Новости за 26.04.2018

What’s INSCOM For? A Brigade Commander’s Perspective. SWJED Thu, 04/26/2018 - 8:44am

Unlike maneuver units, intelligence combat power is different and takes a combination of hard and soft skills to address the full gambit of intelligence and individual readiness. That meant, we needed a full-spectrum strategy to address organizational challenges. To demonstrate the direction and guidance to our organizational leadership, the Soldiers and civilians of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade wrote a series of articles... Читать дальше...

The latest pitch for Persian hegemony. ---Quote--- ANKARA (Reuters) - Iran's supreme leader called on Muslim nations to unite against the United States, saying Tehran would never yield to "bullying," state television reported on Thursday. ---End Quote---...

---Quote--- The head of the U.S. military's Special Operations Command said Wednesday that Air Force gunships, needed to provide close air support for American commandos and U.S.-backed rebel fighters in Syria, were being "jammed" by "adversaries." Calling the electronic warfare environment in...

Ramadan Tips for Soldiers, Police Officers, and Civilians SWJED Thu, 04/26/2018 - 7:50am

There are several talking points contained in my Ramadan report to use during and after Ramadan to improve rapport with Muslims. Everything good in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and similar collectivist cultures, happens through personal relationships. This is the key to obtaining information, cooperation, and support. It can mean the difference between success and failure. Whatever else you achieve... Читать дальше...

Latin America is the World’s Most Violent Region. A New Report Investigates Why.

Latin America is the World’s Most Violent Region. A New Report Investigates Why. By Amanda Erickson – Washington Post

Marshall Center, Law Enforcement Leaders Discuss Counter-Crime Strategies

Marshall Center, Law Enforcement Leaders Discuss Counter-Crime Strategies

Classified Report Slams Military Over October Deaths in Niger

Classified Report Slams Military Over October Deaths in Niger by Gordon Lubold and Nancy A. Youssef – Wall Street Journal

New SIGAR Report: Audit of Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund

New SIGAR Report: Audit of Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund

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---Quote--- Poor training, complacency and a culture of excessive risk contributed to the deaths of four U.S. soldiers during an operation in Niger in October, according to a classified Pentagon report. The report, described by officials familiar with its contents, details a series of missteps...

---Quote--- The Toronto van attack suspect was sexually frustrated and called for a "rebellion" by like-minded men just before he's accused of plowing a rental van into pedestrians, killing 10 people -- including at least one young woman. Alek Minassian, 25, posted on his personal Facebook page...

---Quote--- Since the start of 2018, at least 33 law enforcement officers across the U.S. have died while on duty -- with 21 of the deaths caused by gunfire. Roughly 135 cops died in 2016, making it the deadliest year for police officers in at least five years, Fox News has determined. While...

Mattis Asks House Committee to Build on Recent DoD Successes

Mattis Asks House Committee to Build on Recent DoD Successes