This white paper looks at the information on mishaps to find the causal factors involved with nationwide DoD Aircraft, Navy and Marine Maritime, and Train mishaps. The problems can be grouped into three main categories: human error, material failure/malfunction, and environment factors.
The majority of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) supply chain management is overseen by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Headquartered in Fort Belvoir, Virginia with six major subordinate commands, the DLA manages nine supply chains to fill orders and dispatch shipments to both deployed and non-deployed DoD forces and installations, along with FEMA, DHS, GSA, and select foreign military clients.
Climate change is projected to lead to a hotter globe, more frequent days of extreme heat, and warmer oceans. Global annual average temperature measured over both land and oceans has increased by about 1.8°F (1.0°C) according to a linear trend from 1901 to 2016. Without significant changes in global emissions, annual average global temperatures could increase by 9°F (5°C) or more by the end of this.
Cruise missiles pose a unique challenge to the United States and its allies. With their ability to fly at lower altitudes at up-to hypersonic speeds, the weapon has been integrated into the stockpiles of over 70 countries since their inception in the early 20th century. In casual parlance, they fly too low, too quickly to easily intercept, and they can be launched from a wide range of platforms.
Global weather patterns affect local weather, regional climates, and extreme weather events. Tracking these patterns can assist in preparing for floods, droughts, hurricanes, and high winds. Some of the largest and most impactful weather systems are created by ocean currents. These natural oscillations create weather systems, the most well-known of which is the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
Per the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), coronaviruses make up a large family of human and zoonotic viruses that are prevalent in humans and many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. The coronavirus name is derived from the crown-like spikes on the virus’ surface.
Beginning in September of 2019, a massive number of wildfires have been burning across Australia. In this paper, RMC’s Intelligence & Analysis Division examines the status of these fires, as well as their impacts and causes.
Beginning in September of 2019, a massive number of wildfires have been burning across Australia. These wildfires, also referred to locally as bushfires, usually occur every summer. Lighting strikes and other natural causes are usually to blame for starting the fires.
Targeted, lethal strikes against terrorist leaders have become a common approach utilized by nations to combat the terror threat in the post-9/11 counterterrorism environment. Such strikes are commonly referred to as “decapitation strikes,” as they remove the “head” of an organization with the intention of degrading/dismantling the organization’s leadership structure (this paper will use the term throughout).
Foreign cultural centers are present throughout the U.S., hosting a variety of events and services to include the celebration of unique foreign holidays, language classes, cooking classes, musical/dance/arts events, and other forms of cultural exchange.
