<p> <strong>Purpose</strong> : The events of September 11, 2001 and the succeeding wars in Iraq and Afghanistan changed intelligence requirements from those of the Vietnam era and the cold war. As a result, intelligence training was modified to keep up with matters such as globalization and counterinsurgency operations. This dynamic operational environment thus necessitates constant evaluation of intelligence training practices. This research has two purposes. First, it explores the different types of knowledge involved in military intelligence training. Second, it uses Lundvall‘s Knowledge Taxonomy to assess the types of knowledge acquired through intelligence training at the Military Intelligence Basic Officer Leader‘s Course (MIBOLC). The four evaluated knowledge categories are know-what, know-how, know-who and know-why.</p> <p> <strong>Method</strong> : In conjunction with Lundvall‘s knowledge taxonomy, this research uses four working hypotheses to explore the different types of knowledge that intelligence training provides to company-grade Army intelligence officers. While initially based on the taxonomy, the working hypotheses contain intelligence-related topics found in the literature supporting the postulated knowledge categories. Each working hypothesis contains sub-hypotheses that are used to supplement or reinforce their corresponding expectation. A case study methodology is used to assess the types of knowledge acquired at the MIBOLC. The data-collection techniques used in this research are document analysis, structured interviews, and direct observations.</p> <p> <strong>Findings</strong> : The results strongly support the existence of know-what and know-how knowledge training at the MIBOLC. Know-who and know-why knowledge training is also present but only in limited to adequate amounts. While the course provides a foundation for conducting intelligence analysis, two areas of instruction need improvement: fostering interpersonal relations and developing higher order thought processes. These findings are in line with Major General Flynn‘s 2010 assessment of intelligence operations in Afghanistan, where population-centric information gathering and adaptive thinking better support counterinsurgency operations (2010, 5,15). Improving the areas of know-who and know-why will support current operations by placing more emphasis on people and on how to think critically and adaptively. These findings apply to intelligence leaders at the United States Intelligence Center and to Brigade Combat Team commanders and intelligence officials. Improving know-who and know-why knowledge at the school-house and tactical levels will provide junior officers the ability to critically analyze the central intelligence aspect of counterinsurgencies, the people. Not improving know-who and know-why knowledge will limit an intelligence officer‘s abilities and therefore perpetuate a reluctance to view counterinsurgency operations in a holistic manner</p>...

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<p> Purpose: The first purpose of this paper is to develop a model that identifies and describes the primary categories that should be included in a cultural competency handbook for health professionals. Second, health care professionals who then provided constructive feedback examined the preliminary model. Lastly, a revised model was developed incorporating the feedback provided by the health care professionals.</p> <p> Methodology: Focused interviews were conducted with ten professionals within the health care industry to ascertain the soundness of the cultural competency handbook model. All of the interviewees provided open ended responses during their interviews.</p> <p> Results: The recommendations provided during the interviews were incorporated into the preliminary cultural competency handbook model. As a result, a revised version of the model was developed that included the following additions: Cultural Customs, Historical Perspective, Health Information and Privacy, Creating a Safe Space for LGBT Patients, Screening and Education for LGBT Patients, Translation Guidelines, Recommended Phrasing, Culturally Representative Photography and Font Type.</p>...

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<p> Purpose: The purpose of this research is to describe the different services offered on websites by a high profile sample of private military companies. An examination of literature related to the private military industry illustrates the history of non-state actors as well as factors that contributed to the post-Cold War growth of the industry. The main factors discussed are the corporatization of service providers and growing trends of privatization during the Cold War.</p> <p> Method: Through the use of a conceptual framework, three descriptive categories were developed. Each descriptive category is comprised of sub-categories that identify a type of service offered in the industry. The descriptive categories are drawn from P.W. Singer's book Corporate Warriors: The rise of the privatized military industry. They are used to connect to website analysis of existing PMCs. The population studied is drawn using members of a private military trade association called the International Peace Operations Association. Using content analysis, a keyword search was conducted of member websites to identify the percentage of companies offering a given service.</p> <p> Findings: The data shows that each descriptive category has one service provided by at least half of the companies in the sample and that more than half of the firms examined provided services in at least two descriptive categories. The overall results indicate that PMCs are equipped to deliver a multitude of services. Additionally, the results show how private military companies have equipped themselves to target market niches with wide-ranging contract specifications.</p>...

Military reserves, once principally responsible for responding to domestic state and federal issues, now comprise nearly half of the total strength of the US military and regularly deploy and serve in combat situations. ...