| National Wetland Plant List Indicator Rating Definitions |
Jul 2012 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Robert W Lichvar; Norman C Melvin; Mary L Butterwick; William N Kirchner; COLD REGIONS RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING LAB HANOVER NH
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 | For over two decades, the National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands has served as the standard reference for plant species wetland indicator status ratings in the United States. In 2012 the list, now called the National Wetland Plant List, was updated and approved for use for various purposes by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ... |
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| Analysis of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Construction in the Air Force |
Mar 2012 |
71 pages |
| Authors:
James M Rozzoni; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| The Air Force uses the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system as a third party verification system to ensure sustainable and resource-conscious facilities. The Federal Government has implemented several mandates in recent years that require certain milestones be met for energy reduction, water conservation, renewable energy use, and so forth. This research aims to determine how the Air Force has implemented LEED through credit analysis, and to ... |
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| An Analysis of Personal and Professional Development in the United States Navy |
Mar 2012 |
187 pages |
| Authors:
Caner Filiz; Markelly Jean-Pierre; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY
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| Employee development is among the most important functions of any organization. Since employees are arguably an organization's most important asset, organizations have an incentive to invest in, direct, and promote the development of their employees. As an organization, the U.S. Navy, too, provides for the personal and professional development of naval personnel. This thesis reviews the Navy's personal and professional development program and examines the possible use of 360-degree feedback ... |
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| Clinical Assessment of the Noise Immune Stethoscope aboard a U.S. Navy Carrier |
Nov 2011 |
41 pages |
| Authors:
Steven J Gaydos; Carl E Long; Christine Maclan; Angelo Lucero; Alfred F Shwayhat; Amanda M Kelley; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| This study was conducted in support of advanced technology development for clinical auscultation in high noise environments. The diagnostic performance of the Noise Immune Stethoscope (NIS) was assessed by user-clinicians in a deployed environment. The NIS is a hybrid dual function stethoscope with both electromechanical acoustic (passive) and ultrasound Doppler (active) modes. Data were collected over a 7 month operational deployment by the medical department of a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. ... |
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| Contingency Basing Issues and Consideration |
Nov 2011 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Frank E Kostka; JOINT COMMITTEE ON TACTICAL SHELTERS NATICK MA
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| Fossil fuel dependence results in exponential increase in convoy casualty risk. More likely to spend money on hardware solution than training solution for base camps, even if either approach would have the same effect on energy consumption. Renewable energy only generates small percentage of power requirements (10%). Lack of incentive for individual units to conserve energy. Energy-efficient technology with inefficient operators loses much of potential benefit. Structures and equipment do ... |
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| Analysis and Load Rating of Pre-flex Composite Beams |
Sep 2011 |
89 pages |
| Authors:
Genock Portela; Ulises Barajas; Jose A Albarran-Garcia; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS GEOTECHNICAL AND STRUCTURES LAB
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| This report describes a methodology for analysis and load rating of pre-flex beams subjected to vehicular and military loads. The methodology is based on service limits for different loading stages. The analysis is divided into an initial stage of pre-flexion of the non-composite beam, followed by the release and subsequent states of loading of a composite beam. Creep and shrinkage effects are considered in the analysis adopting Giacomo and Maninni ... |
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| A Hybrid Approach to Tactical Vehicles |
Sep 2011 |
123 pages |
| Authors:
Mark D Fingerholz; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Combat operations are suffering from unnecessarily high fuel demand which degrades capability, exposes support operations to greater risk than necessary, and increases operations and support costs. This thesis describes the current suite of hybrid drivetrain technologies, evaluates their effectiveness in a tactical environment, and suggests an architecture that reduces fuel consumption while maintaining performance against mobility, transportability, survivability, and safety requirements. This thesis includes a comprehensive analysis of nine power ... |
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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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| Quality Assurance Tools for the Engaged Program Manager |
Aug 2011 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Gindele; DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY FORT LEE VA
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| An important and integral part of any procurement is the quality assurance provisioning. Specify inadequate quality assurance, and you may end up with products that cannot be used by the military customer. Overspecify the quality assurance provisions, and you waste money and may alienate the vendor and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) personnel, who are usually assigned quality oversight. Careful consideration should be expended to evaluate all the tools ... |
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| Chinese Military Transparency: Evaluating the 2010 Defense White Paper (Strategic Forum, Number 269, July 2011) |
JUL 2011 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Phillip C. Saunders; Ross Rustici; NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV WASHINGTON DC INST FOR NATIONAL STRATEGIC STUDIES
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| China's 2010 Defense White Paper provides relatively little new data and less information about Chinese military capabilities and modernization efforts than previous editions. Consistent with past white papers, this one does not provide any information about specific weapon systems or about nuclear forces and modernization efforts. An INSS methodology for evaluating military transparency indicates that China's 2010 white paper receives lower transparency ratings than the 2008 edition and provides less ... |
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| Multiple Aptitude Normative Intelligence Testing that Distinguishes U.S. Air Force MQ-1 Predator Sensor Operators from Peers in the Civilian General Population and AC-130 Gunship Sensor Operators |
Jul 2011 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
John Cotton; Wayne L Chappelle; Jennifer N Heaton; Amber Salinas; SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OH AEROSPACE MEDICINE DEPT/ AEROSPACE MEDICINE CONSULTATION DIV
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| U.S. Air Force (USAF) MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper sensor operators (SOs) have a critical role in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR); basic surface attack; and close air support (CAS) operations. The duties of the Predator/Reaper SOs are perceived by subject matter experts as having high levels of intelligence and visual-spatial aptitudes to successfully pass training and adapt to operational challenges. To date, there are no studies that assess the cognitive ... |
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| Tow Bar Test Plan |
22 JUN 2011 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Celeste Kozinski; Emily Neville; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| The purpose of the tow bar test plan is to standardize the methods used to validate new tow bar ratings to ensure its durability and safety of use. |
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| Data Envelopment Analysis to Assess Productivity in the United States Air Force Medical Supply Chain |
JUN 2011 |
74 pages |
| Authors:
Tereca V. Benton; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT (ILS)
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| Utilizing a DEA model created by Dr. Paul Jensen, of the University of Texas, each of 73 AF MTFs was assigned baseline efficiency rating in the current medical supply chain network structure. Efficiency was calculated based on the facility's capability to process input(s) to output(s). Effectiveness, operationalized as application of the appropriate strategy "to get the job done," was assessed as a function of lead time using average delivery days. ... |
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| Evaluation of the Marine Game Simple Surface Warfare Model |
JUN 2011 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
Patrik Lif; Anders Frank; Johan Lundin; SWEDISH DEFENCE RESEARCH AGENCY LINKOEPING
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| War games are nothing new and are used by most militaries in one form or another. The war game "Simple Surface Warfare Model" (SSM) was developed by the Swedish National Defence College to train cadets and test military plans. The purpose of this study was to evaluate SSM as a war game, and to determine its strengths and weaknesses. The game was tailored for teaching basic marine tactics and was ... |
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| Sea-Air Intermodal Port Pair Selection Criteria in South America |
JUN 2011 |
99 pages |
| Authors:
Phillip A. Shea; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| Intermodal operations have been crucial to the success of recent TRANSCOM distribution actions across the globe. Understanding the most appropriate factors to consider in seaport and airfield transloading pairs is critical to efficient and effective use of the intermodal option. TRANSCOM utilizes an analytic heuristic process within an intermodal seaport and airfield suitability model to rank order capability ratings of transloading sites. This research identifies the most important criteria for ... |
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| A Summary of Simulator Sickness Ratings for U.S. Army Aviation Engineering Simulators |
Jun 2011 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
Jamison S Hicks; David B Durbin; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD HUMAN RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE
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| The U.S. Army Research Laboratory Human Research and Engineering Directorate (ARL HRED) uses U.S. Army Aviation engineering helicopter simulators to assess crewstation design for new or modified aircraft. This report summarizes pilot Simulator Sickness Questionnaire (SSQ) ratings for seven engineering simulators. The ratings were obtained from pilots during the assessments and used to identify if the simulators induced simulator sickness (SS) symptoms, if the symptoms caused significant discomfort which distracted ... |
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| Army LEED-Certified Projects, August 2008 - January 2011 |
Jun 2011 |
98 pages |
| Authors:
Richard L Schneider; Justine A Kane; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| All Federal agencies are mandated to apply sustainable design principles to the siting, design, and construction of their facilities. Agencies are further required to certify the sustainability of 5% of the buildings constructed each year with an independent, third-party authority. The US Army's certifier is the US Green Building Council (USGBC) using the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design s (LEED) rating system. In Fiscal Year 2011, the Office of ... |
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| Effectiveness of Software Sustainment |
May 2011 |
45 pages |
| Authors:
Steven C Cooper; DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIV ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| Government leaders' policy decisions can significantly impact the acquisition of weapon systems for warfighters. Two such decisions were made in 1998 and 2004 within the U.S. Army. While these decisions may impact system acquisition, they can also affect important sub-elements of the acquisition process, such as sustainment support of software operating within systems. This study researched software sustainment support within the Army Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Sustainment, and Reconnaissance ... |
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| 2010 Center for Army Leadership Annual Survey of Army Leadership (CASAL): Army Education |
APR 2011 |
42 pages |
| Authors:
Joshua Hatfield; John P. Steele; Ryan Riley; Heidi Keller-Glaze; Jon J. Fallesen; ICF INTERNATIONAL INC FAIRFAX VA
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| This report supplements the main survey findings CAL Technical Report 2011-1, and explores PME attendance, quality, effectiveness, and relevance of course experiences, along with ability to transfer what was learned from the classroom to the field, and potential recommendations. This report is a direct response to General Officers' feedback on last year's PME findings. Specifically, Army education was concerning for senior leaders last year due to a downward trend in ... |
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| Appraisal Requirements for CMMI (Registered Trademark) Version 1.3 (ARC, V1.3) |
Apr 2011 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Mary Busby; Palma Buttles-Valdez; Paul Byrnes; Will Hayes; Ravi Khetan; Denise Kirkham; Lisa Ming; Charlie Ryan; Kevin Schaaff; Alexander Stall; CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INST
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| This report, the Appraisal Requirements for CMMI, Version 1.3 (ARC, V1.3), defines the requirements for appraisal methods intended for use with Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI (Registered Trademark)) and with the People CMM. The ARC may also be useful when defining appraisals with other reference models. The ARC defines three appraisal classes distinguished by the degree of rigor associated with the application of the method. These classes are intended primarily ... |
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| Rethinking Military Personnel Evaluations |
23 Mar 2011 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Brian A Yates; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Military personnel evaluation systems are effective at identifying top performers, but struggle to differentiate between average records. Each service has a different approach to evaluation, appropriately reflecting the underlying philosophy and culture of the service. The basic purposes of these evaluation systems break down into two essential themes: to provide information for decisions on promotion, retention, and assignment; and to provide feedback to the individual. The problem common to all ... |
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| Standard CMMI (Registered Trademark) Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI (Service Mark)) A, Version 1.3: Method Definition Document |
Mar 2011 |
276 pages |
| Authors:
Mary Busby; Palma Buttles-Valdez; Paul Byrnes; Will Hayes; Ravi Khetan; Denise Kirkham; Lisa Ming; Charlie Ryan; Kevin Schaaff; Alexander Stall; CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INST
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| The Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI) is designed to provide benchmark quality ratings relative to Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) models and the People CMM. The SCAMPI Method Definition Document (MDD) describes the requirements, activities, and practices associated with the processes that constitute the SCAMPI method. The MDD also contains precise descriptions of the method's context, concepts, and architecture. |
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| Information Systems Technician Rating Stakeholders: Implications for Effective Performance |
Jan 2011 |
84 pages |
| Authors:
Margaret C Harrell; Harry J Thie; Roland J Yardley; Maria C Lytell; RAND NATIONAL DEFENSE RESEARCH INST SANTA MONICA CA
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| The U.S. Navy is organized by five warfare enterprises and with various providers that contribute services, materiel, and human resources to achieve overall readiness. This system is characterized by complex networks of organizations with disparate goals and priorities. For example, the relative emphases on efficiency and effectiveness vary throughout this enterprise system. The Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) initiative is designed to consolidate and improve the networks on ... |
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| Demonstration of an Environmentally Benign and Reduced Corrosion Runway Deicing Fluid |
Jan 2011 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
Mary T Wyderski; H N Conkle; Satya P Chauhan; AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| This report summarizes the findings from a full-scale side-by-side demonstration of Battelle Runway Deicing Fluid (RDF) versus conventional potassium-acetate (KAc) based RDF. The tests were conducted on a closed section of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base runway using full-scale fluid application trailers. Anti-icing and deicing performance was based on runway friction rating, a measure of surface slipperiness, and holdover time. The two Battelle fluids tested met all acceptance criteria including ... |
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| Efficient Matrix Completion with Gaussian Models |
OCT 2010 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Flavien Leger; Guoshen Yu; Guillermo Sapiro; MINNESOTA UNIV MINNEAPOLIS INST FOR MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
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| A general framework based on Gaussian models and a MAPEM algorithm is introduced in this paper for solving matrix/ table completion problems. The numerical experiments with the standard and challenging movie ratings data show that the proposed approach, based on probably one of the simplest probabilistic models, leads to the results in the same ballpark as the state-of-the-art, at a lower computational cost. |
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| Actions Needed to Improve the Reliability of Afghan Security Force Assessments |
29 JUN 2010 |
56 pages |
| Authors:
SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR AFGHANISTAN RECONSTRUCTION ARLINGTON VA
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| The development of self-sufficient Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) capable of independently providing internal and external security for Afghanistan is a key goal of the U.S. strategy for Afghanistan. For the last 5 years, the Capability Milestone (CM) rating system has been the primary metric for measuring the development of ANSF capabilities against end-state goals. In late 2009, responsibility for the management of ANSF capability assessments moved from NTM-A/CSTC-A to ... |
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| Assessing Chinese Military Transparency (INSS China Strategic Perspectives, Number 1, June 2010) |
JUN 2010 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
Michael Kiselycznyk; Phillip C. Saunders; NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV WASHINGTON DC INST FOR NATIONAL STRATEGIC STUDIES
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| The United States and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region have expressed concerns about China's expanding military capabilities and called on Beijing to increase transparency on military issues. Chinese officials and military officers argue that Chinese transparency has increased over time and that weaker countries should not be expected to meet U.S. standards of transparency. Lack of an objective method for assessing military transparency has made it difficult to assess ... |
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| Consistency of Pay-For-Performance Results Across a Geographically Dispersed Command |
Apr 2010 |
78 pages |
| Authors:
J C Lane; DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIV ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The Department of Defense (DoD) has attempted to improve human resource rewards and recognition with annual appraisals using several pay-for-performance models, including the National Security Personnel System (NSPS). Whether elements of this or any other pay-for-performance system can provide a fair mechanism of evaluation and incentivize the workforce will remain in debate for some time. This paper will investigate the consistency of evaluations given to over 1,500 employees within a ... |
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| Human Capital. Monitoring of Safeguards and Addressing Employee Perceptions Are Key to Implementing a Civilian Performance Management System in DOD |
Oct-2009 |
77 pages |
| Authors:
Brenda S Farrell; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| In 2004, the Department of Defense (DOD) began implementing the National Security Personnel System (NSPS)--a human capital system for DOD civilians. NSPS significantly redesigned the way DOD civilians are hired, compensated, and promoted. Pub. L. No. 110-181 mandated that GAO conduct reviews of the NSPS performance management system in calendar years 2008, 2009, and 2010. In this report, GAO assessed (1) the extent to which DOD has implemented certain internal ... |
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| Recovering Servicemembers. DOD and VA Have Jointly Developed the Majority of Required Policies but Challenges Remain |
Jul-2009 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Randall B Williamson; Bonnie Anderson; Susannah Bloch; Catina Bradley; April Brantely; Frederick Caison; Lisa Motley; Elise Pressma; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Over the past 8 years, DOD has designated over 34,000 servicemembers involved in OEF and OIF as wounded in action. The severity of injuries can result in a lengthy process for a patient to either return to duty or to transition to veteran status. The most seriously injured servicemembers from these conflicts usually receive care at Walter Reed Army Medical Center or the National Naval Medical Center. According to DOD ... |
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| The Leader AZIMUTH Check: Factor Structure of Common Competencies |
Jun-2009 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
Sena Garven; John P Steele; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| Enhancing the leadership skills of Soldiers is of primary importance to the U.S. Army. A critical step in the process of leader development is self-awareness through self-assessment. Such insight is important because identifying and assessing trainable competencies that facilitate maximum leadership effectiveness creates a strategic advantage. This report describes the psychometric properties and common competencies assessed by the Leader AZIMUTH Check, a 360-degree feedback instrument for Army leaders. The AZIMUTH ... |
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| Assessment of the Warrant Officer Technical and Tactical Certification Course (WOTTC) |
Jun-2009 |
44 pages |
| Authors:
Gonzalo Ferro; Robert Kilcullen; Scott A Beal; James W Lussier; Don Martin; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES FORT BRAGG NC SCIENTIFIC COORDINATION OFFICE
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| In response to a request from the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) initiated a research effort to assess the effectiveness of the new Warrant Officer Technical and Tactical Certification Course (WOTTC) in terms of producing Special Forces (SF) Warrant Officers (WO) who could perform effectively on the job. A behaviorally anchored rating scale (BARS) ... |
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| National Security Personnel System (NSPS) - 2008 Evaluation Report |
15-May-2009 |
201 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM
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| Attached is the first internal program evaluation report on the National Security Personnel System (NSPS), prepared under the auspices of section 9901.107 of the NSPS regulation, which states that the Department will evaluate NSPS regulations and their implementation. The Program Executive Office (PEO), on behalf of the Secretary, carries out the evaluation activities as part of the PEO mission. NSPS was designed to be a flexible system to meet the ... |
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| Field Testing and Load Rating Report, Bridge FSBR-514, Fort Shafter, Hawaii |
May-2009 |
73 pages |
| Authors:
Brett Commander; Wilmel Varela-Ortiz; Terry R Stanton; Henry Diaz-Alvarez; BRIDGE DIAGNOSTICS INC BOULDER CO
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| Bridge Diagnostics was contracted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform live-load testing and load rating on Bridge FSBR-514 on Walker Road over Kahauiki Stream, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, in conjunction with three other structures - Bridge FSBR-201, FSBR-1608, and ERBR-9. A primary goal of the live-load testing was to determine the relative effects of different military load configurations. A second goal was to use the measured load responses ... |
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| From Tootsie Rolls to Composites: Assessing a Spectrum of Active Learning Activities in Engineering Mechanics |
May-2009 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel Jensen; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO INST FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
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| The introduction of active learning exercises into a traditional lecture has been shown to improve students' learning. Hands-on learning opportunities in labs and projects provide are additional tools in the active learning toolbox. This paper presents a series of innovative hands-on active learning activities for mechanics of materials topics. These activities are based on a Methodology for Developing Hands-on Active Learning Activities, a systematic approach for efficient and effective activity ... |
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| Efficacy of Armodafinil for Maintaining Vigilance Among Navy Air Traffic Controllers Eight to Twelve Hours Post-Dose |
12-Apr-2009 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey B Phillips; Rita G Simmons; Melissa Stompolis; Richard D Arnold; NAVAL AEROSPACE MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB PENSACOLA FL
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| This study is designed to measure the efficacy of armodafinil as a fatigue countermeasure during military air traffic control (ATC) operations. ATC operations require extended periods of sustained attention without room for error. Military ATC crews accommodate shift schedules unique to demands of military operations which often exceed FAA regulations. Armodafinil, a slow-release form of modafinil, improves wakefulness and alertness without affecting normal sleep patterns making it an ideal fatigue ... |
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| Assessing Professional Competence by Using Occupational Judgment Tests Derived From Job Analysis Questionnaires |
Jan-2009 |
47 pages |
| Authors:
Peter Legree; Joseph Psotka; Tiffany M Bludau; Dawn Gray; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ARLINGTON VA
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| Based on the historical success of job analysis questionnaires and the related expectation that respondents with technical expertise are required to obtain valid job analysis ratings data, we hypothesized that these questionnaires can be converted into judgment tests to measure individual differences in occupational expertise. As an initial test of this hypothesis, Occupational Judgment Tests (OJTs) were derived from job analysis questionnaires, and job incumbents were asked to objectively rate ... |
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| The Economic and Quality of Life Impact of Remote Technologies on High Risk Patients and Their Caregivers |
JAN 2009 |
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| Authors:
Steven J. Berman; SAINT FRANCIS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION HONOLULU HI
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| This pilot study compares the clinical outcomes, economic impacts, and patient and caregiver ratings of Quality of Life and satisfaction of a Remote Technology (RT) intervention to Home Health Aide (HHA) intervention or Usual Care (UC). 28 high-risk patients with ESRD were randomized into 3 groups for intervention: RT, HHA, or UC. The pre-intervention surveys of Quality of life, satisfaction, and health utilities were conducted. Measurements of healthcare resource utilization ... |
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| Decision Processes in Military Moral Dilemmas: The Role of Moral Intensity and Moral Judgment |
Dec-2008 |
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| Authors:
Ann-Renee Blais; Megan M Thompson; DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TORONTO (CANADA)
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 | Given the unique moral responsibility and obligations of military duty, understanding the nature and factors governing the moral decision making process and behaviour of military personnel, especially during operations, is of paramount importance. In the current study, we apply the seminal moral and ethical decision making models of Rest (1986) and Jones (1991) to explore the moral decision making process of 64 participants (34 women and 30 men) who participated ... |
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| Uncovering the Hidden Structure of Platoons: Formal and Emergent Leaders' Perceptions of Organizational Networks |
Dec-2008 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel B Horn; Elizabeth A Conjar; BOOZ-ALLEN AND HAMILTON INC MCLEAN VA
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| We report on a study of the accuracy of Soldiers' perceptions of advice and friendship networks within U.S. Army Infantry rifle platoons. The ability to accurately perceive the informal advice networks within a platoon is shown to be correlated with both formal leadership positions and emergent leader ratings. That is, individuals in leadership roles and those who, regardless of their formal role, are seen by their peers as possessing leadership ... |
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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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| Predictive Validity of the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test for USAF Air Battle Manager Training Performance |
Sep-2008 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas R Carretta; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS DIRECTORATE
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| The Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) was validated for the prediction of academic performance during Undergraduate Air Battle Manager (UABM) training. Participants were 680 men and women selected for UABM training on the basis of academic performance, aptitude test scores (i.e., AFOQT), commander's ratings, and medical and physical fitness. The criterion was the mean on several written tests taken during the 9 month UABM training course. Validities were examined ... |
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| The Decline in America's Reputation: Why |
11 JUN 2008 |
48 pages |
| Authors:
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attack there was world-wide sympathy and support for the United States. This was best summed up in the headline in the French newspaper Le Monde Nous sommes tous Americains. ( We are all Americans now. ) Since then, polls conducted by the U.S. Government and respected private firms have revealed a precipitous decline in favorability toward the United States and its foreign ... |
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| Condition Assessment Methodology for Spillways |
01-Jun-2008 |
126 pages |
| Authors:
Luc E Chouinard; Stuart Foltz; Jean Robichaud; Ralph Wittebolle; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has primary responsibility for maintaining and operating U.S. navigable waterways and Federal flood control dams. Dam safety is a critical priority, but assessment and prioritization of dam safety concerns is difficult. This report describes a condition assessment and prioritization methodology for structural, mechanical, electrical, and operational aspects of spillways. The methodology was developed to help provide a firmer engineering basis for prioritization and ... |
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| Use of Information Technology Tools in Source Selection Decision Making: A Study on USAF's KC-X Tanker Replacement Program |
01-Jun-2008 |
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| Authors:
Sidar Kaymaz; Alaattin Diri; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The source selection phase in government acquisitions is so complicated in nature because it involves multi-criteria decision making that is supposed to respond to various requirements and subjectivity is usually inevitable in this kind of a decision making process. The purpose of this project is to demonstrate how the USAF's current source selection method (color rating method) is incompetent in showing small differences between proposed products, how this inadequacy leads ... |
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| Field Testing and Load Rating Report, Bridge S-1090 |
01-May-2008 |
103 pages |
| Authors:
Brett Commander; Jesse Grimson; Wilmel Varela-Ortiz; Terry R Stanton; Carmen Y Lugo; Gerald M Hansler; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS GEOTECHNICAL AND STRUCTURES LAB
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| In June 2007, Bridge Diagnostics, Inc. (BDI), was contracted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform live-load testing and load rating on Bridge S-1090 at Camp Casey, South Korea, in conjunction with two other structures, S-4360 and S-1801. The general goal of the live-load testing was to obtain and then utilize field measurements to verify an analytical model from which accurate load ratings could be obtained. A more ... |
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| Fairness and Ethical Considerations in Pay for Performance in NSPS |
17 MAR 2008 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Erin J. Freitag; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The Department of Defense is implementing the pay for performance segment of the National Security Personnel System (NSPS). NSPS requires supervisors to pay employees based on performance to improve individual and organizational performance. Pay for performance requires managers and supervisors to make more distinctive evaluations of individual performance. Decisions supervisors make in evaluating performance impacts employees' salaries and future retirement earnings. Therefore, fairness and ethical considerations are inherent in successfully ... |
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| Redefining how Relative Values are Determined on Fitness Reports |
19-Feb-2008 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
S R Walsh; MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND QUANTICO VA
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| The current process for fitness reports remedied the previous system that had become overly inflated and undermined many Marine's faith in the reporting process.1 A major component of the current fitness report process is the use of relative values, which compares the value of each report to the rating history of any given grade based upon a reporting senior profile.2 Though the current version of the Marine Corps Fitness Report ... |
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| Development of a Supervisory Control Rating Scale |
01-Jan-2008 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Gavan Lintern; Thomas Hughes; GENERAL DYNAMICS ADVANCED INFORMATION SYSTEMS DAYTON OH
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| The objective was to develop a supervisory control rating scale to evaluate human interaction and capabilities associated with automation. The product was to be a standardized rating scale analogous to the Cooper-Harper Rating Scale that was developed to assess aircraft handling response. The use intended for the scale developed under the current project is to evaluate supervisory control across situations and human-system interface concepts in a manner that reflects supervisor's ... |
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| A Tale of Two Disability Coding Systems: The Veterans Administration Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) vs. Diagnostic Coding Using the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) |
JAN 2008 |
62 pages |
| Authors:
Nicole S. Bell; Ilyssa E. Hollander; Jeffrey O. Williams; Paul J. Amoroso; SOCIAL SECTORS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES INC BOSTON MA
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| Disability rates have increased by approximately 10% per year over the past 25 years. Little is known about the etiology, in part because Veterans Administration Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) codes are not clinical diagnoses. This report describes results from analyses linking VASRD disability codes to International Classification of Disease, 9th Rev., Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) clinical diagnoses captured in hospital administrative records during disability case processing. Results suggest that while ... |
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