Homeland defense strategists have much to learn from Afghan, Iraq operations
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials and strategists have lots to learn form the strategies used by the Department of Defense in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The main factors for the US/coalition successes in both the campaigns were advanced planning, highly integrated communications as well as command-and-control systems, speed, agility and flexibility, which might also help while tackling the terrorist incidents in the US homeland.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2003
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Shipping container security and the weakest-link scenario
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is taking steps to protect the Untied States' seaports, which are the most vulnerable component of the critical infrastructure. The Container Security Initiative (CSI) framework ensures that the terrorists do not harm by taking advantage of security gaps in international shipping, but it requires additional personnel and international cooperation, which might not be immediately available.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2003
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Hellenic Navy plays 'crucial role' in NATO operations
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The Chief of Staff of Greece's Navy analyzes the tactical missions of his forces, its relations with NATO, and its commitment to international peacekeeping operations.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2001
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