| The Prospects for Security Sector Reform in Tunisia: A Year After the Revolution |
Sep 2012 |
66 pages |
| Authors:
Querine Hanlon; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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 | In the year since the revolution, Tunisia has achieved what no other Arab Spring country has managed: peaceful transition to democratic rule through national elections widely viewed to be free and fair. The legacy of the previous regime, however, remains: a complete lack of transparency, no real parliamentary or government oversight, and largely unchanged rules of engagement and training. Tunisia's internal security services are feared by the population and are ... |
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| Prioritizing Foreign Military Engagements: A Multi Objective Decision Analysis Using Value Focused Thinking |
15 Jun 2012 |
76 pages |
| Authors:
Erik G Brine; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| The purpose of this research is to develop a tool to advise and inform Air Force Senior Leadership when prioritizing military engagements with foreign partners. As the defense budget contracts and military personnel diminish in number it will become more important than ever to carefully prioritize the expenditure of valuable resources. Cuts will be made in the Security Cooperation realm despite its level of importance in a new world where ... |
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| The Unintended Consequences of Killing Civilians |
17 May 2012 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
Sherry K Oehler; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
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| Mistreatment of civilians not party to a large-scale, violent conflict is not new. The perceived lack of empathy for civilians (historically and presently) points to ambiguities about who the enemy is, rules of engagement, as well as the ongoing debate about the nature of military intervention in internal conflicts. In addition, examples of violence against civilians during the current war in the Middle East emphasize changes that have occurred within ... |
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| No One at the Controls: The Legal Implications of Fully Autonomous Targeting |
04 May 2012 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey S Thurnher; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| The United States has increasingly relied on unmanned systems to help fight its wars, and these systems have steadily become more sophisticated. Science is now on the verge of many breakthroughs, particularly in artificial intelligence, which might well lead to the creation of fully autonomous unmanned systems. Autonomous systems could potentially attack enemies with lethal force without a human being in the loop. The possible deployment of lethal, autonomous robots ... |
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| Department of Defense Cyberspace Policy Report: A Report to Congress Pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, Section 934 |
Nov 2011 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC
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| This report is submitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 934 of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2011. Cyberspace is a critical enabler to Department of Defense (DoD) military, intelligence, business and, potentially, civil support operations. While the development and integration of cyber technologies have created many high leverage opportunities for DoD, our increasing reliance upon cyberspace also creates vulnerabilities for both DoD ... |
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| Unmanned Warfare: Second and Third Order Effects Stemming from the Afghan Operational Environment between 2001 and 2010 |
10 JUN 2011 |
87 pages |
| Authors:
Matthew C. Crowell; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| This thesis builds on research into the second and third order effects of unmanned warfare on the modern battlefield and provides a single source document outlining the major effects seen throughout the Afghan operational environment between 2001 and 2010. When the United States fired the first Hellfire missile from a Predator aircraft in combat, the very nature of warfare took a dramatic step into the future. With new assets capable ... |
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| Generating a Global Cyber Code of Conduct |
01 Apr 2011 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
Steven R Schweichler; FLETCHER SCHOOL OF LAW AND DIPLOMACY MEDFORD MA
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| The United States and other nations have become increasingly reliant on digital information and communications systems over the last two decades. The increased technological advances in these systems have revolutionized how nations and populations communicate, making once difficult tasks easier and faster. Disadvantages also emerged with this capability, including the ability of persons to probe and gain access to information by hacking into information and communications systems. With this growing ... |
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| The Influence of Religion on the Rules of Engagement |
28 Mar 2011 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Jr Palmer James; GEORGE MASON UNIV FAIRFAX VA INSTITUTE FOR CONFLICT ANALYSIS AND RESOLUTION
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| Historically, religious traditions, values, and beliefs have ignited wars as well as helped to maintain peace. There is a need to better understand the role that world religions play in international conflicts and military operations. The success of a mission may hinge on a commander's ability to understand the influence of religion and faith on the mission. This research paper will explore how religion and faith affect the rules of ... |
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| Small Decks for Engagement Operations: What Are the Trade-Offs? |
DEC 2010 |
47 pages |
| Authors:
Alison Vernon; CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| With the changing asset availability for engagement operations, US Naval Forces South asked CNA to help them understand the ramifications of the use of different naval assets for their Continuing Promise mission; specifically, the use of smaller, mostly amphibious, assets. When the role of the asset in engagement operations was examined, it became clear that smaller assets could still be as effective in terms of host nation responses as larger ... |
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| Requirements for Autonomous Unmanned Air Systems Set by Legal Issues |
2010 |
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| Authors:
Tony Gillespie; Robin West; DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LAB FARNBOROUGH (UNITED KINGDOM) AIR SYSTEMS
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 | Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) are an accepted part of the military inventory and it is anticipated that they will become more autonomous in the future. This paper examines the problem of raising autonomy levels whilst still meeting the requirements of the Laws of Armed Conflict (LOAC). A top-down approach is proposed, starting with LOAC and deriving requirements for more autonomous UAS. The method should ensure that technology developments to raise ... |
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| The US Response to China's ASAT Test: An International Security Space Alliance for the Future (Drew Paper Number 8, August 2009) |
Aug 2009 |
140 pages |
| Authors:
Anthony J Mastalir; AIR UNIV MAXWELL AFB AL AIR FORCE RESEARCH INST
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| Lt. Colonel Anthony Mastalir has done policy makers a welcome service by exploring the enigma wrapped in a conundrum which is Chinese space policy, focusing on the Chinese kinetic energy antisatellite (KE-ASAT) test of January 2007. That test ended a de facto moratorium on KE-ASAT tests which the United States and Russia had observed for over two decades. It also announced the arrival of a new player in strategic space, ... |
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| Attack on the USS Liberty: A Stab at the Truth |
10-Apr-2009 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Mark A Stroh; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| In June 1967, the USS Liberty, an unarmed Navy technical research ship, was attacked by Israeli aircraft and motor torpedo boats in international waters off the coast of Egypt. The attack killed 34 and injured 171 Americans. The attack was clearly an event that intersected military operations at the tactical and operational levels and politics at the strategic level. Using key declassified messages, the findings of the Navy's official Court ... |
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| Small Boat and Swarm Defense: A Gap Study |
01-Sep-2008 |
87 pages |
| Authors:
Andre Tiwari; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| United States Naval forces conducting straits transits face a host of unique force protection challenges. Traffic density is often high, with many ferries, fishing and pleasure boats, and large cargo ships maneuvering in a small area. Although the Rules of Engagement (ROE) will generally designate query and warning ranges, International law and freedom of navigation allow vessels to operate in very close proximity to warships. Small vessels are often difficult ... |
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| Training Requirements for U.S. Ground Forces Deploying in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom |
09-Apr-2008 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Robert F Prinzbach; Timothy M Wimette; Melissa M Quealy; Hillary J Smith; Deanne B Curry; Michael N Hepler; Matthew D Schwersenska; Loretta L Loughner; Allison E Tarmann; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Our overall audit objective was to determine whether U.S. ground forces supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom received training necessary to meet operational requirements. Specifically, we determined whether requirements reflect the training necessary in the area of operation. This is the second in a series of reports addressing training for U.S. ground forces supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Combatant commanders are responsible for giving authoritative direction to subordinate commands and forces, while coordinating ... |
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| The Future of Marine Corps Close Air Support: The Urban Environment |
07-Feb-2006 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
D E Martin; MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
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| The Marine Corps is generally proficient in its training for and execution of Close Air Support (CAS), however, CAS training and execution needs improvement. The first change needed is to provide more frequent training in urban environments for both pilots and Forward Air Controllers (FACs). Creating an east coast urban range would allow all east coast pilots to train more frequently. It also is necessary to allow pilots to train ... |
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| Creating a De-Escalation Mindset |
Jan-2006 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel L Yaroslaski; MARINE CORPS UNIV QUANTICO VA SCHOOL OF ADVANCED WARFIGHTING
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| For military ways and means to help attain a political end, the military itself must possess the capability to help transform an environment of conflict into an atmosphere of political, social, and economic stability. In short, a modern military must have the ability to escalate and de-escalate the level of violence as appropriate to coerce or persuade people, political parties, insurgents, guerrillas, or any other actor involved to return to ... |
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| The U.S.-UK Special Relationship: Past, Present and Future (Conference Brief, May 2005) |
29-May-2005 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Johnson; Douglas V II; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| On April 11-13, 2005, the Strategic Studies Institute co-sponsored a conference on The U.S.-UK Special Relationship: Past, Present and Future, in cooperation with Dickinson College, and the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom at Shrivenham. The conference was followed by a wrap-up session hosted by the Royal United Services Institute in London. Conference attendees were primarily from the Defence Academy and its associated colleges and research bodies. Among the key ... |
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| Operation Enduring Freedom: An Assessment |
2005 |
4 pages |
| Authors:
RAND NATIONAL DEFENSE RESEARCH INST SANTA MONICA CA
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| The United States conducted Operation Enduring Freedom from land bases and aircraft carriers positioned far away from the landlocked combat zone. Yet, al Qaeda's infrastructure and the supporting Taliban regime in Afghanistan were destroyed. Global communications connectivity and the common operating picture that was made possible by linking the inputs of unmanned aerial vehicles and other sensors enabled a close partnership between airmen and U.S. Special Operations Forces on the ... |
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| Project CHECO Southeast Asia Report. The War in Vietnam 1966 |
23-Oct-1967 |
230 pages |
| Authors:
Wesley R Melyan; Lee Bonetti; PACIFIC AIR FORCES HICKAM AFB HI CHECO DIV
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| "The War in Vietnam - 1966" is a sequel to "The War in Vietnam - 1965." It summarizes and places in perspective, the Air Force mission in Southeast Asia (SEA). The strategy of airpower in this area of conflict, its offensive and defensive air and ground operations, and effectiveness of command and control are also discussed. Future publications of "The War in Vietnam" will cover semiannual periods. The comprehensive program ... |
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| Project CHECO Southeast Asia. Rolling Thunder July 1965 - December 1966 |
15-Jul-1967 |
183 pages |
| Authors:
Wesley R Melyan; Lee Bonetti; PACIFIC AIR FORCES HICKAM AFB HI CHECO DIV
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| Project CHECO was established in 1962 to document and analyze air operations in Southeast Asia. Over the years the meaning of the acronym changed several times to reflect the escalation of operations: Current Historical Evaluation of Counterinsurgency Operations, Contemporary Historical Evaluation of Combat Operations and Contemporary Historical Examination of Current Operations. Project CHECO and other U. S. Air Force Historical study programs provided the Air Force with timely and lasting ... |
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