...PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND AIR FORCE OFFICER SCHOOL Col. Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City COMMANDANT’S PAPER THE IMPACT OF INTERNAL SECURITY OPERATION IN THE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF AIR DEFENSE WING CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING 1.1 INTRODUCTION "Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the changes in the character of war, not upon those who wait to adapt themselves after the changes occur." - Giulio Douhet, Command of the Air A fitting quotation by Douhet for the case of Air Defense Wing wherein the organization was not able to anticipate the streamlining strategy of the government, leaving the Wing no choice but to adapt to the changes in the Command’s thrust of prioritizing Internal Security Operations rather than Territorial Defense Operations to prove its relevance as one of the primary unit of the Philippine Air Force. Caught unprepared of the significant changes in governments thrust, ADW is now suffering in terms of its force structure and budget allocation as it continues to fight for its relevance and existence as one of the premier unit of the PAF. The Background and Rationale of the Study Budget Allocation Statistically, the lowest percentage of allocation in National Budget is in Defense. Debt service gets the biggest share in the proposed budget at 34.1 percent. Social services and economic services follow with 27.9 percent and...
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...Also bear in mind that this is a research project, not a high school report; it should center around a thesis that you will prove in your paper. Example: I am interested in World War II, but I’m pretty sure that I can’t cover six years of global warfare in fifteen pages of text. Let’s see...I’m more interested in the War in Europe than in the Pacific, so that narrows that down some, but I need something tighter. I like airplanes, so something about the air war would be interesting, and there was this documentary on the History Channel about the Battle of Britain last month...but even the Battle of Britain is too big for twelve pages. Right, have to narrow it down some more here...do a little preliminary research and reading. Ah, here it is: the German Air Force started out trying to destroy the Royal Air Force by bombing RAF airfields, but then switched to targeting British cities. This decision cost them the battle, because it let the RAF rebuild its fighter strength and shoot down enough German bombers to force the Germans to call off the offensive. Wait a minute. That would just be a report. Got it! WHY did the Germans decide to change targets? There’s a thesis. And so you would write your paper on “Why did the Germans decide to change targets during the Battle of Britain and what effect did this decision have on the outcome of the battle?” II. Writing an Abstract: Once you have a topic and a thesis, you need to work that question into a...
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...POSITION PAPER ON BASIC RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING COURSE AS PRE-REQUISITE TO ALL TRAINEES OF PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL INTRODUCTION 1. This study aims to include the Basic Reserve Officer Training Course as a pre-requisite to all trainees of Philippine Air Force Officer Candidate School. This further aims to help increase the number of reserve force in the Armed Forces of the Philippines. 2. The Philippine Air Force Officer Candidate School (PAFOCS) is the implementing arm in the conduct of training for PAF Officership, both for the Philippine Air Force Regular Officer Procurement Program (PAFROPP) and the Probationary Officer Training Course (POTC). Its responsibilities lie in the proper preparation of the education and training environment such as instructors, curricula, and facilities and the over-all training operations in the School. The program for officer procurement and selection of best qualified candidates are the responsibilities of the Office of the Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Personnel, A-1 of the Headquarters Philippine Air Force. 3. At present, the PAFROPP Qualifications to all applicants who will be trainees at PAFOCS include: a) natural born citizen of the Philippines; b) baccalaureate degree holder; c) must be single; d) must be physically, mentally, and psychologically fit for active military service; e) must not be less than twenty (20) years old not more than twenty four (24) years old upon admission; and f) 152.4...
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...0.2%, none 7.4% Currency: Brazilian Real GDP (official exchange rate): $2.493 trillion GDP - real growth rate: 2.7% (2011 est.) GDP - per capita (PPP): $11,900 (2011 est.) Labor force: 104.7 million (2011 est.) Labor force - by occupation: agriculture: 20% industry: 14% services: 66% Agriculture - products: coffee, soybeans, wheat, rice, corn, sugarcane, cocoa, citrus; beef Industries: textiles, shoes, chemicals, cement, lumber, iron ore, tin, steel, aircraft, motor vehicles and parts, other machinery and equipment Unemployment rate: 6% (2011 est.) Unemployment, youth ages 15-24: total: 17.8% Life expectancy at birth: total population: 72.79 years, male: 69.24 years, female: 76.53 years (2012 est.) Total fertility rate: 2.16 children born/woman (2012 est.) Military branches: Brazilian Army (Exercito Brasileiro, EB), Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil (MB), includes Naval Air and Marine Corps (Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais)), Brazilian Air Force (Forca Aerea Brasileira, FAB) (2011) Military service age and obligation: 21-45 years of age for compulsory military service; conscript service obligation - 9 to 12 months; 17-45 years of age for voluntary service; an increasing percentage of the ranks are "long-service" volunteer professionals; women were allowed to serve in the armed forces beginning in early 1980s when the Brazilian Army became...
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...ForcesWatch briefing Terms of Service in the UK Armed Forces Employment in the armed forces is unique in placing severe restrictions on rights and freedoms that are available to the rest of the UK population. The armed forces are also the only employers in the UK who legally require their employees to commit themselves for several years, with the risk of a criminal conviction if they try to leave sooner. This situation is all the more worrying given that the majority of recruits are very young. There is also evidence that many personnel are unclear about the length of their commitment and their rights to leave and that the information they receive can be misleading. Length of service 1 The minimum length of service in each branch of the forces is as follows: Army (over 18s): Four years nd Army (under 18s): Until 22 birthday Navy: Three and a half years after completion of training or four years' service, whichever is longer Air force: Three years after completion of training or four years' service whichever is longer In 1999 the army increased its minimum length of service from 3 to 4 years. Army recruits under 18 years old are required to serve up to 2 years longer than a recruit who joins aged over 18 and so commits to up to 6 year’s service when still a minor. When forces personnel reach the end of their minimum length of service, they must give a year’s notice (in the army or navy) or 18 months (in the air force). Recruits may be required to serve for longer than the...
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...Royal Air Force RAF The Royal Air Force is the aerial branch of the British Armed Forces. It is also the oldest independent air force in the world being formed back on 1 April 1918. It really got its fame in the WWII era and a few more recent battles. As of January 2012, it had a reported strength of 827 aircraft, making it the largest air force in the European Union. The RAF's missions are to "provide the capabilities needed: to ensure the security and defense of the United Kingdom and overseas territories, including against terrorism; to support the Government’s foreign policy objectives particularly in promoting international peace and security." The RAF had a rapid growth before and during the Second World War. At its peak (in 1944) during the Second World War, more than 1,100,000 men and women were serving. As of July 2012, the Royal Air Force has a total manpower strength of 39,440 regular and 2,460 volunteer reserve personnel (such as the Royal Auxiliary Air Force). This gives a combined component strength of 41,900 personnel. In addition, there were 33,380 regular reserves of the Royal Air Force. The RAF has approximately 827 aircrafts, and currently 17 different weapons. From missiles to machine guns they have everything that they need as well as a RAPTOR - Reconnaissance Airborne Pod TORnado. One of the fastest helicopters in the fleet is the Chinook. The Chinook is a very capable and versatile support helicopter that can be operated in many diverse environments...
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...first-born among their seven children: three boys and four girls. Tharavati, the eldest girl, died young at Manora. Another sister Sita married Onkar Nath Saigal who finally retired from the Western Railway. His brother Gulzari joined the signal branch of the Army and retired as a Lieutenent Colnel and died a bachelor.Yet another sister Shiela, married a Naval Engineering officer, who served to the Indian navy for 35 year and retired as Rear Admiral.Shakunthala or ‘Kunti, his youngest sister also married into the Navy. Her husband Vidya Sagar Laroya,retired in 1989 as a Commadore. From Logistic branch. Kunti died of cancer in 1988. His youngest brother Mohan was a very handsome guy. He wore his Air Force fighter pilot’s uniform, successfully courted and married Pramila. He died tragically in an air crash in Hyderbad on the second anniversary of his marriage. Admiral S.M. Nanda completed primary education at Manora and secondary education at N.J. High school in Karachi. After finishing high school he got a job in the port and pilotage Department . He got married in 1936 at the age of 21 to a charming young lady, Sumitha, who hapened to be the sister-in-law of a frien of his father. He had originally applied to the Supply branch of the Navy and appeared an interview on 25th sept 1941. However He found himself assigned tio the executive branch of the Royal Indian Navy and was commissioned on...
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...Introduction: The Indian Armed Forces are the military forces of the Republic of India. They consist of the Army, Navy and Air Force, supported by Paramilitary forces[4] (Assam Rifles, Indian Coast Guard and Special Frontier Force) and various inter-service institutions such as the Strategic Forces Command. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. The Indian Armed Forces are under the management of theMinistry of Defence (MoD), which is led by the Union Cabinet Minister of Defense. As of 2010, the Indian Armed Forces have a combined strength of 1.32 million active personnel and 1.15 million reserve personnel. In addition there are 2.28 million paramilitary personnel making it one of the world's largest military forces in terms of personnel. The Indian defense budget was US$41 billion during FY2012, at about 1.9% of GDP, with additional spending on infrastructure in border areas and for paramilitary organizations. The Indian armed forces are undergoing rapid modernization, with investments in such areas as a missile defense system and a nuclear triad. India's arsenal includes nuclear weapons with a triad of delivery mechanisms. In 2010, India was the world's leading arms importeraccounting for 9% of global imports and ranked among the top ten in arms export. Israel, Russia and the United States are the primary suppliers to India's armed forces. The country’s capital expenditure for defense equipment may reach US$112 billion between 2010...
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...------------------------------------------------- -The 2011 Egyptian revolution took place following a popular uprising that began on 25 January 2011. The uprising, in which the participants placed emphasis on the peaceful nature of the struggle, mainly comprised a campaign of civil resistance, which featured a series of demonstrations, marches, acts of civil disobedience, and labor strikes. Millions of protesters from a variety of socio-economic and religious backgrounds demanded the overthrow of the regime of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Despite being predominantly peaceful in nature, the revolution was not without violent clashes between security forces and protesters. The campaign took place in Cairo, Alexandria, and in other cities in Egypt, following the Tunisian Revolution that saw the overthrow of the long time Tunisian president. On 11 February, following weeks of determined popular protest and pressure, Mubarak resigned from office. Grievances of Egyptian protesters focused on legal and political issues including police brutality, state of emergency laws, lack of free elections and freedom of speech, uncontrollable corruption, as well as economic issues including high unemployment, food price inflation, and low minimum wages. The primary demands from...
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... Abstract Peacekeeping operations by the UN are the operations designed to restore or protect the peace in certain areas of conflict. Peacekeeping has proven to be one of the most effective tools available to the United Nation to assist host countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace. Bangladesh has contributed the largest amount of troops in the UN peacekeeping operations. Bangladesh’s troops is being praised and honored by world widely because of its efficiency in UN Peacekeeping operations. This term paper is based on the activities of UN Peacekeeping and the role of Bangladesh in the UN peacekeeping missions. Bangladesh Army started its journey in the UN Peacekeeping mission in 1988.Bangladesh Armed Forces has so far participated in 52 Peacekeeping missions in 40 countries. This paper also regards with the view of the performance of troops of Bangladesh in UN peacekeeping missions and the importance of Bangladesh’s role in Peacekeeping mission as the contributor of the highest number of troops. The various issues with the troops of Bangladesh are also provided in the paper. References are also included in this paper. Content * Methodology………………………………………………………………pg-01 * Introduction………………………………………………………………..pg-02 * Role of Bangladesh in UN peacekeeping…………………………………pg-02 to 07 * Opinions of some scholars and defense persons…………………………..pg-07to 08 * Achievements and Failures……………………………………………….pg-08 to 09 *...
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...These are some principles that can be applied in Reserve Officer Training Corps or popularly known as ROTC. As the general public may view it, ROTC is basically, a course taken because it is required in the curriculum and not because it’s an interesting program. If ROTC had not been a required course, and CWTS in the PLM chapter can accommodates all freshmen students, I guess there would only be a handful of students who will enroll in ROTC. Why wake up as early as seven in the morning and miss your Sunday family-get-together in exchange for this? Why suffer the exposure of the intense heat of the sun? Why wear the bulky fatigue uniform with all its accessories? Why feel intimidated by officials around you who are ready to command at any time? Why even follow their orders at all, and even their method of punishment? And even of all the colors, a black cover for a tickler? There are many puzzling questions as to why and how these things are done, and, why and how some things happen. But as part of being human, we constantly search for answers, hoping that if we find the answers we are looking for, we can justify what we do. Just as students try to unveil the principle behind every training day in the ROTC course. Behind every suffering that a cadet undergoes are actually, if not development, enrichment of values. These include obedience, camaraderie, commitment, excellence, service and self-discipline. First is obedience to those who are in command, most especially to the superiors...
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...as a Certified Security Project Manager in May 2015. Very knowledgeable in both architectural and operational elements of security policies, training, and systems. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS PROJECT MANAGEMENT Certified Security Project Manager TRAINING First Army Academy Observer Trainer/Coach SECURITY SPECIALIST Defense Security Services Security Specialist Defense Security Services Security Ad-junctions SKILLS WORK HISTORY RETENTION AND CAREER COUNSELING US Army Reserve Career Counselor 79V Security Programs and Design Defense Tactical Training Law Enforcement/Military/Security Personnel Programs Planning and Operations Law Enforcement/Military/Security Personnel Personnel assessment for Law Enforcement/Military/Security projects Objective Focus Training BN SS OPERATIONS NCO, US ARMY RESERVE AGR, HOUSTON TX 08/01/2012 to Current ARMY RESERVE CAREER COUNSELOR, US ARMY RESERVES AGR, HOUSTON TX 08/01/2011 to 08/01/2012 ARMY RESERVE CAREER COUNSELOR, US ARMY RESERVE AGR, CHICAGO IL 02/20/2005 to 08/30/2011 EDUCATION GOVERNOR STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY PARK IL Interdisciplinary Studies, Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Attending Career Objective 1. Career objective Highly experienced...
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...Memorial American Battle Monuments Commission American Battle Monuments Commission This agency of the United States government operates and maintains 24 American cemeteries and 25 memorials, monuments and markers in 15 countries. The Commission works to fulfill the vision of its first chairman, General of the Armies John J. Pershing. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I, promised that “time will not dim the glory of their deeds.” American Battle Monuments Commission 2300 Clarendon Boulevard Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 USA Cambridge American Cemetery Madingley Road Coton Cambridge CB23 7PH tel +44 1954.210.350 ABMC European Region Office 68, rue du 19 Janvier 92380 Garches, France tel +33.(0)1.47.01.19.76 Photograph: U.S. Coast Guard After forestalling German invasion in 1940, the United Kingdom became the hub of offensive action against Axis powers in Europe. American reinforcement and presence expanded massively from sea and air. The strategic bombing campaign flown from East Anglia crippled German war power. Allied ground, naval, and air forces set forth from the UK for D-Day 1944, and Germany’s ultimate defeat. For more information on this site and other ABMC commemorative sites, please visit www.abmc.gov The Chapel the friendly invasion The demands of World War II called again upon American youth to defend the liberties...
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...constantly assess the process, and lead soldiers by providing direction and motivation. Although mission command is a newly coined term, its principles have been apparent since 1775 when the colonial army was formed. Following the initiation of the American Revolutionary War, American military troops trapped British forces inside the city of Boston. Lacking the forces necessary to attack the rebels, Gen. Thomas Gage, the British commander, opted to secure the surrounding terrain on the Charleston Peninsula. He hoped to prevent the enemy from capturing the terrain that would enable them to bombard Boston with artillery. Aware of the enemy’s plan, Col. William Prescott led approximately 1,200 soldiers atop Breed’s Hill (originally thought to be Bunker’s Hill) on June 16, 1775, and constructed an earthen redoubt. In response, the British Army deployed 2,300 soldiers to attack the colonials. After three bloody assaults, the British captured Breed’s Hill. Although the British gained control of the Charleston Peninsula, it was a Pyrrhic victory because the end state did not substantially alter the state of the siege. The British lost over a third of their forces, whereas the colonials suffered fewer casualties with only 405. Colonel Prescott, although outmanned and ill-equipped with inexperienced soldiers, successfully executed four of the six principles...
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...Battle of Britain and the Battle of the Atlantic The Battle of Britain and the Battle of the Atlantic were both imperative for the Allies during World War II. The victories from these battles gave the allied forces hope and more momentum during the war. Germany was a strong military force and had already captured Poland and was spreading throughout Europe. The Battles decisive victories put a halt to German operations and pushed pack the Germans from their original invasion plans. The Battle of Britain was definitely a turning point for the Second World War since it prevented Hitler from controlling Western Europe. Germany had already invaded France, Britain partner in the declaration of war, and if the British Isles had fallen, Germany might have won the war. However, as I will show in this article, Operation Sea lion, The Nazi plan for invasion of Britain, was not planned well, and would probably not have succeeded even if the RAF had not taken down the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain. .A.F.'s victory in the Battle of Britain was the first nail the evil Nazi empire's coffin and ensured it's final defeat, it bought valuable time for Britain and the world. A free Britain slowly but surely built it's forces, worked hand in glove with the U.S.A., supplied the U.S.S.R. and brought the resources of it's vast Empire to bear on Herr Hitler and his Nazi hordes The Battle Of The Atlantic was the LONGEST battle of the entire war, and it ebbed and flowed for five...
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