Research Paper Title Noise dosimetry for tactical environments. Abstract Noise exposure and the subsequent hearing loss are well documented aspects of military life. Numerous studies have indicated high rates of noise-induced hearing injury (NIHI) in active-duty service men and women, and recent statistics from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicate a population of veterans… Read More
“Never fall in love with a plan!” Lieutenant Colonel Phil Tracy (US Marine Corps during Operation United Shield) Operation United Shield was the codename of a military operation, conducted 09 January 1995 to 03 March 1995, bringing a conclusion to the United Nations Operation in Somalia II (UNOSOM II). Commanded by the United States, two… Read More
“Defeat cries aloud for explanation; whereas success, like charity, covers a multitude of sins.” (Mahan, 1911) Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan (27 September 1840 to 01 December 1914) US Naval Officer and Historian. Reference Mahan, A.T. (1911) Naval Strategy Compared and Contrasted with the Principles and Practice of Military Operations on Land: Lectures Delivered at… Read More
“Every man is the artisan of his own fortune.” Roman Adage
“In protracted conflicts, the most frugal gains an advantage.” Unknown
“Exploit success, don’t reinforce failure!” Unknown “In general, when shifting the main effort, we seek to exploit success rather than reinforce failure.” The US Marine Corps on the Conduct of War
“When it comes to tactical planning and decision making more science yields less ambivalence.” Unknown
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