Journal of Defense Resources Management

JoDRM Volume 11, Issue no. 1 (20), April 2020

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CONTENTS
I. ARTICLES
GEOPOLITICAL AND SECURITY DILEMMAS IN THE EURO-ATLANTIC COMMUNITY Tomiţă Cătălin TOMESCU* Honorary Keynote Speaker *National Defense College, Bucharest and Land Forces Academy, Sibiu, Romania
Abstract
Since the United States under the Donald Trump administration took a new stand towards the main global issues, China has become a “global player” and the Russian Federation has developed into a significant power again under President Putin’s leadership, while NATO, the European Union (EU) and all European countries have individually started to analyze their position and strategies in relation with those three powers. Also, since then, there have been some other significant events which contributed to the development of this analysis, such as: a very special and challenging foreign policy promoted by the White House; the Russian Federation’s intervention in Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea; the conflict in Syria with two components-entities and countries involved, and the flow of immigrants towards Europe; Great Britain’s Brexit policy, and, last but not least, the “special” policy promoted by Ankara in relation with the United States, the European Union and the Russian Federation. All those events, and many others, obliged the two organizations, NATO and the EU, and all European countries to react and to establish their specific policies. At this time, I would say that those reactions were often contradictory and somehow diverted, especially at the level of individual countries, rather than at organization level. However, these organizations are composed of many of the European states, most of them being part of both.
Key words
NATO, EU, Euro-Atlantic versus Eurasian interests, complementarity, cohesion and solidarity.
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IS SCIENTIFIC REASONING THE KEY TO LEAN SIX SIGMA’S SUCCESS? Mitchell J. MCCARTHY* *Defense Resources Management Institute (DRMI), Monterey, California, USA
Abstract
The Lean Six Sigma (LSS) process continue to be used throughout the public and private sectors to map processes seeking to make them lean and, thereby, more efficient and effective. We make the argument that the LSS process (i.e. Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC)) is inherently scientific. In Ronald N. Giere’s (1979) book entitled Scientific Reasoning, he develops a scientific reasoning methodology and then applies the methodology to describe the process used to discover deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). The article will overlay real-world LSS project conducted by an element of the United States Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) between 2006 and 2008 and its DMAIC process atop Giere’s Scientific Reasoning Methodology. Ultimately, this article uses the scientific reasoning methodology to bound the evidence necessary to form the scientific explanation that the DMAIC process is indeed – scientific and the key to Lean Six Sigma’s success.
Key words
Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Science, and Six Sigma.
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THE MOTIVATION TO SERVE IN THE MILITARY AMONG SWEDISH AND NORWEGIAN SOLDIERS. A COMPARATIVE STUDY Johan ÖSTERBERG* Joel NILSSON* Nina HELLUM** Swedish Defence University, Sweden *Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, Norway
Abstract
The geographic location of Sweden and Norway, combined with a deteriorated security situation in the Nordic Region and a renewed focus on national defense, makes the development of their armed forces a hot topic. In Sweden, after years of downsizing, the Armed Forces are now building up again, and the NATO member Norway has the strategic location bordering the Barents Sea in the North. These circumstances underline the importance of the motivation to serve among enlisted personnel in order to ensure a sufficient manning of the armed forces. A qualitative interview study was conducted with enlisted soldiers in Sweden and Norway with the aim of studying the motivation to serve among this population. A thematic analysis was used and results show that the motivation to serve could be understood from the following three themes: The Military as a Stepping Stone, International Mission, and Geographical Location and Benefits.
Key words
Enlisted soldiers, motivation, serving, individualization.
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CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE EXPORT OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT DEVELOPED IN COOPERATION Ion ANGHEL* *Joint Force Command, Bucharest, Romania
Abstract
The problems and the possible schemes of organization between industries and the relations of this organization with European Union member states for optimization of the export of military equipment developed in cooperation generate wide discussions. As a consequence, this article highlights some of these debates and export advantages to ensure the economic viability of the cooperation programs.
Key words
military equipment, cooperation, development, export.
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CALCULATION METHOD FOR DETERMINING INFORMATION CRITERIA IN RECONNAISSANCE DATA PROCESSING Azad BAYRAMOV** Vugar MAMMADOV* Armed Forces War College, Baku, Azerbaijan Republic *Control Systems Institute of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Baku, Azerbaijan Republic
Abstract
In this paper, the methods of determination of various information criteria in reconnaissance data processing have been considered. The methods of determination of a reliability of the reconnaissance information source, of quantitative assessment and analysis of properties of a reconnaissance source have been offered. These methods can be applied in combat front zone for reconnaissance data gathering and processing, for assessment of data accuracy The method of quantitative assessment and analysis of reconnaissance data accuracy and assemble has been offered in consideration of the entropy of reconnaissance data. This method can be applied for reconnaissance data processing. The problem of information value loss in reconnaissance data processing has been considered. The calculation method of reconnaissance information accuracy has been considered in one example. These methods will increase the effectiveness and rationality of using of the reconnaissance forces and means.
Key words
military reconnaissance, data processing, information source reliability, data truthfulness accuracy, information entropy, information significance, information accuracy.
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MODEL DEVELOPMENT OF NAVAL BASE DETERMINATION. A SYSTEM DYNAMICS AND INTERPRETATIVE STRUCTURAL MODELING (ISM) APPROACH Joko PURNOMO* Zaenal FANANI T. DOMAI A. HARISWANTO** * Brawijaya University,Jl. Veteran, Ketawanggede, Malang, East Java, Indonesia **Lecturer, Brawijaya University,Jl. Veteran, Ketawanggede, Malang, East Java, Indonesia
Abstract
The Navy Base as an integral component of the SSAT is the spearhead of the force in carrying out support for naval combat operations, especially as a support for the movement of KRI operations. During this time we have determined the location of the Navy Base only based on the results of the workgroup team's decision.??? (verb)This study aims to design and build a model of the selection of the Navy Base location with a dynamic System and Interpretative Structural Modeling (ISM) approach. This research is expected to contribute to the development of the Indonesian Navy base to support national maritime security. Based on the results of the research analysis as many as 4 main criteria and 15 sub-criteria that have interactions with base sustainability can be established. The sub-criterion of changing the value of sea security is influenced by 6 sub-criteria with Output, namely the value of national security. Aspects of the rate of base defense strength are influenced by 6 (six) sub-criteria with Output, namely the value of maritime potential development. The aspect rate of the number of SSATs is influenced by 5 (five) sub-criteria with outputs namely the development value of maritime potential. Base defense value, Marine Territorial Development value, sea security value.
Key words
Naval Base, Indonesia Navy (TNI AL), Causal Loop Diagram (CLD), Interpretative Structural Modeling (ISM), System Dynamics, Integrated Weapon System (SSAT).
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INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM: CAUSES AND CHALLENGES A GEORGIAN CASE STUDY EKATERINE GAKHOKIDZE * * Ministry of Defense, Georgia
Abstract
The purpose of this research topic is to analyze the global challenges of terrorism that pose a threat to national security, identify the interaction between the globalization process and terrorism whether globalization is a major contributing factor to the spread of terrorism or it is caused by the weakening of state security institutions and the domestic challenges. In the framework of this study, we will discuss the Islamic State’s policy regarding Georgia. Special attention will be paid to the causes that facilitate the recruitment and radicalization of Georgian citizens to join ISIS, and describe the region in Georgia which is the most vulnerable to radicalization. The article provides also some statistics and main tendencies about the spread of terrorism all over the world.
Key words
Georgia, terrorism, “Islamic State”, security system, fighters.
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THE THREATS ANALYSIS OF THE ISLAMIC STATE NETWORK DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA REGION : Case Study of the Border of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines Tri LEGIONOSUKO, Joni WIDJAYANTO, I. Nengah PUTRA, A. K. SUSILO, O. S. SUHARYO* Indonesia Defense University, Sentul, Sukahati-Bogor, West Java, Indonesia 16810 *Indonesia Naval Technology College, Krembangan, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia 60178
Abstract
Development of Islam in Southeast Asia in the beginning comes from Gujarat Arab and Persia in a peaceful way; it never uses violence or war. Harry J.Benda states that Indianized Southeast Asia area, namely Indonesia and Malaysia frequently called as Islam Melayu-Indonesia. In addition, Vietnam is Sinicized Southeast Asia that influences Muslim area of South Thailand. The situation at this time, almost all countries face the threat of terrorism, either separatism of Islam area or anarchy activity of International terror network - for example the cases of Al-qaedah in the form of first bali bombing in Indonesia, Islamic State Iraqi and Suriah (ISIS) in Suriah, middle east and Islamic State (IS) in the form of Insurgency of Moro in Philippines. Based on these problems, this study aims to provide a threat analysis of the development of the Islamic state network in the Southeast Asia region. This research takes case studies in the border regions of Southeast Asia in 4 (four) major countries, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. The threat of terror in Southeast Asia is currently divided into three generations of terror, namely the first Al-Qaeda terror network threat, the second ISIS terror network threat and the third IS terror terror network threat. These three threats become the problem of the threat of national development and the life of society, nation and state for the countries of Southeast Asia.
Key words
Islamic State, threat analysis, network development, southeast Asia.
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BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT IN THE BANKING AND FINANCE SECTOR. AN OVERVIEW OF SECTOR RELATED VARIABLES Cristina IUȘAN, Dorel BADEA, Olga BUCOVEȚCHI*, Dumitru IANCU “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy in Sibiu, Romania, *Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
Abstract
The article highlights the main criteria and characteristics for analyzing the functionality of the banking and finance sector, both from the user’s perspective of the services and from the supplier’s perspective, an approach correlated with the main lines of effort mentioned by the specific standards for business continuity management. The research method is mostly exploratory, using predefined formats for investigating the problem (DESTEP analysis, CANVAS analysis), with the intention of identifying some existing benchmarks in the Romanian practice in the field. The main contribution of the study is aimed at the qualitative increase of the financial security culture of the population and institutions in the public and private environment, identified as the main beneficiaries of the banking and finance services and products.
Key words
continuity, banking institutions, criticality, functionality.
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DROPBOX AS AN ENABLER OF LANGUAGE LEARNING Ana-Maria CHISEGA-NEGRILĂ, Luiza KRAFT* *“Carol I” National Defence University, Bucharest, Romania
Abstract
Traditional education is nowadays replaced by modern forms of teaching and learning tailored to suit a variety of needs and organized so that knowledge can be delivered and gained in a shorter time than before. Many businesses became interested in providing employees with courses tailored to meet their needs and developed computer networks; it become obvious these networks put a number of problems related to cost and feasibility. Therefore, learning began to use public or private services that had advantages related not only to their reduced cost, but also to their capacity to store and share information. ESP courses followed the trend and began to use services such as Google Apps, Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services. This paper presents the advantages of cloud-computing for language learning, using the example of Dropbox as a method of personal cloud storage and a means to share course outlines, bibliography and academic requirements.
Key words
e-learning, cloud-based learning, dropbox.
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STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE TRANSFORMATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS Dr. Mihaela Barcan* *TB Hospital Leamna, Craiova, Romania
Abstract
The transformation of human resources management in health organizations is ongoing. An important role is held by transformation strategies, as well as by analysis of internal and external influence factors. The dynamics of these organizations' personnel is due to the competitiveness offer at national and international level. The human resources management must adapt to subsequent changes, the client being sensible to the medical personnel's structure. That is why strategies are needed to transform human resources management that will anticipate and to answer the requests related to workforce change.
Key words
management, human resources, strategic planning, health organizations, performance.
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DEFENSE OFFSET STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRY IN INDONESIA Fernando SITUMEANG, Imam SUYUDI, A. K. SUSILO** Student Officer, Staff and Command College of Indonesia Armed Forces Martanegara No.11, Bandung, West-Java, Indonesia 40264 Lecturer Staff, Staff and Command College of Indonesia Armed Forces Martanegara No.11, Bandung, West-Java, Indonesia 40264 **Lecturer Staff, Indonesia Naval Technology College Bumimoro, Moro Krembangan, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia 60178
Abstract
Basically, Indonesia has implemented a national defense offset policy. However, there are still obstacles in the implementation of these policies. This study aims at developing a strategy of implementing the Defense Offset to Strengthen the National Defense Industry. This study used the PEST (Politics, Economy, Social, Technology) analysis method, Borda method, and SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). This study is expected to provide an analysis of the optimization of defense offsets implementation. The analysis results of the internal factor obtained 7 aspects of strength and 13 aspects of weakness. The analysis results of external factors obtained 11 aspects of opportunity and 13 aspects of the threat. The analysis results of the QSPM matrix found that the strategy that is in accordance with the policy of implementing defense offset is the SO strategy. SO Strategy consists of 18 sub-strategy steps, which are aspects of government policy 6 sub-strategies; aspects of developing human resources 4 sub-strategies; aspects of the defense industry infrastructure 8 sub-strategies.
Key words
The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), defense offset, defense industry, borda count method, SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat), PEST (Politics, Economy, Social, Technology).
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INFORMATIVE COMBAT OF THE RUSSIAN HYBRID WAR Marian – Valentin BÎNĂ* Cristian DRAGOMIR* *"CAROL I" National Defense University, Bucharest, Romania
Abstract
The objective of this paper is to analyze the control system that the media offered to Russian disinformation campaigns in a supposed context of hybrid warfare. The exposure of the news offered by the main media channels allows the analysis of the concept of hybrid warfare to be concentrated and its comparison with the traditional strategic conception, in order to determine if the activities in question can be classified in this type of conflict. Information warfare and related components such as cyber warfare, electronic warfare and more, are becoming increasingly complex and can be used both defensively and offensively in the current security context offered by the national media.
Key words
hybrid war, media, propaganda, strategic ability, Russian Federation, security environment, independent system.
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