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Richardson, Thomas J.

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Works: 28 works in 43 publications in 2 languages and 461 library holdings
Roles: Editor
Classifications: ps1244.g63, 813.4
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3 editions published in in English and held by 19 libraries worldwide
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1 edition published in in English and held by 10 libraries worldwide
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1 edition published in in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide
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3 editions published between and 1978 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide
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1 edition published in in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide
September 11, 2001 thrust the fire service into the world of intelligence but the evolution of its involvement has been slow and challenging. The evolving role in the intelligence process presents unprecedented challenges. This expanded role has presented an opportunity to contribute to the homeland security prevention and protection mission in addition to their traditionally recognized role in response and recovery. As fire service participation expands and the macro level sharing of intelligence between the fire service and the intelligence/law enforcement communities becomes more recognized as a matter of course, it will be necessary for fire service agencies also to develop internal mechanisms of disseminating intelligence to field level personnel. If field level personnel do not receive timely, credible, and actionable information, driven by the intelligence process, before, during and after an incident, their lives, as well as the lives of the public they are trying to help, can be jeopardized. This thesis presents research to answer the question, "how can information and intelligence be better disseminated to local first responders to enhance situational awareness, provide a higher degree of responder safety, and better protect the public?" Structured interviews were conducted to examine existing models being used to disseminate intelligence to first responders who were surveyed to determine what type of intelligence they preferred to receive, and in what format they would prefer to receive it. The findings revealed that first responders want intelligence products in an easily accessible concise format available in real time.
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1 edition published in in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide
"This thesis proposes the development of a Massively Multiplayer On-Line Game (MMOG) to deliver Weapons of Mass Destruction Training to the nation's first responders and civilians. MMOG technology offers a cost effective alternative to existing training methodologies. Existing first responder WMD training often uses traditional in-residence classes. These current training methods are expensive, lack standardization, and do not have provable outcomes. Scaling up existing training to meet the needs of millions of responders would be cost prohibitive. Modern information technologies such as MMOGs offer a safe, efficient, effective and fun alternative mechanism to deliver training. MMOGs could scale to meet the volume of training need at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods"--Abstract.
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1 edition published in in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide
This thesis proposes the development of a Massively Multiplayer On-Line Game (MMOG) to deliver Weapons of Mass Destruction Training to the nation's first responders and civilians. MMOG technology offers a cost effective alternative to existing training methodologies. Existing first responder WMD training often uses traditional in-residence classes. These current training methods are expensive, lack standardization, and do not have provable outcomes. Scaling up existing training to meet the needs of millions of responders would be cost prohibitive. Modern information technologies such as MMOGs offer a safe, efficient, effective and fun alternative mechanism to deliver training. MMOGs could scale to meet the volume of training need at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. The DoD has proven the effectiveness of simulation games as a training tool, and the use of gaming and simulations is recognized in academia.
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
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The objective of this thesis is to determine whether a heavy division can conduct weapon system replacement operations. The thesis is based on a scenario that takes place in Eastern Europe. The division is a balanced Mechanized Infantry Division conducting a deliberate defense. The U.S. Army has limited works on the conduct of the operation. The only time this type of operation has taken place is during Desert Storm. The thesis incorporates the structure, and lessons learned from the Desert Storm operation. This information was gained by administering a questionnaire to members of the operation. A copy of the questionnaire results are included in the thesis. The analysis is based on the scenario, current and past U.S. Field Manuals, and the operation conducted in Desert Storm. The analysis demonstrates what is required for a division to conduct the operation. Five areas of the operation are analyzed: Command and Control; Organizational Structure; Replacement Crew, Weapon System Link-up; Logistical Support; and Training. The conclusion is that a division can conduct weapon system replacement operations.
 
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