This thesis is a study in which the authors define and develop a U.S. Army requirement for automatic generation and distribution of near real time battlefield information for command and control. This information consists of identification, position, combat posture, and operational readiness, and allows commanders and staffs to more effectively and efficiently command and control U.S. forces on the AirLand battlefield. The proposed system interfaces with and complements the Army Tactical...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Wise, Mark R, NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA, *TACTICAL DATA SYSTEMS,...
The Army Flying Hour Program has evolved over the years into an extremely sensitive issue for the Army staff. It is a large budget item - over 392 million dollars in Fiscal Year 1990, growing to over 425 million dollars in Fiscal Yar 1995. The sensitivity in Congress and the Department of Defense arises from an inability to accurately predict and manage annual flying hour requirements and costs. The Army has underflown the budgeted program during the past five years by approximately 637,000...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Cordrey, Ted D, ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA, *ARMY AIRCRAFT, *PLANNING...
Effects of red phosphorus/butyl rubber (RP/BR) smoke on 2 wildlife species, prairie dogs and rock doves, were evaluated in laboratory range-finding experiments. Prairie dog groups showed no mortality within 30 days post exposure to 0.0, 2.0, 4.0 and 6.0 mg/l target concentrations of the smoke over 1 to 4, 80-min sessions. Rock doves exposed in groups to 0.0, 3.0, or 6.0 mg/1 target concentrations over 1 to 4 sessions, however, showed 26 percent mortality within 8 days post exposure. Male rock...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Shumake, S A, ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE DENVER CO DENVER WILDLIFE...
The electromyographic (EMG) activity of selected hip and trunk muscles was recorded during a squat lift and the effects of two different lumbar spine postures were examined. Seven muscles were analyzed: rectus abdominis (RA) , abdominal oblique (AO), erector spinae (ES), latissimus dorsi (LD), gluteus maximus (GM), biceps femoris (BF), and semitendinosus (ST). The muscles were chosen because of their attachment to the thoracolumbar fascia and their potential to act on the movement of the trunk...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Vakos, James P, AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH, *HIP, ANALYSIS OF...
The U.S. global defense posture is an integral and critical component of the U.S. security strategy. The term global defense posture of the United States refers to the size, location, types, and capabilities of the U.S. forward military forces. Current posture includes elements of the Cold War basing system developed to support the containment strategy, modified in line with the deployment and engagement of U.S. forces in southwest Asia since 1990 and as a consequence of the Department of...
Topics: DTIC Archive, RAND ARROYO CENTER SANTA MONICA CA, *ARMY OPERATIONS, *ARMY PLANNING, *MILITARY...
This thesis analyzes both sides of the U.S. debate concerning the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), which was rejected by the U.S. Senate in 1999, and which has attracted renewed interest under the Barack Obama administration. Significant events in international politics have changed the prospects of nuclear proliferation since 1999. Scientists and engineers have improved methods for verifying treaty compliance and ensuring the safety and reliability of U.S. nuclear weapons. Proponents of...
Topics: DTIC Archive, NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA, *TREATIES, *INTERNATIONAL POLITICS, *NUCLEAR...
When the Poincare map associated with a periodic orbit of a hybrid dynamical system has constant-rank iterates, we demonstrate the existence of a constant-dimensional invariant subsystem near the orbit which attracts all nearby trajectories in finite time. This result shows that the long-term behavior of a hybrid model with a large number of degrees-of-freedom may be governed by a low-dimensional smooth dynamical system. The appearance of such simplified models enables the translation of...
Topics: DTIC Archive, CALIFORNIA UNIV BERKELEY DEPT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE,...
The Army Materiel System Analysis Activity was tasked by the Army Nuclear and Chemical Agency to evaluate the survivability/sustainability of major US Army developmental systems in a NBC environment. Three areas were of interest: decontaminability, hardness and compatibility. The Vulnerability Lethality Division of the Ballistic Research Laboratory was asked to evaluate compatibility of fourteen systems with operators in chemical protective clothing. This clothing, referred to as Mission...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Baldauf, Joseph J., ARMY BALLISTIC RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD,...
This is a chronological extract form General Edward C. Meyer's term as Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 19 June 1979 to 21 June 1983. The material is drawn from his public record as contained in speech transcripts, annotated drafts, published articles, Congressional testimony, and selected correspondence. The only portion that falls outside these parameters is the initial entry, a single paragraph from his Kermit Roosevelt lectures of early 1979, delivered while he was still a...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF WASHINGTON DC, *ARMY, *MILITARY COMMANDERS, *GENERAL OFFICERS,...
This thesis explores the prospects for a U.S./Brazilian naval partnership for the twenty-first century. It examines the viability of existing multilateral agreements between the United States and Latin American countries for maritime defense of the South Atlantic. It argues that the existing agreements are outdated and ineffective, primarily due to a reduction in cold war threat. With a naval capability ranked among the highest in the third world, and historical naval ties to the United States...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Collins, Harold H, NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA, *WEAPONS, WARFARE, GLOBAL,...
This thesis is a strategic net assessment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and analyzes its present capability and desire to fight for its newly proclaimed state. It evaluates the military doctrine of Ukraine, the force structure and levels of its military, the various strategic and operational factors affecting the force, and the effects of the 'ethnic security map' created by the former Soviet Union on the present-day Ukrainian military. Finally, it assesses four major components of military...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Kobasa, Askold I., NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA, *NATIONAL SECURITY,...
The purpose of this research was to formulate a unitary measure of performance for simulated one-versus-one, within visual range, air-to-air combat. The measure will serve as a criterion for the development and validation of specific measures of Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM) skill that can be used to provide diagnostic performance feedback to pilots. Three experiments were conducted in which fighter pilots served as judges and rank-ordered, from most to least desirable, hypothetical ACM...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Thomas, Gary S, DAYTON UNIV OH RESEARCH INST, *AERIAL WARFARE, FIGHTER AIRCRAFT,...
Rapid progress has been made in recent years toward understanding how the central nervous system processes visual and vestibular signals to produce eye movements and body postural responses. One of the most fascinating developments has been the discovery that many neurons in the central vestibular system fire in relation to the velocity of head movement, and respond to any sensory input that would be utilized in initiating or sustaining ocular nystagmus and the sense of movement. Of these...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Cohen, Bernard, NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES NY, *CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, *OCULOMOTOR...
Human body modeling efforts for the purpose of Soldier protection need to address the current threats as well as have a vision for the future. Modeling the human body is a challenging endeavor due to its geometric complexity, numerous interacting layers, rich anisotropy, and wide variability. Developing a model for predictive injury capability, therefore, needs to be versatile and flexible to address different levels of modeling complexity. The vision presented here surrounds a flexible mixand-...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD WEAPONS AND MATERIALS RESEARCH...
During this reporting period we commenced the Phase II efforts by developing some of the key Real time Retargeting Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for tactical aircraft. A draft copy of the CONOPS for TACAIR was sent to Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center for their review and comment. Initial comments from NSARC were favorable and written documentation of their comments are due in December 96. Visualization concepts to support Real Time Monitoring of the strike are under way with an initial...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ACCURATE AUTOMATION CORP CHATTANOOGA TN, *MONITORING, *REAL TIME, *AIRCRAFT MODELS,...
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will celebrate its 20th Anniversary in April, 2007. The impetus for the Command's creation was the failed rescue attempt of American hostages in Iran in 1980. Congress recognized that the capabilities and equipment required to conduct joint special operations could not be fragmented throughout the Services and be successful. This vision established a joint Special Operations headquarters, with service-like responsibilities, that could...
Topics: DTIC Archive, UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND MACDILL AFB FL, *MILITARY CAPABILITIES,...
The Strategic Posture Annex is one of four annexes to the Strategic Master Plan (SMP) that translate the SMP's comprehensive goals and objectives into tangible actions and priorities that, in turn, may guide programming decisions. The Air Force's strategic posture is formulated by assessing force requirements against the strategy and ensuring adequate footprint and agreements are in place to support critical military operations. Headquarters Air Force (HAF) will review this annex annually and...
Topics: DTIC Archive, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC, *AIR FORCE OPERATIONS, *AIR...
Today s Airmen play a pivotal role in the constant pursuit of better ways to defend the Nation. Since the airplane was employed over the battlefields of World War I, Airmen have stood for and pioneered new and innovative ways to shape the fight and reinvent the battle itself. While pre-Kitty Hawk warriors relied on breaking through fortified lines on the ground, Airmen have always sought to go over, not through, those fortifications to achieve victory. This spirit of innovation, seeing problems...
Topics: DTIC Archive, DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC, *AIR FORCE OPERATIONS, *POSTURE(GENERAL),...
The U.S. Army Research Laboratory's (ARL's) Radio Frequency and Electronics Division sponsored and conducted a series of measurements to characterize the millimeter wave (MMW) signatures of one Soldier carrying a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launcher with grenade at 34 GHz over three depression angles and for three different body postures: prone, kneeling, and standing. The measurements were taken by ARL at its outdoor signature research facility at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, on 6 through...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Stratton, Suzanne R, ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *RADAR CROSS...
In 2004, the Department of Defense (DOD) announced sweeping changes to restructure U.S. military presence overseas and reduce military posture in Europe. In August, 2010, the Secretary of Defense called for a review of DOD operations and activities to identify opportunities to decrease costs in order to free funds to support other DOD priorities. The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans' Affairs asked GAO to determine the extent to which the European Command...
Topics: DTIC Archive, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC, *COST ANALYSIS, *MILITARY OPERATIONS,...
This thesis examines the problems confronting the decision-makers today as they are forced to make tough budgetary decisions affecting the U.S. national security posture. Due to the dramatic changes occurring throughout the world, particularly in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, there is growing pressure upon Congress to reduce defense expenditures and realize a 'peace dividend'. The danger to U.S. national security lies not within the cuts themselves, but rather, within arbitrary budget...
Topics: DTIC Archive, McCaleb, Clyde J , III, NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA, *USSR, DEPARTMENT OF...
Topics: DTIC Archive, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF (AIR FORCE) WASHINGTON DC, *OPERATIONAL READINESS, *AIR...
A hybrid neuromechanical ambulatory assist system is being developed for walking after lower extremity paralysis that combines the stability and constraints of a novel hydraulic exoskeletal system with the mobility powered by the individual's own paralyzed muscles contracting via functional electrical stimulation. A mobile computing platform is designed to provide real-time closed-loop control using brace mounted sensors to deliver the stimulation needed to stand up and walk while coordinating...
Topics: DTIC Archive, CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIV CLEVELAND OH, *EXOSKELETON, *MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, *WALKING,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU (ARMY) ARLINGTON VA, *NATIONAL GUARD, *POSTURE(GENERAL), ARMY...
In view of the Soviet Union's growing interest in the Middle East-Persian Gulf area, NATO's Southern Region, neglected for over 30 years, is rapidly becoming a chief area of concern, second only to the Central Region. And yet, its defensive capability is no match for the Soviet-Warsaw Pact threat. Turkey, although the most strategically important member in the Southern Flank, is the weakest. The USAF rotational fighter squadron at Incirlik can be utilized immediately and cost effectively, to...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Porter, Samuel E, NATIONAL WAR COLL WASHINGTON DC, *MILITARY OPERATIONS, *NATO, *AIR...
This is a monthly publication presenting brief articles concerning recent developments in European Scientific Research. It is hoped that these articles (which do not constitute part of the Scientific Literature) may prove of value to American scientists by calling attention to current developments and to institutions and individuals engaged in these scientific efforts. The articles are written primarily by members of the staff of ONRL and occasionally articles are prepared by, or in cooperation...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Richards,F A, OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH LONDON (ENGLAND), *ABSTRACTS, *SCIENTIFIC...
This report documents the research study conducted on the analytical evaluation of magneto-rheological (MR) dampers for enhanced occupant protection during vertical crash landings of a helicopter. The current state-of-the-art helicopter crew seat has passive safety mechanisms that are highly limited in their capability to optimally adapt to each type of crash scenario due to variations in both occupant weight and crash severity level. While passive crash energy absorbers work well for a single...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE,...
On 1 October 2003 the USAF transferred control of its CONUS-based combat search and rescue (CSAR) assets from Air Combat Command to Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). Transfer to AFSOC was CSAR's fourth major reorganization in twenty years, and was the latest in a turbulent procession of attempts to improve the combat effectiveness of CSAR forces. Despite possessing an abundance of brave, motivated, and extremely capable personnel yearning to accomplish their mission, dysfunctional...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Cline, John D, NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA, *COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS, *AIR...
Budget estimating relationships BERs for flying depot-level reparables DLRs explain the direct effect of specified variables on obligated funds associated with spare parts that directly support the U.S. Air Force USAF Flying Hour Program. In FY02, net sales of DLRs to Air Force commands hit historic highs. To provide the Air Force Cost Analysis Improvement Group with a tool to better understand the commands-- budgetary submissions, we develop several explanatory BERs to understand why flying...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Hildebrandt, Gregory G, RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA, *MILITARY AIRCRAFT, *AIRCRAFT...
The effects of MOPP IV configuration and the M17A1 face mask and two water delivery systems (CURRENT and FIST-FLEX type) on voluntary dehydration and fluid-electrolyte balance were evaluated. Fifteen male subjects walked on a treadmill set on a flat grade at a rate of 4.02 km/hr for 50 min of each hr for up to 6 hrs. The effects of the two water delivery systems on fluid balance and temperature regulation was assessed through measures of fluid intake, body weight changes, heart rate, rectal and...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Szlyk, Patricia C, ARMY RESEARCH INST OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE NATICK MA,...
The proposed action, and subject of this Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), is continuation of the Biological Defense Research Program (BDRP). The BDRP is a research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) program conducted by the Department of Defense (DoD), with the Department of the Army (DA) serving as the executive agent. This FEIS addresses the ongoing program and provides a basis for evaluating future BDRP activities. The objectives of the BDRP are to develop measures for...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY MEDICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND FORT DETRICK MD, *DEFENSE SYSTEMS,...
The Canadian government's historical fiscal and strategic Defense choices and current fiscal projections for the near term, the present-day and future threats to Canadian sovereignty, and the current Defense posture pose a unique challenge for the Canadian Forces (CF). This paper argues that the CF would be better postured to meet current and future strategic requirements while still meeting Canadian foreign policy objectives by replacing the conventional land forces (Army) with lightly...
Topics: DTIC Archive, MARINE CORPS UNIV QUANTICO VA SCHOOL OF ADVANCED WARFIGHTING (SAW), *SPECIAL...
The U.S. Navy should pursue a sea based AOC capability as an operationally significant concept that greatly enhances the Navy's position in joint operations. Achieving this capability would posture naval forces to more closely fulfill the requirement mandated by the National Military Strategy to conduct military operations that dominate the full spectrum of conflict. Though previously limited by technological constraints, undeniable trends across military transformation efforts point to its...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Albea, Leopoldo, NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT, *NAVAL...
In its December 2001 Nuclear Posture Review, the Bush administration described its plan for transforming the roles and structure of U.S. nuclear forces to meet the realities of the 21st century. The updated posture laid out plans to reduce U.S. reliance on nuclear weapons by building up conventional strike capabilities, missile defenses, and a more responsive and robust defense infrastructure. To be effective, however, this new posture highlighted several key areas that need to be addressed....
Topics: DTIC Archive, Mays, Galen W, ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA, *NUCLEAR FORCES(MILITARY), NUCLEAR...
Public Law 111-84, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, (NDAA 2010), October 28, 2009, section 2835, designates the Inspector General of the Department of Defense as the chairperson of the Interagency Coordination Group (ICG) of Inspectors General for Guam Realignment. The chairperson is required to provide an annual report to the congressional defense committees, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of the Interior on the activities of the ICG and the programs...
Topics: DTIC Archive, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL (DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE) ARLINGTON VA, *GUAM,...
Following the end of the Cold War, the United States became the world's sole superpower. With this status came an unchecked and impressive global force posture. While the United States dramatically cut the number of personnel in Western Europe, it remains fully engaged throughout the world and has personnel deployed or stationed in over 150 countries. These personnel and facilities ostensibly exist to help the U.S. support its vital national interests. While the United States wished to draw...
Topics: DTIC Archive, NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV NORFOLK VA JOINT FORCES STAFF COLLEGE, *GLOBAL, *MILITARY...
This paper is a study of ways to improve NATO's militaryposture. It is based on a search of unclassified literature regarding NATO strategy, concepts, and forces, as compared with similar information regarding the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact. Several NATO weaknesses are identified. Recommendations to improve NATO's military posture include abandoning the concept of defending every square foot of NATO territory, deemphasizing the potential use of nuclear weapons, making more effective use of...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Diaz,A M, ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA, *NATO, *MILITARY STRATEGY, MILITARY...
It has become a well-documented fact, the United States' economic Center of Gravity has shifted from Europe to the Pacific. The emergence of Japan as an economic superpower, closely followed by the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, the Peoples Republic of China and the growing importance of other ASEAN nations - Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Australia and New Zealand - should cause the United States to evaluate its strategic posture in light of the changing circumstances affecting its vital...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Hepler, John F, ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF...
The nature, scope, and viability of the strategic relationship between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the United States have emerged as leading security policy issues. Among the many reasons for this are: China's evidently growing defense budget and its military modernization campaign; its often threatening rhetoric over Taiwan, its reputed espionage activities, and disputes over collateral security issues, such as China's continuing proliferation of weapons of mass destruction....
Topics: DTIC Archive, Ellis, Jason D, NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV WASHINGTON DC INST FOR NATIONAL STRATEGIC...
Military commanders are concerned about the impact chemical agents may have on operations. This is especially apparent in night reconnaissance operations which frequently require soldiers to wear mission oriented protective posture, level IV (MOPPIV) for the duration of the mission because of uncertainty about the location of chemical hazards. To evaluate this situation and provide a quantitative estimate of the degradation in performance, eight reconnaissance tasks were performed in a field...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Wick, Charles H, ARMY BALLISTIC RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *NIGHT...
This thesis describes and analyzes a possible deployment posture for the Soviet ballistic missile submarine force. It examines the proposition that the Soviet Navy will establish a point defense, labeled Close Aboard Bastions (CABs), for it ballistic missile submarine fleet within the Soviet claimed 12 nautical mile territorial sea. This is a logical derivation of the currently widely held view that the Soviet will establish derivation of currently widely held view that the Soviets will...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Kreitler, Walter M, NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA, *UNDERSEA WARFARE,...
As part of its FY87 independent research and development program, the Logistics Management Institute (LMI) examined the logistics implications of a new maneuver-oriented operational concept- Airland Battle - being adopted by the U.S. Army. LMI undertook this study for three reasons. First, even though more than 5 years have passed since AirLand Battle was promulgated as formal Army doctrine, misperceptions and uncertainties about its execution still exist. Second, neither the Army nor the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Nauta, Frans, LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT INST BETHESDA MD, *NATO, *MILITARY DOCTRINE,...
The purpose of this MBA Project was to recommend force development solutions in terms of capabilities to meet the United States Army's future utility helicopter requirements. The last thorough review of requirements for the utility helicopter feet of the future was constricted in 2000. This project focuses on changes that have occurred in the Army's since then, and the extent to which various alternative courses of action address those changes. The report begins by briefly considering changes...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Bentzel, Thomas F, NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS...
In this work, factors affecting the physiological cost of load carriage and models for the estimation of metabolic energy cost during load carriage were examined in detail. The dynamic biomechanical model (DBM), designed to analyse the effects of rucksack parameters on forces experienced by a pack wearer, was used to create a stand-alone interactive software tool. It was shown that tri-axial accelerations of the upper torso can be used in static and dynamic conditions to determine alterations...
Topics: DTIC Archive, QUEEN'S UNIV KINGSTON (ONTARIO) ERGONOMICS RESEARCH GROUP, *BIOMECHANICS,...
Data from a previous study of Soldier posture and position were analyzed to develop statistical models to define accommodation in squad seating positions in military ground vehicles. Using methods previously developed for automotive applications, new models were created for eye location, head (helmet) contour, and knee contour for Soldiers in fixed seats. The models are applicable to a range of seat height and seat back angle. All of the models include the effects of body armor and body borne...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Zerehsaz,Yaser, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE ANN ARBOR United...
In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, policymakers and the American public demanded to know the causes that led to its nation's intelligence failures. The 9-11 Commission, along with the temporarily constituted Joint Intelligence Committees of the U.S. House and Senate, recommended a new head of national intelligence, with greater powers than its predecessor, the Director of Central Intelligence. Simultaneously, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld successfully lobbied Congress to...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS, *MILITARY INTELLIGENCE,...
Readiness is a major element in Navy Medicine with medical treatment facilities possessing unique operational missions. Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida (NHJAX) recently became the ready Fleet Hospital for the East Coast. Additionally, NHJAX is responsible for having a Medical Augmentation Team ready to assist the USS NASSAU (LHA-4) during operational commitments and contingencies. Assignment to these platforms, as well as other deployment requirements, have the NHJAX staff focusing on...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Wessel, Philip K, NAVAL HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE FL, *NAVAL PERSONNEL, *OPERATIONAL...
Since its inception in 1947, the United States Air Force (USAF) has faced many challenges. Similar to all organizations, it has been shaped by the context of the world around it. Emerging threats, technological advances, shifting political priorities, and varying degrees of economic prosperity all combined to create a dynamic and challenging environment for the USAF. Through it all, however, the USAF has proven to be a pillar of national security. When called on in wars past, the USAF has...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Burgh,Steven C, Air War College Air University Maxwell AFB United States, air force,...
In its ongoing global realignment of U.S. forces and installations, the Department of Defense (DOD) plans to reduce the number of troops permanently stationed overseas, consolidate overseas bases, and establish a network of smaller forward locations with limited personnel. Realigning the U.S. overseas posture involves closing obsolete and redundant bases, constructing new facilities costing billions of dollars, and ensuring that other needed infrastructure is in place to support realigned...
Topics: DTIC Archive, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC, *MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES),...
While the fiscal year 2009 overseas master plans generally reflect recent changes in U.S. basing strategies and the challenges DOD faces in their implementation, as well as address most of our prior recommendations, DOD provided the plans to Congress in May 2008, 3 months after the February 2008 budget submission, even though both the Senate and conference reports accompanying the fiscal year 2004 military construction bill require DOD to issue the plans with the military construction budget...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Lepore, Brian J, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC, *DEFENSE SYSTEMS,...
