| Military Education: Additional DOD Guidance Is Needed to Enhance Oversight of the Service Academies and Their Preparatory Schools |
27 Feb 2012 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Brenda S Farrell; David E Moser; Wesley A Johnson; James P Klein; Michael Silver; Cheryl A Weissman; K N Willems ; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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 | The U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy each operate 4-year programs that provide successful candidates with bachelor s degrees and commissions as military officers. In addition to completing their academic courses, the officer candidates who attend the academies each year participate in rigorous military training activities and mandatory athletic activities. In return for their free education, the graduates must serve on active duty for 5 ... |
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| Using M&S to Maximize Space Satellite Data Collection with Multiple Ground Stations |
Jan 2012 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher W Rose; Joseph R Wirthlin; MISSOURI UNIV-ST LOUIS
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| With the continued operations of FalconSAT-3 well beyond its design life, an opportunity exists to utilize multiple ground stations beyond the original site at the US Air Force Academy (USAFA) to enhance individual training missions at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), United States Military Academy (USMA), and the Undergraduate Space Training (UST) course at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Using multiple ground stations can enhance FalconSAT-3 experiments beyond the ... |
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| Evaluating Cadet Leadership Position at the U.S. Air Force Academy |
Jan 2012 |
241 pages |
| Authors:
Jeremy M Didier; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| The U.S. Air Force relies on effective leadership to complete its mission. The U.S. Air Force Academy exists to develop leaders of character for the Air Force through a four-year program. Part of this program involves cadets participating in leadership positions. By exploring nine types of cadet leadership positions, this dissertation aims to assist the Academy in assessing the value of admission criteria, awarding leadership positions, and designing leadership position ... |
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| Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR). Volume 18, Number 11, November 2011 |
Nov 2011 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Francis L O'Donnell; ARMED FORCES HEALTH SURVEILLANCE CENTER SILVER SPRING MD
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| In July 2011, the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) Epidemiology Consult Service investigated an ongoing outbreak of acute gastrointestinal (GI) illness characterized by vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and stomach cramps that affected cadets and support personnel at a field training location at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Six outbreak-related stool specimens were confirmed by RT-PCR to be infected with norovirus, genogroup I. Overall, 290 cases (suspected and confirmed) ... |
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| 2011 Service Academy Gender Relations Focus Groups |
Sep 2011 |
202 pages |
| Authors:
Paul J Cook; Rachel N Lipari; Lindsay M Rock; DEFENSE MANPOWER DATA CENTER ARLINGTON VA
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| The 2011 Service Academy Gender Relations Focus Group (2011 SAGR) study is a focus group assessment conducted per U.S. Code 10 as amended by Section 532 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. 2011 SAGR is part of an assessment cycle at the Military Service Academies (MSAs) that consists of alternating surveys and focus groups. Focus groups were conducted at all three MSAs as well ... |
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| 2011 Service Academy Gender Relations Focus Group |
Sep 2011 |
202 pages |
| Authors:
Paul J Cook; Rachel N Lipari; Lindsay M Rock; DEFENSE MANPOWER DATA CENTER ARLINGTON VA
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| This report provides the results for the 2011 Service Academy Gender Relations Focus Groups that the Defense Manpower Defense Center conducted in response to U.S. Code 10, as amended by Section 532 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. This study is part of an annual assessment cycle at the Service Academies that consists of alternating surveys and focus groups to assess the incidence of ... |
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| U.S. Air Force Academy Could Have Significantly Improved Planning Funding, and Initial Execution of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Solar Array Project |
16 JUN 2011 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The primary objective of the audit was to determine whether DoD and its Components were planning and implementing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) by meeting the requirements in the Recovery Act, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-09-10, "Initial Implementing Guidance for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009," February 18, 2009, and subsequent related guidance. For this audit, we reviewed the planning, ... |
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| SE Capstone: A Pilot Study of 14 Universities to Explore SE Learning and Career Interest through DoD Problems |
JUN 2011 |
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| Authors:
B. McGrath; S. Lowes; A. Squires; C. Jurado; SYSTEMS ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER HOBOKEN NJ
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| This paper describes a research study whose goal is to understand the impact on student learning of and career interest in Systems Engineering (SE) through a set of diverse pilot SE capstone experiences being implemented in eight civilian universities and six military academies. The strategic goal addressed by this research is to explore how differing course designs, structures, and materials impact student learning and career interest in SE to augment ... |
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| Successfully Demonstrating an Integrated Roofing and BIPV Solution for an Historic Building Renovation at the United States Air Force Academy |
May 2011 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Fred Wellers; Juan G Luna; Christopher Simpson; Vincent Rossi; JBLANCO ENTERPRISES INC SHERIDAN CO
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| United States Air Force Academy, Vandenberg Hall, Integrated Roofing and Building-Integrated Photovoltaic System (BIPV) Solution for an Historic Building Renovation. Vandenberg Hall is Six Stories High + Basement, Quarter of a Mile Long, and the Window Wall System is 50 Years Old. Goal is to Reduce Energy Consumption. Estimated Costs for Utilities -- $545,933/year; Scenario 2 Costs for Utilities -- $366,803/year; Energy Consumption Reduction by 32.81%; Energy Conservation through the ... |
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| Chaplaincy at a Crossroads: Fundamentalist Chaplains in a Pluralistic Army |
03 MAR 2011 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Barbara K. Sherer; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| This paper will examine the potential challenges presented to a Christian fundamentalist chaplain by the mandate to ensure a soldier's right to the free exercise of religion. Discussions will include a definition of Christian fundamentalism, a look at the legal issues faced by the Army chaplaincy with a focus on the court case of Katcoff v. Marsh, steps taken during accessions and training to ensure chaplains are equipped to meet ... |
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| Who Speaks for Our Profession? Military and Strategic Studies at the USAF Academy |
Jan 2011 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas Drohan; Steven Pomeroy; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO DEPT OF MILITARY AND STRATEGIC STUDIES
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| War is our business. To do it well, our graduates must have a firm understanding of military power and its place within the American Republic. Since the 1954 founding of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), the study of the context, theory, and application of military power has remained central to the institution's mission. Indeed, one may argue such expertise is the essence of a military academy education. Nonetheless, ... |
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| Research at USAFA 2011 |
Jan 2011 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO
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| The falcon is not just the feathered mascot of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Known as a symbol of singlemindedness, prowess, and of readiness to serve, the falcon is synonymous with all of the critical values of this institution s fundamental mission to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation.The symbolism of ... |
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| Google Pilot/WEdge Viewer |
Jul-2009 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew Berry; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO INST FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
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| This paper summarizes the activity of USAF Academy cadet work on the Google Earth project for the CS 453/454 capstone course. The Google Pilot cadet project was a computer science 453/454 year long capstone project. Lt Col Berry led the students in their creation of a formalized system realized by Capt Jacobson a C-17 pilot. This project was demonstrated to leadership in the Air Force and was selected to be ... |
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| Military Personnel. The DOD and Coast Guard Academies Have Taken Steps to Address Incidents of Sexual Harassment and Assault, but Greater Federal Oversight is Needed |
JAN 2008 |
65 pages |
| Authors:
Brenda S. Farrell; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Incidents of sexual harassment and assault contradict the academies' core values to treat all with dignity and respect. Yet, since 2003, each of the Department of Defense (DOD) academies and the Coast Guard Academy has experienced at least one incident. In 2003, Congress directed DOD to establish programs and to submit annual reports, and although not required, the Coast Guard Academy, within the Department of Homeland Security, has taken similar ... |
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| Environmental Assessment Golf Learning Center and Driving Range |
07 OCT 2007 |
55 pages |
| Authors:
Richard W. Normandie; Matthew R. Lewis; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO 10TH CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON, ENVIRONMENTAL DIV
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| The United States Air Force Academy (Academy) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to assess the potential environmental effects resulting from construction of a Golf Learning Center and driving range at the Academy Eisenhower Golf Course. The EA analyzes the potential environmental impacts from proposed activities on air quality, airspace, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, hazardous materials and waste management, land use, noise and water resources. The EA ... |
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| Air Force Civil Engineer, Volume 15, Number 2, 2007 |
Jan-2007 |
41 pages |
| Authors:
Del Eulberg; Teresa Hood; Mike Hague; Paul Parker; AIR FORCE CIVIL ENGINEER SUPPORT AGENCY TYNDALL AFB FL
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| Air Force Civil Engineer is published quarterly as a funded newspaper by the Professional Communications staff at the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency, Tyndall AFB, Fla. This publication serves the Office of The Civil Engineer, HQ U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. Articles in this publication include: Command Focus: Air Force Materiel Command; Re-engineering AFMC; EOD Airmen Sacrifice and Make a Difference; EOD Counter IED Training; Special Civil Engineering Education ... |
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| Business Case Analysis: Identifying Concerns for the Continuum of Care for United States Air Force Cadets with the Implementation of Base Realignment and Close Initiatives at the Air force Academy Hospital |
31 DEC 2006 |
57 pages |
| Authors:
Katie A. McShane; AIR FORCE ACADEMY HOSPITAL UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY CO 10TH MEDICAL GROUP
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| This business case analysis (BCA) projects the likely financial results and other business consequences to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Hospital, 10th Medical Group (MDG), associated with the impending loss of inpatient services as directed under the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) initiatives. Authorized under the BRAC Act of 1990, Public Law 101-510, 10 U.S.C 2687, these initiatives are public law. This BCA will focus on ... |
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| Service Academy 2006 Gender Relations Survey |
Dec-2006 |
345 pages |
| Authors:
Rachel N Lipari; Paul J Cook; Karen K Wessels; Jon Pennington; Alan M Jones; Eric A Kidwell; DEFENSE MANPOWER DATA CENTER ARLINGTON VA
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| This report provides the results for the Service Academy 2006 Gender Relations Survey that the Defense Manpower Defense Center conducted in response to Section 527 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004, This survey is the third of a series of congressionally mandated surveys designed to assess the incidence of unwanted sexual contact and harassment and related issues at the Service Academies. |
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| For God or Country? Religious Tensions Within the United States Military |
DEC 2006 |
93 pages |
| Authors:
Jason G. Riley; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Today we live in a world of heightened religious awareness and sensitivity. The events of September 11, 2001 sent a shock wave throughout American society and in some cases ignited a religious spark in those shocked by the attacks. The result has been a distinct and clearly visible fragmentation of the United States along religious and ideological boundaries. The United States Military is not immune to stress caused by these ... |
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| Image Restoration Theory: An Empirical Study of Corporate Apology Tactics Employed by the U.S. Air Force Academy |
06 JUL 2006 |
95 pages |
| Authors:
Glen F. Roberts; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA TAMPA
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| Adverse relationships between an individual or corporation and its publics can destroy credibility, relationships, marketability, and economic welfare. As such, a genre of discourse is needed to help individuals and organizations respond to charges of wrongdoing. Therefore, the study of image restoration is worthwhile because it provides insight into an important function of our lives. For this thesis study, a content analysis was conducted of media releases and stories produced ... |
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| Service Academy 2006 Gender Relations Survey: Tabulations of Responses |
Jul 2006 |
440 pages |
| Authors:
R N Lipari; P Cook; DEFENSE MANPOWER DATA CENTER ARLINGTON VA
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| This tabulation volume documents the survey results for the Service Academy 2006 Gender Relations Survey that the Defense Manpower Data Center conducted in response to Section 527 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. This survey is the third of a series of Congressionally-mandated surveys designed to assess the incidence of unwanted sexual contact and harassment and related issues at the Service Academies. |
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| Religion and the Military: A Growing Ethical Dilemma |
23 JAN 2006 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
Lawrence P. Greenslit; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Ethical dilemmas over the issue of freedom of personal religious expression and fair treatment for all faith groups are creating conflicts within the military, both inside and outside the chaplaincies. A lawsuit filed by a group of Navy chaplains alleging discrimination by the Chaplain Corps on the basis of their religion is currently making its way through the courts. Recently, a few senior officers at the Air Force Academy were ... |
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| Legacy Status as a Signal in College Admissions |
2006 |
153 pages |
| Authors:
Leonard D. Cabrera; FLORIDA UNIV GAINESVILLE
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| Opponents of legacy admit policies claim such policies are inherently discriminatory and contrary to a merit-based system yet many universities award admissions points to legacy applicants. The term "legacy" is used to describe a college student whose parent is an alumnus of the same university. This dissertation looks at measurable performance benefits to investigate the idea that legacy status provides some information to admissions offices. Empirical data from the Air ... |
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| Service Academy 2005 Sexual Harassment and Assault Survey |
30 DEC 2005 |
121 pages |
| Authors:
Paul J. Cook; Alan M. Jones; Rachel N. Lipari; Anita R. Lancaster; DEFENSE MANPOWER DATA CENTER ARLINGTON VA SURVEY AND PROGRAM EVALUATION DIV
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| This report provides the results for the Service Academy 2005 Sexual Harassment and Assault Survey that the Defense Manpower Defense Center conducted in response to Section 527 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. This survey is the second of a series of congressionally mandated surveys designed to assess the incidence of sexual assault and harassment and related issues at the Service Academies. |
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| A Situational Awareness Tool for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) |
Aug-2005 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Ricky E Sward; Stephen D Cooper; Clint H Sparkman; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO INST FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
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| With the emergence of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and the video payloads now available onboard, real-time surveillance of dynamic situations is now possible. Air Force commanders are often required to make critical decisions during these dynamic situations based on limited information. In order to increase the situational awareness of commanders, we have developed a prototype UAV Situational Awareness Tool. This tool will connect the commander in a command center to ... |
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| Developing a Digital Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory |
JUL 2005 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Terence S. Andre; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO INST FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
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| The Behavioral Sciences and Leadership Department at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) recently initiated an effort to develop a low-cost usability evaluation system for undergraduate education and research. Based on student input, they knew they needed a flexible and portable system that would be cost-effective for both data capture and analysis. Their overarching goal was to develop a system that would be easy for students and faculty to ... |
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| Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Camera Integration |
NOV 2004 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Ricky E. Sward; Stephen D. Cooper; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO INST FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
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| In recent years, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have provided a bird's eye view of the battlefield with onboard video cameras feeding video images back to a ground control station. This paper reports on a project conducted by members of the Air Force Academy's UAV Research Group to purchase equipment and build an integrated video capture system for a small UAV. The project was funded by a grant from the Institute ... |
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| Air Force Academy Glider Spin Recovery Validation and Crosswind Operation Investigation (Project ZEUS) |
JUN 2004 |
64 pages |
| Authors:
Jack D. Fischer; Kevin J. Roethe; Cornelis G. Visser; Joshua A. Lane; Chad M. Morgan; AIR FORCE FLIGHT TEST CENTER EDWARDS AFB CA
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| This report presents the results of Project ZEUS, a validation of spin recovery procedures and evaluation of crosswind takeoffs and landings. USAF Test Pilot School (TPS) Class 03B validated the generic U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) spin recovery procedure for two cross country gliders, the Duo Discus (TG-15A) and the Discus-2b (TG-15B). Landings in crosswind conditions up to 20 knots were evaluated. The 94th FTS, USAFA, with support from ASC/YT, ... |
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| United States Air Force Academy Annual Research Report: July 2003 to June 2004 |
JUN 2004 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
William J. Mandeville; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO DEAN OF FACULTY
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| This annual report provides an overview of research at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) conducted under the purview of the Dean of Faculty. USAFA research covers a variety of topics of interest to the U.S. Air Force and other U.S. Government agencies. Funding provided to USAFA by these agencies was at an all time high of 16 million dollars for this academic year. The report begins with a ... |
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| Genesis and Evolution of the United States Air Force Academy's Officer Development System |
15 APR 2004 |
80 pages |
| Authors:
Paul A. Price; AIR UNIV MAXWELL AFB AL
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| The U.S. Air Force Academy has begun implementing a new system for better preparing cadets to be effective leaders of character; it is called the Officer Development System (ODS). This initiative was a result of an integrative Tiger Team commissioned by USAFA senior leadership in September 2003 to design and implement a deliberate, overarching leader development system. The new system is a four-year, holistic leadership process focused on understanding, appreciating, ... |
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| The United States Air Force Academy: A Bibliography 1996 - 2000 |
JUN 2001 |
65 pages |
| Authors:
Elwood L. White; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO
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| Predisposing Factors for Knee Injury in Air Force Academy Cadets |
24 MAY 2001 |
62 pages |
| Authors:
Laura C. Fields; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSONAFB OH
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| Both men and women are at high risk for sustaining knee injuries during their Air Force career. A significant amount of lost duty time and resources are spent each year on the treatment of knee injuries sustained by active duty military personnel. Information regarding lower extremity injury to military members is noted in the scientific literature for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The Air Force is the only military ... |
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| Does Increased Pilot Training Commitment Ground High-Flyers? |
2001 |
64 pages |
| Authors:
Justin L. Ramey; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSONAFB OH
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| This thesis explores the effects of changing the length of service owed to the Air Force for attending pilot training. The Air Force demands service as repayment for the expense incurred by the government to provide the training. From time to time, the length of commitment required has altered as the needs of the Air Force have changed. The Air Force believes that increasing the length of commitment will help ... |
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| The American P.O.W. Experience |
NOV 2000 |
85 pages |
| Authors:
Elwood White; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO LIBRARY
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| From the earliest days of our history, Americans have been taken into captivity as a result of armed conflict. As prisoners of war, Americans have endured a variety of conditions from adherence to the conventions of war to unspeakable cruelty and have been exposed to a variety of cultures worldwide. This bibliography lists works that examine and document American POW experiences from the Revolutionary era to the present. It was ... |
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| Do Sports Build Character? A Study of the Intramural Sports Program of the United States Air Force Academy |
02 JUN 2000 |
94 pages |
| Authors:
David C. Gould Ii; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| This study examines the premise that "sports build character." Educational institutions in the United States have used sports participation to build character for over 100 years, but verification of whether sport is an effective tool to accomplish character development has only recently been examined. The United States Air Force Academy uses participation in its intramural sports program to accomplish character development and this study ... |
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| When Multimedia Doesn't Work: An Assessment of Visualization Modules for Learning Enhancement in Mechanics |
Jun-2000 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
Martin Bowe; Dan Jensen; John Feland; Brian Self; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO INST FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
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| Engineering mechanics education is currently undergoing a transformation from strictly lecture-based education to a format where a variety of innovative learning techniques are used. Techniques for enhancing student learning as well as concrete data establishing the effectiveness of these techniques are needed. This paper builds on previous work using innovative teaching tools by developing and assessing our current use of computer-based visualizations. This was done in our Fall 1999 Engineering ... |
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| USAFA Discovery, Apr-Jun 2000 |
JUN 2000 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO
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| Human Anxiety in an Aquatic Environment |
31 MAY 2000 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
A. W. Rieben; James c. Miller; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO DEAN OF FACULTY
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| Cadets enrolled in a basic, open-water SCUBA course were used to assess human anxiety in an underwater environment. We measured heart rate, a proposed criterion measure for anxiety, in a classroom, before entering confined water (pool), in confined water (three times-standing with the face in and out of the water, and on SCUBA for the first time), and before the first open water dive. We created ... |
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| USAF Pilot Selection |
APR 2000 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Joseph L. Weeks; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB MESA AZ HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS DIRECTORATE
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| For USAF flying training, there are seven points of entry which include the three commissioning sources (i.e., Air Force Academy, AFA; Reserve Officer Training Corps, ROTC; and Officer Training School, OTS), entry from active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserves, and entry from international sources. Pilot qualification and selection standards differ across points of entry. Selection policies for AFA, ROTC, OTS, and active duty ... |
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| The Aerospace Force Defending America in the 21st Century a White Paper on Aerospace Integration |
2000 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
F. W. Peters; Michael E. Ryan; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| The Aerospace Force: Defending America in the 21st Century is a white paper and a key pillar to the new Air Force Vision. At the dawn of the new millennium, the Air Force is directing its strategic vision to meet the nation's requirements within a rapidly changing world. As a key pillar to the strategic vision, this document presents the Air Force view of the future of aerospace ... |
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| Foot Traffic Effects on Grassland Soil Properties at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado |
DEC 1999 |
64 pages |
| Authors:
R. C. Whitecotton; Mark B. David; Robert G. Darmody; David L. Price; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
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| Soils and vegetation are subjected to stress and disturbance under human foot traffic. This study was conducted to determine whether training at the U.S. Air Force Academy adversely impacted soils and vegetation. In the summer of 1998, the effects of training on bulk density, infiltration, soil water holding capacity, soil total C and N concentrations, soil C:N ratio, total above ground biomass, and litter layer were ... |
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| Unity and Diversity in America: Tradition and Change in the 21st Century |
OCT 1999 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Frances K. Scott; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO LIBRARY
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| This is the 95th issue of the US Air Force Academy Libraries' Special Bibliographic Series. Created by Ms. Frances K. Scott, Political Sciences Bibliographer and Reference Librarian, this issue of the Series was developed to support the 42nd annual Academy Assembly to be held 15-18 February 2000. The Assembly, sponsored by the Department of Political Science, brings more than 150 delegates from more than 100 colleges and universities to discuss ... |
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| Longitudinal Study of the Social Network Influences on the Leadership and Professional Military Development of Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy |
28 JUL 1999 |
208 pages |
| Authors:
Gary A. Packard Jr; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSONAFB OH
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| This study investigated the influence of social networks on the leadership and professional military development of cadets at the United States Air Force Academy. Using a longitudinal design over an academic year (August 1997 to May 1998), the study examined the differences in the composition of cadet social groups and their influence on leadership development in two cadet squadrons. Cadet peer groups, identified using Social Cognitive Map procedures (Cairns, Gariepy, ... |
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| Longitudinal Study of the Social Network Influences on the Professional Military Development of Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy |
28 JUL 1999 |
64 pages |
| Authors:
Gary A. Packard Jr; NORTH CAROLINA UNIV AT CHAPEL HILL
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| The importance of moral leaders in the armed forces of any country is critical to the conduct of the military mission. This is especially true in light of recent scandals in the popular press concerning the U.S. military. The officer corps of any military provides the leadership and guidance to the forces. Although moral development has received significant attention in the research literature, leadership research is ... |
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| Anxiety Sensitivity and Psychological Vulnerability |
05 MAY 1999 |
223 pages |
| Authors:
Darin R. Lerew; UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIV OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES BETHESDA MD
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| To date, primary research in the area of panic disorder and similar anxiety, pathology has been laboratory-based. A wealth of primary research in panic disorder in particular has been gleaned from laboratory research using biological challenge paradigms by which panic is experimentally provoked. The present work reviews the knowledge based gleaned from the biological challenge paradigm and the competing (and often agreeing) models of panic and anxiety, narrowing to a ... |
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| Pikes Peak Educational Innovations and Research Symposium |
APR 1999 |
136 pages |
| Authors:
James c. Miller; Margaret E. Halloran; Barbara J. Millis; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO
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| This report is a compilation of papers presented at the first annual Pikes Peak Educational Innovations and Research Symposium (PPEIRS), held at the US Air Force Academy, 20-22 January 1999. The papers in this report are categorized in four different tracks: (1) Pedagogy, (2) Information Technology, (3) Assessment, and (4) Miscellaneous. Within tracks, they are listed in the order, workshops, panels, and technical papers, and then by first author. The ... |
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| GPS Signals in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit: "Falcon Gold" Data Processing |
03 JAN 1999 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas D. Powell; Phillip D. Martzen; Steven B. Sedlacek; Chia-Chun Chao; Randy Silva; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO
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| The U.S. Air Force Academy sponsored experiment "Falcon Gold" was flown in November 1997 to measure GPS signals at high orbital altitudes using the NAVSYS TIDGET sensor. This sensor collects and digitizes short intervals of RF energy which can be processed to extract any GPS signals present in the data. In cooperation with NAVSYS and U.S. Air Force Academy personnel, analysts at The Aerospace Corporation obtained and processed the Falcon ... |
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| A Longitudinal and Qualitative Descriptive Study of Cadet Moral Judgment Development at the United States Air Force Academy |
1999 |
350 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher J. Luedtke; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSONAFB OH
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| This study investigated the moral judgment construct. It was designed to assess the four-year, longitudinal change in moral judgment of Air Force Academy cadets in the Class of 1999 using the Defining Issues Test (DIT) and Moral Experience Questionnaire (MEQ). The objective was to observe whether changes occurred in the moral judgment scores of cadets between entry into the Academy and the spring semester of their senior year. Additional attention ... |
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| Seeing the Lighthouse - As Simple As the ASBC? Facilitating Organizational Change in the U.S. Air Force |
1999 |
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| Authors:
Michael R. Thirtle; RAND GRADUATE SCHOOL SANTA MONICA CA
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 | The Air and Space Basic Course (ASBC) was chartered in 1997 to address concerns presented by Air Force leadership at the Fall 1996 CORONA conference held at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. At the CORONA meeting, senior Air Force policymakers including the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF), desired to remedy five ... |
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| Future War: Coalition Operations in Global Strategy |
OCT 1998 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO
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| Military coalitions in western civilizations have shaped the political landscape from the time of the classical Mediterranean civilizations. Such coalitions are an ongoing feature of our contemporary world and a certainty for the future. This bibliography was prepared at the request of the Department of History in support of the 130 Biennial Military History Symposium, Future War: Coalition Operations in a Global Strategy, which will be ... |
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