Dissertations / Theses: 'Operations Enduring Freedom'

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Ly, Jane. "The Effectiveness of Military Medicine in Counterinsurgency Campaigns." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/623469.

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A Thesis submitted to The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Medicine.
While medical diplomacy has played a large role in US counterinsurgency (COIN) campaigns, few studies have been done to show their effectiveness. This study is a systematic review based on literature published by July 2014, looking at military medicine’s role in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF). Both scientific and military databases were searched and yielded an initial 1,204 papers; however, these were later narrowed down to four articles, mostly restricted by the requirement of structured, scientific methods. These four studies were not well‐powered and focused on such different topics that no real conclusion could be drawn on the topic. In the end, the real value of the study was to show that despite the significant amount of resources poured into these COIN medical operations, very little study has been done to see if they have any effect.

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Neeb, Michael S. "The performance of LOGCAP in Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2004. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/04Dec%5FNeeb.pdf.

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Clukey, David S. "A district approach to countering Afghanistan's insurgency." Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2009. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2009/Dec/09Dec%5FClukey.pdf.

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Thesis (M.S. in Defense Analysis)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2009.
Thesis Advisor(s): Borer, Douglas A. Second Reader: Rothstein, Hy S. "December 2009." Description based on title screen as viewed on January 26, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: Afghanistan, Operation Enduring Freedom, counterinsurgency, foreign internal defense, unconventional warfare, International Security and Assistance Force, U.S. Special Operations Forces. Includes bibliographical references (p. 109-116). Also available in print.

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Flint, Amanda H. "Procurement integrity in contingency operations: a case study of Army Contracting Officer corruption in Operations Iraqi and enduring freedom utilizing occupational fraud theory." Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/10602.

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The purpose of this project is to analyze the conditions that enabled corruption of Army Contingency Contracting Officers (CCOs) during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF) by applying occupational fraud theory, specifically the classic sociological/criminological Fraud Triangle model (Cressey, 1953), to determine its validity in a contingency operation. By examining the contracting environment in OIF and OEF and utilizing the conceptual framework of occupational fraud theory, I identify the distinctive situational elements of a contingency operation that influence an individual's decision to commit fraud and thus affect the probability of fraud occurring in contingency operations. By analyzing the procurement fraud environment in OIF and OEF using an occupational fraud model, I provide the foundation for understanding why fraud occurs in the context of contingency operations with the intent of preventing future procurement integrity violations. Reducing instances of fraud directly impacts the appropriate utilization of taxpayer funding and the operational readiness of the warfighter, as well as enhances the reputation and standing of the Army CCO Corps.

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Sweezey, Jodie L. "“Livin’ the Dream?” How Veterans of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom Negotiate the Experience of Illness as They Transition from Healthy Warrior to Sick Veteran." Scholar Commons, 2018. https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/7370.

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As combat veterans returned from supporting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, questions over the safety of vaccinations as well as exposure to burn pit smoke and toxic metals lying dormant in the sand emerged. For many, returning home was marred by unexplained symptoms followed by diagnoses of autoimmune diseases and/or cancer. This research examines how these veterans negotiate this transition from healthy to sick struggling with the many forces that interact with this transition. I focused on the lived experience of their illness as it is non-verbally expressed through embodiment, verbally expressed through illness narratives, and negotiated to avoid stigma. This research is situated in and through the body. It is based on assumptions, rooted in context, founded on theory, and framed by visual methodology. I utilized photo elicitation and photo voice in concert with open-ended interviews of 10 Operation Iraqi and/or Enduring Freedom veterans diagnosed with autoimmune diseases and/or cancer. I then created a digital story to give voice to these often overlooked veterans in hopes of educating not only clinicians but also a broader audience. It is also a call to other anthropologists to fill this most important qualitative research gap.

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Conatser, James L., and Vincent E. Grizio. "Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below-Blue Force Tracking (FBCB2-BFT): a case study in the accelerated acquisition of a digital command and control system during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom." Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/9971.

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The purpose of this project is to provide a process for accelerated acquisition in support of contingency operations. The objective of the project is to recreate and document the events surrounding the fielding of FBCB2-BFT during Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, and to produce a document that provides an analysis of actions taken, the obstacles that were overcome and the acquisition policy that applied to the situation in order to rapidly acquire, produce, train and field a useful solution to fulfill an urgent and valid operational need. In 2002, while conducting the Global War on Terror, the US Army determined that combat on an asymmetric battlefield, consisting of a complex operational environment as well as an increased geographic battlespace, required improvements to the current command and control capability available to the force. PM FBCB2 determined their system could fulfill the need by taking the current FBCB2 system and adjusting it to meet the new operational need. Given the constraints regarding time, funding, and technical feasibility PM FBCB2 diligently worked with multiple organizations and agencies in order to provide a useful solution for friendly forces in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. In the 12 months prior to 21 March 2003 (G-Day Iraqi Freedom), the Army undertook an enormous effort to develop, produce, provide system training, and field FBCB2-BFT. The FBCB2-BFT initiative was successful due to the synchronization of four interrelated and supporting components; 1) a technically mature system, 2) user representative acceptance, 3) senior leadership support, and 4) a funding stream.

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Robinson, Dawn M. "Helping Veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom." ScholarWorks, 2019. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/6739.

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Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) created multiple challenges for the mental health of soldiers who served there. The local facility in this study determined there was a gap in providing OEF/OIF veterans assistance with mental health issues. The practice-focused question explored whether a training module for nurses would assist in the identification of signs and symptoms of mental health issues in OEF/OIF veterans, such as posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, addictions, and suicidal/homicidal ideations, to help ensure timely referral for services. The project used Kolcaba's comfort theory as the basis for the training module. A pretest, training module, and posttest were created and administered to the expert panel. Results showed the training module contained information to assist nurses in identifying the signs and symptoms of mental health issues as well as educated the nurses on various interventions that were available for the veterans. It was determined by the expert panel that the training module should be implemented to assist in decreasing the gap in care for OEF/OIF veterans. This training module might support positive social change by empowering nurses to assist veterans with coping skills overcome mental health issues and lead positive and productive lives.

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Letourneau, Brian. "Alcohol Misuse Among Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Military Healthcare Professionals." Diss., NSUWorks, 2018. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_stuetd/119.

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Over 2.1 million United States military service members have deployed to support Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Nearly 40% of OEF/OIF service members meet criteria for an alcohol use disorder post-deployment. Minimal research has addressed alcohol misuse among military healthcare professionals despite the prevalence of alcohol abuse among civilian providers. This study explored whether military healthcare professionals involved with OIF/OEF operations have increased risk for alcohol misuse (i.e., problem drinking, heavy weekly drinking, heavy episodic drinking). Three evidence-based hypotheses were evaluated: (a) among OEF/OIF military personnel, healthcare professionals would have an increased likelihood of alcohol misuse compared to service members in other occupations; (b) personnel who screen positive for PTSD would be more likely to screen positive for alcohol misuse outcomes versus personnel who screen negative for PTSD; and (c) personnel with enlisted status would be more likely to endorse alcohol misuse compared to personnel with officer status. Participants were drawn from 81,247 military personnel enrolled in the Millennium Cohort Study, a prospective, longitudinal cohort study investigating health consequences of military service. Chi-square tests of independence identified significantly different demographic characteristics between participants in the first and second enrollment panels and resulted in participants being divided into subgroups based upon their enrollment panel and baseline alcohol use. Participants who had complete data at baseline and all follow-up waves were included in the primary multinomial logistic regression analyses used to identify variables associated with each alcohol use outcome over time. Results suggested that being a healthcare professional did not influence alcohol misuse outcomes. A positive screening for PTSD was associated with greater endorsement of alcohol misuse outcomes across most participant subgroups, and holding enlisted status was associated with problem drinking and heavy episodic drinking in some participant subgroups. Additional variables associated with alcohol misuse outcomes included being younger, male, using tobacco, and belonging to the National Guard/Reserve. The results of this study suggest that, while alcohol-related interventions may not need to be tailored to specific occupations, alcohol use screening and treatment should continue to be focused on at-risk groups to enhance troop health and functioning.

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Dunert, Henrik. "Den nekande operationskonsten : En jämförande fallstudie mellan Operation Enduring Freedom och Operation Iraqi Freedom." Thesis, Försvarshögskolan, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-6788.

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There is a debate on how air power should be employed to attain success in war and conflicts. Although scholars do not fully agree on the subject, there is a consensus that attacking the opponents military forces’, a course of action referred to as denial, can contribute to a positive outcome on the battlefield. This thesis investigates the utility of denial in air operations against regular and irregular opponents. The purpose of this study was to examine Robert Pape’s Denial Theory in a focused and structured comparative case study of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. The investigation reveals that denial contributed to the ground offensives in both cases, specifically by providing air support in the theatre, which led to the collapse of Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq and drew the opponents out of several cities in Afghanistan. The use of operative interdiction made freedom of action possible and resulted in the final collapse of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. In conclusion the investigation shows that denial may be a suitable modus operandi against both regular and irregular opponents.

Uppsatsen skriven VT 2017 under Termin 4 Officersprogrammet 15-18 med inriktningmot flyg. Examen genomförs VT 2018.

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Robinson, Myra. "Exploring Transition Factors Among Female Veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF/OEF)." ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/2229.

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Many transitional challenges have affected female veterans after returning from serving in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. The number of females joining the military and becoming involved in combat has increased within the past 10 years. Research exists on the transitional challenges of male veterans. However, little research exists on the reintegration challenges faced by female veterans. As these females become veterans, they are more visible in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System. Given this increase in number of female veterans, it is important to address transitional challenges experienced by females who served in Operations Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF/OEF) postdeployment. For female veterans, the transitional experience will impact their responses to readjustment in civilian life. Selder's transitional theory and Schlossberg theory provided the framework for this phenomenological study. Using snowball sampling, 5 female veterans who served in combat during the past 5 years were selected and interviewed about their lived experiences using an open-ended interview guide. Data from the interview responses were inductively analyzed for themes and patterns. Using NVivo11 for management of data analysis, the interview responses were transcribed, categorized, coded, and clustered, revealing 5 themes: reflection on deployment, health issues, support from family, environmental concerns, and readjustment into roles. The key findings revealed that female veterans who served in combat experienced complex challenges after reintegrating back into civilian life. The findings may contribute to positive social change by informing treatment plans and support programs for female veterans reintegrating back into civilian life.

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Armstrong, Bradley J. "Rebuilding Afghanistan : counterinsurgency and reconstruction in Operation Enduring Freedom." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2003. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion-image/03Dec%5FArmstrong.pdf.

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Thesis (M.S. in Defense Analysis)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2003.
Thesis advisor(s): Hy S. Rothstein, Kalev K. Sepp. Includes bibliographical references (p. 162-175). Also available online.

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Nilsson, Martin. "Inledningen av Operation Enduring Freedom kopplat mot Wardens teori." Thesis, Försvarshögskolan, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-4039.

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John A Warden III har en teori om hur luftkrig ska genomföras, som sedan slutet på 80-talet influerat bland annat USA i deras planering och genomförande av luftoperationer. Denna teori var som mest aktuell under Gulfkriget 1990-1991, där luftstridskrafterna genom ett agerade enligt Wardens teori gav stora effekter på konfliken. Detta arbete syftar mot att undersöka om Wardens teori fortfarande används, och vilka effekter detta agerande medför. Arbetet presenterar de begrepp som kan ses som centrala i Wardens teori och analyserar dessa mot en fallstudie som rör flygstridskrafternas agerande under inledningen av Operation Enduring Freedom i Afghanistan år 2001. Slutsatsen är att det finns spårbarhet av Wardens tankar om luftöverlägsenhet under hela perioden som arbetet berör. Däremot finns det endast spårbarhet av att koalitionen agerade enligt tyngdpunktsbegreppet, parallell attack och fienden som ett system under den inledande fasen av konflikten. Därför kan det inte sägas att koalitionen agerade enligt Wardens teori under konflikten.

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Wiborn, Jonas. "Papes luftmaktsteori : en jämförande fallstudie mellan Operation Odyssey dawn och Enduring freedom." Thesis, Försvarshögskolan, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-9213.

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The debate amongst theorists on how to best utilize airpower is still ongoing. There is some consensus among scholars that attacking military targets directly is an effective strategy, one of those theorists is Robert A. Pape. Most research on the subject only examine historical cases and does not factor in more contemporary difficulties. The purpose of this study is to examine Robert A. Pape’s airpower theory of denial in a comparative case study. The two cases, Operation Odyssey Dawn and Enduring Freedom, are succesful contemporary operations where airpower played a major role in a military intervention with the intent to examine which part of Pape’s theory is still curant in modern and dynamic conflicts. The results show that the denial strategy contributed to the success in both cases for the most part by providing air support to ground troops. The effect of operational interventions differed between the cases and the reasons why may have several explanations. Strategic intervention had neither effect nor occurrence in either case which may be due to the operations reaching objectives in a short amount of time and to restrictions on collateral damage. Further research is required to cement the conclusions.

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Aktepy, Sarah Louise. "A RHETORIC OF BETRAYAL: MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA AND THE REPORTED EXPERIENCES OF OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM AND OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM WOMEN VETERANS." Thesis, Connect to resource online, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/1805/2118.

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Thesis (M.A.)--Indiana University, 2010.
Title from screen (viewed on April 1, 2010). Department of Sociology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Advisor(s): Carol Brooks Gardner, Carrie E. Foote, Lynn M. Pike. Includes vitae. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 69-74).

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Hekler, Amber R. "EFFECTS OF PRE-DEPLOYMENT MENTAL HEALTH ON AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION MENTAL HEALTH STATUS DURING OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM/OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM (OEF/OIF)." Wright State University Professional Psychology Program / OhioLINK, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wsupsych154275030459532.

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Angeli, Nicolle C. "Adherence to Psychotherapy for Post-Traumatic Stress in Veterans of Military Combat in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) and Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom)." Digital Archive @ GSU, 2009. http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/psych_diss/82.

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Elucidating factors associated with adherence to treatment for physical and mental health conditions is important, given well-documented associations between non-adherence and poor treatment outcomes. Researchers have worked to identify such factors; however, most studies focus on adherence to medical, rather than, psychological treatments. Clarifying variables that predict adherence to psychotherapy is particularly important for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom treatment, which typically involves exposure to trauma-related stimuli and imagery, can be aversive. It may consequently be associated with high nonadherence rates, even though studies indicate that greater adherence to PTSD treatment relates to better treatment outcomes. Research needs to identify factors that increase or decrease the likelihood that affected individuals will enter and complete therapy. Although several studies to date have examined adherence to treatment for PTSD, this literature is limited on several fronts. First, studies on psychotherapy adherence have identified few consistent predictors of treatment adherence. Second, adherence to psychotherapy is rarely a central focus of treatment-related research; more typically, researchers treat adherence as secondary in importance to treatment outcomes. Third, little research on psychotherapy adherence has been theoretically driven. Fourth, little adherence research has focused on combat veterans with PTSD, who tend to have particularly poor treatment outcomes. Especially lacking is knowledge about predictors of adherence in veterans who have recently returned from combat; most research focuses on veterans of the Vietnam War, many of whom were initially traumatized decades earlier. The study tested the hypothesis that elevated reports of a specific type of PTSD symptom--avoidance/emotional numbing-- predicted poorer adherence to treatment in 160 veterans who received psychotherapy. No significant associations between avoidance and emotional numbing symptoms and adherence were found. However, emotional numbing was negatively related to psychotherapy adherence. Other variables typically related to PTSD and treatment outcomes were found to be important predictors of psychotherapy adherence and completion/noncompletion of therapy.

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Rundio, Christy T. "Utilizing technology to enhance evidence-based treatment of PTSD in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom combat veterans| A grant proposal." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1523164.

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The purpose of this project was to write a grant to fund a program that utilizes technology to enhance evidence-based treatment for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) combat veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI). Technology in this case includes the portable technology of laptop computers, tablet computers, MP3 players, and/or smartphones. The target population in the project was the veterans of The Pathway Home, a residential treatment program for OIF/OEF veterans with PTSD. The Pathway Home serves a racially, educationally, and socioeconomically diverse population of male combat veterans of these recent conflicts. A search for funders included consultation with experts as well as Internet database searches. Ultimately, funding was pursued through an unsolicited invitation to a grant application from the Newman's Own Foundation. It was not required to submit this grant application, or secure funding, for successful completion of this project.

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Barrows, Paula. "ASSESSING DEPLOYMENT RISK AND RESILIENCY FACTORS AND THE ADJUSTMENT OUTCOMES OF POLICE OFFICERS SERVING IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM AND OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM." VCU Scholars Compass, 2012. http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/2671.

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ASSESSING DEPLOYMENT RISK AND RESILIENCY FACTORS AND THE ADJUSTMENT OUTCOMES OF POLICE OFFICERS SERVING IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM AND OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM By Paula Barrows Davenport, MS A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Virginia Commonwealth University. Virginia Commonwealth University, 2012 Director: Dr. Janet R. Hutchinson Professor and Chair of the Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies The goal of this exploratory study was to evaluate risk and resiliency factors from the Deployment Risk and Resiliency Inventory (DRRI) in predicting post-deployment adjustment outcomes among police officers who served in Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) as part of the National Guard/Reserve (NGR). A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 44 police officers who were OEF/OIF veterans assessing risk and resiliency factors as well as current levels of anxiety, aggression, alcohol use, and PTSD symptoms. Regression analyses revealed concerns over family personal relationships and career matters during deployment along with more exposure to critical incidents involving family members predicted higher levels of alcohol use. Conversely, exposure to critical incidents involving personal safety predicted lower levels of alcohol use while exposure to hostile combat missions predicted lower levels of aggression. Post-deployment social support and military support during deployment predicted lower levels of alcohol usage, anxiety and PTSD/depression while unit peer social support predicted higher levels of alcohol usage. This study highlighted the mistrust among police veteran police officers of mental health professionals. Mistrust of mental health personnel predicted a higher level of aggression and the fear of stigma for receiving mental health assistance predicted higher alcohol usage. This document was created in Microsoft Word 2003.

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Farrow, David S. "Dropping bombs and bread in parallel the effects-based food drops of Operation Enduring Freedom /." CLICK HERE TO VIEW:, 2004. https://research.maxwell.af.mil/papers/ay2004/ari/Farrow.pdf.

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Leishman, Kristen. "A critical review of the utility of complex posttraumatic stress disorder in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans| A protocol for group treatment." Thesis, Pepperdine University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3592979.

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The purpose of this descriptive non-empirical dissertation was to examine the utility of the concept of complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) to conceptualize, assess, and treat veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) who have been exposed to traumatic event(s). Many have been exposed to unique traumatic factors, such as frequent deployments of greater length, urban combat theaters, and guerilla warfare. The prevalence of mental health disorders within this veteran population is high while utilization of services remains low. This body of work explores to what extent veterans present with trauma symptoms that may be different from PTSD as historically defined in the DSM system, and that more closely resemble CPTSD symptoms. CPTSD is a subset of psychological trauma that has a unique and broad range of disturbances affecting self-regulation, systems of meaning, and self-perception. The body of work presented here synthesizes the current literature on this veteran population, traumatic stress disorders and treatments, moral injury and moral distress, and betrayal trauma theory to present an argument in favor of the utility of the CPTSD concept. This dissertation may be used in the following ways: (a) to enhance the relevance and understanding of CPTSD specific to the returning veteran population, and (b) to serve as a framework for future research and implementation of a phase-based treatment. While available PTSD treatments may be applicable for these veterans, they do not account for emotion regulation deficits and, in some cases, may be contraindicated. Following a critical review of the literature, the researcher developed phase-based and skills-focused treatment protocol as a creative solution to bridge the gap between PTSD and CPTSD treatments. The potential limitations of the protocol are assessed and opportunities for future directions are presented.

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Benson, Kathleen M. "Suicide Resilience Among Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans: Sense of Coherence as a Moderator of the Relationship Between Traumatic Experiences and Suicidality." University of Akron / OhioLINK, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1381007889.

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Hannaford, Leah. "Transitioning from the out date| Information seeking behavior of junior enlisted Army veterans of Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom." Thesis, The Florida State University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1545926.

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This thesis is an exploratory study of the information seeking behavior of junior enlisted United States Army veterans of Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. During this study, twenty-five qualitative interviews were conducted with veterans residing in the vicinity of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Veterans in this study discussed their experiences with the Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP), the Veterans Affairs Office, non-profit agencies, and extended families as primary sources of information during and after transition using their reported "out date" as a frame of reference. The types of information that the veterans sought prior to transition and currently seek were discussed and compared to analyze their information seeking behavior and how it changes as veterans seek to contextualize and make sense of their place in the civilian world.

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Brindsjö, Mats. "Air power och asymmetri ur ett högteknologiskt perspektiv : en fallstudie av Operation Desert Storm, Deliberate/Allied Force och Enduring Freedom." Thesis, Försvarshögskolan, 2003. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-1751.

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Uppsatsen syftar till att bidra mot ökad förståelse för användandet av Air Power i olika miljöer.Uppsatsen strävar efter att belysa på vilket sätt man har nyttjat högteknologisk Air Power för atterhålla optimalt operativt övertag samt att undersöka vilka risker det eventuellt har inneburit.Detta uppnås genom att studera tre konflikter under 1990-talet och se hur man har använt sig avAir Power och titta på vilken effekt detta har haft. Det primära syftet är alltså att undersöka omhögteknologi är fördelaktigt att använda i olika nivåer av konflikter, eller om avsevärda nackdelarvisar sig.Uppsatsen syfte har också varit att identifiera hur de insatser som genomförts med dominerandeAir Power har påverkat och påverkas av teknologiska utvecklingsskillnader mellan länder.Då all krigskonst handlar om hur man nyttjar sina förutsättningar på bästa sätt blir det logiskasteget att en mindre teknologiskt utvecklad fiende kan göra högteknologisk krigföring ineffektiv.Följande hypotes prövas under arbetet: Högteknologisk Air Power är effektivt även vidasymmetrisk krigföring och vid lågintensiva konflikter.Resultatet ur studien visar att det finns både positiva och negativa effekter. De mest framträdandefördelarna är att teknologin medger flexibelt nyttjande och korta omloppstider, underlättarsamarbete och innebär vidare att ett högt tempo kan hållas genom operationen.Och nackdelarna är att det visar sig vara relativt enkelt att försvara sig under lång tid med småenkla resurser, detta kan visa sig svårhanterat för den politiska nivån. Resultatvärderingen avinsatta medel sker änsålänge alldeles för långsamt.En högteknologisk angripare gör fienden rörligare vilket i längden innebär svårigheter för denegna beslutshanteringen.
During the last wars in Iraq, Balkans and the war in Afghanistan, the High-Tech differences between the opponents have been evident. What does thelesson learned tell us from this period?The purpose of this essay is to lay the foundations for deeper knowledge aboutthe operational advantages that the high-tech coalitions and nations has inreality. Especially when opposing a low-tech nation or enemy. Focus in thisessay is on Air Power looking at it from a Five-Ring-Model theory and theeffect reached from this angel. This is done through an analysis of the periodfrom 1991 to 2001 and different levels of conflicts. In the followingdiscussion and synthesis, I compare the facts and lessons-learned from thesethree wars mentioned above and then I draw some conclusions compared tothe theoretical model. The discussion will answer the two questions asked andvalidate or falsify the stipulated hypothesis.What does high-tech Air Power mean in the light of lesser-advanced nations?In what way is Air Powers effect affected by the use of high-tech systems?Is High Tech Air Power effective even against an asymmetrical enemy or inlow intensity conflicts?Keywords: Air Power, manoeuvre theory, future war, operative advantage,international operations, doctrines, high tech, Allied Force, Deliberate Force,Enduring Freedom, asymmetry, PGM, effect based operations, precisionattack.
Avdelning: ALB - Slutet Mag 3 C-upps.Hylla: Upps. ChP 01-03

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Seay, Sean V. "Association Between Adaptive Sports Programs and Quality of Life Among Amputee Veterans." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/4755.

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Adaptive sports programs (ASPs) are important for enhancing the physical, psychological, and social aspects of life for amputee combat veterans while reducing the risk of depression and anger. Although the role of ASPs in improving quality of life (QoL) has been researched in relation to amputee combat veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, there has been limited examination of the role of ASPs in improving QoL among veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation Noble Eagle (OND). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the effects of ASPs on the QoL of amputee veterans of OEF, OIF, and OND using logistic regression as well as 3 surveys assessing QoL and life satisfaction in combat veterans who suffered traumatic amputations between 2003 and 2013. The dependent and independent variables included psychosocial and behavioral factors for those amputees who participated in an ASP versus those amputees who did not. There was a statistically significant association (ï?£2(4) = 13.44, p < 0.003) between gender and perception of overall health. Likewise, there was a statistically significant association (ï?£2(2) = 15.63, p < 0.000) between enjoying life and having a meaningful life and participation in an ASP. The findings indicate that participation in ASPs may help improve QoL and overall health for amputee veterans. Public health programs and policies aimed at improving the overall health and wellbeing of amputee veterans should consider ASPs as essential therapeutic interventions for promoting health in amputee veteran populations.

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Peterson, Troy M., and Jason R. Staley. "Business case analysis of cargo Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) capability in support of forward deployed logistics in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)." Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/10672.

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Based on our analysis K-MAX is an attractive alternative to current methods of resupply. These findings led to our conclusion that the K-MAX is a program worthy of DoD investment and becoming a program of record. The concept for the utilization of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) capability in support of logistics in operation enduring freedom (OEF) is in response to a United States Marine Corps urgent needs requirement. This capability significantly decreases the ground convoy requirement. In addition, the introduction of UAS would reduce American forces' exposure to exterior enemy threats while conducting resupply missions. The Cargo UAS (CUAS) program is a Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) initiative. The Marines' main interest in the program is the ability to have a system that can operate autonomously beyond line of sight with GPS en route waypoint navigation and be controlled remotely at designated cargo delivery locations. The purpose of this study is to estimate potential cost savings in the form of resource human life valuations. This study conducts a business case analysis (BCA) comparing the estimated costs of the UAS program to the current methods for providing logistical support through traditional ground convoys, fixed and rotary wing assets.

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Gregory, Thomas. "Rescuing the women of Afghanistan : gender, agency and the politics of intelligibility." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2012. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/rescuing-the-women-of-afghanistan-gender-agency-and-the-politics-of-intelligibility(e4584b58-f8c8-44b2-b496-12f89d3a5250).html.

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The purpose of this thesis is to examine the performances of gender that permeated the justifications for Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Afghanistan, focusing on the representational practices that dominated the Bush administration's narratives of rescue and circumscribed our understanding of the actors involved. In particular, I will argue that the image of Afghan women as the helpless victim of Taliban oppression not only allowed the United States and its coalition allies to cast themselves as heroic masculine warriors but also helped to reinforce the idea that Afghan women were little more than mere symbols of helplessness, placing them in a position of absolute inferiority and dependency. Crucially, I will claim that this image of Afghan women as the passive prisoners of the Taliban was contingent upon the suppression of a series of alternative perspectives that could not be accommodated within the parameters established by the prevailing frames of war. On the one hand, I argue that the dominant representations of Afghan women tended to show them in decidedly monolithic and one-dimensional terms, with the Bush administration and its coalition allies defining them almost entirely by the suffering they experienced. Absent from these accounts, however, was any mention of women's resistance to Taliban rule or their criticisms of the military intervention. On the other hand, I will show how the international community relied upon a particular historical narrative that allowed them to present Afghanistan as a barbaric aberration in the modern world whilst allowing them to dismiss the period of Taliban rule as a terrifying oddity in the country's history, destroying many of the freedoms that were said to exist under previous regimes. As well as ignoring the myriad of interactions between Afghanistan and the outside world and the complex social, economic and political forces that helped to precipitate the rise of the Taliban, I will argue that this historical narrative reinforced the idea that the lives of Afghan women were in a state of suspense during this period, their very existence as human beings held in abeyance until coalition troops could intervene to redeem them. What distinguishes my argument from the work of other feminists is my attention to the way in which these representational practices are contingent upon an uneasy process of repetition and reiteration, leaving them vulnerable to the possibility for subversion and resignification. Drawing on Judith Butler's work on performativity, normative violence and the politics of intelligibility along with Gayatri C. Spivak's work on the subaltern subject, I show how the activities of organisations such as the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA) and the voices of individuals such as Malalai Joya help to expose the limits of the dominant norms of intelligibility, opening up the possibility for a less violent and less exclusionary re-imagining.

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Correia, João. "As Operações Especiais nos 45 dias do Afeganistão em 2001." Master's thesis, Academia Militar. Direção de Ensino, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/7520.

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Entre outubro e dezembro de 2001, as Forças de Operações Especiais, em conjunto com forças do movimento anti talibã, eliminaram grande parte dos talibãs e da Al-Qaeda, localizada no Afeganistão, em apenas “45 dias”. No dia 11 de setembro de 2001, os Estados Unidos da América sofreram um atentado terrorista que matou cerca de 3.000 pessoas. Este ato terrorista de extrema violência teve imediatas implicações a nível internacional, e consequente preocupação e empenho na erradicação de possíveis atos semelhantes. Os Estados Unidos da América atribuíram a responsabilidade pelo atentado à Al-Qaeda, que se encontrava instalada em solo afegão à guarida dos talibãs. De forma a eliminar a Al-Qaeda e os restantes grupos terroristas, o presidente americano George Bush, em conjunto com os seus conselheiros, decidiram dar início à denominada Global War on Terrorism. Neste âmbito os Estados Unidos da América desenvolveram a operação militar Operation Enduring Freedom no Afeganistão. Este Trabalho de Investigação Aplicada procura estudar o empenhamento das Forças de Operações Especiais, na Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan, no seu relacionamento com as forças do movimento anti talibã, nomeadamente, a Aliança do Norte. O período em estudo são os “45 dias” no Afeganistão, que materializa, o início das operações terrestres até à queda do regime talibã no Afeganistão. Tem por base uma pesquisa documental das atividades desenvolvidas durante este período tendo em conta a doutrina e organização das Forças de Operações Especiais Americanas. Neste trabalho, conclui-se graças ao elevado treino, uso de equipamento especializado e grande capacidade adaptativa das Forças de Operações Especiais, em conjunto com o apoio de ataques aéreos e uma força nativa anti talibã, foi possível eliminar o regime talibã e grande parte da Al-Qaeda que se encontrava em solo afegão.
Abstract Between October and December 2001, in “45 days”, Special Operations Forces, together with anti-Taliban movement forces, eliminated much of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda members in Afghanistan. On September 11, 2001, the United States of America suffered a terrorist attack that killed almost 3000 people. This terrorist act of extreme violence had international implications, resulting concern and commitment to eradication of such kind of action. The United States of America attributed responsibility for the attack on al-Qaida, which was installed on Afghan soil, protected by the Taliban. In order to eliminate the al-Qaida and other terrorist groups, the American President, George Bush, together with his advisors, decided to start the so called Global War on Terrorism. In this context, the United States of America developed a military operation called Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The aim of this research was to study the commitment of Special Operations Forces in Operation Enduring Freedom - Afghanistan, focusing on their relationship with antiTaliban movement forces, in particular the Afghan Northern Alliance. The period under study is the "45 days" in Afghanistan, which includes the beginning of field operations until the fall of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. This work is based on a documental research of the activities conducted during this period, taking into account the doctrine and organization of American Special Operations Forces. In this study, it is concluded that due to the high training, use of specialized equipment and the adaptive capacity of Special Operations Forces, together with the support of air strikes and an anti-Taliban native force, it was possible to eliminate the Taliban regime and much of al-Qaida members who were on Afghan soil.

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Granroth, Emanuel. "COIN vs DynCorp International : Hur har nyttjandet av DynCorp International påverkat Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan genom sin medverkan i utbildningen av Afghan National Police?" Thesis, Swedish National Defence College, Swedish National Defence College, 2010. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-825.

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2001 störtades ett antal flygplan in i World Trade Center och Pentagon i USA, detta genomfördes av organisationen al-Qaeda med Usama Bin Laden som ledare. Påföljden av detta blev att USA inledde sitt krig mot terrorismen. Skådeplatsen för detta blev Afghanistan som sedan tidigare har varit krigshärjat av Sovjet på 80-talet. 2003 vann DynCorp sitt första kontrakt kopplat till Afghan NationalPolice, detta innebar att de ansvarade för att utbilda poliser som skulle arbeta på lägre nivåer. Då Tyskland ansvarade för utbildning av poliser på nivåerna commissioned och non-commissioned. Frågeställningen som är kopplad till denna uppsats är huruvida DynCorps aktivitet haft någon påtaglig effekt på upprorsbekämpningen som bedrivs genom Operation Enduring Freedom? Författarens slutsatser pekar på ett antal faktorer som DynCorp kan ha haft viss medverkan i, och härleder dessa till teorin kring begreppet Counter Insurgency. Dock kan författaren inte utan tvekan påvisa att det finns direkta och tydliga kopplingar till DynCorp i de avseenden då Operation Enduring Freedom har blivit lidande av hur poliserna i Afghan National Police har agerat.

2001 the World Trade Centers were destroyed and Pentagon was damaged when a number of airplanes where deliberately crashed in to these buildings, this was carried out by the Al-Qaeda with Osama Bin Laden as their leader. The consequence of this was that the U.S. launched its war on terror. The already war torn country of Afghanistan became the target for the U.S. invasion. In 2003 DynCorp won its first contract linked to the Afghan National Police, this meant that they were responsible for training police officers who would work at lower levels. Since Germany was responsible for the training of police officers at the levels of Commissioned and Non-Commissioned. Questions which are linked to this essay are whether DynCorp’s activity had any effect on the insurgency fighting conducted throughout Operation Enduring Freedom? The author's findings point to a number of factors that DynCorp may have had some involvement, and derive them to the theory around the concept COIN. However, the author can not clearly demonstrate that there is direct and clear links to DynCorp, in the ways in which Operation Enduring Freedom has suffered from the actions taken from policemen in the Afghan National Police.

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Pedneau, Emily. "Impact of Combat Stress on Mental Health Outcomes: BRFSS Survey Data 2006." VCU Scholars Compass, 2007. http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/942.

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Objectives: This study sought to determine the relationship between combat experience and mental health outcomes. The study sought to determine whether age was a significant factor in poor mental health outcomes. Methods: Multiple logistic regression (n = 195,048) and multiple linear regression (n = 264,154) were performed on the 2006 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey. Veteran status and a host of demographic and health status questions were analyzed in relation to diagnosis of anxiety or depressive disorder (multiple logistic regression) and to number of days poor mental health (multiple linear regression). Results: Diagnosis of anxiety or depression was not found to be associated with veteran status. Among both veterans and non-veterans, diagnosis was associated with age Conclusions: Contrary to expectations, veteran status was found to be a protective factor for poor mental health outcomes in this analysis. Younger age was found to be associated with poor mental health outcomes, but was an equal association in both veterans and non-veterans, suggesting that mental health outcomes have not been worsened by recent changes in combat characteristics. Denial of mental health status, stoicism within the military community, and limitations of the survey are proposed to explain the unexpected outcome of this analysis.

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Seaman, Angela. "Risk factors for psychological insult following deployment to Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom among veterans : a systematic review ; A cross-sectional study investigating the impact of disease activity and disease related cognitions on adjustment in Inflammatory Bowel Disease." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/25906.

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Risk factors for psychological insult following deployment to Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom among veterans: A systematic review: The systematic review aimed to establish more clearly the risk factors for mental health problems in the veteran population. Five databases were searched. Included studies (n = 10) required that veterans served in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and/or Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and included risk factors of mental health problems among the veteran population. Data from included studies were extracted and critically appraised based on critical appraisal tools following a narrative approach to synthesise data. All of the studies reviewed identified risk factors, although due to their heterogeneous nature key findings varied considerably. However, it was consistently reported that combat exposure and deployment experiences were associated with emergence of post operational mental health problems. The current review provides preliminary evidence that there are a number of specific risk factors that may increase susceptibility to mental health problems subsequent to military deployment. It is suggested that interventions are needed in order to mitigate risk factors and bolster protective factors. A cross-sectional study investigating the impact of disease activity and disease related cognitions on adjustment in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The research journal aimed to investigate the degree to which psychological illness related cognitions will mediate the effect of disease activity on Quality of Life (QoL). In addition, to assess the impact of disease activity, and several psychological factors, in several adjustments outcomes in IBD to see whether the adjustment variables are significant predictors of multiple outcomes. Mediation was used followed by an exploratory cross-sectional correlational design. Three hundred and thirty eight participants were recruited through an IBD charity and invited to respond to a self-report questionnaire online. Measures targeted different aspects of the IBD profile to give an indication of adjustment associated with IBD diagnosis, psychological factors and Quality of Life (QoL). Mediation analysis found support for significant indirect effects on the relationship between disease activity and QoL through Gastrointestinal (GI) anxiety, perceived disability and illness representations. The subsidiary analysis indicated that pain catastrophising, disease activity, stigma, illness representations and GI anxiety were found to be significant predictors of adjustment in IBD. The results indicate that there is an important relationship with the adjustment factors, QoL, and psychological functioning. In addition, stress, depression, anxiety and QoL were found to be predicted by the adjustment factors. The current study has provided insight into psychological factors and adjustment indicators from a multi-faceted perspective, which will facilitate advancement of managing IBD from a biopsychosocial framework with a view to enable more effective disease management.

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Kredel, Nicolas [Verfasser]. "Operation "Enduring Freedom" and the Fragmentation of International Legal Culture. : Comparing US Common Law and Civil Law Perspectives on the International Use of Force. / Nicolas Kredel." Berlin : Duncker & Humblot, 2011. http://d-nb.info/1238351743/34.

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Brouková, Jana. "Česká zahraniční politika a feministické teorie mezinárodních vztahů: komparativní analýza." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2012. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-191542.

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Feminist theories of international relations traditionally criticize realism as a representative of masculine values in the international relations. According to the feministic premises, the Czech foreign policy should be highly masculinises in the way of realistic discourse because of very low representation of women in foreign policy processes in the Czech Republic. The aim of this thesis is to analyse feminisation and masculinisation of the Czech foreign policy in cases of three events -- the terroristic attacks from September 11, 2001, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This thesis points out the plurality of masculine and feminine values. From that reason it is not possible to adapt feminist critic of realism to the Czech foreign policy. The masculine values of the Czech foreign policy are determined more by the liberal constructivism.

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Deibel, Matthew JA. "Suddenly, I Didn't Want to Die." Kent State University / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1447960178.

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Searle, Deane. "Low Intensity Conflict: Contemporary Approaches and Strategic Thinking." The University of Waikato, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10289/2591.

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Low Intensity Conflict (LIC) is a significant feature of the contemporary world and it is a particular challenge to the armed forces of many states which are involved is such conflict, or are likely to become so. This thesis is not concerned with how such difficult conflict situations arise. Rather it is concerned with how, from the point of view of the state, they may be contained and ultimately brought to a satisfactory resolution. The work is thus concerned with the practicalities of ending LIC. More specifically, the purpose of this research is to establish a framework of doctrinal and military principles applicable to the prevention and resolution of LIC. The principles of this thesis are based in numerous historical examples of LIC and six in depth case studies. These distilled principles are analysed in two central chapters, and are then applied in two latter defence force chapters so as to ensure there practicality and resilience. Numerous defence academics and military practitioners have been consulted in the production of this thesis; their contribution has further reinforced the functionality of the principles examined in this research. The research illustrates the criticality of a holistic approach to LIC. The function of this approach is to guarantee the stability of the sovereign state, by unifying civil, police, intelligence and military services. The effectiveness of the military elements must also be ensured, as military force is central to the suppression of LIC. Consequently, the research makes strategic and operational prescriptions, so as to improve the capability of defence forces that are concerned with preventing or resolving LIC.

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Tackett, D. Patricia. "Resilience Factors Affecting the Readjustment of National Guard Soldiers Returning From Deployment." Antioch University / OhioLINK, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1298581893.

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French, Brent. "The Reintegration Myth: An Interpretive Phenomenological Inquiry into the Reentry Experiences of Air Force Reservists Returning from Afghanistan." Antioch University / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1338316378.

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Gutzwiller, Ryan R. "Realpolitik and Iran's post-Saddam strategy for Iraq." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/1581.

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Throughout history, threats emerging from Iran's frontiers have significantly influenced its security policies towards Iraq. Given Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, Iran's security environment has changed a great deal. Does Iran have a strategy for post-Saddam Iraq and, if so, what is it? With few exceptions, Kenneth Waltz's Realpolitik and balance-of-power theories have guided Iran's security policy decisions. The combined effects of Iran's formative history, individual and institutional agendas, and national interests form the foundation for a Realpolitik strategy aimed at preventing a resurgent "anti-Teheran" government in Iraq. Pragmatism, consensus, influence, and competition appear to be the watchwords for an assertive strategy built upon military prudence and cross-border, multi-disciplined engagement. Iran is putting its internal political and economic house in order so as to achieve greater effectiveness in the pursuit of its national interests vis-a-vis Iraq and the United States. While an alliance is unlikely, there is alignment with the U.S.-led coalition's strategic interests in Iraq.
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Chun, Liu Yu, and 劉毓鈞. "The civil-military operations in war of ideas: The Empirical Analysis of Operation Enduring Freedom." Thesis, 2013. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/57968658509885417237.

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國防大學政治作戰學院
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On November 11th, 2001, New York World Trade Center in the United States was attacked by Islamic extremists with four hijacked airplanes and resulted in more than three thousand people dead in this calamity. American president, George W. Bush, vowed to use the powerful military strength as the backup to declare the war against the terrorists and their asylum seekers in his congress speech on November 20, 2001. American government united NATO allies and Afghan Northern alliance to start the attack against Taliban regime. In the beginning of the war, everything seemed to be under the union army's control and it overthrew Taliban regime at the end of 2001. It also fostered the western provisional government. Nevertheless, the leader of Al-Quaeda and Taliban organization fled and the wars in Afghanistan kept on going. The war in Afghanistan is America's longest war ever, but it is not easy for the states to relinquish the war just like Vietnam War. As stated by David Richards, the British Army Chief of staff, America and western union would lose the authority and prestige if they lost the war because it would represent the Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists defeat the most powerful America and NATO alliance, which will encourage world-wide Islamic militants to rush to follow suit. This essay is to mainly analyze the Afghanistan war, which is the non-traditional type of war but a counterinsurgency warfare. American army has to give up the traditional way to defeat its enemy, and make use of the non-traditional type of war based on people's power to force the terrorists and rebel groups to lose people's support and economy backup. The design of American Civil-Military Operations is to strive for people's heart and support to raise the military efficiency. However, the military commander did not manipulate the strategy well at the beginning of the war until the International Security Force adjusted the whole tactics in 2004 by studying more researches of British and American rebel war literatures and gradually transferred the focus to Afghanistan people. After McChrystal,, the top general, took charge and became the chief commander in 2009, he revealed the importance of striving for people's support in this war. At last, we can find the importance and the trend of Civil-Military Operations in the non-traditional war in the future. Because the wars in the future contains lots of concepts, it is an important task to gain people's heart and support in the wars. Therefore, the Civil-Military Operation plays an important role in the wars in the future.

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Ponder, Warren. "Marital satisfaction Veterans from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)/." 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10106/1759.

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Fonda, Jennifer R. "Association of traumatic brain injury with intentional and unintentional injury among United States Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn veterans." Thesis, 2015. https://hdl.handle.net/2144/13288.

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is considered the “signature injury” for United States Veterans who deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND) since 2001. Veterans with TBI may be at higher risk for subsequent intentional and unintentional injuries due to cognitive and executive function impairments from the injury and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. This dissertation evaluated the association between TBI and attempted suicide, motor vehicle accidents, and opioid overdose, in a large cohort of United States OEF/OIF/OND Veterans aged 18 to 40 who received care in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). These studies utilized data from the VHA electronic medical records collected between April 2007 and September 2012. Study 1 evaluated the association between TBI and attempted suicide. Veterans with TBI had approximately a 4-fold increased risk of attempted suicide compared to those without, adjusting for demographics (adjusted hazard ratio (aHR): 3.73, 95% CI = 3.07, 4.53). The mediation analyses suggested that the psychiatric conditions substantially attenuated the impact of TBI on attempted suicide (aHR: 1.25 (95% CI = 1.05, 1.48). Study 2 evaluated the association between TBI and motor vehicle accidents. Veterans with TBI had a 56% increased risk of motor vehicle accident compared to those without, adjusting for demographics (aHR: 1.58, 95% CI = 1.27, 1.97). However, the mediation analyses attenuated this association (aHR: 1.17, 95% CI = 0.96, 1.43). Study 3 evaluated the association between TBI and opioid overdose among OEF/OIF/OND Veterans receiving long-term opioid treatment for non-cancer, chronic pain. Veterans with TBI had 2-fold increased risk for opioid overdose compared to those without, adjusting for demographics (aHR: 2.00, 95% CI = 1.26, 3.16). Nevertheless, the mediation analyses suggested that psychiatric conditions attenuated the impact of TBI on opioid overdose (aHR: 1.38, 95% CI = 0.94, 2.01). In conclusion, these studies add to the literature about risk of intentional and unintentional injuries among Veterans with TBI. Additionally, it highlights that Veterans with TBI and at least one co-morbid psychiatric condition are a particularly vulnerable group with the highest risk for injuries.

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"Academic Success and Well-Being Following OEF/OIF Deployment." Doctoral diss., 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.14495.

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abstract: As many as one-third of OEF/OIF soldiers and combat veterans may be struggling with less visible psychological injuries. Military/veteran students may face heightened difficulties as they are not only adjusting to civilian life but also transitioning to college life. University administrators and staff have been charged to address their transitional needs and to promote their academic success. Despite significant influx in enrollment with the passing of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, research on OEF/OIF service members and veterans in higher education remains limited. Utilizing self-report measures, the current study examined the psychosocial functioning of 323 military/veteran students enrolled at Arizona State University who served at least one combat deployment as part of OEF/OIF. The study further investigated whether enlisting for educational benefits and utilizing campus programs/services were associated with more positive academic persistence decisions. Participants were also asked to rate ASU's programming for military/veteran students as well as suggest campus programs/services to promote their academic success. More PTSD symptoms, depression, anxiety, and anger/aggression were found to be associated with less cultural congruity and lower perceived social support. Cultural congruity and social support were significant predictors of academic persistence decisions. Participants who reported utilizing more campus programs/services also tended to endorse more positive persistence decisions. No significant differences in persistence decisions were found between participants who enlisted in the military for education benefits and those who enlisted for non-educational reasons. Approximately two-thirds reported utilizing academic advising services and Veteran Benefits and Certifications. Library services, financial aid services, and ASU sporting events were the next most frequently utilized. More than 91% rated ASU's programming satisfactory or better. Over 71% of participants indicated that increasing recognition of their military experience would facilitate their academic success. Nearly 40% recommended a military/veteran student lounge and improvements to VA education benefits counseling. Another 30% recommended that ASU provide professional development for faculty/staff on military/veteran readjustment issues, improve the re-enrollment process following deployment/training, offer a veteran-specific orientation, and establish a department or center for military/veteran programming. Findings are discussed in light of Tinto's interactionist model of college student attrition, and implications for university mental health providers are presented.
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Ke, Yeun-Jong, and 柯允中. "The Study Concerning the “Just War＂in Contemporary War on TerrorismExamples of Operation Enduring Freedom (War in Afghnistan during 7 October 2001 to 9 December 2001)." Thesis, 2012. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/7fcuxj.

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War has been playing an extremely significant role in human historical civilization. War itself seems to be a “necessary evil.” In order to minimize the casualty, therefore, the ideology of “just war” is the very topic that the thesis is about to discourse. The 9-11 incident happened in 2001 has made people figure out that the terroristic activities or acts of terror are easily able to be put into practice anytime and anywhere. Owing to the dominant guidance of the United States, “antiterrorism,” or “counterterrorism” has become the fountainhead of contemporary wars. “Terrorism” has completely altered the external forms of war, nonetheless, the internal cruel nature of war is still the original one. When the conflicts can not be averted entirely, meanwhile, wars are hardly to cut off. As far as the “Operation Enduring Freedom” or generally so-called “War in Afghanistan ” is concerned, in terms of the United States’ just war and the Muslim radicals’ Jihad, both sides do hold their own specific ideologies, principles or so on and doctrines of justice. Constantly, the term “just war” has been named by the cognition and rethinking among the international communities toward wars. Nowadays, the just war simply includes the justice of casus belli and engagement, somehow, the author myself has found that just war has to fit in with some objective criteria such as “humanitarian concerns,” obeying the “international laws” or some rules regarding wars and satisfied with “public opinion” or other else. While facing the various kinds of menaces to us from China-Com or so called “Mainland China” contemporarily, the only measure that can decipher or even more defeat the artifices about “three-wars” which simply contains the legal warfare, the public opinion warfare and the psychological warfare is the very study for “just war” by all means. Consequently, so far as we are concerned, the merely way to achieve the goal, peace-keeping and is undoubtedly to spread and to put the implication of just war into practice.

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Pinkas, Šimon. "Americká hybridní válka? Operace Trvalá svoboda z perspektivy hybridního vedení války." Master's thesis, 2021. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-448504.

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This diploma thesis delves into the possibility of the Western democratic state waging hybrid warfare. The hybrid warfare has been throughout its existence almost exclusively attributed to undemocratic regimes, which often utilize it in an aggressive fashion. In order to challenge this notion, this thesis seeks to reinterpret the conduct of the USA during the opening stages of the Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan 2001, through the lenses of hybrid warfare. Since hybrid warfare is very wide, often poorly defined term, the author chose to conceptualize a well- known description of Russian hybrid warfare, created by András Rácz in 2015, through which the studied case is then reinterpreted. The possibility of the Western democratic state waging hybrid warfare is, as far as existing research goes, completely unexplored, this thesis is hence delving into a completely new research area. This thesis also ponders on how this realization of Western ability to wage hybrid war can influence our outlook on the phenomenon itself. With this thesis, the author seeks to offer a new, factual outlook on hybrid warfare, unhindered by biases and emotional undertone which sadly mires many contributions to the academic debate on the topic. This new perspective on hybrid warfare, in authors personal opinion, can...

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Lorenzo, Ronald. "Puritan Military Justice: American War Crimes and the Global War on Terrorism." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2012-05-10611.

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Exploring Puritanical cultural habits in the 21st century American military, the following study focuses on U.S. Army courts-martial in the Global War on Terrorism. The study uses Emile Durkheim's original sociological interpretation of crime and deviance. That interpretation is linked with responsibility as described by Durkheim's follower Paul Fauconnet in Responsibility: A Study in Sociology ([1928] 1978) and with a new cultural reading of Max Weber's The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism ([1905] 1976). The study is an inductive, descriptive examination of the Puritanical aspects of American military culture based on its treatment of acts labeled as deviant and criminal in the Global War on Terrorism. Four sets of war crimes are included in the study: Abu Ghraib (which occurred in Iraq in 2004), Operation Iron Triangle (which occurred in Iraq in 2006), the Baghdad canal killings (which occurred in Iraq in 2007), and the Maywand District killings (which occurred in Afghanistan in 2010). My data include primary data collected through participation and observation as a consultant for courts-martial related to all the cases except Abu Ghraib. Records of trial, investigation reports, charge sheets, sworn statements, and other documentation are also included in the study as secondary data sources. The study illuminates how unconscious, Puritan cultural habits color and shape both military actions and their perceptions. I explore Puritanism and its influence on military law, responsibility, revenge, "magic" (in its sociological sense), and narcissism. The study concludes with observations and recommendations for changes in U.S. military law.

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