2002 Reports

"United States Forward Presence in a Unified Korea " by Lieutenant Colonel Kurt J. Stein, US Army US Army War College 2002 [PDF]
Analysis of China's Strategic Power by Lim Tai Wei, Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) website contributor, Cornell PhD Student and SAGE scholar, 8 Dec 2002. [MSWord]

Iraq Purple Book - Operational Support Guide for Joint Service EOD for Iraq Area of Operations, Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division, November 1, 2002 -- The Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NAVEODTECHDIV) generated this Operational Support Guide in support of the Joint Service EOD initiative in Iraq. The purpose of the guide is to provide ordnance identification information to ground troops.

Active Duty Military Personnel Strengths By Regional Area And By Country DECEMBER 2002 (PDF File)
World War IV a speech by James Woolsey (former Director of Central Intelligence) 16 November 2002

DD(X) Team Looks to Carderock Division for Expertise by Jim Mays Wavelengths October/November 2002-- The Navy and its DD(X) design agent Northrop Grumman are developing a technologically advanced family of ships to meet the operational requirements of tomorrow's Fleet. This future family of ships will be based on a new destroyer design, DD(X), featuring stealth and electric ship technologies that have been under development for years at Carderock Division.
Total Ship Survivability and Surface Stealth By Jim King; synopsized by William Palmer Wavelengths October/November 2002-- Survivability is one of the most important attributes of surface ships. It is especially critical in these days, as the public becomes ever more sensitive to the deaths and injury of our Sailors, while our ships become more expensive. Total ship survivability (TSS), a systems-engineering approach to survivability, ensures a more efficient incorporation of survivability into new ship designs and acquisitions. Stealth is a major element of survivability because it helps to prevent damage and reduces demands on defensive systems.
Unique Air Conditioning and Refrigeration RDT&E Facility Expands Capabilities By Matthew Frank Wavelengths October/November 2002-- The capabilities of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AC&R) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Facility in Building 1000 were recently expanded by the addition of a second test cell. This addition is part of a longer-range plan between Code 983 and 921 to activate five test cells with the most representative Fleet equipment. This test cell will accommodate a Navy AC plant with capacity ranging between 200 to 250 tons. The 200-ton DDG 51 HFC-236fa AC plant was installed in this second test cell. The DDG 51 Class comprises the largest population of centrifugal AC plants in the Fleet.
Magnetic Silencing Complex Opens with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony By William Palmer Wavelengths October/November 2002-- On October 7, under a blue sky and a white tent, a dedication was held to commemorate the opening of the Magnetic Silencing Complex.
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Held in Bayview to Open the Acoustic Test Analysis Center By William Palmer Wavelengths October/November 2002-- The Acoustic Research Detachment (ARD) at Bayview, Idaho, was the site of a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony dedicating a new facility. The Acoustic Test and Analysis Center (ATAC) was officially opened on August 13.

Final report of the Panel of Experts on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (PDF) - United Nations, UN Doc: S/2002/1146, 16 October 2002. In June 2000, the President of the UN Security Council requested the UN Secretary-General to establish a Panel of Experts on the illegal exploitation of the natural resources and other forms of wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to follow up on reports and collect information on all activities of illegal exploitation of natural resources and other forms of wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including in violation of the sovereignty of that country; and oto research and analyse the links between the exploitation of the natural resources and other forms of wealth in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the continuation of the conflict.

Road To War Rotation 03-01 - 01 Nov - 13 Dec 2002 1st Armored Division CMTC [04 October 2002]
Road To War Rotation 02-04 October 2002 173rd Airborne Brigade CMTC

PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANIES - SESSION 2001-2002RESPONSE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH AFFAIRS October 2002

FUTURE OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER [PDF Format 1.31 Mb] Defense Science Board Task Force October 2002 - The report makes a strong case for the Navy to aggressively pursue new sea-based air system concepts as it replaces its aging carrier fleet. The Task Force states that transforming today's carrier force into the most effective, affordable sea-based air system possible is mandatory as an indispensable component of future military capabilities. The report gives detractors arguments to persuade Congress to cancel the proposed next carrier. [PDF 837 Kb]
Urban Operations: An Historical Casebook Combat Studies Institute, Command & General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas - 2 Oct 2002
COMING OF AGE: THE SSGN CONCEPT (Part III of III) By Rear Admiral John D. Butler, USN COMNAVSUBFOR October 2002

Iraq Country Handbook September 2002 -- This handbook provides basic reference information on Iraq, including its geography, history, government, military forces, and communications and transportation networks. This information is intended to familiarize military personnel with local customs and area knowledge to assist them during their assignment to Iraq. This product reflects the coordinated U.S. Defense Intelligence Community position on Iraq.

Base Structure Report: Fiscal Year 2003 Baseline Department of Defense 30 September 2002 [PDF]

TARNAK FARM BOARD OF INQUIRY FINAL REPORT Tarnak Farm Board of Inquiry (BOI), Department of National Defence of Canada, September 13, 2002 -- The final report from the Tarnak Farm Board of Inquiry (BOI) that investigated the April 17 incident that resulted in the death of four and injuries to eight Canadian soldiers serving with the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (3 PPCLI) Battle Group in Afghanistan. The final report contains details surrounding the incident and provides supporting information that enabled the Board to reach its conclusions. [MS Word Version 2.87 Mb]

Worldwide Manpower Distribution by Geographical Area (M05) SEPTEMBER 2002 (PDF File)
Unclassified Executive Summary: Investigation of Civilian Casualties, Oruzgan Province, Operation FULL THROTTLE, 30 June 2002 CENTCOM 6 Sept 2002 -- The Deh Rawod area of Afghanistan is considered the "home" of the Taliban and remains an area where the Taliban enjoy popular support. (...) There were people within this area of Oruzgan Province that regularly aimed and fired of variety of weapons at coalition aircraft. (...) While the coalition regrets the loss of innocent lives, the responsibility for that loss rests with those that knowingly directed hostile fire at coalition forces. The operators of those weapons elected to place them in civilian communities and elected to fire them at coalition forces at a time when they knew there were a significant number of civilians present.
Making Marines...Winning Battles: The Fighting 13th WESTPAC 02-1 September 2002 -- This is document that provides the unit histories for the 13th MEU and the ARG that was involved in the WESTPAC 02-1 deployment.
COMING OF AGE: THE SSGN CONCEPT (Part II of III) By Rear Admiral John D. Butler, USN COMNAVSUBFOR September 2002

Detecting Noise in the Fleet By William Palmer Wavelengths August/September 2002-- The Division's Signatures Directorate (70) is comprised of several components. One of these, the Signatures Characterization and Analysis Department (71), has the responsibility of measuring and assessing the acoustic signature of virtually every Navy ship and submarine. While submarines are a prime Code 71 focus, the acoustic signatures of surface ships are also evaluated, primarily to decrease their susceptibility to submarine threats and to reduce the susceptibility to mine threats. Additionally, the acoustic signature is evaluated to determine the effect the ship's own "noise" has on its sonar systems.
Ship Product Model Data Exchange By James Mays Wavelengths August/September 2002-- Ship design has evolved from a drafting-based design tool to a three-dimensional (3D) product-oriented information database, used for design (Computer-Aided Design (CAD)), evaluation (Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)), production (Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)), and service life support (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)). Carderock Division's Integrated Data Environment Applications Branch (Code 264), has been participating in that evolution.
Resolving Oil Pollution Abatement Problems in the U.S. Fleet By Leslie Spaulding Wavelengths August/September 2002-- For the past five years, high capacity oil/water separators (OWS) have been installed on the Fleet's larger platform ships, such as LHAs, LHDs, and CV/CVNs. These systems were integrated with pre-existing oil pollution abatement (OPA) systems using guidelines from previously installed surface combatant OPA installations. However, tank and piping configurations onboard large hull classes can differ significantly and present unique integration problems.

PEOPLE'S LIBERATION ARMY AFTER NEXT Edited by Susan M. Puska Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College August 2000 - An analytical schism has developed over differing assessments of China's military modernization. Underlying this debate are at least two key questions. First, will the ongoing China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) modernization provide China with significant offensive power projection and/or preemptive capability? If so, by when? Second, does the pace and success of China's military modernization constitute a threat to the United States and/or its friends and allies in the Asia-Pacific region?
COMING OF AGE: THE SSGN CONCEPT (Part I of III) By Rear Admiral John D. Butler, USN COMNAVSUBFOR August 2002
Lviv Air Show Tragedy James Sherr, 04 August 2002, Conflict Studies Research Centre, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom

DOD ANNUAL REPORT ON THE MILITARY POWER OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA July 12, 2002 --This annual report addresses (1) gaps in knowledge of China's military power; (2) China's grand strategy, security strategy, and military strategy; (3) developments in China's military doctrine and force structure, to include developments in advanced technologies that would enhance China's military capabilities; (4) China's relations with the former Soviet Union; and, (5) the security situation in the Taiwan Strait.
Hull Forms and Propulsors: An Overview Wavelengths July 2002-- Navy requirements for new missions; greater efficiency; lower signatures; and lower cost ships, submarines, and other vehicles have perpetuated the need for new and improved hull forms and propulsors. NSWCCD's engineers and scientists apply their expertise in hull form and propulsor technology, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and simulation technologies, and the Division's world-renowned facilities to support these requirements.

Ukraine's Defence Reform: An Update James Sherr, July 2002, Conflict Studies Research Centre, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom
Primer: Muslim Separatism in Southern Thailand USCINCPAC Virtual Information Center (VIC) July 2002 - Is the real culprit behind the current problems in Thailand's South the Thaksin's Government's corrupt and broken policy(s) for the region, or is it instead Al Qaeda, directly, or behind the scenes by proxy, moving to establish itself as an emerging force in Thailand?

TARNAK FARMS FRIENDLY FIRE INCIDENT NEAR KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN, 17 APRIL 2002 HQ USCENTCOM 14 June 2002 -- On 18 April 2002, General Tommy R. Franks, Commander-in-Chief, United States Central Command, directed that a friendly fire investigation be convened in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction 6055.7, Accident Investigation, Reporting, and Recordkeeping, to determine the facts and circumstances of a 17 April 2002 incident involving two United States Air Force F-16 aircraft releasing a 500 pound laser-guided bomb on Canadian ground forces engaged in live-fire training southwest of Kandahar, Afghanistan [MSWord 377 Kb]
New Paradigms in Boat Design: Exploring Unmanned Surface Vehicle Wavelengths June 2002-- The following article is a synopsis of a paper written by Seth Cooper (2420) and Matthew Norton (7430) titled, "New Paradigms in Boat Design: An Exploration into Unmanned Surface Vehicles." The paper will be presented at the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International's annual symposium in July.
Innovative Hullforms and Systems Eyed for Tomorrow's Fleet Wavelengths June 2002-- On a March morning in 2020, Ensign James Ky has reported for assignment to the recently commissioned USS Challenger (LCS 1), the initial vessel of the Littoral Combat Ship Class of ships. Ky watches the crew of the 40-knot-plus, 3,000-ton trimaran (triple hull design) ship prepare the Challenger's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) for test operations. A klaxon sounds, warning the 25-person crew to avoid the pop-up missile-bay hatches that are opening on the port side outrigger. A shrill horn off the ship's aft section alerts the crew that a barge is approaching, ready to transfer an unmanned surface vehicle (USV)-and its special operations detachment-to the Challenger.
United States Coast Guard's Integrated Deepwater System By William A. Moss Wavelengths June 2002-- The present Coast Guard fleet of high and medium endurance cutters is older than 37 of the world's 39 naval fleets. Not surprisingly, excessive operating and maintenance costs coupled together with a lack of essential capabilities in speed, sensors, communications and interoperability hamper the Coast Guard's ability to perform its 14 Federally mandated missions. These missions span critical areas such as homeland security, law enforcement, search and rescue, environmental protection, and defense operations. The Coast Guard's greatest challenge, which is of particular interest to the Navy, is its ability to operate efficiently alongside Navy platforms.
Groundbreaking High Speed Sealift Design Tested in MASK By William Palmer Wavelengths June 2002-- The model of a high-speed design for an ocean-going transport trimaran continues its testing in the Maneuvering and Sea-Keeping (MASK) facility at Carderock. The testing of this groundbreaking design is the latest in an ongoing effort to fuse technological advances on several fronts with transportation demands posed by military and maritime customers.
Mooring the Fleet Around the World By Lou DiStefano Wavelengths June 2002-- The Code 97 Anchor, Mooring, and Towing Team is frequently tasked to provide equipment and procedures for the design of mooring DoD vessels. Mooring is defined as a compliant structure that restrains a vessel against the action of wind, wave, and current forces. The emphasis is on moorings composed of tension members (chain, line, wire rope, etc.) and compression members (fenders, camels, etc.) used to secure vessels.
Cooperation Leads to Successful Installation Aboard USS Roosevelt Wavelengths June 2002-- USS Roosevelt (CVN 71) received a programmable logic controller (PLC) on her lower stage weapons elevator (LSWE). Recent feedback from the ship highlights significant savings in maintenance and troubleshooting.
State-of-the-Art Upgrades Completed on USNS Hayes (TAG 195) Acoustic Ranging System By Donald Hartge Wavelengths June 2002--The USNS Hayes Acoustic Ranging System was funded for upgrade last year, to incorporate state-of-the-art technology. The system is used aboard the Hayes during sea acoustic trials to determine how far underwater objects are from the ship's sea position. The real time data are processed to provide X/Y tracking in real time.

Russian Snipers In the Mountains and Cities of Chechnya LESTER W. GRAU & CHARLES Q. CUTSHAW INFANTRY SUMMER 2002

Advanced Planning Briefing for Industry May 29, 2002
U. S. Army Armament Research Development and Engineering Center Picatinny Arsenal, NJ and the Picatinny Chapter NDIA - Hilton Garden Inn, Rockaway Townsquare Mall, Rockaway, NJ

Army Watercraft Restructuring Plan Conference #6 (22-23 May 2002)

Interim report of the Panel of Experts on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources and Other Forms of Wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (PDF) - Un Doc: S/2002/565 - 22 May 2002. In June 2000, the President of the UN Security Council requested the UN Secretary-General to establish a Panel of Experts on the illegal exploitation of the natural resources and other forms of wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to follow up on reports and collect information on all activities of illegal exploitation of natural resources and other forms of wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including in violation of the sovereignty of that country; and to research and analyse the links between the exploitation of the natural resources and other forms of wealth in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the continuation of the conflict.

Doha, Qatar, Climatology, NAVCENTMETOCCEN BAHRAIN, May 21, 2002 [MS Powerpoint 1.02 Mb]
Gulf Air Temperatures, NAVCENTMETOCCEN BAHRAIN, May 21, 2002 [MS Powerpoint 167 Kb]
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Climatology, NAVCENTMETOCCEN BAHRAIN, May 21, 2002 [MS Powerpoint 1.03 Mb]
Kuwait City, Kuwait, Climatology, NAVCENTMETOCCEN BAHRAIN, May 21, 2002 [MS Powerpoint 1.07 Mb]
Manama, Bahrain, Climatology, NAVCENTMETOCCEN BAHRAIN, May 21, 2002 [MS Powerpoint 973 Kb]
Masirah, Oman, Climatology, NAVCENTMETOCCEN BAHRAIN, May 21, 2002 [MS Powerpoint 1.04 Mb]
Thermal Management for the Next Generation Navy By Mark Zerby Wavelengths May 2002--Warships of the future will have electrically powered propulsion systems, auxiliary systems, launchers, sensors, countermeasures, and high power weapons. These, coupled with low self-signatures, will permit detection and engagement of the enemy far outside the envelope for counterattack.
All Systems Go Aboard USS Kennedy-SSES Plays a Part By Leslie Spaulding and Key USS Kennedy Support Members Wavelengths May 2002--In early February, USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) set sail from Jacksonville, Fla., on its way to support missions in Afghanistan. CV 67 and five escort ships replaced the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) battle group.
In-Service Support Offered for Prototype Mast Aboard USS Radford By Leslie Spaulding Wavelengths May 2002--During this past winter, Carderock Division personnel upgraded portions of the prototype Advanced Enclosed Mast Sensor (AEM/S) System aboard USS Radford (DD 968). The AEM/S mast design has paved the way for the composite mast on LPD 17 Class, as well as efforts to install a composite helicopter hangar and composite remote minehunting system (RMS) enclosure on the DDG 51 Class.
Understanding Piping Systems and Noise Flanking Paths By Dr. Ed Graesser and Leslie Spaulding Wavelengths May 2002--Stealth is one of the primary considerations in design and operation of ships and submarines in the Navy Fleet. Machinery silencing is a key technology in this endeavor. Research and development into making U.S. Navy ships quieter is an ongoing process that takes into account all noises produced by the ship. One very important aspect is the so-called "flanking path."
Magnetic Silencing-the Legacy Continues By Leslie Spaulding Wavelengths May 2002--Next month, Carderock Division will dedicate a Magnetic Fields Laboratory at its West Bethesda site. This facility replaces the Navy's previous magnetic silencing labs, which were closed by Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) actions at Annapolis and White Oak.
Report of the Secretary-General prepared pursuant to General Assembly resolution ES-10/10 (Report on Jenin) This report was prepared on the basis of General Assembly resolution ES-10/10, adopted on 7 May 2002, in which the Assembly requested the Secretary-General to present a report, drawing upon the available resources and information, on the recent events that took place in Jenin and other Palestinian cities. The General Assembly requested the report following the disbandment of the United Nations fact-finding team that had been convened by the Secretary-General in response to Security Council resolution 1405 (2002) (2002) of 19 April 2002.
After Arafat by Glenn E. Robinson - May 1, 2002 - The intent of this essay is not to predict which personality will eventually succeed Arafat, but rather to outline some of the major issues that will define the succession process when it occurs.
2002 Unit Compliance Inspection for 51st Fighter Wing Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces 22 April 2002 [MS WORD DOC]
Ukraine's Parliamentary Elections: The Limits of Manipulation James Sherr, 21 April 2002, Conflict Studies Research Centre, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom
Annual Address to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation 18 April 2002 -- President Vladimir Putin delivers the Annual Address to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

AG Climo, NAVCENTMETOCCEN BAHRAIN, April 06, 1997 [MS Powerpoint 227 Kb]
Local Area Forecaster's Handbook For Diego Garcia Naval Central Meteorology and Oceanography Detachment, Digo Garcia, 05 April 2002 -- A thorough knowledge of enclosure (1) will assist forecasters in understanding how local METOC factors impact local operations. Also included is a station description and climatological data for Diego Garcia. [MSWord 1.19 Mb]
Stealth-The Hidden Pillar Organic Mine Countermeasures-Signature Control for Force Protection Against Sea Mines By Michael P. Schilt, reprinted from Surface Warfare Magazine Wavelengths April 2002--One of the United States Navy's core capabilities is "Assured Access." When command authority wishes to project power, it is the Navy that must acquire and maintain access, both for projecting the power inherent in forward naval forces, but also for enabling the flow of combat elements and logistical support crucial for joint and coalition forces.
Everything Old is New Again-Another Option in Electric Drive By Leslie Spaulding Wavelengths April 2002--Testing is currently underway in support of another option for electric propulsion for the U.S. Navy Fleet-a superconducting homopolar motor.
Improved Navy Lighterage System By Himatlal Garala Wavelengths April 2002--The Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) is comprised of powered and non-powered floating platforms assembled from interchangeable modular components. The INLS will support the Navy's Logistics Over-the-Shore (LOTS) operations. The modules, in their assembled configurations, will be used to transfer cargo between strategic sealift ships and the shore.
Machinery Systems and Components-An Overview By Arnold N. Ostroff , reprinted from NSWCCD Tech Digest Wavelengths April 2002--Since the early 1900s, NSWCCD has served as the Navy's leader in the development, evaluation, and integration of marine machinery systems and components. From formative work in naval fuel oils and machinery standards to today's developments in electric drive and fuel cells, the Division has been at the forefront in advancing naval machinery technology and providing systems that enable the Navy to maintain its military dominance.

Signatures and Silencing-An Overview By Brian Bowers and James King, Reprinted from Tech Digest Wavelengths March 2002-- primary NSWCCD mission since WWII has been to promote, through technology development and performance evaluation, achievement of U.S. naval surface ship and submarine signature control that will ensure operational superiority. The Division collects signatures on all pertinent Fleet assets and conducts research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) in all aspects of ship signatures and signature control. Historically, NSWCCD supports NAVSEA in the successful development and implementation of signature control and silencing technology in all major combatants and support ships.

2002 Munitions Executive Summit - 12-14 February 2002

Update on Industrial Base Concerns/Issues Presented to ICAP presented by Mr. Alan Beuster
Production Delinquencies presented by Mr. Scott Welker
PEO Ammo Update presented by COL (P) Paul Izzo
Fuzing Industrial Base and Market Overview presented by Mr. Eric Guerrazzi
Small Caliber Requirements presented by Mr. Peter Errante
Small Caliber presented by Mr. Mike Richard
Tank & Medium Caliber Armament Systems presented by Mr. Bruce Potter
Medim Caliber Requirements presented by Ms. Trish Huber
Cannon Artillery Munitions (CAM) IPT presented by Ms. Celia Hadden
Fuzes presented by Ms. Cindy Medinger
Demolitions/Mines/Grenades/40mm presented by Mr. Adam Stoehr
Mortar Systems presented by Ms. Cynthia Alesandro and Mr. Ray McMillan
LAP Competition presented by Ms. Bobbie Russell

High Speed Vessel (HSV): Adaptability, Modularity and Flexibility for the Joint Force
Private Military Companies: Options for Regulation Foreign and Commonwealth Office February 12, 2002
The Enlargement of The West & The Future of Ukraine James Sherr, February 2002, Conflict Studies Research Centre, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom
Report on the question of the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination, submitted by Mr. Enrique Bernales Ballesteros, Special Rapporteur, pursuant to Commission resolution 2001/3 E/CN.4/2002/20 -- 10 January 2002
DD 21 Program Restructured as DD(X) Wavelengths January/February 2002--On November 1, the Department of Defense announced a change to the acquisition strategy of the former DD 21 program. The Navy re-designated the program "DD(X)" and restructured it to produce a family of 21st century surface combatants by focusing on advanced technology development and risk mitigation using a spiral design process.
Testing on Diesel Engine Test Facility Helps Effort to Lower Emissions By Joseph Smith Wavelengths January/February 2002--The Diesel Engine and Power Transmission Branch (932) has represented U.S. Navy interest in the area of diesel exhaust emissions since 1998. It is anticipated that global demand for emissions reduction technologies, test facilities, as well as monitoring systems will continue to increase in the coming years. The branch vision for the emissions program is to maintain resources (including personnel and facilities) to continue to represent the U.S. Navy's best interests as regulations become more restrictive and also to establish expert emissions test capabilities as the demand for these technologies increases.

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