Cargo Loading And Unloading Critique

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THIS IS NOT A SUMMARY… Your critiques are limited to 300 words. Good critiques are lean, crisp and, above all, illuminating. Good critiques also stand on their own-not requiring the reader to be intimately familiar with the analysis.

The following will help you get started:

After reading the work, and before you begin to write, try to fit the analysis into proper context. Keep in mind the setting in which a decision maker-the analysis’s and its critique’s consumer-will view the work.

Next, identify the key assumptions that underlie The work Identify them explicitly (sometimes the author will help you), and decide the degree to which you agree or disagree to which you agree or disagree substantially with any particular assumptions, note why.

Identify alternative assumptions, if appropriate and possible. Pose at least one competitor assumption (usually, one you’d prefer), and contrast its viability.

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If important facts are incorrect –especially if they influence the results of the analysis -identify and correct them. If other evidence or facts were omitted, characterize and add them.

Finally, decide whether or the author’s conclusions flow from the works logic and evidence. If not jot down why not.

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Bruce F. :Powers Center for !lava] Analyses University of r o =hester*

Arlington, Virginia

Martin Goldberq Industrial Engineering Department Illinois Institute of Tc chnoloqy

Chicago, Illinois

Introduction and Summary

A ship with helico:)ters aboard arrives in the vicinity of a shore line. ‘l’he com.’llander intends to ooerate the helicooters so as to unload the ship as raoidly as· possible. The ship’s c a rgo is to be delivered to a soecific point ashore by the helico~ters. The arrival rate of the cargo at that point will neasure the effectiveness of the \L’1loading ooeration. The co:-:-…~ander must decide at what distance to station the ship from the unloadinq ooint ashore, how rnany of his helicopters to use for the unloading, and the grouoinq of the participa ting helicopters. He knows, or has reliable estimates of, the ti~ e scent by helicopters while loadinq or refueling on the ship, unloadinq at the ooint ashore, and flying b e tween . the ship. and ooint as h ore. This paper describes a simulation model “”hich can assist the comr.iander with his decisions.

Discussion

This problem is faced by the amphibious forces of the U.S. Navy and exercises are conducted by the Na\~ to train forces and to test different policies f or helicopter unloadin g s. The develop::’.ent of a model of the unloading proce ss would permit testing alternate unloading policies without the expense of sending a shio to sea. It wo~ld permit examination of the imolicat ions of changes in the design of the ship, the design of helicopters, or the capacity of the unloading point.

Anothe~ problem is also faced by the Navy. If victims of a disaster such as a flood or earthquake require evacuation, the Navy would pr o bably as si gn a shio with helicopters to the task. For medical reasons or because of the threat of loss of life, the helico?ter e v acuation may have to be conducted as rapidly as possible. The aoolicability.of a model of ship unloading could readily be transferred to the evacuation problem.

The m~de l could also be useful for examination of harbor ooeration oolicies where sufficient berthing space for waiting ships is unavailable. Under such conditions, the use of helicopters for unloadinq shies while in the roadstead might be an attractive alternative to having the ships wait for berthing space. The model can aid dcvelooment of costing information to permit choice among

these alternative harbor management policies.

De scriotion of the System

The shio arrives in the unloadinq area and takes stati o n as shown in Figure 1.

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Figure 1. Sketch of Sy5tem

Helicopters are stored on the ship with rotors folde d to conserve soace. When needed to ferry cargo, helicooters are brought uo to the fli g ht de ck and o ren a red for flig h t. Because helicooter storace canacitv beneath the flight deck exceeds the flight. deck caoacity when r o tors are unfolded, se veral deckloads of helicooters are often available for unloading the shio. Helicont e r s c oe ra- tinq fr o m the ship are gro uoe d into waves. In gene ral, a d e ckload of helicooters makes up more than one wave and ~ore th a n o~e deck- load is used for an unload ing. The wav es flow through a syste m consisting of two primary no6es, the s hi o a n d t h e unloading point (called the lan din g zone). The activity of the first wave, which i s tyoical, consists of an initial launch without cara o , move~ ent to a marshaling are a near the shi p , return to the flight d e c k when a ll waves are airborne, loading of carqo, launch for the transit to the landing zone as hore, landing in the zone, unloading of car g o, launch for return to the ship, and re-landina on the shio fo r loading of more cargo and/or ref\!eling. The cycle is then reoeated bv the first and other waves until the ship’s cargo is unloaded.

• Research done while on sabbatical leave at IIT.

A policy memo to president Trump

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Policy Memo Assignment # 3

 

It’s January 2021 and another presidential inauguration just completed. President Biden won a bruising campaign in which domestic issues—pandemic response, the stagnant economy—were key. But focus now shifts to foreign policy, and Biden is confused by his feuding advisers. Secretary of State Warren is arguing with Defense Secretary Buttigieg, while Treasury Security Sanders is fighting with National Security Adviser Klobuchar.

 

You have been brought in to help right the ship, with responsibility for Strategic Security and Technology. This means that your duty is not to advise the President on immediate foreign-policy crises, but rather to recommend medium- and long-term policies at the intersection of science, strategy, and security. The high-technology military of the future will be very expensive, and some programs must have priority over others. The high-tech programs of the future may also be highly effective—but could be extremely destabilizing as well. In short, we cannot and should not do everything.

 

The President has asked for a concise memo (8-10 pages, dbl.-spaced) that lays out the issues and advises him on alternatives. Some focus on the Navy, debating programs from high-value carriers and submarines to stealthy autonomous platforms. Some focus on airpower, from tactical fighters to space-based directed-energy weapons. Some see enhanced security in traditional deterrence and stability, while others believe that our technology can be exploited to create more active defenses—including cyber—and eliminate dangers before they threaten the US. Some see security in technological dominance; others fear budgetary and ethical compromises for little benefit.

 

Guidelines: Your memo to President Trump must begin with an Executive Summary which contains your main arguments in several concise sentences. This will be followed by four sections: How Science is Changing Armed Conflict ; Military-Technological Breakthroughs of the Future ; The Costs and Benefits of Different Strategic Priorities ; Recommendations for Enhancing US Security

 

As the section titles indicate, you will move from more general background on technological change to more specific points on current issues. Your arguments in sections 3 (Costs and Benefits) and 4 (Recommendations) must reference real-world challenges such as North Korea, Iran, proliferation, cyber, climate change, etc.—whichever are relevant to your recommendations. You should also include some (c. 8-10) citations (author, title, publication, page number) to key sources. These should primarily be course readings, including those from the additional readings for presentation—look back at those on Blackboard—although there is nothing wrong with also including some to other articles, books, and internet sites if credible and useful for context.

Critical Infra Protection Section 01 Spring 2020 CO

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Critical Infra Protection Section 01 Spring 2020 CO

Final PPT Project: Due, Sunday May 3rd. Submit your Critical Infrastructure Final Project to D2L before or on May 4th for your final exam grade. PowerPoint should be 15-20 slides, on the critical infrastructure you reviewed and thought the most critical during the semester. You must pick one Critical Infrastructure Sector out of the 16 to reinforce the points learned and incorporate a Risk Management Framework in your power point for that Critical Infrastructure. Make sure you cover all the components of the Risk Management Framework including the Rework Loop. Your PPT should also summarize the key features of the Critical Infrastructure you choose including how it is critical and connected with other critical infrastructures as well as dependent on some. In short, this is your final project and the effort and knowledge you have taken from the class should be reflected in your final project. This is technically our last week and your final project is due next Sunday, May 3rd. The late drop box is open until May 4th in case you need to submit any late work. Let’s finish strong!

Your final exam project will be in POWER POINT format and assess the risk of one of the 16 Critical Infrastructures.

You will use the NIPP Risk Management Framework.

Assess threats to Physical, cyber and human elements by:

Setting security goals

Identify assets, systems, Networks and functions,

Assess risks, consequences , vulnerabilities and threats,

Prioritize

Implement Protective Programs

Measure Effectiveness

Use the feedback loop to always revisit new items on the framework.

POS2112 Case Study Paper- Help Fixing Rough Draft

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Human Trafficking in Florida

Human trafficking involves the coercion of a victim to gain some type of labor or sex act. This can happen to anyone, no matter their age, race, nationality, or gender. Florida is among the three worst human trafficking states and has now become an epidemic. Many support the idea that the high level of human trafficking in Florida is partly due to its significant tourism, geographical location, and agriculture. Many human traffickers end up being women and are never able to escape their holder or pimp. Some statewide efforts include collaborations of coalitions and task forces, state research and training, and funding opportunities. There are also hotlines and shelters to help those who have fallen victim. Increasing awareness of human trafficking can help individuals notice signs, avoid becoming a victim, and helping those who have escaped. Many people who flee their predators do not feel like they can come forward, but with more help from the state and support from the community, these individuals could feel more comfortable doing so.

Florida is one of the largest tourist destinations, and because of this, it also lures in a lot of human trafficking. Florida airports are highly used in transporting human trafficking victims; it is made accessible through international airports, such as Miami and Orlando. Since there are so many tourists coming in and out of hotels, it can be tough to spot. An individual could be renting out a room to force a victim into prostitution, and, likely, the hotel staff would not know. Due to Florida’s geological shape, victims can be smuggled from other states. The ports and access to the ocean make it simple for the human traffickers to deal with victims internationally. Through these easy access points, they can either take victims from Florida to a different state or bring victims to Florida. The immigrant communities additionally give a constant flow of helpless victims previously living in Florida for human dealers to go after (ahubofhumantrafficking). Florida’s eight army installations and South Florida’s topographical area makes it a vital passage point for dealers bringing victims from Latin America and the Caribbean into the United States. Due to this enormous number of personnel at Florida army installations, various trafficked women and girls might be living in territories encompassing these bases (Torres, 2011). Moreover, labor trafficking goes hand in hand with Florida’s agricultural industry. Labor trafficking is one of the highest forms of human trafficking seen in Florida. The most significant number of dealing victims distinguished in Florida somewhere in the range of 2004 and 2010 included people misused for constrained work.

There are many reasons why victims do not escape. Many of these victims are immigrants who do not speak English, which leaves them at a more significant disadvantage. If the victim does not know what their capturer is saying, then it can be even scarier. Victims are also afraid that they will be killed if they do not go along with the labor or attempt to flee. The holder may also threaten the victim by telling them that if they do not do the work, then their family will be hurt. Also, the victims are taught that the police are corrupt, and if immigration gets to them, then it will be much worse than their current situation. Holders use extreme measures to manipulate their victims, one being how much they eat and sleep. The victims can be given enough food to work throughout the day, yet, not get enough sleep, so they are deprived and too weak to escape. Due to this abuse, if a victim is freed, they will either be too scared to tell their story or almost not remember it due to the trauma. At times, such significant abuse can cause the victim to mentally shut down and create their brain to forget what they have experienced.

Youths exploited in human trafficking are frequently arrested and detained in the juvenile justice system. Some reasons, such as some adolescent victims, may be seen offenders and manipulated adolescents may involve themselves in criminal operations. Victimization in human trafficking has been consistently linked to the use of alcohol or drugs, increasing the likelihood of being detained by law enforcement because of drug-related charges (Reid, Joan A., et al., 2017). Limited to or no education, employment opportunities, low-income family support, sexual or physical abuse, and mental, emotional, or physical disabilities have been linked to human trafficking risk factors. Surprisingly, women are one of the most extensive recruitment tactics for human trafficking. Since women are usually trusting of other women, it is easy for them to lure other women into the sex trade. “Women who have previously been trafficked and have never been rescued can only work to achieve the status of “madame” where their position entails the recruitment of poor young girls hoping to make money” (Torres, 2011). These “madame” women promise girls wealth and employment abroad but then are instead sold to pimps and locked in brothels, a mobile home where men can visit prostitutes. Since Florida is a great “vacation” state, many brothels can go unnoticed. These brothels make it easy for human traffickers to move quickly, especially if they hear that someone is suspicious. These girls are then told that they can work for their freedom, which they never received. Fear is installed in these girls because they see the abuse being done to those who disobey their pimp. It is an ongoing cycle that does not seem to end.

Florida has laws set in place for human trafficking. “In 2011, Florida was first ranked in the first or ‘green’ tier of states, a position it has consistently maintained to date, for its efforts to affect legislation against human trafficking” (HUFF-CORZINE, L. et al., 2020). Non-profit organizations are to recognize benefits all through the area and acquire concurrences with each office that they will give help to all victims of human trafficking. They are to guarantee law requirement is kept refreshed on the victim’s advancement and to help the victims securely and safely revamp their lives. Some NGO agreements include house, nutritional assistance, employment help, income assistance, and more.

A statewide effort towards human trafficking is the Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking (FCAHT, 2020). This coalition is an anti-trafficking agency that has been helping victims since 2004. Their mission is to provide help and services for individuals and families who have fallen victim to human trafficking in Florida. FCAHT provides victims with emergency nourishment, a safe house, clinical and mental treatment, and different administrations varying to enable these people to reestablish their lives and their opportunities. Additionally, FCAHT works intimately with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, State, and nearby law authorization organizations in Florida (FCAHT, 2020). Florida also has a local task force for all 67 counties. Council duties include but are not limited to, creating proposals for large projects and administrations including suggestions for certification of safe houses and safe foster homes, make suggestions for catching and prosecuting dealers, and improving coordination of reactions (Florida Attorney General, 2020). Another coalition is the Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches. HTCPB had initially been created to train front line responders on the identification of Human Trafficking victims and how to provide culturally appropriate services to victims of Human Trafficking in Palm Beach County. However, the community decided to turn it into a task force, concentrating its efforts on educating the community through public awareness campaigns (HTCPB). A community effort of HTCPB includes an Art Therapy Program, which is a therapeutic program for survivors of trauma. Along with coalitions and local task forces, human trafficking hotlines are also available regarding suspected human trafficking and for victims and survivors. In all, Florida does an ok job of helping those in need and preventing future trafficking.

Increasing awareness of the prevalence and commonness of human trafficking is essential. I believe that more needs to be done by the hotels that human traffickers are using for prostitution. Although hotel management and staff are not always mindful of what goes on in visitors’ rooms, they should take preventative steps to try to avoid this from happening. Hotels can require vehicle information and photo ID check-ins for guests, direct standard preparing on dealing signs and the protocol for reaction, train every single new employee and give training on an intermittent basis and before high profile occasions. Hotel management can also make sure security camera placement can record every guest and visitor who enters, limit hotel entrance at night, and make sure that all visitors are logged, and much more (JD Supra, 2020). The best way to stop human trafficking is for us all to be progressively aware of those living around us.

Human trafficking in Florida has now become an epidemic. Florida’s travel industry, geological area, and agriculture play a significant role in why human trafficking is seen so often in Florida. Numerous human traffickers wind up being women who were unable to get away from their holder or pimp. Some statewide endeavors incorporate non-profit organizations, joint efforts of alliances and teams, and state research and preparing. There are hotlines to help individuals who have fallen victim and hotlines for those who suspect human trafficking. Expanding consciousness of human trafficking can assist people with catching early warning signs, avoid being victimized, and helping the individuals who have fled.