environment is filled with unrest violence and unstable regimes that threaten region stability throughout the globe. It represents a challenge for the United States as it determines which conflict to intervene with respect to its national interests and those of its affected allies. Once peace and stability are achieved the United States faces an equally daunting challenge effectively rebuilding a nation's infrastructure. Effective infrastructure rebuilding begins at the ... |
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| Tunisian Partnership with Western Europe |
15 MAR 2004 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
Ismail Fathalli; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| This research paper focuses on the impact of the Tunisian economic and security partnership with Western Europe on Tunisian society. Tunisia has set for itself the ambition of achieving a high level of economic growth while pursuing human and social development. Endowed with only limited natural resources, the country has relied on its human potential and sustained social action programs. Based on a permanent search for a balance between the ... |
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| Shipbuilding Industry Study 2004 |
2004 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Montroll; Keith Johnson; Brett Chandler; Robert Wood; Timothy Hale; Kevin Nally; Patrick Harmand; Marius Danielescu; Rick McQueen; INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC
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| The United States (U.S.) shipbuilding industrial complex -- ship manufacturing, maintenance and repair, and component suppliers -- builds, delivers, and services the world's most capable, most technologically advanced sea-going military vessels. As capable as the U.S. shipbuilding industry is in responding to the world's most demanding National Security Strategy, the same cannot be said in the global commercial marketplace. The combination of heavy subsidies in shipyards by foreign governments, U.S. ... |
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