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Anglin, Chris J., and Jason D. Good. "Contract management process and mentorship analysis of United States Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) Special Operations Acquisition and Logistics Directorate of Procurement (SOAL-K)." Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/10383.
Full textMBA Professional Report
This research assesses the contract management process capability of the United States Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) Special Operations Acquisition and Logistics Directorate of Procurement (SOAL-K). The assessment uses two cross-sectional surveys covering contract management processes and mentorship/informationsharing. The purpose of this research is to analyze SOAL-K's contract management processes, provide a current assessment of the contract management process maturity level for each procurement division within SOAL-K, and recommend areas for improvement through application of the Contract Management Maturity Model (CMMM) to SOAL-K's senior leadership. A mentoring/information-sharing survey is administered to examine the current mentoring/information-sharing practices of SOAL-K.
Anglin, Chris J. Good Jason D. "Contract management process and mentorship analysis of United States Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) Special Operations Acquisition and Logistics Directorate of Procurement (SOAL-K)." Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2009. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/MBAPR/2009/Dec/09Dec%5FAnglin%5FMBA.pdf.
Full textAdvisor(s): Rendon, Rene G. ; Gibbons, Deborah. "December 2009." "MBA Professional report"--Cover. Description based on title screen as viewed on January 28, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: Contracting, Maturity Model, Mentorship, Information Sharing. Includes bibliographical references (p. 79-82). Also available in print.
Geyer-van, Rensburg Karen Helen. ""It was a brilliant time" : an investigation into the experiences of the founder group of the Directorate of Special Operations." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1007919.
Full textHasegawa, Marnie Tardieu. "Systems engineering design for operations directorate administrative information system." Master's thesis, This resource online, 1994. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-10242009-020024/.
Full textMitchell, Mark E. "Strategic leverage : information operations and special operations forces." Thesis, Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 1999. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/13631.
Full textEllington, Sidney T. "Special Operations in littoral warfare." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1995. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA306116.
Full textMcRaven, William H. "The Theory of Special Operations." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from the National Technical Information Service, 1993. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA269484.
Full textBenoit, Marcel L. "The special operations : cyberspace nexus /." Maxwell AFB, Ala. : School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, 2008. https://www.afresearch.org/skins/rims/display.aspx?moduleid=be0e99f3-fc56-4ccb-8dfe-670c0822a153&mode=user&action=downloadpaper&objectid=1f7903b2-a5c1-48a0-9f1b-8229ded2afd4&rs=PublishedSearch.
Full textMcLaughlin, Lawrence W. "Defining critical technologies for special operations." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1999. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA372891.
Full text"December 1999". Thesis advisor(s): Gordon H. McCormick, Anna Simons. Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-91). Also available online.
Hristov, Roman. "Bulgarian national security and special operations." Monterey, Calif. : Naval Postgraduate School, 2006. http://bosun.nps.edu/uhtbin/hyperion.exe/06Dec%5FHristov.pdf.
Full textThesis Advisor(s): Peter Gustaitis, Kalev Sepp. "December 2006." Includes bibliographical references (p.77-80). Also available in print.
Kraag, Andy. "Forging Netherlands Maritime Special Operations Forces." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/7371.
Full textIn 2009, the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps started merging its two SOF units into one The Netherlands Maritime Special Operation Forces (NL MARSOF). This newly formed unit is envisioned as a unique mixture of traditional maritime special operations and national counter-terrorism capabilities. Even though the creation of NL MARSOF marks significant progress in the professionalization of Dutch maritime SOF, new challenges in determining its strategic utility and cultural differences between NL MARSOFs sub-units hamper its optimal development and effectiveness. Based on an organizational model of unit culture and a theoretical framework based on SOFs strategic utility, this research explored how NL MARSOF can better unify its culture and clarify its strategic utility. Governing document analysis, survey research, and interviews with key members of NL MARSOF revealed several shortcomings that should be addressed in order to improve NL MARSOFs effectiveness and ensure its survival during times in which the Dutch Ministry of Defense faces the largest budget cutbacks in its history. The survey results and interviews indicate that NL MARSOF is experiencing a sort of identity crisis. Even though NL MARSOF leadership has focused on (infra-)structural elements of the reorganization, it failed to define and communicate a clear mission supported by the majority of the community, and thus offered neither a sense of purpose nor sufficient guidance. This lack of a long-term vision set out in strategic direction now negatively affects the overall performance of NL MARSOF. The way forward is to get NL MARSOF members involved in the process of defining the units way ahead. Strategic management sessions will define the way ahead for NL MARSOF, thereby clarifying its strategic utility. These sessions are the vital first step in improving operational effectiveness. A working group on symbols and traditions will give NL MARSOF its much-needed professional face and provide the symbols (logos, insignias, traditions, and customs) to strengthen the shared system of beliefs and values and thus create a stronger unit culture. Finally, training courses in change management and team-building sessions will help smooth the transition to one NL MARSOF.
Winters, Edward G., and Kent A. Paro. "The misuse of special operations forces." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/30550.
Full textBy their nature, special operations forces (SOF) are central to policy in a world-order dominated by low-intensity conflicts. Therefore, the proper use of SOF is essential. Based on published doctrine and decision making theory, this thesis develops a theory that defines misuse and provides a systematic framework for analyzing the use of SOF. Misuse occurs at the decision point. We have quantified the decision process and determined that misuse occurs when SOF are used while GPF have an absolute and comparative advantage, or, misuse occurs when SOF are not used while they have both an absolute and comparative advantage over GPF. The concepts of absolute and comparative advantage are crucial to our theory of the misuse of SOF. Absolute advantage is achieved if the expected value of conducting a specific mission outweighs the expected cost. Assuming that both forces have an absolute advantage, the force with the greatest expected value-to- expected cost ratio is sald to have the comparative advantage. Absolute and comparative advantage are the necessary and sufficient conditions for proper use and allow us to delineate specific types of errors. Through the use of four case studies, illustrative of four types of error, this thesis demonstrates a systematic method of considering the proper employment of SOF.
Riley, Craig Allen. "The role of special operations forces in operations against theater missiles /." Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1996. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA312387.
Full textThesis advisor(s): James J. Wirtz. "March 1996." Includes bibliographical references (p. 163). Also available online.
Riley, Craig Allen. "The Role of Special Operations Forces in Operations Against Theater Missiles." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1995. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/44388.
Full textThe U.S. military has never been able to prevent theater missiles (TMs) from being launched at U.S. and Allied or Coalition forces and citizens. Post-war analysis of interdiction efforts during World War II and the Persian Gulf War could not identify a single instance where either a German V weapon or an Iraqi SCUD missile was destroyed before launch. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the best estimate that the Air Force could provide the National Command Authority was that ninety percent of the Soviet missiles in Cuba would be destroyed by an airstrike. To correct this deficiency, the military developed joint theater missile defense (JTMD) doctrine. This doctrine attempts to integrate synergistically all U.S. military assets and capabilities. However, this doctrine does not fully integrate Special Operations Forces (SOF) into attack operations against TMs. Additionally, the joint tactics, techniques, and procedures (JTTPs) needed to implement this doctrine have not been developed. The integration of SOF's capability to conduct pre-strike and post-strike reconnaissance, critical material recovery operations and target acquisition tasks can immediately improve JTMD capabilities.
Sands, Thomas R. Issler Paul H. "Special Operations Forces, Information Operations, and Airpower : prescription for the 21st Century /." Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1998. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA360045.
Full text"December 1998." Thesis advisor(s): John Arquilla. Includes bibliographical references (p. 109-113). Also available online.
Sands, Thomas R., and Paul H. Issler. "Special Operations Forces, Information Operations, and Airpower: prescription for the 21st Century." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/8991.
Full textThe Gulf War of 1990-1991 has been described as the pinnacle of second-wave warfare, characterized by massed field armies, maneuver formations based on the armored vehicle and airplane, second generation precision guided munitions (PGMs), and engagements involving thousands of soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines. At the height of the conflict, over 500,000 United States (U.S.) servicemen were deployed in support of Operations DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM. The ensuing victory by U.S./Coalition forces and loss by Iraqi forces is one of the greatest lopsided outcomes in the history of warfare. Unfortunately, the demonstrated U.S. preeminence in conventional second-wave warfare may spell trouble for the 21st century. Potential adversaries will have taken note of our capabilities in this arena and will endeavor to develop methods and technologies that will negate our strengths either through asymmetric attack, innovation, or both. These actions will give rise to asymmetric warfare as the dominant paradigm. Combined application of special operations forces (SOF), information operations (IO), and airpower (AP) may produce synergistic effects that will permit smaller forces to effectively and efficiently counter our adversaries adopting asymmetric warfare. We employ a heuristic approach in conveying our vision of combined SOF, IO, and AP operations.
Mellingen, Kjetil. "Strategic utilization of Norwegian Special Operations Forces." Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2010. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2010/Jun/10Jun%5FMellingen.pdf.
Full textThesis Advisor: Sepp, Kalev I. ; Second Reader: Tucker, David. "June 2010." Description based on title screen as viewed on July 15, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: Norway, Norwegian, special operations, Special Operations Forces, SOF, Information Operations, Psychological Operations, PSYOP, PSYOPS, Computer Network Operations, CNO, Deception, MILDEC, NORSOF, strategic assets, Forsvarets spesialkommando, FSK, Hærens jegerkommando, HJK, NORASOC, Marinejegerkommandoen, MJK, NORNAVSOC, 137 Luftving, 137 Air Wing, Canada, CANSOF, CANSOFCOM, Poland, POLSOF, POLSOCOM, NATO SOF Study. Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-166). Also available in print.
Jensen, Michael J. "Special operations aerial mobility vehicle training syllabus." Thesis, Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/38957.
Full textThis project extends research initiated by Major Dave Kenney into Special Operations Forces use of light-sport aircraft to gain an operational advantage over known and potential adversaries. Major Kenneys December 2012 masters thesis concluded that Special Operations Air Mobility Vehicles (SOAMV) enabled a proven doctrine for sustainable circumvention of anti-access and area-denial technologies. This conclusion sparked intense interest across USSOCOM and created demand for a feasible SOAMV program. This project represents a first step toward establishing a SOAMV program for USSOCOM by researching and developing a safe, effective, and efficient training protocol for training SOAMV fliers. If a full-scale program is not immediately required, building an established protocol will precisely define the cost and time required to build a SOAMV-capable force if needed. This syllabus project blends USSOCOM training standards with existing proven programs (Federal Aviation Administration Regulations) and adds military Tactics, Techniques, and procedures.
Werner, Lars. "Adaptive reorganization of German Special Operations Forces." Thesis, Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/39035.
Full textAccording to official statements, German Special Operations Forces (GER SOF) ensure that Germany has military options to cope with specific situations at a strategic level. The Bundeswehr, and thus GER SOF, must be capable meeting current tasks and expected future developments. This thesis evaluates the demands on GER SOF by conducting a defense mission analysis. The results are compared with the current GER SOF force structure and capabilities to determine whether sufficient forces are available to meet current requirements. Based on the findings, this thesis provides recommendations to close gaps between demands and current limitations of GER SOF. It further proposes an optimized organizational structure for GER SOF by using Mintzbergs configurational theory to achieve greater internal coherence, and thus, greater effectiveness for current and future missions.
Rahman, Shamsul Afkar bin Abd. "History of special operations forces in Malaysia." Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/34724.
Full textFrom 1941 to 1990, Malaysia was involved in violent conflicts against internal and external threats. Most military literature does not emphasize the role of Special Operations Forces (SOF) during these five decades of conflicts. This thesis highlights some lessons learned that might be useful for countries with strategic and operational concerns similar to Malaysia, details the contributions of the SOF to Malaysia from World War II to the present, and examines their utility in supporting future Malaysian national security strategy. The research also outlines the development and a way forward for Malaysian SOF. The author explores each conflict using the UK Defense Line of Development, which consists of training, equipment, personnel, information, doctrine, organization, infrastructure, and logistics (TEPID OIL). It is equivalent to the U.S. DoDs doctrine, organization, training and education, materiel, leadership, people and facilities (DOTMLPF), for the set of generic elements that have to be brought together to generate a defense capability. Due to the importance of leadership in a conflict, the author adds Leadership to the UK DLoD. The new acronym, for the purpose of this thesis, is TEPID OIL + L. In short, this thesis proposes that fostering SOF benefits not only irregular warfare capabilities against internal threats, but also overall national security against external conventional and unconventional threats.
Tajti, Norbert. "Enhancing Hungarian Special Forces through transformation--the shift to Special Operations Forces." Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2010. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2010/Jun/10Jun%5FTajti.pdf.
Full textThesis Advisor(s): Lee. Doowan ; Second Reader: Greenshields, Brian H. ; Third Reader: Porkolab, Imre. "June 2010." Description based on title screen as viewed on July 14, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: Special Forces, Special Operations Forces, Hungary, organizational design, special operations, NATO. Includes bibliographical references (p. 103-108). Also available in print.
Bari, Gabor. "Intelligence architecture in the Hungarian Special Operations Forces." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2005. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/05Jun%5FBari.pdf.
Full textJohnson, James O. "Beyond surprise : a cybernetic approach to special operations /." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1995. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA305853.
Full textHattes, Keith A. "Special Operations Mission Planning and Analysis Support System." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1999. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA373854.
Full text"June 1999". Thesis advisor(s): Gordon H. Bradley. Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-129). Also available online.
Dunbar, Christian A. Pietrantoni Dino. "The Arsenal Ship concept : vulnerabilities to special operations /." Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1997. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA342264.
Full textPfarrer, Michael A. "Optimizing procurement of special operations weapons and equipment." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2000. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA381319.
Full textJames, Gregory K. "Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and special operations : future directions /." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2000. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA386387.
Full text"December 2000." Thesis advisor(s): Gordon H. McCormick. Includes bibliographical references (p. 99-107). Also available online.
O'Connell, Douglas K. "U.S. Army Special Forces and homeland security operations." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Naval Postgraduate School, 2008. http://bosun.nps.edu/uhtbin/hyperion-image.exe/08Mar%5FOConnell_Douglas.pdf.
Full textThesis Advisor(s): Supinski, Stanley. "March 2008." Description based on title screen as viewed on May 8, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-75). Also available in print.
Dunbar, Christian A., and Dino Pietrantoni. "The Arsenal Ship concept: vulnerabilities to special operations." Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/7992.
Full textThe United States Navy has solicited proposals for a revolutionary class of ship, the Arsenal Ship. Despite reduced funding for the project, the concept is still viable for future development. We show how the development of a new unparalleled weapon system or platform will evoke a response by potential adversaries, based on capabilities and asset investment, by unconventional means. The Arsenal Ship is a formidable threat, yet is vulnerable relative to other high value. units. These reasons make it an inviting target across the spectrum of conflict. This thesis will describe threats that are usually overlooked and examine the Arsenal Ship's vulnerability to them. In addition, we will show how these vulnerabilities arise as the Arsenal Ship operates through the range of geographic areas. Further, this thesis describes possible strategic and tactical defensive actions to enable the Arsenal Ship to counter these unconventional threats. Each recommended action has a direct implication upon the engineered design and the proposed Concept of Operations (CONOP). In addition, the recommendations will influence the strategy for employing any future platform based on the Arsenal Ship concept, anywhere in the world
Brown, Harry S. "The command and control of Special Operations Forces." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/39299.
Full textDexter, Robert M. "United States Special Operations command professional military education." Thesis, Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/38915.
Full textThe United States Special Operations Command does not have an intermediate-level professional military education program for its officers. Current service-provided PME programs are not adequately meeting the educational goals for officers as required by USSOCOM. Through the Joint Special Operations University, SOCOM could establish its own PME program for officers of all services who are assigned to USSOCOM. Through the review of formal documents and interviews with senior officers in USSOCOM, an education gap was identified and analyzed. Three courses of action are presented as to how USSOCOM can overcome this education gap and meet Admiral William H. McRavens intent to have the best educated force in the United States military.
Dobocan, Claudiu O. "Decisions integration : a critical necessity for special operations /." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2004. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/04Dec%5FDobocan.pdf.
Full textNegulescu, Florinel Constantin. "The principles of Strategic Combined Joint Special Operations." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Naval Postgraduate School, 2009. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA501473.
Full textThesis Advisor(s): Rothstein, Hy. "June 2009." Description based on title screen as viewed on July 13, 2009. DTIC Identifiers: Strategic combined joint special operations, special operations, common interest, national interest, intelligence sharing, division of responsibilities. Author(s) subject terms: Strategic Combined Joint Special Operations, common interest, national interest, intelligence sharing, interoperability, division of responsibilities. Includes bibliographical references (p. 63-67). Also available in print.
Williams, Heather. "The Special Operations Executive and Yugoslavia, 1941-1945." Thesis, University of Southampton, 1994. https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/426649/.
Full textDuckett, Richard Anthony. "The Special Operations Executive in Burma, 1941-1945." Thesis, Open University, 2015. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676109.
Full textEcklund, Marshall V. McNerney Michael A. "Personnel recovery operations for Special Operations Forces in Urban Environments : modeling successful overt and clandestine methods of recovery /." Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2004. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/04Jun%5FEcklund%5FMcNerney.pdf.
Full textMcNerney, Michael A., and Marshall V. Ecklund. "Personnel recovery operations for special operations forces in urban environments modeling successful overt and clandestine methods of recovery." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/1159.
Full textThis thesis presents two prescriptive models for approaching challenges to special operations forces with regard to personnel recovery in an urban environment. It begins by developing a model for overt recovery methods, using McRaven's model of Special Operations as the foundation. This model is then tested against three different case studies from operations in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1993. The original six principles proposed by McRaven are complimented with four newly-prescribed principles that account for the interactions of the isolated personnel. Following this analysis, a nonconventional assisted recovery model is presented for clandestine personnel recovery methods. This model borrows the relative superiority concept from McRaven's theory, but proposes six different principles. This model is evaluated using three case studies from the World War II era through Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. These cases support the idea that while the urban operational environment may vary across time and space, the principles supporting successful personnel recovery operations endure.
Major, United States Army
Major, United States Air Force
Hagan, Robert Martin. "Modeling sea-based sustainment of Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) operations ashore." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1998. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA355733.
Full text"September 1998." Thesis advisor(s): David A. Schrady. Includes bibliographical references (p. 47). Also available online.
Bilyeu, Allan L. "Concept for a special operations planning and analysis system." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1998. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA349864.
Full textRadke, Gretchen M. "Optimizing long-term capital planning for Special Operations Forces." Thesis, Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/45927.
Full textThe United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) J8 directorate is responsible for planning long-range capital expenditure for Special Operations Forces (SOF). In executing its mission as the designer of the future SOF, the USSOCOM J8 uses the Long-Range Capital Planning Toolkit (LRCPT) to compare total obligation authority to projected investments over a 30-year time horizon. The LRCPT allows USSOCOM to change project and resource category parameters to analyze the effects on available procurement and research, development, test, and evaluation allocations. This what if analysis allows for course-of-action comparison and helps USSOCOM visualize resource impacts, but the LRCPT does not provide an optimized program portfolio. The goal of this thesis is to improve the LRCPT by developing proof-of-principle optimization models for long-range capital planning. We present three linear optimization models: (1) the Binary Knapsack model, (2) the Weighted Goal Programming model, and (3) the Weighted Goal Programming with Platform Tracking model. These models can be incorporated into the LRCPT to provide USSOCOM with an efficient method for optimizing long-term procurement planning, ensuring there are no SOF capability gaps over the 30-year horizon.
Lessley, Douglas W. "Special operations and the Soldier System : critical acquisition issues." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/23773.
Full textKershaw, Michael M. "The integration of special operations and general purpose forces." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/42828.
Full textWe derive the closed form expression for the bit error probability of dense WDM systems employing an external OOK modulator. Our model is based upon a close approximation of the optical Fabry-Perot filter in the receiver as a single-pole RC filter for the signals that are bandlimited to a frequency band approximately equal to one sixtieth of the Fabry-Perot filter's free spectral range. Our model can handle bit rates up to 2.5 Gb/s for a free spectral range of 3800 GHz and up to 5 Gb/s when the power penalty is 1 db or less.
Anderson, Wayne W. "Alternative headquarters support funding for theater special operations commands." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2002. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion-image/02Dec%5FAnderson.pdf.
Full textThesis advisor(s): Lawrence R. Jones, Jerry L. McCaffery. Includes bibliographical references (p. 93-95). Also available online.
Lastimado, Antonio R. "The Armed Force of the Philippines and Special Operations /." Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2004. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/04Dec%5FLastimado.pdf.
Full textLastimado, Antonio R. "The Armed Forces of the Philippines and Special Operations." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/1227.
Full textSince World War II, the Philippines has confronted threats from communist insurgents, Muslim secessionists, and a few other agitators. Recently, however, a new threat has emerged-- this time coming from a terrorist organization known as the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). Although the ASG is a relatively small group, it has wrought great injury to the Philippine image as of late. Common among the groups presenting a threat to internal security are that their strategies and tactics tend to be unconventional and asymmetric. This thesis seeks to determine how special operations can improve the AFP's capability to address internal security threats. The study begins by examining the security environments in which the AFP currently operates, and then proceeds to study emerging security environments in which it will likely operate. The current special operations capability of the AFP is explored and assessed, while inquiring whether it needs enhancing. Case studies of past AFP special operations against groups which posed major internal threats are analyzed to determine whether or not the doctrine and strategy of the AFP was correct, especially regarding its use of Special Operations Forces (SOF). Furthermore, this study considers the United States (U.S.) model for special operations, namely the U.S. Special Operations Forces, in proposing a special operations strategy for the AFP that is feasible, suitable, and sustainable. It is suggested that such an examination will produce a strategy that is relevant, adaptable, and responsive to dealing with the internal security environments likely to be encountered by the Philippine government.
Major, Philippine Army
Dorril, Stephen. "A critical review : MI6 : fifty years of special operations." Thesis, University of Huddersfield, 2010. http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/9763/.
Full textKrott, John, William Livingston, and Frank Morales. "Development of a rapidly deployable Special Operations Component Command (SOCC) core concept for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Special Operations Headquarters (NSHQ)." Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/10635.
Full textThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Special Operations Headquarters (NSHQ) is the primary point of development, direction, and coordination for all NATO Special Operations-related activities. NSHQ could enhance the effectiveness of NATO Special Operations Forces (SOF) and increase the probability of mission accomplishment when NATO SOF assets are collectively employed in a combined manner by adding an operational command and control capability. This would be in the form of a Special Operations Component Command (SOCC) "Core." The SOCC Core is an advanced party of 70-150 personnel who provide an organic, rapidly deployable headquarters (HQ) capability for NSHQ. NSHQ does not currently have the ability to provide NATO with a rapidly deployable asset package, which would include a full suite of operational command, control, communication, computers, and intelligence (C4I) capabilities equipped with organic SOF and their enablers. The purpose of this thesis is to examine equipment and deployment configurations that will fulfill the mission requirements of the SOCC Core. An analysis of alternatives is conducted to determine which equipment types and configurations achieved the desired robust mission capability at the lowest possible cost. The focus is on the make-up of the four sub-components of the SOCC Core. These sub-components are the Operations Center (OPCEN), All-Source Center (ASC), Support Center (SUPCEN), and the Signals Center (SIGCEN). Possessing a rapidly deployable SOCC Core would be a sound step toward establishing and ensuring interoperability among allied SOF units and commands and would enhance the employment of NATO SOFs.
Ryan, Michael Cox. "An empirical approach to the analysis of special military operations : combat rescue operations model and implications." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/15199.
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East, Peter B. "The role of Army National Guard Special Forces domestically and in Special Operations Command - North." Thesis, Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/44553.
Full textThe Army National Guard Special Forces has a unique position that allows state governors to call upon the group to support domestic operations and provide additional forces for the United States Army Special Forces Command when needed. The necessity to coordinate the emerging domestic operations being undertaken or discussed by the Army National Guard Special Forces has been identified as a shortcoming by senior leaders of the Army National Guard and their Special Operations advisors, but little has been done to ensure the coordination and collaboration is executed. The newly established Special Operations Command – North is ideally situated to assist in this effort. This thesis examines the difficulties of coordinating operations conducted in a Title 32 status across state lines and with a command element that is a Title 10 force. Additionally, given the unique laws and policies that dictate defense support to civil authorities, this thesis analyzes what the Army National Guard Special Forces has done and is currently doing and how Special Operations Command – North can fit into the homeland defense mission set. This thesis concludes with recommendations on developing the relationship between the states, Special Operations Command – North and Special Operations Command’s Global SOF Network and where the manpower and funding can come from for the emerging relationship.
Bado, Christopher M. "Integration of special operations and conventional forces in unconventional warfare." Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 1996. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA309559.
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