CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHIVES
The IED Problem: Solutions On Display, and On the Way
Robert E. Besal
June 28, 2006
Improvised explosive devices have already caused more than 16,000 casualties, and the number is growing almost every day. Front-line commanders joined forces with industry leaders to discuss & develop workable anti-IED systems.
The JTTFs -Jointness at Its Most Effective!
Christopher Doane, Joseph DiRenzo III and Jeffrey Robertson
June 21, 2006
It started as an innovative approach to the prevention of bank robberies. Today, the same multi-agency approach is being used, with increasing effectiveness, to detect, prevent, and/or deal with the consequences of terrorist attacks.
Toronto and the U.S. Canadian Border: What Should and Should Not Happen Next
Christopher Doane and Joseph DiRenzo III
June 7, 2006
The arrest of 17 terrorists last weekend in Toronto has led to calls for tightened U.S. security on its northern border. That is probably part of the answer, but not necessarily the most important or most effective way to proceed.
The Creation of New Surge Capacity
Michael Allswede
May 24, 2006
Very few U.S. hospitals have enough beds, operating rooms, or the medical staff & equipment needed to deal with a truly major disaster. Many warnings have been issued, but no plans are yet in place to deal with a worst-case scenario.
A Message from the Publisher, May 24, 2006
Martin D. Masiuk
May 24, 2006
Immigration “reform”-however that term is defined- has suddenly become one of the most important and contentious issues on the U.S. political agenda.
Lt. Gen. H. Steven Blum, Chief to the National Guard Bureau
John F. Morton and H. Steven Blum
May 17, 2006
Podcast DomPrep’s John Morton met with Lieutenant General H. Steven Blum, Chief, National Guard Bureau.
The NCR’s Homeland Security Plan for the D.C. Area
Brian Geraci
May 10, 2006
It started as an innovative approach to the prevention of bank robberies. Today, the same multi-agency approach is being used, with increasing effectiveness, to detect, prevent, and/or deal with the consequences of terrorist attacks.
Triage Strategies for Hazardous Materials Mass-Casualty Incidents
Duane Caneva
May 3, 2006
What are the best indicators of victim survivability? The RPMs provide a few clues that can be used to START processing. But continuing updates and additional analyses are needed to improve the decision-making process.
Beans, Bullets, and Boxcars: DOD and the Private Sector
Luke Ritter
April 26, 2006
The first question a President asks in times of international crisis is “Where are the carriers?” The first question contingency planners ask is “Where are the cargo ships?” Meanwhile, warfighters are asking “How much fuel & ammunition do we have?”
MDA: Anything Associated With the Maritime Domain
Christopher Doane and Joseph DiRenzo III
April 12, 2006
The nation’s port-& maritime-security forces face a daunting task in trying to protect 361 ports 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The terrorists have several major advantages – including a few gift-wrapped from the United States & its Free-World allies.
Spotlight Report: Weldon Meets With Fire Service Leaders
John F. Morton
April 12, 2006
Rep. Curt Weldon (R-Pa.), founder of the Congressional Fire Caucus, discusses current programs and future funding prospects with CFSI leaders on the occasion of the annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner.
Modern Piracy: A New Global Threat to Security
Christopher Doane and David Moskoff
April 5, 2006
An ancient form of terrorism on the high seas is reborn. U.S. and allied navies on patrol to protect merchant ships, cruise liners. Ship owners and operators install self-defense systems.
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