Critical Releases in Homeland Security: April 21, 2010
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6 featured resources updated Apr 19, 2010
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Interim Recommendations of the Ft. Hood Follow-on Review [memorandum]
From the memo of Robert Gates: I have reviewed the report, "Protecting the Force: Lessons Learned from Fort Hood," and have determined that the Department shall take the following immediate actions to address identified gaps and deficiencies."
United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense
Gates, Robert Michael, 1943-
2010-04-12
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National Volcanic Ash Operations Plan for Aviation
"This document [...] provides information on how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as the U.S. meteorological authority with regard to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), meets its obligations to the International Airways Volcano Watch (IAVW), which is sponsored by ICAO. Information on points of contact and useful Web sites are provided in this document. However, readers of this document are encouraged to visit the current Web sites to obtain the most current information on accessing information. Even though this document establishes the framework for operations, each agency has the responsibility to document its internal procedures for implementation of this plan."
United States. Department of Commerce; United States. Office of Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research
2007-08
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Nuclear Posture Review Report
"The 2010 Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) outlines the Administration's approach to promoting the President's agenda for reducing nuclear dangers and pursuing the goal of a world without nuclear weapons, while simultaneously advancing broader U.S. security interests. The NPR reflects the President's national security priorities and the supporting defense strategy objectives identified in the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review. After describing fundamental changes in the international security environment, the NPR report focuses on five key objectives of our nuclear weapons policies and posture: 1) Preventing nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism; 2) Reducing the role of U.S. nuclear weapons in U.S. national security strategy; 3)Maintaining strategic deterrence and stability at reduced nuclear force levels; 4) Strengthening regional deterrence and reassuring U.S. allies and partners; and 5) Sustaining a safe, secure, and effective nuclear arsenal."
United States. Department of Defense
2010-04-06
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