Swem Government Information - Defense/Military

Youtube War: Fighting in a World of Cameras in Every Cell Phone and Photoshop on Every Computer

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:13:00 -0500

http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/display.cfm?pubID=951 Argues that terrorists use new digital media to publicize their attacks and manipulate public opinion. Describes the new environment of warfare against media-savvy insurgents and possible courses of action for the U.S. military. From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College

Fatal Occupational Injuries to Members of the Resident Military

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:09:00 -0500

http://www.bls.gov/iif/oshwc/cfoi/fatal_occupational_injuries_military.htm Reports that members of the military residing in the U.S. are more likely to be fatally injured than workers in general, and that transportation incidents account for the highest number of resident military fatalities. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Ready, Willing, and Unable to Serve: 75 Per cent of Young Adults Cannot Join the Military

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:25:00 -0500

http://d15h7vkr8e4okv.cloudfront.net/NATEE1109.pdf Uses statistics released by the Pentagon to show that 75% of youth cannot serve in the military because of education deficiencies, a criminal record, or obesity. From Mission Readiness, a national security organization of more than 80 retired military leaders.

India's Strategic Defense Transformation:Expanding Global Relationships

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:53:00 -0500

http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/display.cfm?pubID=950 Explores the transformation of defense institutions in India from reliance on Russian supplies to a western base of supply, offers insights on the history of Indian defense relations, and suggests implications for U.S. foreign and defense policy. From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College.

Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues for Congress

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:35:00 -0500

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RS22373_20091008.pdf Discusses Navy irregular warfare and counterterrorism operations and initiatives and the potential oversight issues for Congress, especially the degree of emphasis such activities will have in future Navy budgets. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.

Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction October 2009 Report

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:39:00 -0500

http://www.sigir.mil/reports/quarterlyreports/Oct09/Default.aspx Focuses on three key issues: the transfer of police training from the Department of Defense to the Department of State, the management of billions in remaining U.S. reconstruction funds, and the changing U.S. presence in the provinces. From the Office of the Special Inspector General.

The Military Censorship of Pictures

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:34:00 -0500

http://www.fas.org/sgp/eprint/photos.pdf Subtitled: Photographs That Came Under the Ban During the World War and Why. Discusses the reasons for military censorship of photographs during World War I and offers examples of photos that were censored from public exposure. From the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center; posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

DOD Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for Fiscal 2009

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:35:00 -0500

http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=13041 Offers brief list of statistics on recruitment by the main branches of the U.S. armed forces in Fiscal Year 2009 which ended on September 30th. All branches met or exceeded their recruitment goals. From the Department of Defense.

Use of Private Security Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan: Background, Analysis, and Options for C

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:35:00 -0500

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/R40835_20090929.pdf As of June 2009 there were over 18,000 armed private security contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan. Recent contracting trends suggest that the numbers will continue to increase. This report examines current private security contractor trends in Iraq and Afghanistan, steps the Department of Defense has taken to improve oversight and management, and the extent to which DOD has incorporated the role of security contractors into its doctrine and strategy. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.

Guiding Principles for Stabilization and Reconstruction

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:20:00 -0500

http://www.usip.org/files/resources/guiding_principles_full.pdf Tries to provide for civilian workers a parallel set of guidelines and principles to those used by military forces for helping countries transition from violent conflict to peace. Offered as a strategic tool rather than an official document of any government. From the U.S. Institute of Peace and the U.S.Army Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute.

The Army's Professional Military Ethic in an Era of Persistent Conflict

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:02:00 -0500

http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/display.cfm?pubID=895 Emphasizes the importance of values, military ethics, and professional standards in lengthy conflicts with repeated combat deployments where moral-ethical failures by troops can have strategic implications. From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College.

Guide to Rebuilding Public Sector Services in Stability Operations: A Role for the Military?

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:01:00 -0500

http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/display.cfm?pubID=945 Provides a set of principles and operational guidelines for peacekeepers to help a country restore public infrastructure and services. From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College.

Withdrawall of U.S. Forces from Iraq: Possible Timelines and Estimated Costs

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:45:00 -0500

http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=10523 Estimates the future costs under the Obama Administration's plan for conducting military operations in Iraq and for the repair and replacement of equipment used or lost in Iraq. Also analyzes the possible costs of alternative scenarios calling for quicker or slower withdrawals of U.S. forces from Iraq. From the Congressional Budget Office.

Tracing the Rise and Fall of Intelligence Spending

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:01:00 -0500

http://www.fas.org/irp/budget/index.html Data and analysis about trends in U.S. intelligence spending from recently declassified Department of Defense documents. From the Federation of American Scientists.

Mind-Sets and Missiles: a First Hand Account of the Cuban Missile Crisis

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:26:00 -0500

http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/download.cfm?q=935 Provides a detailed chronology and analysis of the intelligence failures and successes of the Cuban Missile Crisis. From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College.