| U.S. Aerospace Manufacturing: Industry Overview and Prospects |
03-Dec-2009 |
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| Authors:
Michaela D Platzer; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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 | Aircraft and automobile manufacturing are considered by many to be the technological backbones of the U.S. manufacturing base. As the Obama Administration and Congress debate how to strengthen American manufacturing, aerospace is likely to receive considerable attention. Defense and commercial sides of the industry facing difficult business conditions for the near and medium term. This report primarily provides a snapshot of the U.S. commercial (non-defense, non-space) aerospace manufacturing industry and ... |
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| Prism. Volume 1, Number 1, December 2009 |
Dec-2009 |
121 pages |
| Authors:
NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV WASHINGTON DC
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 | Welcome to PRISM, a national security journal tailored to serve policymakers, scholars, and practitioners working to enhance U.S. Government competency in complex operations. PRISM explores the analysis, planning, and implementation of community-wide approaches to the three Ds--Defense, Diplomacy, and Development and provides a forum for U.S. Government agencies, academic institutions, foreign governments, allied militaries, nongovernmental organizations, and other participants in the complex operations arena. PRISM is chartered to study, promote, ... |
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| China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities - Background and Issues for Congress |
23-Nov-2009 |
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| Authors:
Ronald O'Rourke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| In the debate over future U.S. defense spending, including deliberations taking place in the current Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR), a key issue is how much emphasis to place on programs for countering improved Chinese military forces in coming years. Observers disagree on the issue, with some arguing that such programs should receive significant emphasis, others arguing that they should receive relatively little, and still others taking an intermediate position. The ... |
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| Reengineering of the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Equipment Tracking Database |
Sep-2009 |
210 pages |
| Authors:
W T Young; Dalton H Clarke; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) manages the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS). DBIDS captures personal and biometric information to manage DoD-wide access, control, and personnel accountability. DBIDS equipment is installed globally, and managed by a central office on the Monterey peninsula. Program managers track data about the numbers and type of equipment installed at each site. Program managers were tracking DBIDS data using a single Microsoft Excel workbook comprised ... |
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| Allowing the Advantaged User in a Network Centric System to Get Through the Disadvantaged Interface |
Sep-2009 |
91 pages |
| Authors:
Lawrence Brandon; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
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| Networks and network centric systems are a technology and industry that is growing and evolving daily. These systems play an integral part in most companies, industries, organizations, and governments. The United States Navy uses networks and network centric systems in multiple facets of their daily and long term operations. Whether on ships, submarines, aircraft, or land based facilities, the Navy has implemented network centric systems to take advantage of their ... |
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| An Exploratory Analysis of the U.S. System of Major Defense Acquisition Utilizing the CLIOS Process |
Sep-2009 |
103 pages |
| Authors:
Jennifer Foil; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| For decades, the United States' major defense acquisition system has been under scrutiny and undergone much reform. Groups have researched the issues, publishing hundreds of reports identifying various problems and solutions. Yet, many major weapon systems continue to be well over budget and schedule. Major weapon systems are increasing in size, scope, and complexity. Technology is rapidly changing. Customer expectations are rising. Societal concerns, such as workforce and economic development, ... |
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| Department of Defense Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan: Background and Analysis |
13-Aug-2009 |
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| Authors:
Moshe Schwartz; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The Department of Defense (DOD) increasingly relies upon contractors to support operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, which has resulted in a DOD workforce in those countries comprising approximately an equal number of contractors (200,000) as uniformed personnel (194,000). The critical role contractors play in supporting such military operations and the billions of dollars spent by DOD on these services requires operational forces to effectively manage contractors during contingency operations. Lack ... |
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| 2008 Post-Election Voting Survey of Local Election Officials: Statistical Methodology Report |
Aug-2009 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
DEFENSE MANPOWER DATA CENTER ARLINGTON VA
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| This report describes sample design, sample selection, weighting, and variance estimation procedures for the 2008 Post-Election Voting Survey of Local Election Officials. The first section of this report describes the design and selection of sample. The second section provides information on weighting and variance estimation. The final section describes the calculation of response rates, location rates, and completion rates for the full sample and for population subgroups. |
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| 2008 Post-Election Voting Survey of Department of State Voting Assistance Officers: Statistical Methodology Report |
Aug-2009 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
DEFENSE MANPOWER DATA CENTER ARLINGTON VA
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| This report describes sample design, sample selection, weighting, and variance estimation procedures for the 2008 Post-Election Voting Survey of Department of State Voting Assistance Officers. The first section of this report describes the design and selection of sample. The second section provides information on weighting and variance estimation. The final section describes the calculation of response rates, location rates, and completion rates for the full sample and for population subgroups. ... |
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| The U.S. Science and Technology Workforce |
30-Jun-2009 |
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| Authors:
Christine M Matthews; Deborah D Stine; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| In the 21st century, global competition and rapid advances in science and technology will challenge the scientific and technical proficiency of the U.S. workforce. Policymakers often discuss policy actions that could enhance the nation's science and technology (S&T) workforce-- deemed by some as essential to both meet U.S. workforce demands as well as to generate the new ideas that lead to improved and new industries that create jobs. |
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| Regional Disease Vector Ecology Profile. Southeast Asia |
Jun-2009 |
168 pages |
| Authors:
ARMED FORCES PEST MANAGEMENT BOARD WASHINGTON DC
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| Disease Vector Ecology Profiles (DVEPs) summarize unclassified literature on medically important arthropods, vertebrates and plants that may adversely affect troops in specific countries or regions of the world. Primary emphasis is on the epidemiology of arthropod-borne diseases and the bionomics and control of disease vectors. DVEPs have proven to be of significant value to commanders, medical planners, preventive medicine personnel, and particularly medical entomologists. These people use the information condensed ... |
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| Foreign Flag Shipping: A Weakness in the Sealift Trident |
04-May-2009 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Keith E Dominic; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| Operational logistics provides the foundation for every surge and sustainment capabilities for all military operations. The sealift portion of logistics is the most cost effective and most utilized means to transport our military cargo to an operational area. Therefore, our military's responsiveness and sustainment is imperative on having a strong and reliant sealift capability. With the steady decline of the United States flagged Merchant Marine and the need to maintain ... |
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| Department of Defense Biological Safety and Security Program |
May-2009 |
94 pages |
| Authors:
DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC
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| This report examines the biological safety, security, and personnel reliability programs of Department of Defense's (DoD's) biological labs, compares these labs with other similar operations in academia, industry and the federal government. The report offers recommendations for improvements in the DoD program based on this comparison. The task force found that safety and security of the DoD facilities that they assessed are as good or better than those in comparably ... |
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| Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on Department of Defense Biological Safety and Security Program |
May-2009 |
94 pages |
| Authors:
DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC
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| This report examines the biological safety, security, and personnel reliability programs of DoD's biological labs, compares these labs with other similar operations in academia, industry and the federal government. The report offers recommendations for improvements in the DoD program based on this comparison. The task force found that safety and security of the DoD facilities that they assessed are as good or better than those in comparably sized facilities in ... |
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| America COMPETES Act and the FY2010 Budget |
13-Apr-2009 |
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| Authors:
Deborah D Stine; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69) became law on August 9, 2007. The act responds to concerns that the United States may not be able to compete economically with other nations in the future due to insufficient investment today in science and technology research and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and workforce development. The America COMPETES Act is intended to increase the nation's investment in science and engineering ... |
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| Quality Assurance |
19-Mar-2009 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Marty Previch; ARMY RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING COMMAND WARREN MI
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| These briefing charts discuss the TARDEC organization, current quality assurance missions, accomplishments, and quality assurance assessment effort. |
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| The United States and Europe: Current Issues |
16-Mar-2009 |
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| Authors:
Derek E Mix; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Overlapping values and shared interests give the United States and Europe what some observers consider to be the world's most complete partnership. In terms of security and prosperity, analysts assert that the two sides have grown increasingly interdependent. Transatlantic relations during the Bush Administration were marked by tensions over the invasion of Iraq and disagreements on a number of other issues, although the administration's second term featured a substantial improvement ... |
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| Department of Defense. Additional Actions and Data Are Needed to Effectively Manage and Oversee DOD's Acquisition Workforce |
Mar-2009 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
John K Needham; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Since 2001, the Department of Defense's (DOD) spending on goods and services has more than doubled to $388 billion in 2008, while the number of civilian and military acquisition personnel has remained relatively stable. To augment its in-house workforce, DOD relies heavily on contractor personnel. If it does not maintain an adequate workforce, DOD places its billion-dollar acquisitions at an increased risk of poor outcomes and vulnerability to fraud, waste, ... |
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| Strengthening Hospital Surge Capacity in the Event of Explosive or Chemical Terrorist Attacks |
Mar-2009 |
271 pages |
| Authors:
Joan McInerney; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Medical Care is a Public Trust. Americans expect that hospitals and healthcare providers will be available and prepared to care for their every medical need. Yet the medical community is severely challenged daily to care for the influx of patients to its Emergency Departments with current resources. Healthcare is ill-prepared to meet community needs in the event of a mass casualty event from a terrorist attack using weapons of mass ... |
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| Exploring the Lack of Interoperability of Databases within Department of Homeland Security Interagency Environment Concerning Maritime Port Security |
Mar-2009 |
89 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey S Olk; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Federal agencies that are within The Department of Homeland Security have many missions to support the security of the United States. One mission concurrent with this thesis topic is Maritime Interdiction Operations, which protects America's maritime borders from all intrusions by halting the flow of illegal drugs, aliens, and contraband into the United States through maritime routes. All government agencies within The Department of Homeland Security are continuing to focus ... |
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| Task-Technology Fit Assessment of an Expertise Transfer System |
Mar-2009 |
58 pages |
| Authors:
Daphne R McGill; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| Organizations today are using information technology to capture knowledge from experts and disseminate this knowledge to decision makers. Having the right information to the right person at the right time facilitates more effective and efficient decisions. This study uses Goodhue's (1998) Task-Technology Fit (TTF) theoretical model to evaluate an Expertise Transfer Forum (ETF) developed by the Oklahoma State University for the Defense Ammunition Center's quality assurance personnel. The preliminary findings ... |
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| A Burning Need to Know: The Use of Open Source Intelligence in the Fire Service |
Mar-2009 |
97 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas A Robson; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, the fire service found itself on the forefront of the war on terror. The people within the fire service began to realize they needed to share intelligence information with other government agencies in order to protect firefighters, and their community. At the federal level, the National Information Sharing Strategy recognized that first responders are critical to the prevention of terrorism and that an ... |
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| A Framework for Analyzing Biometric Template Aging and Renewal Prediction |
Mar-2009 |
168 pages |
| Authors:
John W Carls; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| Biometric technology and systems are modernizing identity capabilities. With maturing biometrics in full, rapid development, a higher accuracy of identity verification is required. An improvement to the security of biometric-based verification systems is provided through higher accuracy; ultimately reducing fraud, theft, and loss of resources from unauthorized personnel. With trivial biometric systems, a higher acceptance threshold to obtain higher accuracy rates increase false rejection rates and user unacceptability. However, maintaining ... |
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| Impacts of U.S. Export Control Policies on Science and Technology Activities and Competitiveness |
25-Feb-2009 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WASHINGTON DC
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| On Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 10:00 am in room 2318 Rayburn House Office Building, the Committee on Science and Technology will hold a hearing to review the impacts of current export control policies on U.S. science and technology activities and competitiveness and to examine the findings and recommendations of the National Academies study, Beyond Fortress America: National Security Controls on Science and Technology in a Globalized World. The Cold ... |
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| Hard Lessons: The Iraq Reconstruction Experience |
Feb-2009 |
379 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ARLINGTON VA SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
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| Hard Lessons: The Iraq Reconstruction Experience appears virtually upon the five-year anniversary of my appointment as Inspector General in Iraq. Shortly after that appointment, I met with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, to whom I reported, to discuss the mission. His first words were: Why did you take this job? It is an impossible task. I began to understand why he offered so startling a welcome during the following week, ... |
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| Air Force Officer Specialty Structure. Reviewing the Fundamentals |
Jan-2009 |
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| Authors:
Raymond E Conley; Albert A Robbert; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| Since its inception over 50 years ago, the Air Force specialty-classification structure has had only one major overhaul--in 1993. Yet, the Air Force has changed dramatically. It is smaller. Its people are more educated and experienced. Its missions have continued to evolve. Given the evolving missions, changing workforce, and changing nature of work, several senior Air Force leaders are asking whether the existing specialty codes provide the correct blend or ... |
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| Assessing Options for Contingent Contracting of Merchant Ships for Naval and Expeditionary Operations |
Dec-2008 |
159 pages |
| Authors:
Athanasios Dimitriou; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Strategic sealift is a perpetual concern for every naval officer planning naval operations. Historical experience (such as WW II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Operation Corporate, Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm, the 2006 Lebanon evacuation of foreign nationals) help us understand the great importance of merchant shipping in naval operations. The types of merchant ships most useful for military operations, as well as the sealift organization and capabilities of Greece, the U.S.A., ... |
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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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| Military Personnel: Evaluation Methods Linked to Anticipated Outcomes Needed to Inform Decisions on Army Recruitment Incentives |
18-Sep-2008 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
Terry Richardson; Charles Perdue; Joanne Landesman; Julia Matta; David Moser; Brenda S Farrell; Catherine H Brown; Barbara J Williams; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Since the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the United States has launched several military operations that have dramatically increased the operations tempo of the military services and required the large-scale mobilization of reservists. These factors have particularly affected the active Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard, which have shouldered the bulk of the personnel burden associated with ongoing operations in Iraq. A ... |
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| Human Capital: DOD Needs to Improve Implementation of and Address Employee Concerns about Its National Security Personnel System |
01-Sep-2008 |
85 pages |
| Authors:
Brenda S Farrell; Ron Fecso; Marion Gatling; Lori Atkinson; Margaret Braley; Renee Brown; Jennifer La Due Harman; Ron Lake; Janice Latimer; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| While DOD has taken some steps to implement internal safeguards to ensure that the NSPS performance management system is fair, effective, and credible, the implementation of some of these safeguards could be improved. Specifically, DOD has taken some steps to (1) involve employees in the system's design and implementation; (2) link employee objectives and the agency's strategic goals and mission; (3) train and retrain employees in the system s operation; ... |
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| The Development and Validation of a Human Systems Integration (HSI) Program for the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) |
01-Sep-2008 |
403 pages |
| Authors:
Andrea Scipione; Mike Greenley; Jeremy Brooks; Alice Salwaycott; Walter Dyck; Carolyn M Shaw; CAE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES KANATA (ONTARIO)
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| From 2000 to 2004, Defence Research and Development Canada conducted multi-year Research and Development (R&D) activities under contract to develop, demonstrate and validate a Human Systems Integration (HSI) approach for the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) with the aim to transition this approach to an operational program within the DND's Material Acquisition and Support community. The foundation of an HSI Program was applied to 31 Defence acquisition projects from ... |
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| Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on Nuclear Deterrence Skills |
01-Sep-2008 |
149 pages |
| Authors:
DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC
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| The Defense Science Board Task Force on Nuclear Deterrence Skills was chartered to assess all aspects of nuclear deterrent skills military, federal, and contractor and to recommended methods and strategies to maintain a right-sized, properly trained, and experienced work force to ensure the viability of the U.S. nuclear deterrent through 2020. As long as anyone in the world has or can acquire nuclear weapons, America must have nuclear deterrence expertise ... |
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| Trust in Culturally Diverse Teams |
Sep-2008 |
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| Authors:
Barbara D Adams; Andrea L Brown; Julie J Famewo; Cheryl L Karthaus; DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TORONTO (CANADA)
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| As the Canadian Forces is becoming more culturally diverse and personnel are increasingly involved in complex multinational coalition operations, a critical issue is how military teams will be able to work efficiently and effectively despite the challenges posed by diversity. One of the major challenges for future military teams is that perceived differences among teammates could impede the development and maintenance of trust. This study investigates the impact of cultural ... |
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| DoD Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 |
23-Jun-2008 |
91 pages |
| Authors:
Donald A Bloomer; Bryant T Clark; LeBarron Durant; Giormary Peluyera; Bradley M Heller; Gloria Young; Robert R Johnson; Kathryn Truex; Celia J Harrigan; Allison E Tarmann; Xavier R Zayas; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| We performed the audit in response to a request from the Office of Management and Budget that the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency review agency processes and help ensure they are consistent with HSPD-12 and FIPS 201-1. We evaluated DoD business processes to determine whether they comply with directives and standards to develop secure and reliable Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials. DoD is not complying with HSPD-12 requirements, has ... |
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| DoD Logistics Human Capital Strategy |
12-May-2008 |
49 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LOGISTICS AND MATERIEL READINESS WASHINGTON DC
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| While its mission and purpose are constant, the logistics workforce faces a continuously evolving strategic environment. The DoD Logistics Human Capital Strategy (HCS) provides a clear vision that establishes the foundation for the future logistics workforce, culture, and human resources practices. DoD Logistics HCS Vision and Benefits The DoD Logistics HCS vision is an integrated, agile, and high-performing future workforce of multi-faceted, interchangeable logisticians that succeed in a joint operating ... |
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| Independent Auditor's Report on the FY 2007 Performance Summary Report for DoD National Drug Control Program Activities |
02-May-2008 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Ann Thompson; Patricia A Marsh; Amy J Frontz; Anthony C Hans; Kevin C Currier; James C Darrough; Brian M Stumpo; Brian L Henry; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Public Law 105-277 is also known as The Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act (the Act). The Act requires that DoD annually submit a description of its performance measurement system for National Drug Control activities to the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The Office of National Drug Control Policy Circular Drug Control Accounting (the Accounting Policy Circular), May 1, 2007, provides the policies and ... |
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| DoD Accounting to Support DoD Personnel During Times of Civil Emergency |
25-Apr-2008 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Suellen Foth; Lusk F Penn; James Hartman; Timothy D Peoples; Gabriel Negron-Pumares; Marcus A Jaramillo; Deloris G Luddington; Shanika LeGare; Pauletta P Battle; Lorin T Pfeil; Patricia A Marsh; Erin S Hart; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| DoD financial managers and personnel responsible for the accounting and reporting of reimbursement to support DoD military and civilian personnel during a civil emergency should read this report. This report addresses the adequacy of controls in place to ensure the accuracy of payments to DoD personnel. On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast causing major damage and loss of life in Alabama, Louisiana, and ... |
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| Eisenhower's Warning Realized: The Issues with the U.S. Reliance on Contractors in the Battlespace |
04-Apr-2008 |
95 pages |
| Authors:
Gary D Smith; NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV NORFOLK VA JOINT FORCES STAFF COLL
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| The United States has relied upon contractors in every battle. Yet the reliance has risen steadily since the 1990s. The numbers have risen from a 1 to 65 troop to contractor ratio in Desert Storm to 1 to 1 in Iraqi and Afghanistan operations. Reasons vary for the use. The end of the Cold War is often sited as the main driver. Other drivers include the increased use of outsourcing. ... |
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| U.S. Response to Special Interest Aliens, a Collaborative Effort |
25 MAR 2008 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Jr Amidon Doyle E.; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| This document is intended to be of operational and strategic relevance and of value to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the United States Border Patrol (OBP), and the Department of Defense (DoD), particularly the U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM). Ideally, this document will inform the specified DoD and DHS audiences concerning each other's roles, missions, and objectives. For each respective audience half of this document will appear to be ... |
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| Controls Over Funds Used by the Air Force and National Guard Bureau for the National Drug Control Program |
07-Mar-2008 |
49 pages |
| Authors:
Ellen Kleiman-Redden; Catherine Bird; Paul J Granetto; Patricia A Marsh; Amy J Frontz; Anthony C Hans; Kevin C Currier; James C Brian L Darrough; Henry; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| DoD personnel working in the counterdrug program should read this report. It discusses the internal controls over counterdrug funds managed by the Air Force and National Guard Bureau. The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics, Counterproliferation, and Global Threats receives funds annually for the National Drug Control Program. These funds are reprogrammed to the Services and Defense Agencies for use in the counterdrug mission. DoD reported ... |
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| Building for the Future: China's Progress in Space Technology During the Tenth 5-Year Plan and the U.S. Response |
MAR 2008 |
75 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin Pollpeter; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| China's space program has achieved spectacular success in recent years. Since 2003 China has launched two human space flight missions, destroyed a satellite with a direct ascent anti-satellite weapon, and launched a moon orbiter. In this monograph, Mr. Kevin Pollpeter assesses China's rise as a space power and its implications for the United States. He argues that China's use of space power is part of an integrated approach to increasing ... |
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| Changes in Espionage by Americans: 1947-2007 |
MAR 2008 |
113 pages |
| Authors:
Katherine L. Herbig; DEFENSE PERSONNEL SECURITY RESEARCH CENTER MONTEREY CA
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| Since 1987, the Defense Personnel Security Research Center (PERSEREC) has maintained a database on espionage by American citizens based largely on open sources, and has collected files on each of the 173 individuals in the database. Espionage by Americans is the worst outcome for the personnel security system that works to reduce the risk of insider threat. Although its main focus is the personnel security system, PERSEREC monitors and analyzes ... |
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| Defense Finance and Accounting Service Kansas City Federal Manager's Financial Integrity Act, Federal Financial Management Improvement Act, and Federal Information Security Management Acting Reporting of FY 2005 |
19 FEB 2008 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Paul J. Granetto; Patricia A. Marsh; Edward A. Blair; Cecelia M. Ball; Michael Adams; Beverly Smythe; Denny Moore; Cassondra Lane; Erin Hart; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Headquarters, Cleveland, and Kansas City personnel responsible for the internal control program and Annual Statement of Assurance reporting; and Department of Navy and United States Marine Corps personnel responsible for financial management and reporting should read this report. This report contains recommendations that DFAS Kansas City should follow to ensure that effective internal controls are in place to assess and report on its Management ... |
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| Final Environmental Assessment, Family Camp Facility Buckey Air Force Base, Colorado |
07-Feb-2008 |
136 pages |
| Authors:
Elizabeth Meyer; Elise Sherva; Kimberly Witt; Cheryl Groenjes; SPACE WING ( 460TH) BUCKLEY AFB CO
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| The US Air Force proposes to construct and operate a new Family Camp (FamCamp) facility adjacent to William's Lake at BAFB, Colorado. Construction of the FamCamp facility will provide outdoor recreational opportunities for the military and civilian workforce stationed at Buckley AFB, retirees, and their families. It will offer camping, fishing, picnicking, trails, playgrounds, and other outdoor activities. |
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| Maritime Security. Coast Guard Inspections Identify and Correct Facility Deficiencies, but More Analysis Needed of Program's Staffing, Practices, and Data |
FEB 2008 |
60 pages |
| Authors:
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| To help secure the nation's ports against a terrorist attack, federal regulations have required cargo and other maritime facilities to have security plans in place since July 2004. U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) guidance calls for an annual inspection to ensure that plans are being followed. Federal law enacted in October 2006 required such facilities to be inspected two times a year one of which is to be conducted unannounced. The ... |
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| Department of Defense Base Structure Report: Fiscal Year 2008 Baseline (A Summary of DoD's Real Property Inventory) |
01-Jan-2008 |
206 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (INSTALLATIONS AND ENVIRONMENT) WASHINGTON DC
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| The Department of Defense (DoD) remains one of the world's largest landlords with more than 545,700 facilities (buildings, structures and linear structures) located on more than 5,400 sites, on approximately 30 million acres. The Base Structure Report FY 2008 Baseline represents a consolidated summary of the Department of Defense real property inventory (RPI) as reflected in Military Departments' and Washington Headquarters Service's native real property databases as of September 30, ... |
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| Spring 2008 Industry Study. Land Combat Systems Industry |
01-Jan-2008 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC
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| The seminar surveyed the state of the U.S. Land Combat System industry. The study found that the current LCS industry has responded well to the demands of wartime production. Funding fluctuations, domestic specialty metal useage requirements, and long lead times contributed to delays in some procurements, leading the study to make recommendations for improvements to acquisition processes. In the near future, the demand for tactical wheeled vehicles will increase because ... |
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| Occupational Safety and Health for Public Safety Employees. Assessing the Evidence and the Implications for Public Policy |
Jan-2008 |
158 pages |
| Authors:
David Loughran; Tom Latourrette; Seth Seabury; 319 CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON GRAND FORKS AFB ND
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| Police officers, firefighters, and other public safety workers are asked to put their lives at risk to protect the general public, so it is not surprising that they face exceptionally high rates of injury and fatality relative to the general workforce. To help protect public safety employees from work-related injuries and illnesses without compromising their ability to do their jobs, policymakers need a better understanding of the specific risk factors ... |
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| Fiscally Informed Total Force Manpower |
2008 |
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| Authors:
Harry J. Thie; John Christian; Matthew Stafford; Roland J. Yardley; Peter Schirmer; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| This monograph communicates the results of a short-term review of how selected Department of Defense (DoD) components currently review and analyze manpower needs in particular organizations or personnel communities. We reviewed published material and conducted interviews to ascertain useful methods that might be used more widely. The research is not designed to be comprehensive or to review routine Service manpower determination methods. Instead, we are particularly interested in practices that ... |
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| An Analysis of Alternatives for Reducing Outpatient Military Health Care Costs for Active Duty Members and their Families: Implementing a Recommended Savings Strategy Using Defense Acquisition Principles |
DEC 2007 |
117 pages |
| Authors:
Ricardo Jaime; Joshua W. Rupert; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Rising health care costs are placing a considerable burden on Government and Department of Defense resources. At the current rate, health care costs will likely impact the overall readiness and future force structure of the Department of Defense. In efforts to reduce or contain the costs of the military health care system, this project will propose two cost savings alternatives for providing outpatient care to active duty personnel and their ... |
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