Boston Bombing and our National Chain of Command's Response to Homeland Attack

We have discussed the concept of a chain of command

Part 1

Part 2

Radicalization of Citizens to become Terrorists

How do citizens become terrorists against their own country and countrymen. Do they wake up one morning and turn to violence or is this something that is cultivated and groomed in them. Does it happen by chance or is their a deliberate process that transforms a citizen into a terrorist. How do we deal with this in a democratic society...?

Preventing Terror » The Radicalization Process

Discussion of homegrown terrorists.

The Role of Isolation in Radicalization: How Important Is It?

NPS Thesis overview

Former Jihadist Explains His Radicalization

MID TERM REVIEW

MID TERM STUDY TOPICS:

VETERAN'S DAY

• What is the purpose of Veteran's Day?
• When is Veteran's Day?
• What is the history of Veteran's Day?
• Clink This Link!

PERSONNEL INSPECTION  (Appearance, Bearing, Knowledge)

• Appearance in Uniform: Know uniform measurements !!!!
• Bearing
• Knowledge

DRILL  (Be familiar with the sequence)

• Fall In 
• Dress Right Dress
• Ready Front Cover
• Right Face
• Forward March
• Column Left/Right
• Mark Time March
• To The Rear March
• Squad / Plt Halt
• Squad or Platoon Halt
• Dismissed

STRESS MANAGEMENT: Be prepared to provide a response to the following questions

• What is Stress?
• Is there such a thing as good stress or bad stress?
• What are some positive ways for managing stress?
• What are some negative ways of managing stress?

EBOLA OUTBREAK: Be prepared to discuss the governments role in the containment and prevention of an epidemic like this.

• Containment and Prevention

GENERAL ORDERS TO THE SENTRY

• First through eleventh general orders to the sentry

General Orders to the Sentry

SUBJECTIVITY VERSUS OBJECTIVITY

Study Link to Previous Blog post: Click on this Link!!

• Discussion about the situation in Ferguson, Missouri

NAVAL OPERATIONS: When given a graphic describe employment options using a variety of platforms to accomplish a variety of missions.

• Naval Platforms and COP
• USS Cole and Damage Control 
• Falklands Campaign
• Operations Just Cause / Panama Canal

CHAIN OF COMMAND

Study Link to Google Doc: Click this Link !

• You need to know POTUS Through Cadet

WEAR YOUR UNIFORM TO THE EXAM!!!!!!. 

Be Prepared to write a reflection / self assessment on a topic given to you by the teacher.

Good Luck

Subjectivity vs Objectivity: Post Grand Jury Perspectives

Definitions: 

• Subjective: placing excessive emphasis on one's mood, attitudes, and opinions.  

• Objective: not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice, based on facts, unbiased.

Overview: As the situation in Ferguson, Missouri has developed many sides have a subjective opinion of what happened and who is right or wrong in this highly reported national level incident. Some are of the opinion that the local police gunned an unarmed innocent person down? Others are of the opinion that a police officer responded to the report of a crime and confronted a suspect who attacked him and struggled for the police officer's gun, the suspect was killed in the process. 


Many await the results of the Grand Jury to determine a more objective determination. The variety of perspectives offered are for open and balanced discussion utilizing this situation as a vignette for seeking to determine subjectivity versus objectivity.

The link below has the Grand Jury Transcripts from Ferguson, MI.

Ferguson Grand Jury Transcripts

Here are some perspectives following the Grand Jury Verdict clearing Police Officer Darrel Wilson of any legal wrongdoing in the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. 

POTUS

Cornel West

There were different responses to the Grand Jury decision.

PARIS

PARIS ATTACKS

PARIS HOSTAGE RESCUE

PARIS PROTESTS

Chain of Command Group 2015 Group Activity

CARD ACTIVITY

READ THIS FIRST, Then watch the video!!

Chain of Command...? What does that mean and what is its purpose? Is it just a military concept? If so why study this concept if you are not in the military? If it has applications in non-military organizations then perhaps understanding the concept of a "chain of command" has other applications. Let's watch this video and see how you could apply this concept to other activities.... 

What examples would you give on how the concept of a "chain of command" applies to other organizations and activities? In your opinion, what are some of the universal purposes of a chain of command based on the activities and discussion you have had up until this point. 

Let's take a look at the NJROTC chain of command briefed by your fellow students.... Remember, chain of command will be a part of your mid term exam. 

Back To School After The Holiday Break

WELCOME BACK AFTER THE HOLIDAY BREAK

Watch the video? What do you think the central message in this video is? 

We had a long break from school from 23 Dec 2014 to Jan 5 2015. Welcome back to school. It is time to get back to work! We have mid terms right around the corner, and then the end of the second marking period. For seniors this may be the last marking period colleges will review before making their decision to accept you to their institution or not. 

Good luck, come to work, and finish the marking period strong.