...or death situation. Murphy, leader of an element of four Navy Seals to kill Muhammad Assail, a leader of the Taliban. This mission was supposed to go in take Assail down and then leave quickly, but it is not what happened that day. While the team was waiting on top of a mountain, they were detected by a couple of goat herders. Most people agree Navy Seals are trained for many situations, but it is next to impossible to prepare for every situation . Without any communication to any friendlies, Murphy had to make the most important decision in his life. Murphy could order the goat herders to be tied up, but then the innocent goat farmers would probably die from dehydration or...
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...the Chris Kyle murder case where Eddie Routh was convicted for the brutal murder of Chris Kyle, former Navy Seal, and his comrade Chad Littlefield. As the debate summary we decided to go with the pro side of the argument, which includes; Eddie Routh's history of mental disorders, how he fled the scene, and the sentence given to him for his murder charge. Not only did this topic make us have different opinions amongst each other, but made us open our minds to different views. Even though as a team we had our disagreements and different believes on the topic, we came together for the final decision of the debate. We believed that the murder trial of Chris Kyle was justly sentenced. Even though Eddie was facing a low point in his life we believe his alcohol abuse, violent behavior and strange conduct were contributing factors that led to his mental state. Living in a city with one of the biggest military bases in the country, we all in different ways are related to military personnel. Some of us personally know veterans with PTSD. It was discussed during our meetings that it normally takes more than a shooting range to trigger someone to relive those experiences that only veterans have experienced. We are devastated that this incident turned out the way it did, ending the life of not only the two veterans who were shot, but the life of their families as well. During our research of the topic, we learned more about who Chris Kyle was and how he was admired by many. His military career...
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...However, being screened does not define the readiness of children or adults; it only identifies an individual’s susceptibility to emotional disruption. Every soldier cannot be a coterie Navy Seal. According to Chief Executive Officer James D. Murphy, only six percent create it through the entire Navy Seal course (Murphy, 2014). That is only six out of every one hundred applicants, the rest are mentally and physically forced to concede. Resembling Navy Seals, emergency response professionals also need use similar screening methods, where only the suitable survive the testing. If an individual has a weakness, going through the Navy Seal training program will find it. Using some Navy Seal testing should be one of the methods for becoming an elite ERP. When screening for ERP candidates, their physical and mental aptitudes will show PTSD susceptibilities and...
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...Writing 101: Title University of Maryland University College Insert Title Here Throughout my life I have traveled to many countries on four different continents. My occupation is centered around interactions with other human beings, despite their background, culture, language, values, or beliefs. My success hinges on my ability to relate to other people and earn their trust. This in and of itself can be an overwhelming task when dealing with other Americans. Pile on top the stresses of a hostile environment where your country is viewed as an occupier, morally and religiously at odds with the host nation, and the fact neither of you speak the other’s language. This, to some extent or another, has been a large part of my life for the past eight years in the Marine Corps. Other than making me really, really good at party games like Pictionary where you have to communicate without words, I have picked up some similarities through my experiences between the cultures I have interacted with that are shared despite geographic separation, cultural exclusivity from lack of outside influence or exchange, and prior indoctrination of biases through propaganda or limited experiences. In the following pages, I intend to discuss these similarities to assist the traveler when she or he finds themselves in a similar position. While each interaction with an individual in a foreign country may seem trivial to the average American, that may be the only American that foreigner ever...
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...The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set the guidelines for the total elimination of chromate conversion coatings (CCC) in protecting aluminium alloys against corrosion. This has led to increased research in the search for urgent and appropriate replacement for the chromate conversion coatings. It is a very difficult task given the high performance levels of chromate conversion coatings. In fact there is nothing that is easy to coat and capable of performing better than the chromates. The high levels of efficiency that come with chromate conversion coatings make the search for their replacement to be very hard. The conductive polymer coatings are the best placed to replace the chromate conversion coatings because of their good qualities. They have high levels of performance and are relatively easy to apply on the metal surface. The purpose of this study is to find a suitable replacement for chromate conversion coatings as a method of protecting aluminium alloys. Introduction Corrosion is the degradation of material because of the reaction with the environment. It often leads to the physical deterioration of the properties of the material. The weakening of the material can be because of a loss of some of the cross-sectional area, cracking of the polymer due to sunlight or shattering of the surface because of hydrogen embrittlement. Chromate conversion coatings have been for a long time the preferred material in protecting surfaces from the adverse effects of corrosion...
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...How Video Games and Virtual Simulators Affect Tactical Skills of Military Members in Battle Michael Genthner National University Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 List of Tables 3 Abstract 4 Introduction 5 Background and History 5 Definition of Terms 6 Purpose and Objectives 6 Research Hypothesis 7 Method 8 Military Based Video Games 8 Shooting Simulators 10 Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer 10 Long Range Precision Shooting Simulator 10 Driving Simulators 11 Flight Simulators 13 Results 14 References 17 List of Tables Figure 1: Real World Improvement Vs. Simulation Realism Military Training FAQ. (2013). In VirTra. Retrieved March 24, 2013, from http://www.virtra.com/military-faq/ 15 Table 2: Long Rang Precision Shooting Simulator Sherer, K. (2007, October 29). Laser Shot announces Personal Weapon Simulator partnership. In Gamzig. Retrieved March 28, 2013, from http://www.gizmag.com/go/8224/.........................................................................16 ABSTRACT This paper explores a brief history and the current utilization of virtual simulators and video games within the United States Department of Defense (DoD). Focusing on modern times, the US military is continuing to utilize virtual simulators and war based video games to assist in the training of troops before going on the battle front. The US Military presently uses numerous types of simulators for training, the following will include the implementation of ISMIT...
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...Jason Ho BAEP 599 Intel Research: Exploring the future Intel’s innovation and new product development process was predicated on a concept that was deemed old and no longer effective. Driven by Moore’s Law, the old roadmap-driven research method identified barriers that hindered usage of the continuing and increasing power of chips, and then built solutions to overcome those barriers. David Tennenhouse along with Hans Mulder implemented a new method, the ‘exploratory research’ strategy. The logic was to sample external environments and then amplify research around those identified as promising ventures. With Intel Research and Intel Capital under their wings, Tennenhouse and Mulder set out to bring in new innovations and ideas to Intel. However, a few roadblocks were in their way. The ultimate task for Tennenhouse and Mulder was not only to drive in new ventures, but also to develop a strategy to incubate and track the progress of their investments. In this paper, I will identify Tennenhouse’s strategy, as well as the hurdles that he had to overcome in identifying these strategies and implementations.I will then provide my interpretation and insight, as well as some suggestions to the problems that Tennenhouse and Mulder faced. Leveraging his experience from DARPA, Tennenhouse implemented an exploratory research strategy that placed emphasis on “sensing” the environment. His plan was to plant agents in areas that had an abundant amount of resources, information, and...
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...HOMOSEXUALITY AT WAR Sociology Research Paper 1 George Barnes Strayer University Abstract In this research paper I will attempt to find meaning of why gays in the Armed Forces was outlawed and shunned. In my 20 years in the U.S. Army, I have met many gays, open and hidden. Is it right for society and our government to say no you cannot serve your county and defend the Constitution of the United States? Men women who are all capable of performing duties required by different jobs in the Armed Forces, some better than others. Are they different people because of their sexual orientation? Homosexuality at War Homosexuality is defined in our text books as a sexual attraction to someone of the same sex. A brief history of gays in the military before I get into the dilemma. The ancient Greeks had gays openly serve in the armies, and were no big deal. In fact they were actually formidable opponents for opposing forces. That is pretty much were openly serving had ended. In the 14th century, men were burnt at the stake for their same sex affairs. George Washington discharged a soldier for same sex affairs and homosexual acts in 1778. The U.S. Military prohibited homosexuality in the Articles of War of 1916 but it wasn’t really enforced until World War II. They started screening recruits more thoroughly by feminine body characteristics, the way they dressed and carried themselves, even patulous rectum. Women that were gay were allowed at that time to serve because questioning...
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...conclusions can be drawn. The brief history of Minoan Crete, lasting from 2600 to 1100 BCE, consisted of three very diverse eras both politically and economically. These periods are Prepalatial, Protopalatial, and Neopalatial Minoan Crete. The island of Crete, located south of Greece in the Mediterranean, is one of the largest islands in the sea. It is approximately 200 km from east to west and 12 to 58 km from north to south. The Minoans took full advantage of their location and abundance of natural resources by engaging in trade with all nearby countries and empires, making most of their money on exports. With a powerful navy and a culture influenced by Egypt and Mesopotamia, Minoan Crete was not only viewed as the wealthiest Greek civilization, but also as the first European civilization. Because little is known of the very early Minoans, recorded research and history begins at 2600 BCE in the Prepalatial Era. With major cities at Myrtos and Mochlos, the center of economic growth rested in trade. In need of metals and ivory, the Minoans traded primarily with Egypt, Syria, and the Arabian Peninsula. Though they seemed somewhat organized in their commercial affairs, there was no evidence of a central government or source of authority. Daily life was focused around the communities, as were the palaces of the day. Everyone was buried the same way; evidence that the Minoans of the time believed all were equal. They were buried in tombs called “tholos” and were normally round...
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...9/11 I chose the events of 9/11 for my research paper because there has not been any other even in U.S. history that has changed America as much as the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Not even when Japan attack Pearl Harbor had such an attack on the U.S. changed the way we live or the way we see things. Yes the attack on Pearl Harbor sent the U.S. to war but the 9/11 attacks have not only changed our thinking but also implemented a new system to alert Americans when there could be another attack on U.S. soil. There has been so much talk on the events of 9/11 from it being another country to it being the work of the government to hide information to wanting to start a war. Which it did, American forces invaded Afghanistan to search for Osama Bin Laden. The thought that someone could hijack commercial airliners (Boeing 767s) and use them to attack high rises, not only high rises but U.S. landmarks and also the Pentagon which houses the military headquarters in the United States. There were four airliners hijacked that day with three of them hitting their marks and the fourth one crashing in a Pennsylvania field. The attacks are the worst terrorist attacks to ever happen on U.S. soil, resulting in more than 3,000 people were killed due to the attacks on New York and Washington D.C. After the first plane hit the north tower of the World Trade Center on the 80th floor, it trapped hundreds of people above the fiery inferno and they started evacuating the north tower. Within...
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...A PAPER ON “SELF-HEALING POLYMER TECHNOLOGY” [pic] SUBMITTED BY: Sreeja Gadhiraju, Naga vaishnavi.A, III/IV Mech, Sri Sivani Institute Of Technology. sreeja.btech@gmail.com INDEX |Topic |Page No. | | | | |ABSTRACT |1 | |introduction |2 | |INTRINSIC SELF-HEALING |2-3 | |EXTRINSIC SELF-HEALING |4-5 | |HEALING MECHANISM | 5-7 | |APPLICATION |7-8 | |PROBLEM AND CHALLENGES |9 | |CONCLUSION ...
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...Video Game Violence In Youth Kevin Roshanaie Prof Sills March 12, 2012 Video Game Violence in Youth This Paper will discuss how violent video games do not cause any acts of violence among the youth in this country. A larger gap is shown between the public’s perception of Video games and what research shows. Some people assume that the availability of video games has led to a pandemic in youth violence. According to federal crime statistics “the rate of juvenile violent crimes in the United States is at a 30 year low”. (Henry Jenkins ) “Researchers have discovered that people who are serving time for violent crimes typically consume less media before committing their crime than the average person in the general population”. (Henry Jenkins ) One thing that is true, Young offenders who have committed school shooting’s here in America have been avid video game players. Young people are the ones who are gamers over the adults. “Statistics show that 90 percent of boys and 40 percent of girls play video games”. (Theesa.com) The overwhelming majority of the youth who play video games do not commit any anti –social acts. According to a report by the U.S Surgeon General that was released in 2001. The report “states that the strongest risk factors for schools shootings are centered on mental stability of that youth offender and it’s also based on the quality of their home life not exposure to video games”.( Henry Jenkins) The panic over video games causing violence is doubly...
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...Abstract The purpose of this report is to examine job satisfaction, stress, and motivation in regards to job training. Exploring the meaning of job training which Landy (1985) defined as “a set of planned activities on the part of an organization to increase the job knowledge and skills or to modify the attitudes and social behavior of its members in ways consistent with the goals of the organization and the requirements of the job” (p. 306) and how it is important to know what training fits your organization. Showing the preferred methods of job training and how they relate to employees being successful professionally and personally, breaking down each method mentioned by reporting their strengths and weaknesses while achieving job satisfaction and minimizing stress in the work place. Job satisfaction is the most noticeable work mindset observed in the work and organizational culture. These concepts also receive much notice within the more particular work-family culture. We find that on the job training is the most preferred method training in the United States, predominantly for employees starting their professional careers. There are potential issues with this method, as people do not possess the needed skills to properly teach and educate fellow employees on what is required for the job. The most rewarding method, mentoring which is designed for a specific purpose by an organization, usually to train a mentee while stimulating professional growth with trust being a major...
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...CREATE Research Archive Non-published Research Reports 2007 A Brief Analysis of Threats and Vulnerabilities in the Maritime Domain Niyazi Onur Bakir CREATE, nbakir@usc.edu Follow this and additional works at: http://research.create.usc.edu/nonpublished_reports Recommended Citation Bakir, Niyazi Onur, "A Brief Analysis of Threats and Vulnerabilities in the Maritime Domain" (2007). Non-published Research Reports. Paper 5. http://research.create.usc.edu/nonpublished_reports/5 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by CREATE Research Archive. It has been accepted for inclusion in Non-published Research Reports by an authorized administrator of CREATE Research Archive. For more information, please contact gribben@usc.edu. A BRIEF ANALYSIS OF THREATS AND VULNERABILITIES IN THE MARITIME DOMAIN1 N.O. BAKIR University of Southern California, Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (CREATE) 3710 McClintock Avenue, RTH 322, Los Angeles, CA 90089-2902 USA Abstract The attacks of September 11 have exposed the vulnerability of the American homeland against terrorism. Terrorists have already expressed their intentions to continue their aggression towards United States. Their goal is to incur maximum economic damage, inflict mass casualty, spread unprecedented fear among citizens and thus destabilize the nation to further their agenda. Many critical sites lay across US maritime borders, all of which could be potential targets to accomplish these goals...
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...ORIGINALITY This is to certify that I responsible for the work submitted in this project that the original work is my own except as specified in the reference and acknowledgement and that the original work contain here in have not been taken or done by unspecified sources or persons. ……………………………………….. Farahanum bt Masruni 2004219959 ii COPYRIGHT © UiTM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Alhamdulillah, praise to Allah s.w.t, the most gracious and merciful for giving me the strength and wisdom in finishing this research. At last after a period of time, I have completed my final year project. For this golden opportunity, first and foremost, I would like to express my hearties gratitude to my supervisor, Encik Syamsul Ariffin b Yahaya, my examiner, Encik Farok b Azmat and my coordinator, Encik Adzhar b Abd Kadir for their understanding, and professional way s in assisting and giving their encouragement, guidance, comment and ideas that are useful towards in the development of my project paper. Very special thanks also to my dearest family especially to my parent, for being supportive and pray for me. Moreover, I am so thankful especially to Amir b Othman for helping me to accomplish this project successfully. To all my friends, thanks you very much. Lastly, to those who have been involve direct or indirectly. iii COPYRIGHT © UiTM ABSTRACT This project is about designing and developing a system,...
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