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[Hurricane Andrew: Potable Water]
This report discusses the availability of potable water during and after Hurricane Andrew and contains information on the program to distribute water. It also includes a brief After-Action Report.
United States. Department of the Army
1992-12-22
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Building Performance: Hurricane Andrew in Florida: Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance
"The purposes of this report are to present the Building Performance Assessment Team's observation of the successes and failures of buildings in withstanding the effects of Hurricane Andrew in southern Dade County, Florida; to comment on the failure modes of damaged buildings; and to provide recommendations for improvements intended to enhance the performance of buildings in future hurricanes."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States. Federal Insurance Administration
1992-12-21
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DoD Directive 5200.37: Centralized Management of Department of Defense Intelligence (HUMINT) Operations
This Directive implements Section 113 of reference title 10 of the United States Code and Section 105 (b) (5) of reference the National Security Act of 1947 to provide for effective management of department of Defense human intelligence activities through the Defense Intelligence Agency, with centralized management and decentralized execution of such activities.
United States. Department of Defense
1992-12-18
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Department of Defense Directive 5200.37: Centralized Management of Department of Defense Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Operations
"This Directive implements Section 113 of reference title 10 of the United States Code and Section 105 (b) (5) of reference the National Security Act of 1947 to provide for effective management of department of Defense human intelligence activities through the Defense Intelligence Agency, with centralized management and decentralized execution of such activities."
United States. Department of Defense
1992-12-18
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Military Assessment of the Middle East, 1991-96
"The author attempts to assess the military balance of power in the Middle East after the Persian Gulf War and to explore techniques for incorporating dynamic factors in his analysis. His objective is to create an understanding of the military balance and trends in the Middle East that will influence security issues several years into the future through inclusion of intangible factors not often considered in the analysis of the regional military balances. This study in the region is based upon extensive interviews with Middle Eastern political and military leaders, defense intellectuals, and U.S. embassy personnel. In addition, the author uses a methodology for objective measurement and comparison of the air and ground combat force potential of the principal states, and projects their future power through quantification of expected arms acquisitions."
Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute
Atkeson, Edward B.
1992-12-07
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Executive Order 12824: Establishing the Transportation Distinguished Service Medal
"There is hereby established a Transportation Distinguished Service Medal, with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances, for award by the Secretary of Transportation to a member of the Coast Guard who has provided exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility while assigned in the Department of Transportation, or in other activities under the responsibility of the Secretary of Transportation, either national or international, as may be assigned by the Secretary."
United States. Office of the Federal Register
Bush, George, 1924- 2018
1992-12-07
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U.S. Fire Administration/Technical Report Series: Eight-Fatality Row House Fire Chester, PA: Lessons Learned from Residential Fires with Five or More Fatalities
This technical report series analyzes a row house fire in Chester, PA. Eight children left unattended die in one room of a row house when they were unable to escape a rapidly spreading fire.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States Fire Administration
1992-12-05?
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[Letter from William P. Barr, Attorney General, to the President of the United States Regarding the Authority to Use United States Military Forces in Somalia, December 4, 1992]
From the letter: "You have asked for my views as to your authority to commit United States troops to support and secure the humanitarian assistance effort currently underway in Somalia. I am informed that the mission of those troops will be to restore the flow of humanitarian relief to those areas of Somalia most affected by famine and disease, and to facilitate the safe and orderly deployment of United Nations peacekeeping forces in Somalia in the near future. I understand that private United States nationals and military personnel are currently involved in relief operations in Somalia. I am further informed that the efforts of the United States and other nations and of private organizations to deliver humanitarian relief to those areas of Somalia are being severely hampered by the breakdown of governmental authority in Somalia and, in particular, by armed bands who steal relief commodities for their own use. I conclude that in your constitutional role as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive, you may reasonably and lawfully determine that the protection of those engaged in relief work in Somalia, including member so the United States Armed Forces who have been and will be dispatched to Somalia to assist in that work, justifies the use of United States military personnel in this operation. I further conclude that you have authority to commit foreign nationals in Somalia. You have authority to troops overseas without specific prior Congressional approval 'on missions of good will or rescue, or for the purpose of protecting American lives or property or American interests.' […] As explained more fully in the enclosed opinion of the Office of Legal Counsel, your authority thus extends to the protection of the lives of United States citizens and others in Somalia."
United States. Department of Justice. Office of Legal Counsel
Barr, William Pelham, 1950-
1992-12-04
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DoD Directive 5240.12: Department of Defense (DoD) Intelligence Commercial Activities (ICAS)
This Directive: 1. Implements Sections 431 through 437 of Title 10 of the United States Code in furtherance of the accomplishment of DoD intelligence responsibilities authorized under Executive Order 12333, December 4, 1981 and DoD Directive 5240.1, April 25, 1988. 2. Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for establishment and use of DoD ICAs necessary to provide security for authorized intelligence collection activities abroad undertaken by the Department of Defense.
United States. Department of Defense
1992-12-02
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Minimum Standards on Structural FF Protective Clothing and Equipment: A Guide for Fire Service Education and Procurement
"This guide is intended to help fire fighters understand the various standards for protective clothing and equipment used in structural fire fighting. It begins with a description of the hazards encountered in structural fire fighting such as fire contact, radiant heat, physical hazards, and heat stress. [...] The standards described in this guide are those that existed at the time it was written or those proposed for adoption in 1993."
United States Fire Administration; United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
1992-12
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New Case for Naval Arms Control
"This paper opens with an examination of existing legal restraints on naval forces and arms control agreements and concludes that the U.S. is already heavily engaged in naval arms control. Given the new international security environment and the new U.S. regionally-oriented national security and military strategies, the author then recommends a series of additional naval arms control measures that should be taken: exchanges of data, transparency, INCSEA [Incidents at Sea], cooperative measures, an agreement on the laws of submarine warfare, abolishing NCND [neither confirming nor denying], no first tactical nuclear use at sea, NWFZs [Nuclear-weapon-free zones], advanced notification of operational-level exercises, environmental protection measures, controls over maritime technologies, armed escorts of nuclear shipments, new Roes, PALs [permissive action links], the resolution of outstanding political issues at sea, deep cuts in nuclear forces, CFE [Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty] follow-on, limits on specific types of naval forces, geographic limits, expanded standing naval forces, and a re negotiation of the ABM [ anti-ballistic missile] Treaty. The paper then addresses verification and compliance issues. Author concludes that since the U.S. Navy has already managed to avoid major arms control while balanced on the precarious 'slippery slope', there is no reason to continue its stonewalling policies."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Department of National Security Affairs
Tritten, James John
1992-12
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Analysis of Disaster Planning in Business and Industry
"Business and industry of all sizes are susceptible to damage or destruction from natural disasters and man-made catastrophes. Newspapers describe daily the loss of life, suffering, and costly damages caused by tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, chemical spills, and so on. Media coverage of these events has brought significant pressure upon federal, state, and local authorities to plan for disasters, and respond quickly and decisively. This is particularly true in regard to relieving human suffering, as was the case with the August 1992 Hurricane Andrew disaster and subsequent massive response effort in Florida. But what about U.S. business and industry? Are they prepared
for disasters? Should they plan? What is business resumption planning? What can they do to be ready? Is insurance enough? What are the risks, the costs, and what should government do to assist? I will address these questions in this paper. Further, I will make recommendations in regard to U.S. policies, and suggest changes for business and industry to adopt in regard to disaster planning."
Industrial College of the Armed Forces (U.S.)
Hoffmann, Donald B.
1993
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Paradoxical and Unintended Effects of the War on Drugs
In his article, "Paradoxical Effects in Political Systems," John Beahrs postulates that political systems are inundated with effects which run counter to policy intent or expectations. Furthermore, he contends that when a specific social ill is defined as unacceptable and specific corrective action is taken, then, instead of the intended or expected effects the following occur: 1) the underlying problem worsens; 2) related new problems arise; or 3) the same problem surfaces in a different form or at another level. Most authorities agree that there is no quick fix or adequately reliable valid single solution to the drug dilemma. This paper examines the paradoxical or unintended effects of United States policies to control illegal drugs and how they complicate U.S. efforts in reaching a resolution to the drug dilemma and proposes solutions to minimize these effects.
Industrial College of the Armed Forces (U.S.)
Fishburne, Lillian E.
1993
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Political Strategy for Antisatellite Weaponry
This paper analyzes and develops a political strategy for United States (US) antisatellite (ASAT) weapon programs. Currently, the US has no fielded capability to negate enemy satellites. The Russians have demonstrated and fielded a capability, but it has numerous operational constraints which keep it from being a strategically threatening weapon. Domestic support for ASAT weapons is weak at best. A revised political strategy for ASAT weapons is required to deal with the new US political conditions and world order. Specifically, this paper: provides background on the geography of space and a definition of ASATs and their uses; examines the national requirements for ASAT weaponry; discusses relevant ASAT policy issues; assesses the domestic political situation for ASATs; and presents options for the future of US ASAT programs.
Industrial College of the Armed Forces (U.S.)
Rohlman, William H.
1993
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Openness: A Viable Strategy for U.S. Intelligence?
Robert M. Gates, Director of Central Intelligence, in recognition of the dramatic changes going on in the world and the need for course corrections announced a new strategy for American intelligence in February 1992. A significant aspect of this strategy was the announcement of greater openness for the CIA. Better accountability to the American people, both directly and through the Congress, was the intended purpose. The author agrees that it is difficult to argue with Mr. Gates' position that the intelligence community must make changes. In this research report, the author explains the initiatives undertaken to achieve openness; evaluates how well these initiatives are likely to achieve the intended outcome; examines the likely benefits of openness, evaluate openness as a strategy; and suggests other actions that may be taken by the intelligence community to achieve accountability.
Industrial College of the Armed Forces (U.S.)
Moore, Bill R.
1993
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Reconstitution of Nuclear Weapons Production Capability: Should We Maintain the Separation Between Civilian and Military Assets?
The U.S. separates its military and civilian nuclear complexes to the maximum extent possible as a matter of national policy but at considerable cost, in dollars and flexibility. This paper reexamines the need to maintain that separation, particularly for contingencies. It discusses the possible need
for reconstituting a nuclear force and the ability of the civilian industry to provide technical support. It formulates and evaluates--technically, politically and economically--a number of options for meeting a reconstitution requirement. The paper concludes that the civilian sector has no ready capability to support a reconstitution requirement. It recommends several
steps for the Department of Energy to take to insure a reconstitution capability and at the same time foster some civilian objectives.
Industrial College of the Armed Forces (U.S.)
Burkart, Alex R.
1993
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Strategic Implications of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
"In this new era of global economic competition, success will come for those nations that have strategic economic vision and a national will to compete. A nation with strategic vision has goals and a comprehensive plan to achieve those goals. A nation with a strong national will has the ability to adapt to change and to accept short term sacrifice for long term gain. The alternatives can be dramatic. As we have seen in the demise of the Soviet Union, a centrally controlled economy is relatively inflexible and has limited ability to compete in the world market. The lack of economic strength was a large, contributing
factor in the collapse of that nation. In the United States, the idea that national (and military) strength is closely linked to economic strength is well accepted. As President Eisenhower noted in 1953, "The relationship between military and economic strength is intimate and indivisible." The United States actively seeks economic growth through world trade and is a leader in promoting free trade. One of the most progressive arrangements achieved in recent years has been the pending North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and Mexico. NAFTA is a wide ranging economic treaty that may have extensive long term political and national security impact. This paper will explore the overall strategic security implications of NAFTA."
Industrial College of the Armed Forces (U.S.)
Busch, Daniel E.
1993
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National Security Implications of Transnational Economic Activity
"This paper discusses the impact of regional trading arrangements (RTA's), multinational corporations (MNC's, and transnational financial activity on U.S. national security. The National Security Strategy (January 1993) is used as the framework to define U.S. security interests and objectives. The size and importance of the U.S. economy to the world economy is recognized, as is the significance of global economic interdependence. Each transnational economic activity is presented in turn. The nature and scope of the activity is explained followed by analysis of its potential contributions to U.S. national security. Issues associated with the activity are then presented. In those instances where recommendations or counterpoints to the issues are relevant they are also presented. Three policy recommendations are made regarding the transnational economic activities analyzed: development of regional trading arrangements that comply with the GATT; U.S. support of international regulation of multinational corporation investment and taxation; and strengthening of the U.S. national economy in order to be a world class player in transnational financial activity."
Industrial College of the Armed Forces (U.S.)
Wismann, Joseph B.
1993
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North-South Conflict and Its Implications for U.S. National Security
The majority of Third World countries face numerous obstacles to development and are wrestling with ways to derive more benefit from the international economic system. With the disintegration of postwar economic consensus, economic issues have reemerged as the primary source of conflict between the North (developed market economies of Japan, Western Europe and North America) and the South or Third World (less developed economies of Africa, Asia and Latin America). This paper will examine the North-South Conflict and its implications for U.S. National Security. Specifically, it will address the source of the conflict -- obstacles to economic development of the Third World. Chapter 2 will describe the nature of the conflict and identify the critical components that may endanger U.S. interests. Chapter 3 will identify and analyze policy options designed to reduce or neutralize the economic threats posed to U.S. national security by this conflict. Chapter 4 will offer recommendations for national security decision-makers to improve the international economic balance with resulting assurance in our nation's security.
Industrial College of the Armed Forces (U.S.)
Dupont, Martin E.
1993
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DoD Space Based Requirements: Increasing DoD Access to Space
"Despite aggressive plans for the exploitation of space for military purposes, the potential of space to provide secure communications, tactical targeting, intelligence, positioning, weather and other support functions remains virtually untapped. While there have been major successes in certain areas such as geopositioning, the experience of Desert Shield/Storm has demonstrated that far more capability will be needed to effectively support contingency operations and global reach. While the Air Force has concentrated on providing satellite support for high priority command and control communications, intelligence and other direct combat operations, the area of combat service support has not been adequately addressed by any of the services, either in planning or the budget process." This report indicates that contingency operations require global capability and states that DoD must establish an effective process to meet requirements including the establishment of a efficient and routine launch process. The author also reviews the commercial space launch industry and launch service market and discusses the current DOD launch facilities and operations. She then examines the impact of government contract practices and presents technological and acquisition alternatives and makes recommendations for how DoD can maximize the returns on its investments by revamping current practices and procedures, modernizing old launch facilities instead of investing in new ones, learning from commercial industries about how to implement cost control practices, and by continuing to fund research into technological advancements.
Industrial College of the Armed Forces (U.S.)
Kelly, Mary D.
1993
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War Powers Resolution: A Troubled Past and Uncertain Future
Perhaps one of the least talked about, yet most controversial, pieces of legislation surrounding the interpretation of the Constitution is the War Powers Resolution. Supporters say the resolution is essential in order to maintain the intent of the Framers of the Constitution to avoid creating an "Imperial Presidency". Critics say its restrictions of Presidential authority as Commander-in-Chief are flagrantly unconstitutional. Still others see the resolution merely as an ineffective political tool with loopholes that allow each Branch to invoke or ignore it as circumstances necessitate. While the author's observation is that all three positions are well founded, the system of checks and balances upon which our government is founded must apply to the war-making decision process. The resolution was developed during the height of the Vietnam conflict and specifies conditions under which the President may commit armed forces to hostilities overseas. It also regulates the process under which the President shall consult with the Congress over the use of armed forces as well as the timeframe forces may remain engaged in hostilities without Congressional action. Yet after twenty years of implementation, the resolution still sparks great debate over its constitutionality, requirements, and effectiveness. This debate centers, not along party lines, but between the Executive and the Legislative Branches of the government. This paper presents the historical roots of the War Powers Resolution, examines why it was developed, discusses the long-standing controversies surrounding it, and concludes with suggestions by the author for making the resolution effective.
Industrial College of the Armed Forces (U.S.)
Grant, Douglas A.
1993
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Nuclear Weapons in an Uncertain World--National Security Implications
United States (US) nuclear policy evolution has been characterized by change in response to the dynamics of the international environment. New nuclear weapons and non-proliferation policies are required in response to the evolving international environment. Specific concerns relate to the military, economic and political conditions of an evolving and uncertain world and the root causes of nuclear weapons proliferation. Proposed nuclear weapons and nonproliferation policies are designed to allow the US to engage nations with the necessary freedom of action in political/diplomatic, economic and military spheres. Identifying friend versus foe in permanent and absolute terms will be increasingly difficult for the US in the international environment. This is a result of the high degree of economic interdependency in the world economy and the complex web of political relationships of established and emerging nations. In this essay, the author addresses questions about new threats to US interests, changes in the international environment, the current relevance of existing policies developed during the Cold War, necessary changes in US nuclear weapons and nonproliferation policies, and the effect of these policies on foreign policy strategy. The author then proposes an overall strategy to protect U.S. interests in the new international environment. Specific policies are proposed concerning strategic nuclear weapons, regional nuclear weapons, nonproliferation of nuclear weapons, and engagement. These policies are designed to work together as an overall strategy to protect US interests in the near and long term.
Industrial College of the Armed Forces (U.S.)
Mistretta, Michael J.
1993
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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Policy
One' of the most serious threats to world stability today is the proliferation of nuclear weapons; however, until recently little attention has been paid to it by either the U.S. or the world community. The war with Iraq has brought this problem to the world's attention. One reason for this lack of attention in the past was the fact that none of the countries attempting to obtain nuclear weapons had stated so publicly. "No new country, for example, has openly declared that it has acquired nuclear arms since 1964, when the People's Republic of China joined as the fifth country to announce that it possessed such weapons. ''In the countries which have been attempting to obtain these weapons have done so in secrecy. By hiding their nuclear programs, they have given the impression that they are not interested in nuclear weapons. "When apparent nuclear weapon related activities have been discovered in these countries, the activities have been explained away under the guise of a nuclear power program, and rarely have they resulted in sustained international concern. This research report provides background on nuclear proliferation and addresses key trends in the proliferation of missile technology. The author provides an overview of the effect of hostile proliferates on U.S. security objectives and examines the role of U.S. strategic interests and the role of deterrence. He also addresses the implications of deterrence for U.S. force structure and required capabilities as they relate to nuclear forces, conventional forces, technological superiority, collective security and strategic agility. The author concludes the report with a list of five suggestions the U.S. should consider in developing new deterrence policies.
Industrial College of the Armed Forces (U.S.)
Tarbet, Larry D.
1993
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Using Military Force in the New World Order
In this paper, the author addresses and answers the question: How should our military force be used in the new world order? In approaching this question, he first describes some realities of the new world order and highlights how our national interests and objectives fit into this new environment. He then looks at the employment of our military forces and specifically addresses why our military should be utilized earlier and more frequently to augment our diplomatic and economic efforts in support of our national interests and objectives. The author also reviews the problems and constraints we have faced in employing our military in the past and suggest why those same pitfalls can be avoided in the post-Cold War era. Finally, he proposes a set of questions whose answers will help form the guidelines and a framework from which our political leaders can determine when, and if, it is appropriate to employ military force to help resolve a problem.
Industrial College of the Armed Forces (U.S.)
Gorenc, Stanley
1993
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War Powers Resolution: Intent Implementation and Impact
"The decision for a country to go to war is, perhaps, the most significant decision that any country can make. In a democracy, this decision to commit a nation's resources, both material and human, is meant to be entrusted to the collective wisdom of all the leaders, acting on behalf of the wishes of the majority. In the Constitution of the United States, the power to declare war is specifically delegated to the Congress. As part of the separation of powers, the authority as Commander-in-Chief is also specifically delegated to the President. The clear intent of the founders of our nation was that this responsibility be shared, and not taken lightly. They envisioned that such power would be used reasonably and rationally. They entrusted to their posterity, a nation of laws set forth in the Constitution that would clearly establish the authority of the three branches of government. After nearly 200 years, Congress felt it necessary to codify the power to declare war and commit forces overseas in the War Powers Resolution to correct what they interpreted as an erosion of their power in this area. The purpose of this paper is to discuss why in 1973 the Congress felt it necessary to pass a law on a matter so specifically delegated to them in the Constitution. Further, the author explores how the power in this Resolution has been used in the 20 years since its passage. In the end he discusses his own conclusions and makes recommendations as to how the War Powers Resolution may be improved."
Industrial College of the Armed Forces (U.S.)
McHale, Kevin J.
1993
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Cocaine: A Trans-National Issue
"Without question, illegal drug use has national security implications. This paper focuses more specifically on the nation's ongoing efforts to reduce cocaine trafficking and domestic use. At issue is the President's 1992 National Drug Control Strategy Report and whether changes are needed to successfully meet this growing trans-national problem. In reviewing the multiple social, economic, and political factors that must be weighed to properly assess our existing strategy and progress to date. The cocaine problem must be viewed not only from the perspective of the U.S...but also from that of the drug producing (source) countries. As pointed out in this report, a comprehensive and lasting solution to the cocaine problem will necessitate international recognition and involvement. Without such global involvement, the U.S. will likely become more deeply immersed in a costly and perhaps interminable war on drugs. This report begins by providing background information on the internal politics and economies of the three main Latin American source countries: Colombia, Peru and Bolivia. The author then discusses the economic, political and social factors within these countries such as corruption, insurgency groups and multi-front wars that make combating the production, refinement and trafficking of cocaine increasingly complex and challenging. The author also comments on how other Central and South American countries including Argentina and Brazil play secondary and tertiary roles in trafficking. The report then presents the U.S. strategy employed in countering the cocaine threat and concludes with a discussion of the prospects for a future U.S. drug strategy."
Industrial College of the Armed Forces (U.S.)
Lalumiere, Frank
1993
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Attack Operations Pillar of Theater Missile Defense: The Need For a Joint Effort
"The threat of a theater ballistic missile attack against military forces of the United States turned from theory to reality the evening of January 18, 1991. That night Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein launched the first of eighty-six SCUD missiles against Saudi Arabia and Israel. The launching of the ballistic missiles exposed a major weakness of the United States military. As a result, significant efforts to develop a defense against ballistic missile attack have been a high priority mission for the Department of Defense (DOD). The DOD ballistic missile defense focuses on two aspects - theater missile defend (TMD) and national missile defense. The first priority of the ballistic missile defense initiative is 'the rapid development and deployment of theater missile defense to protect forward deployed U S and allied forces and allied population centers.' National missile defense, the second priority, provides for security against a strategic missile threat to the mainland of the United States. Theater missile defense is composed of four pillars: battle management command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (8M/C41); passive defense; active defense; and attack operations. This paper analyzes the feasibility of conducting attack operations as a pillar of the TMD concept. A look at the world wide missile threat and the continuing proliferation points to an increased threat in the future. Next, an examination of the U S military's current attack operations doctrine shows it is woefully short. While great strides were made in developing attack operations doctrine, much work remains to integrate the joint effort. This paper concludes by recommending a few ways to increase the synergistic effect of attack operations to destroy the enemy's theater missiles before they can destroy us."
National War College (U.S.)
Sinclair, E. J.
1993
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Theater Ballistic Missile Defenses: An Emerging Role for the Navy?
"The end of the Cold War has brought about significant changes in the international and national security environments that present tremendous implications for the US military. The strategic threat of global nuclear war has diminished considerably. While that threat is diminished, an [sic] new threat is emerging. Ballistic missile proliferation and related weapons of mass destruction are one of the major threats to stability in the new security environment. Ballistic missile systems are seen as destabilizing weapons that are a threat to regional peace and American vital interests in certain regions. This thesis addresses the possible need for theater ballistic missile defenses in the US Navy as one element of a national strategy to defeat ballistic missiles in future regional conflicts. Specifically, it addresses the naval role for ballistic missile defenses, including an analysis of the present and future threat, an examination of how the missile defenses dovetail into the national security strategy of regional contingencies, and the means by which the defenses can be employed. The issue of the threat involves demonstrating that a threat presently exists and that technological improvements in the future will greatly increase their utility and put many more targets, including US Navy ships, at risk. The issue of the role that missile defenses fill in the national security strategy deals with their contributions to the fundamental pillars of that strategy. The issue of naval roles addresses the missions and tasks that a sea-based system can provide across the spectrum of naval warfare. The means which the defenses can be employed is addressed to demonstrate how the US Navy can be a major contributor using the Aegis construct."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Pitts, James E.
1992-12
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Illusive Victory: From Blast Furnace to Green Sweep
"Since Secretary of Defense Richard B. Cheney's staunch Department of Defense (DOD) letter of September 1989, the military has been actively supporting drug law enforcement agencies at home and abroad. In the US Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area, Operation Support Justice has provided continued military support to US ambassadors' counterdrug efforts and to the host nations' counterdrug infrastructures in order to attack drugs at the source. US Army Forces Command, by way of its continental armies and Joint Task Force 6, has been supporting major marijuana eradication operations, while the state governors' National Guard has been especially active in countering drugs at the growing source. Many of these operations are large-scale efforts involving interagency planning and civil-military cooperation in the execution of complex concepts for operations. Operations such as Green Sweep, Green Merchant, Ghost Dancer, Ghost Zone, Grizzly, Wipeout, Badge and Blast Furnace have become highly visible to citizens of the United States and South America, creating some curiosity as well as outright anger at military involvement. With another season for 'whack and stack' operations fast upon us, it would be useful to look at example interagency operations, one abroad and one at home, to explore just where these types of operations fit into our counterdrug strategies. Have they had any real impact on the drug threat? What is the significance of these large counterdrug operations? Do they fit our objectives? Are they backed with the requisite resources and long-term commitments needed to make their concepts work?"
U.S. Army Combined Arms Center
Mendel, William W.
1992-12
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Guide to Procurement of Trusted Systems: An Introduction to Procurement Initiators on Computer Security Requirements
This document is a guideline designed for those who must identify and
satisfy deliverable data requirements associated with security-relevant
acquisitions of trusted, stand-alone systems. It identifies what must be
complied with, what must be read, what must be written, and what others must
be instructed to write. The detailed acquisition process, coupled with the
technical complexity of computers, security, and contracting, represents an
unsolvable mystery for many. The goal of this document is to help clarify
the complex issues.
United States. Department of Defense
1992-12
