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Proposal for a Standing Mediterranean Amphibious Force for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
"This thesis examines the need for a Standing Amphibious Force in the Mediterranean (STAPHIBFORMED) and proposes a distinct European maritime force, under NATO auspices, to compliment US presence in the Mediterranean and, when necessary, to act as a substitute. The United States looks to simultaneously share some of the European regional security responsibility with its allies while still maintaining its influence with security matters. Concurrently, European nations have reduced their defense budgets and, in the spirit of Maastricht, look to rely on multinational defense organizations for both economic and political reasons. The STAPHIBFORMED concept is a mechanism for crisis response and peacekeeping operations that facilitates resource-sharing and permits Europeans to undertake some missions without direct US involvement. Such a force promotes a distinct European Security and Defense Identity, reflects the new NATO Strategic Concept, and helps to satisfy the American desire to share more of the European regional security burden with Europe."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Weiss, Aaron
1998-12
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Sharing Resources: Coordinating Response - Deploying and Operating Incident Management Systems
This brochure describes how cost-effective incident management technologies can be in handling traffic congestion. Embedded sensors, closed circuit television cameras, and variable message signs are examples of existing technologies that can be enhanced by incident management systems. The need for interagency cooperation is seen as a critical issue for incident management systems.
United States. Department of Transportation
1999
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Faster Response: Effective Use of Resources - Integrating Transportation Systems and Emergency Management Systems
This brochure discusses how coordinating the efforts of emergency dispatchers with transportation management agencies can improve efficiency and response times. It is noted that when emergency services agencies share facilities and traffic monitoring resources with transportation management agencies, there is a measurable improvement in the efficiency and speed of incident response.
United States. Department of Transportation
1999
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Behind the Wizard's Curtain: An Integration Environment for System of Systems
"There is still much to do and more to learn and understand about developing and fielding an effective and durable info-structure as a foundation for the 21st century. Without successfully fielding systems of systems, we will not be able to implement emerging concepts in adaptive and agile command and control, nor will we reap the potential benefits of Network Centric Warfare."
Command and Control Research Program (U.S.)
Krygiel, Annette J.
1999
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Paid-On-Call Fire Department Staffing Strategies to Meet the Provisions of the OSHA 2in/2out Rule
"Nationally mandated operational requirements of the modern fire service have challenged the ability of the paid-on-call fire department to effectively and adequately staff for emergencies. One such challenge for the Plymouth Fire Department is providing the required staffing to meet the intent of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134), paragraph (g) (4) "Procedures for Interior Structural Firefighting," specifically, the requirement for two stand-by personnel and two fire suppression personnel on-scene prior to the commencement of fire suppression activities (2In/2Out). The purpose of this research was to identify staffing and operational strategies that paid-on-call departments may employ to provide adequate staffing to comply with the requirements of the 2In/2Out standard. The research employed historical and descriptive analysis, supported by evaluative research methodology. The following research questions were presented: 1. What staffing strategies may be implemented by paid-on-call departments to comply with the 2In/2Out provisions? 2. What is the expected impact of the 2In/2Out standard upon the paid-on-call fire department? 3. Did OSHA clearly define the requirements of the 2In/2Out standard?"
National Fire Academy
Kline, Richard C.
1998-12
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Reluctant Chief Officer Promotions
"The problem facing the Tucson Fire Department was a reluctance for 'Certified,' eligible Captains to apply and test for the position of Battalion Chief. The term 'Certified' means that the Captain had successfully completed an 88 hour Chief Officer Certification course. While the number of eligible Captains was large, those choosing to apply for the exam was small. As a result, this had caused serious concern that the department would not be providing leadership for the future. The purpose of the research project was to determine the cause of a diminished 'n' factor and find possible solutions. The project utilized an evaluative research method and asked the following research questions: 1) What factors contribute to Captains' reluctance to apply and test for Battalion Chief? 2) Is this problem specific to the fire service or does it occur in the military or private sector as well? 3) Does the potential for an 8 hour staff assignment deter candidates? 4) Does monetary compensation have a significant impact? A literature review was completed to gain an historical perspective both in the fire service and the military on career transitions. The author discovered that in the military, all of those eligible for promotion are considered. They have no choice! A survey instrument was sent to the 31 eligible Tucson Fire Department Captains who had not applied for the upcoming Battalion Chief's exam."
National Fire Academy
Ross, William
1998-12
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Has the Implementation of the Power Shift at Station 2 Been Successful: An Evaluation of a Change Process
"The Edina Fire Department instituted a 'power shift' of 2 paramedics working weekdays, on an 8-hour shift, and responding from a newly constructed fire station. This fire station was located in what had been determined to be the busiest quadrant in the city. This constituted a significant change in operations and its implementation met a great deal of resistance. The purpose of this research project was to evaluate the effectiveness of the power shift working out of Station 2, and evaluate how well the resistance to the change was managed. Descriptive and evaluative research methods were employed to answer the following questions: (1) did the implementation of the power shift operating out of Station 2 meet its initial change goals, (2) what are typical causes of resistance to change efforts by organizations, (3) what are recommended strategies to reduce employee's resistance to change, were any of the strategies used and how effective were they, (4) what effect did paradigms have on the employee's resistance to the change. The procedures used in this research project included a review of literature on the topics of organizational change, resistance to change, change management and paradigms as they relate to change; an interview with the fire chief who implemented the change; and a survey of the personnel at the fire department who were affected by the change. This research project determined that the change process was statistically successful, however, it had failed in the human relations area. The two main strategies for reducing resistance to change, communication and utilizing employee input, had not been successfully used. The recommendations were (a) to communicate the needs for the change, (b) solicit input from employees, (c) set new change goals, (d) periodically reevaluate the process."
National Fire Academy
Todd, Darrell
1998-12
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Evaluations, a Tale of Love and Hate
"The City of Lebanon (New Hampshire) Fire Department had no formal process of evaluation for personnel. Although required by city policy and collective bargaining, employee performance evaluations were mostly overlooked by city management and the department. The only department evaluations conducted were for newly hired or promoted personnel to confirm successful completion of the probationary period. The problem prompting this research was the lack of a formal evaluation process for Lebanon Fire Department. The purpose of this research project was to conduct an analysis of the need for a personnel evaluation system for Lebanon Fire Department and establish a plan to implement such a system. Research was conducted using historical, descriptive and action research methodologies. Human Resource, Fire Service, Lebanon Fire Department, Internet and interview sources were utilized; (a) to find out why there was no system of evaluation in place at the Lebanon Fire Department, (b) to prove or disprove the need for an evaluation system for Lebanon Fire Department, and (c) to determine the best way to integrate an evaluation system into the Lebanon Fire Department culture, if the need existed. Historical research was used to establish the reason that evaluations were not currently conducted by Lebanon Fire Department. Descriptive research employing the Analysis Phase of the Change Management Model in the National Fire Academy course, "Strategic Management of Change," was utilized to determine the necessity for a department evaluation system. Literature reviews of both pro and con viewpoints from public sector, private sector, fire service, and human resource disciplines were conducted on the topic of employee evaluations."
National Fire Academy
Brush, Charles
1998-12
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Impact of Academic Achievement and Professional Certification on Florida Fire Service Efficiency
"The need for professionalism has long been recognized by the Florida fire service. While it is understood that formal education and professional certification are needed, the problem was little research has been conducted concerning the types of degrees and professional credentials that are available. The purpose of this research was to investigate the educational opportunities available to Florida chief fire officers and determine what relevances these certifications had on the efficiency in which their departments operated. The process used two research methodologies. First, a historical perspective was taken by reviewing relevant literature and previous research conducted relating to the topic. Next, a correlation study was conducted by developing and tabulating the results of a 27-question survey that was posed to 94 Florida fire chiefs. These two designs were used to answer the following questions: Question #1. What academic degrees and professional certifications are available to Florida chief fire officers? Question #2. What are the competency requirements for these degrees and certifications? Question #3. What is the availability of these degrees and certification requirements? Question #4. What percentage of Florida chief fire officers have taken advantage of these degree and certification programs? Question #5. Is there a correlation between the educational backgrounds of paid career Florida fire chiefs with a minimum employment of 10 firefighters and the level of efficiency in which their departments operate? The results of this research were the recognition that professional certifications and academic degrees that exist and are available to Florida chief fire officers. It also identified the requirements and the percent of officers that have obtained these certifications."
National Fire Academy
O'Neal, Derryl B.
1998-12
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Establishing a Customer Service Feedback System for the Kingman Fire Department
"As a result of assessing organizational effectiveness, the Kingman Fire Department realized the need for a customer feedback system. It was found that customer feedback was a missing link for organizational effectiveness in understanding and providing optimal customer service. The purpose of this research project was to identify methods of receiving customer feedback and to implement these methods into a customer feedback process for the Kingman Fire Department. An action methodology was used to answer the following research questions: 1. What value comes from customer feedback? 2. What methods can be used in obtaining customer feedback? 3. When is the best time to solicit customer feedback? 4. Which organizations have customer survey formats in place? The value of customer feedback was espoused by six authors. The value is crucial in many aspects and ultimately allows the organization to provide for an honest and objective evaluation of organizational success and failure. Four authors provided methods for soliciting customer feedback. Many methods were reviewed which included surveys in the form of post cards to the more detailed survey in letter form. It was found that the best time to solicit feedback is as soon as possible after the service is delivered. The feedback information measures should be shared within the organization, no matter how complimentary or critical, in order to celebrate your successes or analyze and correct your failures. Care should be taken not to be narrowly focused. The feedback mechanisms should include all aspects of the organization in order to fully evaluate all programs."
National Fire Academy
Osterman, Charles B.
1998-12
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Study on the Feasibility of Providing Emergency Medical Care with Paramedic Engines in College Park
"The City of College Park, Georgia is a rapidly changing city located within the Metropolitan Atlanta area. Once primarily a residential community, it is now home to 32 hotels, several manufacturing and warehouse facilities, as well as Hartsfield International Airport. The organizational structure, apparatus assignments, and mission of the department have changed little over the past twenty years. Faced with a change in fire protection requirements of the City, but with a requirement to maintain non-transport paramedic service to a diverse community, this study was initiated to research the feasibility of utilizing paramedic engine companies. The study utilized historical and evaluative research to determine the following: 1. What is the current service demand for fire and emergency medical services? 2. How well is the current service demand being met? 3. Is a change in current service delivery needed? 4. What expenses would be incurred to make this change? 5. What barriers exist to prevent this change? A review of available literature was conducted. The findings of the research concluded that the vast majority of previous study supported the use of paramedic engine companies. Analysis of departmental data was performed. The author reviewed departmental response data for the most recent six-month period preceding this document. Results of the study found that implementation of this concept would enhance the service and performance levels of the department. Recommendations arising from the research were for this proposal to be presented to the elected officials for approval to proceed. It was further recommended that it be included in the department's master plan. Additionally, it was recommended that definitive performance measures be formulated so as to measure program performance."
National Fire Academy
Argo, Henry W.
1998-12
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Staff Development Program for the Utah Fire & Rescue Academy
"In the past, when a new staff member was hired to work at the Utah Fire & Rescue Academy, they jumped into their new job without any idea of the 'big' picture of what the academy does, where it is going, and how the various programs all work together to train the fire service of Utah. Another problem is once a person joined the academy staff, there was no program in place to help them continue to learn and grow. These two problems have caused us grief and have added unnecessary grief when a new person joins the staff. The purpose of this project was to create a staff development program for the Utah Fire & Rescue Academy. The program was broken down into two areas of focus. First step would be that all new employees would receive an orientation to the academy by a senior staff member to help the new hire to see the 'big' picture. For members of the staff that are currently employed, this orientation would take place on an ongoing basis during staff meetings. The second area would be the ongoing training of all staff members to help in developing and refining skills to help us be better in accomplishing our respective jobs. The action method of research was selected to be used in completing this project. This method was selected because what was accomplished can be placed in measurable objectives. These objectives can be laid out in an action plan and implemented and easily monitored. The research questions were developed with direct input from the staff. These questions were, do we need a training program? What type of training is needed and who will do it? What's in it for me? And, how will such a program benefit the academy and the end user, the fire service? Answers to these questions were found by dividing the staff into three groups and having them answer the question based on their roles within the academy."
National Fire Academy
Joos, Alan E.
1998-12
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Cyberwar as Anti-War: The Keystroke is Mightier than the Sword
Carl von Clausewitz discounts the pursuit of a bloodless war as misguided and doomed to defeat. After all, war's aim is to destroy the enemy's forces. How can this goal be accomplished without physical force or combat? Through the ages, war theorists and practitioners have recognized that advances in technology permit new and innovative ways to wage war, even if changes in doctrine often lag changes in lethality. This phenomenon is especially true of cyberwar, which, like air warfare, introduces an entirely new medium to the battle- the realm of cyberspace. It is through this dimension, divorced from geography, that we may be able to stanch the bloody war of Clausewitz.
National War College (U.S.)
Mays, John B.
1999
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Covert Action: A Very American Dilemma
"In an American society that fundamentally adheres to democratic Ideals, covert action, by its nature creates a basic conflict. After first detailing why this is so, particularly for the United States, this paper will then examine the continuing consequences of the use of covert action on the United State, on our Image of ourselves as Americans, and on our role In the world. The more closely we look at these effects, the clearer it is that the use of covert action will continue to create conflicts between our Image of what we believe we should be and what we actually are. The depth of these conflicts and the mechanisms I devise to address them will, I believe, play an important part in deciding how we measure up to our Image of ourselves and, thereby, in how effective we are at reaching our fundamental goals."
National War College (U.S.)
Sedney, David S.
1999
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Annual Energy Outlook 1999 with Projections to 2020
"The Annual Energy Outlook 1999 (AEO99) presents midterm forecasts of energy supply, demand, and prices through 2020 prepared by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The projections are based on results from EIA's National Energy Modeling System (NEMS). The report begins with an 'Overview' summarizing the AEO99 reference case. The next section, 'Legislation and Regulations,' describes the assumptions made with regard to laws that affect energy markets and discusses evolving legislative and regulatory issues. 'Issues in Focus' discusses current energy issues--the economic decline in East Asia, growth in demand for natural gas, vehicle emissions standards, competitive electricity pricing, renewable portfolio standards, and carbon emissions. It is followed by the analysis of energy market trends. The analysis in AEO99 focuses primarily on a reference case and four other cases that assume higher and lower economic growth and higher and lower world oil prices than in the reference case. Forecast tables for these cases are provided in Appendixes A through C. Appendixes D and E present a summary of the reference case forecasts in units of oil equivalence and household energy expenditures. Other cases explore the impacts of varying key assumptions in NEMS--generally, technology penetration. The major results are shown in Appendix F. Appendix G briefly describes NEMS and the AEO99assumptions, with a summary table of the cases. Appendix H provides tables of energy and metric conversion factors."
United States. Energy Information Administration
1998-12
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Role of Firewalls and Guards in Enclave Boundary Protection
"Ensuring system availability, data integrity and privacy, user authentication and transaction non-repudiation for communications and computer systems that comprise the National Information Infrastructure creates a host of Information Assurance (IA) challenges. One of the foremost of these challenges is the need to connect enterprise systems to external systems while protecting against the threat of external penetration with an adversarial goal of obtaining, manipulating or destroying critical information. The purpose of this Advisory Memorandum is to look at two available tools which are a part of the solution to this challenge."
United States. National Security Agency
1998-12
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Central and East European Security: New National Concepts and Defense Doctrines
"Most Central and East Europe (CEE) states are now revising their national security concepts and defense/military doctrines. Consensus-building on these tasks has become more difficult because many CEE states lack the interagency institutions necessary for formulating national security policy. Because many of the threats and risks to CEE security are either transnational and/or internal, and increasingly defined in economic terms, the participation of the European Union (EU) is becoming more appropriate and important. These concepts and doctrines have become more important for developing consensus on not only internal and external risks and threats, but also on the means (laws and institutions) to change concepts and doctrines, thus enhancing the legitimacy of their governments."
National Defense University. Institute for National Strategic Studies
Simon, Jeffrey, 1942-
1998-12
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Vaccines, Pharmaceutical Products, and Bioterrorism: Challenges for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
In regards to bioterrorism, the goal of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is to foster the development of vaccines, drugs and diagnostic products, safeguards of the food supply, and other measures needed to respond to bioterrorist threats. Many products (vaccines, therapeutic drug and biological products, food, devices, and diagnostics) regulated by FDA could be affected by bioterrorism. Pathogens or pathogen products adapted for biological warfare include smallpox (variola), anthrax (Bacillus anthracis), plague (Yersinia pestis), tularemia (Francisella tularensis), brucellosis (Brucella abortus, B. melitensis, B. suis, B. canis), Q fever (Coxiella burnettii), botulinum toxin (produced by Clostridium botulinum) and staphylococcal enterotoxin B. New products are needed to diagnose, prevent, and treat these public health threats.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Zoon, K. C. (Kathryn C.)
1999
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Finding the Right Balance against Bioterrorism
"For the first time the Department of Health and Human Services is part of the national security apparatus of the United States. That reflects a change in our views on chemical and biological defense programs. Almost 5 years ago at the bidding of the president we began to look at what has come to be known as asymmetrical threats ways in which opponents (be they nations or terrorist groups) could attack us without directly engaging our military forces. At the same time we were faced with two events that drew our attention to chemical and biological threats. Iraq used chemical weapons on Iran and on its own citizens and appeared to be concealing a biological weapons program. Also, the hitherto unknown Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo used sarin nerve agent in the Tokyo subway; the cult failed in an attempt to use biological weapons against Americans in Japan. The current bioterrorism initiative includes a new concept: the first-ever procurement of specialized medicines for a national civilian protection stockpile. As new vaccines and medicines are developed, that program can be expanded. The initiative includes invigoration of research and development in the science of biodefense; it invests in pathogen genome sequencing, new vaccine research, new therapeutics research, and development of improved detection and diagnostic systems. The 2-year program provides for Department of Health and Human Services research, almost tripling the previous 2-year effort, in addition to ongoing work in the Defense Department, and it includes a reinitiation of the federal program to help state and local public health infrastructure and surveillance systems. The biological weapons protection program is part of the overall chemical and biological protection effort, which includes aid to state and local governments for first-responder training, planning, exercises, and equipment."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Clarke, Richard A.
1999
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Design Process of Physical Security as Applied to a U.S. Border Port of Entry
"This paper describes the design process of physical security as applied to a U.S. Border Port of Entry (PoE). Included in this paper are descriptions of the elements that compose U.S. border security. The physical security design will describe the various elements that make up the process as well as the considerations that must be taken into account when dealing with system integration of those elements. The distinctions between preventing unlawful entry and exit of illegal contraband will be emphasized."
Sandia National Laboratories
Wagner, George G.
1999
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Crime in the United States, 1997
"Since 1930, Crime in the United States has been the primal source for publication of the Nation's crime data. The data, a culmination of monthly law enforcement reports and individual crime incident records, are voluntarily submitted to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. The primary objective of the UCR Program is to provide a reliable set of criminal justice statistics for law enforcement administration, operation, and management. To assist participating agencies, the Criminal Justice Information Services Division now offers a Quality Assurance Review to help maintain program integrity and to assure accountability and validity of the data reported. UCR statistics make possible studies among regions, states, counties, cities, towns, and college and university campuses with similar populations and other common characteristics. It is imperative that other crime factors, such as those mentioned on the following page, are considered when studying specific populations to avoid simplistic ranking which often results in distorted perceptions of the crime in specific locales. In analyzing the data, responsible researchers may theorize about the possible causes of crime, fluctuations of crime trends, and effects of crime on a particular area. Therefore, the statistics are not only an aid to the law enforcement community in its assessment of crime, but they are also an aid to varied government entities and their interest groups, community development organizations, university researchers, and private citizens for a myriad of purposes. The UCR Program shares with local, state, and federal law enforcement an everincreasing commitment to develop computerized data-collection systems."
United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation
1998-11-22
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Combating Terrorism: FBI's Use of Federal Funds for Counterterrorism-Related Activities (FYs 1995-98), Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts, Committee on othe Judiciary, U.S. Senate
"The findings by the General Accounting Office (GAO) indicate that the amount of funds allocated and obligated by the FBI for counterterrorism-related activities more than doubled from fiscal years 1995 through 1998--from $256 million to $581 million. During this period, Congress directed or provided guidance to the FBI on the use of about one quarter of these funds, and the FBI has generally followed this direction in obligating the money. Although neither the (GAO) nor the FBI could precisely determine the amount of overall funds allocated and obligated by the FBI to carry out its counterterrorism mission, the FBI and the Justice Department have several efforts under way to better identify resources used by the FBI for counterterrorism-related activities. These include efforts (1) to specifically track certain counterterrorism funds; (2) to calculate the overall amount of funds associated with counterterrorism-related activities, including shared costs; and (3) to link the allocation of budget resources to annual and strategic plans, including specific counterterrorism-related performance measures. In addition, the FBI and the Justice Department plan to develop a methodology for reporting the full cost of program activities in compliance with established managerial cost-accounting standards."
United States. General Accounting Office
1998-11-20
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Authorities and Responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Central Intelligence for Analysis and Production and the National Intelligence Production Board
To assist in carrying out the DCI's responsibilities relating to the analysis and production of intelligence, the ADCI/AP, through collaborative processes described below, shall exercise DCI authority to oversee and ensure national intelligence analysis and production, monitor and evaluate the performance of analytic organizations relating to national intelligence based on established standards, and be the DCI's final arbiter in accordance with applicable law and presidential directive to ensure the optimal application of national analytic and production resources. Nothing in this directive is intended to modify the authorities of the heads of executive departments and agencies to exercise, consistent with the authorities and responsibilities of the DCI, their authorities to manage elements of the Intelligence Community within their
departments.
United States. Central Intelligence Agency
1998-11-19
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Authorities and Responsibilities of the Director of Central Intelligence
This directive establishes a system of DCI Directives (DCIDs) and subsidiary issuances, provides a summary of DCI authorities and responsibilities, assigns responsibility for the execution of certain DCI authorities and responsibilities and provides for a process for the creation and coordination of DCI directives and subsidiary issuances. The goal of this system of directives is to enable the Director of Central Intelligence to provide timely, coordinated and clear guidance and direction to the Intelligence Community. The
process established is based on the authorities and responsibilities of the DCI as head of the US Intelligence Community, as assigned by the National Security Act of 1947, as amended, Executive Orders 12333, 12951, 12958, and other statutes, Presidential directives, and National Security Council Intelligence Directives (NSCIDs).
United States. Central Intelligence Agency
1998-11-19
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US Second Line of Defense: Preventing Nuclear Smuggling Across Russia's Borders
"Preventing the theft of weapons-usable highly enriched uranium and plutonium in Russia is one of the central security concerns facing the US today. The dissolution of the highly centralized USSR and the resulting societal crisis has endangered Russia's ability to protect its more than 200 metric tons of plutonium and 1000 tons of highly enriched uranium (roughly 8 kg Pu or 25 kg HEU is sufficient to make a bomb). Producing this fissile material is the most difficult and expensive part of nuclear weapons production and the US must make every effort to ensure that fissile material (and nuclear-related technologies) does not reach the hands of terrorist groups, rogue states or other potential proliferators. […]. This year the Department of Energy (DOE) initiated a new program called the Second Line of Defense (SLD), the goal of which is to assist Russia in preventing the smuggling of nuclear material and weapons at its borders, either by land, sea or air. The SLD program represents an important phase in the overall effort to ensure the security of nuclear material and weapons in Russia. However, as the US engages Russian customs officials in this important project, Americans should keep in mind that providing equipment--even indigenous equipment--is insufficient by itself; material aid must be accompanied by rigorous inspection and accounting procedures. In addition, the equipment must be assessed according to international standards to ensure a high degree of confidence in its nuclear detection capability."
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Ball, D. Yarsike
1998-11-16
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Aviation Security: FAA's Deployments of Equipment to Detect Traces of Explosives
This report provides information on: "1) the current status of FAA's deployments of trace detections equipment, including whether all of the 19 category X or 60 category 1 airports are supplied with this equipment and, if not, why; 2) the FAA's plans for deploying any remaining trace equipment; and 3) any problems that could affect the future deployments or operation of this equipment. In addition, it also describes the process FAA follows in deploying trace equipment."
United States. General Accounting Office
1998-11-13
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Combating Terrorism: Opportunities to Improve Domestic Preparedness Program Focus and Efficiency, Report to Congressional Requesters
The training and equipment that the Department of Defense (DoD) is providing to cities through the Domestic Preparedness Program have clearly increased cities' awareness of and should better prepare them to deal with a potential chemical or biological terrorist incident. Local officials in the seven cities
praised the training program's content, instructors, and materials as well
as DoD's willingness to modify the program based on suggestions from
local officials. They also credited the program with bringing local, state,
and federal regional emergency response agencies together into a closer
working relationship. This report summarizes (1) the evaluation of the training and other benefits offered to cities under the Domestic Preparedness Program and (2) the methodology for designing and implementing the program, including the way in which cities were selected to participate, how cities' capabilities and needs were assessed, and the effectiveness of interagency coordination on this and other similar consequence management training and equipment programs.
United States. General Accounting Office
1998-11-12
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Final Exercise Report: Washington Nuclear Plant No. 2 (WNP-2) [September 16, 1998]
From the Executive Summary: "On September 16, 1998, an exercise was conducted in the plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone (EZP) around Washington Nuclear Plant No. 2 (WNP-2) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region X. The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. This exercise was held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans (RERP) and procedures. [...] The State and local organizations, except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them. There were no Deficiencies identified as a result of the exercise or the related out-of-sequence drills. Four Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) were identified."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
1998-11-12
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Immigration: Visa Entry/Exit Control System [Updated November 9, 1998]
"Section 110 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (Division C of P.L. [Public Law] 104-208) requires the Attorney General to establish an automated entry/exit control system to record non-citizen arrivals and departures at all ports of entry by September 30, 1998. The FY1999 Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 105-277) amends Section 110 to extend the September 30, 1998 deadline to March 31, 2001 for land border and sea ports of entry, but leaves the FY1998 deadline (now October 15, 1998) in place for air ports of entry. This report provides background and analysis on Section 110 and issues related to increasing arrival/departure management at air, land border, and sea ports of entry. This report reflects final action of the 105th Congress and will not be updated."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Krouse, William J.; Wasem, Ruth Ellen
1998-11-09
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Presidential Determination Allowing Financial Assistance to Tibet: Memorandum Opinion for the General Counsel, Export-Import Bank [November 6, 1998]
"President Carter's 1980 determination that financial assistance to the People's Republic of China would be in the national interest satisfies the requirements of section 2(b)(2) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 and thus permits the Export-Import Bank to provide assistance to the region of Tibet, its provincial government, and its residents without any presidential action in addition to the prior determination made with respect to China."
United States. Department of Justice. Office of Legal Counsel
1998-11-06
