Module 3 – Case ( Writer: Please write 3 pages for this assignment

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Transportation System

Case Assignment

Research, identify, and characterize at least three disaster events in which USTRANSCOM has supported in the past 20 years – do not research or describe Hurricane Katrina. Provide at least three specific examples of transportation or logistics contributions and the value that the involvement of USTRANSCOM added to the disaster response. Note: you may use an international example as part of your selection.

Assignment Expectations

Assignments should be at least 3-5 pages double-spaced, not counting the cover or reference page. Paper format: (a) Cover page, (b) Header, (c) Body. Submit your assignment by the last day of this module.
•Relevance—All content is connected to the question.
•Precision—Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
•Depth of discussion—Present and integrate points that lead to deeper issues.
•Breadth—Multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors considered.
•Evidence—Points are well-supported with facts, statistics and references.
•Logic—Presented discussion makes sense; conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
•Clarity—Writing is concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.
•Objectivity—Avoids use of first person and subjective bias.
•References—Sources are listed at the end of the paper (APA style preferred).

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Module 3 – SLP ( Writer: Please write 3 pages for this assignment

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Transportation System

For your selected natural disaster, discuss the role of the state National Guard and the U.S. military in resolving logistics and transportation issues.

Assume that it is 10 days into the disaster and severe weather has hampered rescue, health, and medical assistance necessary to enable the foundations for recovery. In addition to those disruptions to supply delivery, civil unrest and looting – especially of supply trucks and storage areas – has escalated to levels preventing local law enforcement officials from restoring and maintaining law and order and protecting citizens. About 60% of necessary supplies are getting through to the affected population.

Exercise
1.Briefly describe the steps needed to activate the National Guard and the U.S. Army at both the State and Federal levels to secure supply trucks and storage areas and enable orderly distribution using military and National Guard forces (remember: the assumption is that a Federal emergency has been declared).
2.Briefly describe the chain-of-command implications, the cost associated with each type of recall, and the time horizon for impact at the local level.
3.Address any additional challenges faced by decision-makers in the new situation regarding the need to quickly increase logistics flow and transportation/transshipment.
4.How do decision-makers ensure operational and risk mitigation success, and minimize the loss of lives and casualties?
5.As the Incident Commander, what decisions would you make and why? Be specific and justify your answers.

For your dropbox assignment, using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research and select three current epidemiological studies regarding risk factors that are associated with any health problem. You can also use the following websites to search for studies as they are often used as the major sources of information for health research and often report on the most current health problems affecting the United States and global populations:

• S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• World Health Organization

Based on your research, create a report in a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document addressing the following questions:

• What were the criteria that you used to select these papers? (For example, only English language, peer reviewed articles, only a specific age group, only United States studies, etc.)
• What were the types of risk factors studied in your chosen articles? (For example, environmental, socio-economic, behavioral, etc.)
• Which study design was used for this study? Why do you think the researchers chose this specific study design? Provide examples from your research.
• What are the proximate or underlying determinants of risk factors that are associated with any health problem for each study?

Answer the questions posted below in the Template for Assessment of Causality for Reviewing Epidemiological Studies, for each study. You should number each study, list the title, and state each question in the format it appears in the template.

Click here to download the template.

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.