...Running head: Strategic Communications Strategic Communications its implications in Corporate Social Responsibility, especially as it relates to the United States Military Social Responsibility and Ethics Management MGMT 325 1 November 2008 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to inform the readers of Strategic Communications and its implications in corporate social responsibility especially as it relates to the United States Military and specifically how the United States Air Force is utilizing Strategic Communications to decisively influence worldwide audiences in efforts to either diffuse or prevent aerospace crisis. Strategic Communications, its implications in Corporate Social Responsibility, especially as it relates to the United States Military Wow, now if that is not a mouthful, it is no wonder why today and in the future we are going to rely more and more heavily on what we say versus what we actually accomplish. I reiterate we must remember it is what and how we say things that are most remembered not how we acted. The ability to affect change in a memorable voice is accomplished through an ever growing medium known as Strategic Communications, which is defined by the Defense Science Board (2004) as “a vital component of U.S. national security. It is in crisis, and it must be transformed with strength of purpose that matches our commitment to diplomacy, defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and homeland security.” It is also further...
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...its part. Much like an auto maker's assembly line the Air Force technical training school house works efficiently to push brand new Airmen out to start being part of the organizational mission. The question remains though, can keeping this approach to training the future of the Air Force maintain the quality of Airmen in both technical skills and military training? Throughout this paper there will be an analysis of the methods in which technical training is accomplished for Air Traffic Controllers in the Air Force and how there could be a more productive way to manage the students, the instructors, and the training. Keywords: Air Traffic Controllers, Airmen, technical training Airmen Off the Assembly Line Imagine being a brand new Airman in the Air Force. You have just completed a rigorous eight weeks in basic training where every single minute was planned and you were constantly being yelled at by your Military Training Instructor. You graduate with a relief thinking that the hard part is over, however Basic Training was the easy part. As AF.mil (2006) explains: After basic training, Airmen assigned to be ATCs will attend a 72-day Air Traffic Control operator course at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., where they will learn ATC principles and procedures. These include: flight characteristics of aircraft, International Civil Aviation Organization and United States federal and military air directives, the use of aeronautical charts, maps, and...
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...720th Special Tactics Strategic Analysis The 720 Special Tactics Group Strategic Analysis Strategic Planning OM 5040 Table of Contents Abstract 3 Introduction 4 Background 4 History 7 Organization 11 Mission statement 13 Mission 13 Mission Task 13 Vision statement analysis 15 Strategic management Application 17 Value Chain 18 Primary Activities 18 Support Activities 19 Translating...
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...AU/SCHOOL/059/2001-04 AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE AIR UNIVERSITY SQUADRON COMMAND: THE FIRST 90 DAYS by Eric N. Hummer, Major, USAF A Research Report Submitted to the Faculty In Partial Fulfillment of the Graduation Requirements Advisor: LTC Phil Chansler Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama April 2001 Distribution A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited Report Documentation Page Report Date 01APR2001 Report Type N/A Dates Covered (from... to) Contract Number Grant Number Program Element Number Author(s) Hummer, Eric N. Project Number Task Number Work Unit Number Performing Organization Name(s) and Address(es) Air Command and Staff College Air University Maxwell AFB, AL Sponsoring/Monitoring Agency Name(s) and Address(es) Distribution/Availability Statement Approved for public release, distribution unlimited Supplementary Notes Abstract Subject Terms Report Classification unclassified Classification of Abstract unclassified Number of Pages 53 Classification of this page unclassified Limitation of Abstract UU Performing Organization Report Number Title and Subtitle Squadron Command: The First 90 Days Sponsor/Monitor’s Acronym(s) Sponsor/Monitor’s Report Number(s) Disclaimer The views expressed in this academic research paper are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the US government or the Department of Defense. In accordance with Air Force Instruction 51-303, it is not copyrighted...
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...Organizational Diagnosis Paper – Commander Support Staff By M. April Fargher I have chosen to write my organizational diagnosis paper on the organization I am currently working for. The National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), with headquarters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the primary Defense Department producer of foreign aerospace intelligence. NASIC develops its products by analyzing all available data on foreign aerospace forces and weapons systems to determine performance characteristics, capabilities, vulnerabilities and intentions. The center's assessments are also an important factor in shaping national security and defense policies. As the DoD expert on foreign aerospace system capabilities, the center historically has also been involved in supporting American weapons treaty negotiations and verification. NASIC is a very large organization of military and civilian personnel representing multiple career fields among several units. I chose to closely diagnose the section I work for who is involved daily with every unit within NASIC. The section I work in is a support element of the center known as the Commander’s Support Staff (CSS). Our staff prepares and processes administrative support actions relating to unit programs such as military decorations, in-processing and out-processing of personnel, notification of drug testing, separations and retirements, and enlisted and officer evaluations. We manage the unit leave control program and maintain...
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...Miscommunication in the Workplace Miscommunication in the Workplace The miscommunication I have experienced with work is a recent one. The first week of February I received my orders to attend the traffic management and collision investigation school aboard Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas. The orders specifically stated that I was supposed to apply for funding that covers on-base lodging and that I request a single room due to the amount of work required during the course. So I applied and received funding for lodging and daily per diem for food. Early last week I was sent an email from the Marine Corps liaison here aboard Lackland Air Force Base, a Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant, regarding the rules and regulation for the Traffic Management and Collision Investigation School. The letter stated that Sergeants and below MUST stay in the barracks, where lodging is free, due to lack of government funding. It also stated in the letter that there would be no exceptions to this rule and if marines attending this school had already received funding that it must be paid back to TECOM (Testing and Evaluation Command) upon our return to our home duty stations. Upon arrival to San Antonio I checked into the barracks aboard Lackland AFB. Knowing that I had obligations and responsibilities to the University of Phoenix and to my team mates in class I quickly checked for a Wi-Fi signal available in the barracks. Unfortunately, to my surprise, there was no signal at all. Since...
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...Iranian militant students invaded the United States Embassy in Tehran and took over 60 Americans hostage. Two days later National Security Advisor Zbignew Brzezinski directed the Pentagon to begin planning for a rescue mission, or retaliatory strikes if the hostages were harmed.1 thus began the 172 day history of Operation Eagle Claw, with its tragic conclusion at Desert One on 25 April 1980. President of United States of America Jimmy Carter decided, almost immediately after learning hostages had been taken in Tehran, that military options had to be available. The white house expected the military action to attempt a rescue or retaliate or both. The president appointed National Security Advisor Zbignew Brzezinski to “coordinate and oversee the development of military courses of action.” Description of scope and timing of Operation Eagle Claw Scope | Operation Eagle Claw (or Operation Evening Light or Operation Rice Bowl)[1] was an American military operation ordered by U.S. President Jimmy Carter to attempt to end the Iran hostage crisis by rescuing 66 hostages held captive at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran on 24 April 1980. | Time Frame | 4th November 1979 – 24 th April 1980 ( Approx. 172 Days) | Stakeholders | US Government President (Jimmy Carter) and US Military armed forces | The plan for Operation Eagle Claw:- The plan was to follow direction from the National Security Advisor and the Secretary of Defense, a Joint Task Force Planning staff was formed within the...
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...had arrived at the scene at 1520 hours and was briefed by Detective Joe Johnson of the homicide scene. Detective Johnson and I then continued with the investigation by taking measurements of one area of the scene in which the homicide occurred. We were able to measure the size of the room by feet’s, and points of measurements in which the body was located within the area of the room to the body, to be able to obtain the position of the body. I then started collecting the evidence in the apartment, finding the following evidence: E-1 a piece of hair on the victim’s body, E-2 a towel with blood wrapped around a large kitchen knife, E-3 a small paintbrush with dried paint on it, E-4 glass fragments from a lamp or light bulb, E-5 a piece of paper with a phone number on it, and E-6 a soil sample of a foot print located outside in the front yard. All evidence was properly bagged, sealed and labeled and rushed to the...
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...Abstract The United States Air Force is expanding and restructuring because of streamlining the first sergeant position no longer exists. However, a new position; Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist (EEOS) is open within the squadron. Key Words: Air Force, equal employment, First sergeant, position, power, restructure, Current Position Because of restructure and streamlining the position, I currently hold, as first sergeant in 45-days will no longer exist. However, my skills and training align with the newly opened Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist (EEOS) within the squadron. Key transferable duties of the first sergeant position include executive leadership and management to include communicating concerns of civilians, officers, enlisted, men, and women to the Commander (Chief Executive Officer/CEO). Those topics include the health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, well-being, career progression, professional development, and recognition of all assigned enlisted members ("Air Force Enlisted Job Descriptions and Qualifications," 2012). The first sergeant is responsible for squadron member’s quality of life and pivotal in ensuring morale and unit cohesion. Squadron First sergeant’s respond to family maltreatment, including identification, and reporting protocols for employees. In addition, First sergeants, direct suspected active duty Air Force family maltreatment offenders to the Family Advocacy Program for comprehensive...
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...currently in (including this one) by the beginning of April. Another short-term goal is to achieve the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force this year, which is Chief Master Sergeant. To achieve this goal, I will begin studying for my promotion test as soon as I finish my last two classes at the beginning of April. It would be such an Honor to be recognized as one of the Top 1 percent in the Air Force. The third short-term goal I have it to prepare my subordinates for their upcoming assignments this summer. I need to ensure I’m being the mentor I need to be and providing the proper training and supervision that is expected and required of me to set them up for success in their next assignment. As for long-term goals, since I believe we should always be in the process of learning. As I prepare to retire from the Air Force in the next 6 years, I want to continue my education and finish a 3rd Bachelors and my Master’s in education. Another long-term goal is to become a Command Chief in our Air Force. This is only attainable if I reach one of my short-term goals of being promoted to Chief Master Sergeant and then being nominated and selected to become a Command Chief in our Air Force. This would allow me to share my great experience and continue my mentorship and help others grow. My final long-term goal is to retire from the Air Force...
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...program due to the transition from the 747-400 to the 747-8. These were partially offset by increases in commercial aviation services business. BDS revenues decreased by $1,718 million primarily due to lower revenues in the N&SS segment. The increase in contractual backlog during 2011 and 2010 was due to commercial airplane orders in excess of deliveries and changes in projected revenue escalation for undelivered commercial airplanes. The decrease in unobligated backlog during 2011 is due to decreases at BDS of $3,135 million compared with 2010 primarily due to funding of existing multi-year contracts and termination for convenience by the U.S. Army of the Brigade Combat Team Modernization (BCTM) program, partially offset by the U.S. Air Force (USAF) contract for the KC-46A Tanker and the Missile Defense Agency Development and Sustainment Contract. The decrease in unobligated backlog during 2010 is due to decreases at BDS of $1,993 million...
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...Abstract Alvin Michael Greene, the first African American to be nominated by major party, is the Democratic Party nominee in the 2010 United States Senate election in South Carolina. Greene won the Democratic primary race against candidate Vic Rawl, a former judge and state legislator. Greene graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2000 with a degree in political science. He is a United States military veteran who served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. He was currently unemployed and living in a family home in Manning. On August 13, 2010 it was announced that he had been indicted on criminal charges of showing pornographic pictures to an 18 year old female college student on the campus of USC (Phillips, 2010) Alvin Michael Greene the epitome of political injustice and travesty During Greene’s time in the Air Force he received numerous poor evaluations from his superiors. The evaluations stated Greene was an ineffective leader who lacked organization and was unable to express thoughts clearly (Khimm, 2010). Therefore, Greene received an honorable but involuntary discharge from the army in 2009 after a 13 year career. From a radical perspective Alvin Greene got removed from the Air Force because he was unable to show guidance and direction to small groups. How can he possibly be the voice for the state of South Carolina? He cannot. Greene was unable to deliver highly intelligent speeches to the public; he spoke with uncertainty, fragmentary sentence, repeating...
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...STRAYER UNIVERSITY | Business diversifications of Boeing and Ford Motors | Victor Adejayan | | PROFESSOR WALTER WILLIAM DINGMAN | BUS 508 | A qualitative analysis of the diversification efforts of Boeing and Ford Motors. | Diversification:- Diversification is the process of entering new business markets with new products. Such efforts may be undertaken either through acquisitions or through extension of the company's existing capabilities and resources. The diversification process is an essential component in the long range growth and success of most thriving companies, for it reflects the fundamental reality of changing consumer tastes and evolving business opportunity. But the act of diversifying requires significant outlays of time and resources, making it a process that can make or break a company. Small business owners, then, should carefully study diversification options—and their own fundamental strengths—before proceeding (Gale Encyclopedia of Small Business). Barron’s Marketing Dictionary defines Diversification as; Corporate growth strategy whereby a business builds its total sales by acquiring or establishing other businesses that are not directly related to the company's present product or market (Barron's Business Dictionary). Barron also identified the three major diversification strategies as the following; Concentric diversification, where the new business produces products that are technically similar to the company's current...
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...see me stand by my decisions, buy into our leadership’s vision, defend their actions, but correct them as necessary and enforce the standard while helping them strive to do more and be more than the minimum. In essence, I believe they see me as having a firm but guiding hand, as caring both for their personal and professional well-being, and as someone who honestly tries to couple what is in their best interests as well as doing what is best for the Air Force and the mission as a whole. 2. My leaders would most likely describe my followership in two simple words: honest and faithful. They appreciate my honest feedback, and my ability to see long term effects on decisions and the potential impact of those decisions on our personnel. However, they also appreciate that once I have raised my concerns, and made my case for certain actions, that I will abide by their decisions, without voicing my displeasure or disagreement, and become a member of the leadership’s vision, encouraging my subordinates and peers to proceed as a united front. 3. My leadership style is somewhat directive. I make the most of the time I have and clearly lay out my expectations and goals for my section. However, I do not rule with an iron fist. When the mission and time allows, I encourage my troops to apply their thoughts and experiences to our mission, to voice their concerns and to take ownership of workload and mission. I regularly engage each member on a personal level and take an interest into...
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...William O. SCHISM and Robert Reinlie, Plaintiffs-Appellant vs UNITED STATES, Defendant To get people to join the armed services during the World War II and Korean War era and make it a career, military recruiters, under the direction of superiors, orally promised recruits that if they served on active duty for at least 20 years, they would receive free lifetime medical care for themselves and their dependents. The government concedes such promises were made in good faith and relied upon. Plaintiffs allege that they were fulfilled until 1995 when, plaintiffs assert, the government breached these implied-in-fact contracts by effectively denying them free care so they had to purchase Medicare Part B insurance in order to be treated by civilian doctors or obtain medications without paying fees because space was no longer available in military facilities where care and medications were free. We must decide whether the government is bound by those promises. The promises made to the plaintiffs, older Air Force retirees, were within the authority of the Air Force Secretary under 5 U.S.C. § 301 in view of annual congressional appropriations for military medicine, as the plaintiffs assert. At most it authorizes space-available treatment, and not free health insurance for life, we hold that the Air Force Secretary lacked the authority in the 1950s when plaintiffs joined to promise free and full medical care. Further, under long-standing Supreme Court precedent, "common-law rules...
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