The 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade traces its lineage to the 514th Coast Artillery Regiment (Antiaircraft), which was formed in Schenectady, New York in October, 1923. The Regiment was reorganized as the 108th Coast Artillery Group (Antiaircraft) on 3 January 1943 at Camp Davis, North Carolina, and again reorganized as the 108th Antiaircraft Artillery Group, in May of the same year. The 108th was then moved to Camp Stewart, Georgia on 14 October 1943. Two months later, the 108th staged at Camp Shanks, New York on 22 December and remained there until they deployed from the New York Port of Embarkation on 6 days later, and arrived in England on 7 January 1944. The brigade deployed to Europe during World War II, and participated in the landings at Normandy, going ashore at Utah Beach on 28 June 1944.
During the years from 1936 to 1961, the department underwent additional redeployments, But it was in the early 1960’s that the Tampa Police department saw major developments. First and foremost was a move to a new police building located on Tampa Street at Henderson Avenue. This facility would serve as headquarters until the department moved to its current building in 1997. Also, The "platoon" deployment system was adopted giving equal numbers of officers to each platoon, which was rotated between day, evening and midnight
An overview of weaponry, transportation and communications used during this era are provided. The article weighs the change from traditional campaigns to a more modern means of transport during war time. It also covers the general efficiency of new, more modern weaponry utilized during this war. Source 2 Author: Metcalfe, N H Date: December,2005 Title: Military influence upon the development of anesthesia from the American Civil War to the outbreak of the First World War Publication: Journal article Peer Reviewed? Yes What words did you use to find this article?
Hilary Falconer Colorado Technical University CJUS650-1303B-01 Terrorism and Homeland Security Management Phase 5 Individual Project Professor Uda September 23, 2013 Key Assignment RESUBMITTED Portions from CJUS650 Phase 3 IP Original Submission Date September 09, 2013 Key Assignment Phase 4IP Original Submission Date September 16, 2013 Abstract This document will be separated into two sections, the first will review background information of our counterterrorism efforts in the United States and the second will be a strategic plan for the state of Nevada. The purpose of this document is to discuss the key federal agencies that engage in domestic intelligence operations. There will be a brief description of each of the key
Long Beach Fire Department Technology Needs Final Paper EDS 113 Project Paul Kopfstein, Firefighter 6B James Owen, Fire Captain 21A James Rexwinkel, Battalion Chief, District 3A John Wright, Fire Engineer, Station 7C Andrew DeMetropolis, Firefighter, 24-A Long Beach Fire Department Abstract Over the last few decades the Long Beach Fire Department has been at the forefront of improving current practices and techniques within the fire service. Long Beach firefighters stand poised to, once again, be a part of implementing new technology by applying web-based tools to develop the way fire departments across the country do business. Initially, the challenge will simply be to educate current firefighters of the possibilities these new technologies hold. Outdated practices could be evaluated and changed to benefit the citizens and the fire department. Overall, an examination of this computer based technology reveals that firefighters can reduce cost, improve efficiency, and increase their effectiveness.
*United States Army Alaska Regulation 600-5 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES ARMY ALASKA Fort Richardson, Alaska 99505-5000 United States Army Alaska Regulation 600-5 31 January 2001 Personnel-General Paid Parachute Position Management and Parachute Pay Administration Summary. This regulation covering paid parachute position management and parachute pay administration has been revised. The main changes include changing the responsibilities and representatives to reflect the current United States Army Alaska (USARAK) staff; changing references from superseded Army Regulation (AR) 37-104-3 to AR 37-104-4, from superseded AR 310-10 to AR 600-8-105 and Department of the Army (DA) Form 2A to DA Form 2-1 and changing the submission
United States Customs and Border Protection Agency since 9/11 Terrorism, Antiterrorism and Homeland Security Patrick S. McClung University of Maryland University College 1 August 2013 Abstract This research report describes the significant modifications that the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency has implemented since the horrific events on September 11, 2001. These modifications will be explained through researching CBP’s mission, scope, mandates, and structure, as well as understanding the complexities involving the coordination and collaboration with agencies internal to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as well as external. Additional research topics include the initial issues CBP experienced while moving and
It is the aerial warfare service branch of the U.S. military. The U.S. Air Force was initially part of the United States Army until the National Security Act of 1947 created it as a separate branch. Over 5,000 aircrafts are operated within the Air Force. The Air Force is classified as its own branch to give it full responsibility for aerial-based military operations. The fourth and final branch of the United States Armed Forces is the U.S. Marine Corps.
Revision of Explosion and Bomb Investigation Handbook: A Guide for Explosion and Bombing Scene Investigation CRM 342: Evidence Collection and Preservation Professor Sammie Taylor October 7, 2012 By: Richard Harris, Miranda Brown, Justin Blue In June 2000, the National Institute of Justice released a Guide “produced with the dedicated and enthusiastic participation of the seasoned professionals who served on the Technical Working Group for Bomb Scene Investigation”, according to Janet Reno the attorney general at that time. The Guide, titled A Guide for Explosion and Bombing Scene Investigation, discusses standard operating procedures (SOP) in seven sections to support law enforce departments faced with these criminal acts. It touches on prioritizing initial response efforts in not great detail or explanation for a first responding officer. The role of a first responder on any explosion
Air Transport Oversight System Richard Guthrie Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Aerospace Safety Program Management ASCI 618 Charles Hamilton March 1, 2013 Abstract This paper will examine and describe the Federal Aviation Administrations’ Air Transport Oversight System (ATOS) from its’ conception after the crash of ValuJet flight 592 in the everglades in Florida. The Air Transport Oversight Program will be defined and the oversight model will be demonstrated. The relationship between Safety Management System and the Air Transport Oversight System will be identified and to include the six attributes. The oversight model will define the relationship between production and protection systems which is a matter of exchanging information and exerting influence. The seven divisions of ATOS, to include the systems, subsystems and elements will be discussed.