Download or read book Promoting Environmental Security During Contingency Operations written by Brian X. Bush and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. military has been involved in numerous contingency operations since the end of the cold war and the trend is likely to continue. At the same time, environmental problems have been recognized as a threat to national security. Although the military has been active both domestically and at its overseas installations in helping to achieve environmental security, little has been said or done about resolving environmental issues that arise during contingency operations. Drawing on the experience of Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti, this paper argues that there must be improved recognition of environmental issues, appropriate assignment of responsibility to deal with these issues as part of the interagency process, and adequate resourcing of deploying military forces. Adopting this methodology will allow U.S. forces to serve as an environmental role model during contingency operations and enhance resolution of environmental problems that affect the stability and security of the host country. Finally, while there is always a danger of mission creep, joint force commanders should be provided with sufficient Humanitarian and Civic Assistance funds to pursue projects they consider vital to creating a stable and secure environment.
Download or read book Promoting Environmental Security During Contingency Operations written by Brian X. Bush and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. military has been involved in numerous contingency operations since the end of the cold war and the trend is likely to continue. At the same time, environmental problems have been recognized as a threat to national security. Although the military has been active both domestically and at its overseas installations in helping to achieve environmental security, little has been said or done about resolving environmental issues that arise during contingency operations. Drawing on the experience of Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti, this paper argues that there must be improved recognition of environmental issues, appropriate assignment of responsibility to deal with these issues as part of the interagency process, and adequate resourcing of deploying military forces. Adopting this methodology will allow U.S. forces to serve as an environmental role model during contingency operations and enhance resolution of environmental problems that affect the stability and security of the host country. Finally, while there is always a danger of mission creep, joint force commanders should be provided with sufficient Humanitarian and Civic Assistance funds to pursue projects they consider vital to creating a stable and secure environment.
Download or read book Green Warriors written by David E. Mosher and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2008 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent experiences in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans have highlighted the importance of environmental considerations. These range from protecting soldier health and disposing of hazardous waste to building water supply systems and other activities that help achieve national goals in the post-conflict phase of contingency operations. The Army has become increasingly involved with environmental issues in every contingency operation and must be better prepared to deal with them. This study assesses whether existing policy, doctrine, and guidance adequately address environmental activities in post-conflict military operations and reconstruction. Findings are based on reviews of top-level policy and doctrine, analysis of operational experience, extensive interviews with diverse Army personnel, and a review of operational documentation and literature. From these sources, a database of 111 case studies was created. The research showed that environmental concerns can have far-reaching and significant impacts on the Army, both direct and indirect, especially in terms of cost, current operations, soldier health, diplomatic relations, reconstruction activities, and the ultimate success of the operation or the broader mission. Some evidence suggests that environmental problems may have even contributed to insurgency in Iraq. Recommendations include updating current policy and doctrine to fully address environmental considerations in contingency operations; ensuring that contractors are carefully selected and managed; and transmitting proactive field environmental practices and lessons throughout the Army.
Download or read book An Environmental Security Information Framework For Contingency Operations Overseas written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental Security (ES) is a term coined by Mr. Gary Vest - he defined it as a principle which seeks to strengthen national security by integrating environmental, safety and health considerations into defense policies. Mission accomplishment is paramount, but so is Environmental Security. How can commanders ensure mission success, protect the health and safety of their personnel, and protect the environment? To support these goals, this paper proposes an information framework comprised of two elements: (1) the Environmental Security Contingency Operations Model (ESCOM) - represents macro-level environmental security processes and key decision steps, and 92) the Commander's Environmental Security Checklist (CESC) - improves the execution of mission requirements. The model and checklist are tools designed to support the deployed commander's decision-making processes. The information deploying commanders need was developed from a review of relevant literature, then refined, based on feedback from experts in the civil engineering, environmental, and readiness fields. The ESCOM focuses on the context and supports unity of effort. The checklist addresses actions required to effectively train forces, plan for the contingency, and execute mission requirements. It should be integrated with other checklist procedures used by the commander, resulting in mission accomplishment and environmental protection.
Download or read book An Environmental Security Information Framework for Contingency Operations Overseas written by Gregory M. Perkinson and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book La Vie de l Emper Charles V written by Adam Gottlob Moltke (lensgreve, overhofmarskal, godsejer) and published by . This book was released on 1702 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Environmental Considerations for Overseas Contingency Operations written by United States. Department of the Air Force and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This handbook contains guidance on environmental considerations for Air Force (AF) civil engineer (CE) personnel, including Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel deployed in support of contingency operations outside the United States (U.S.) and its territories and possessions. It outlines strategies for use in minimizing negative impacts on the mission resulting from environmental health and safety hazards and environmental neglect. These practices can help avoid or mitigate adverse impacts to human health and the environment during contingencies"--Page 1.
Download or read book Environmental Guide for Contingency Operations written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Going Green to Win Over the Hearts and Minds written by Paul Edward Durkes and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The U.S. military must internalize international environmental principles into its military operations in foreign countries in order to fully win over the hearts and minds of the local population. Two principles in particular, the obligation to prevent transboundary environmental harm and the polluter pays principle have the potential to make lasting changes in the countries where contingency operations are conducted. This paper will examine the current U.S. military guidance, directives, and regulations concerning environmental harm during contingency operations. Next, the paper will examine the origins of each of the international environmental principles. Finally, the paper will use the contingency operations of Iraq and Afghanistan as a backdrop to stress the importance of internalizing these international environmental principles in future operations"--Page iv.
Download or read book International Environmental Law written by Vasilka Sancin and published by Masa Kovic Dine. This book was released on 2012 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Environmental Guide for Contingency Operations written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Environmental Guide For Contingency Operations Air Force Handbook 10 222 written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook summarizes the actions and responsibilities of engineer forces with respect to environmental operations associated with contingency situatlons. It discusses enviroimental management activities during predeployment beddown sustainment and redeployment time frames. These time frames are addressed in the context of deployments and exercises in the United States deployments to overseas US installations and deployments to non-US installations overseas.
Download or read book Financial Management Regulation written by United States. Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Report of the Secretary of Defense to the President and the Congress written by United States. Department of Defense and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sustainability and National Security written by James Hartman and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the importance of sustainability and its impact on the Department of Defense, CSL's National Security Issues Branch has collected works from subject matter experts who cover the topic in a variety of ways in everything from sustainability and national security to sustainability of installations. In particular, Dr. Jim Hartman's chapter, "Sustainability and National Security", examines the evolution of the Army's sustainability program and its contributions to the national strategic security objectives. The growing world population and imbalance of natural resources are expected to affect US, as well as Army, interests. Dr. Hartman asserts sustainability is the nexus to ensure future security, which can only be achieved through the development and implementation of sound business practices. Dr. Hartman opines the Army, as a large institution, is well suited to lead a whole of government approach to sustainability.
Download or read book The People s Liberation Army and Contingency Planning in China written by Andrew Scobell and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How will China use its increasing military capabilities in the future? China faces a complicated security environment with a wide range of internal and external threats. Rapidly expanding international interests are creating demands for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to conduct new missions ranging from protecting Chinese shipping from Somali pirates to evacuating citizens from Libya. The most recent Chinese defense white paper states that the armed forces must "make serious preparations to cope with the most complex and difficult scenarios . . . so as to ensure proper responses . . . at any time and under any circumstances." Based on a conference co-sponsored by Taiwan's Council of Advanced Policy Studies, RAND, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and National Defense University, The People's Liberation Army and Contingency Planning in China brings together leading experts from the United States and Taiwan to examine how the PLA prepares for a range of domestic, border, and maritime...
