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Editorial Objectives The editorial objectives of the Defense Transportation Journal are to advance knowledge and science in defense logistics and transportation and the partnership between the commercial transportation industry and the government transporter. DTJ stimulates thought and effort in the areas of defense transportation, logistics, and distribution by providing readers with: • News and information about defense logistics and transportation issues • New theories or techniques • Information on research programs • Creative views and syntheses of new concepts • Articles in subject areas that have significant current impact on thought and practice in defense logistics and transportation • Reports on NDTA Chapters Editorial Policy The Defense Transportation Journal is designed as a forum for current research, opinion, and identification of trends in defense transportation and logistics. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily of the Editors, the Editorial Review Board, or NDTA. Editorial Content For a DTJ Publication Schedule, Media Kit and Archives, visit /www.ndtahq.com/education_dtj.htm Dr. Kent N. Gourdin, Editor, DTJ Director of the Global Logistics & Transportation Program, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC 843-953-5327 • F 843-953-5697 gourdink@email.cofc.edu

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On the morning of the 5K, race organizers were awakened at 4:45am by Mother Nature as we looked out the window to see lightening and a downpour. However, in the Army and NDTA fashion, we pushed forward and met our faithful runners in the lobby at 5:30am while the rain and thunder continued.

With busses, volunteers, and runners assembled, we attempted to wait out the storm and moved our 6:45am start time to 7:15am. But, the rain continued. We were ready to run in the rain but not in lighting so, because of safety, we postponed the run . . . until September. Our next NDTA A-35 5K will be scheduled during the NDTA forum in Phoenix.

In spite of weather interruptions in Dallas, our 5K was a tremendous success! With support from SDDC, over 100 persons signed up to run and generous donations were made to Camp Hope (www.chrisnealfarm. com). Camp Hope, charitable beneficiary of this year’s event, offers year round enjoyment, recovery, and well being to wounded warriors and is located in Farmington, MO. Thank you to SDDC leadership, NDTA staff, and volunteers including co-organizers Kristen Burt (AAFES) and Jeff Campbell (NDTA) and all of our corporate sponsors: APL Lines, American Military University, Boyle Transportation, CWTSatoTravel, The Hertz Corporation,

NDTA and MSC have selected Mr. Matthew Steadman to be the first intern in their summer internship program. Mr. Steadman is currently attending the University of Tennessee Business College with a concentration in Logistics. He will serve his internship this summer at Headquarters, MSC Atlantic, Norfolk, VA.

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The DTS has been affected to an even greater extent. All of the changes that have rippled through our civilian partners have impacted the travel of troops and their families as well as all of the agencies that ship and receive DOD cargo moved by commercial carriers.

But perhaps the biggest consequence has been the need to support wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, two of the most remote areas in the world. The available transportation infrastructure across all modes in both countries is dismal to non-existent, so the challenge had been twofold: how to get the troops and their equipment in, and then support them once they are there. The northern supply route into Afghanistan is a case in point.

To address ongoing concerns with Pakistani supply lines, US planners opened the Northern Distribution Network (NDN), a series of commercially-based logistical arrangements connecting Baltic and Caspian ports with Afghanistan via Russia, Central Asia, and the Caucasus via road and rail. The NDN primarily handles non-military goods and fuels moving to US and NATO troops, but the challenges are many, including dealing with the fact that cargo must pass through some of the most corrupt countries in the world.

To say that 9/11 changed the face of transportation forever is an understatement. Regardless of mode, whether moving passengers or cargo commercially or for the DOD, carriers and their customers have had to adapt to new procedures as a result of the chaos inflicted by bin Laden and his minions. While no one expects that situation to change anytime soon, I would hope that, ten years from now, we can look back and say that the changes occurring in transportation between 2011 and 2021 were much more positive than those seen between 2001 and 2011. DTJ

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’m writing this editorial the day after the news of Osama bin-Laden’s death during a successful raid carried out by US Navy Seals. Though his demise is symbolic on so many levels, the reality is that his impact on world events will continue to be felt for years to come. Arguably, the transportation industry in general and the Defense Transportation System (DTS) in particular, have been transformed since September 11, 2001, not necessarily for the better.

Certainly, we are all familiar with the security procedures put in place since that dark day. Air travel, which ceased to be a pleasure long ago, has become an obstacle course of long-lines; scanners, full-body and otherwise; intrusive patdowns and shoe removal . . . and that’s just to get to the gate! Once we make it onto the plane, we’re mindful of other passengers and are, to some degree, on the lookout for “odd” behavior which is, unfortunately, often is in the eye of the beholder. Profiling, rightly or wrongly, has become a way of life when we travel.

Many flights now have armed air marshals flying incognito, ready to spring into action should the worst happen.

I can’t help wondering how different things might have been had 9/11/01 been just another day.

Freight movement has changed just as much, if not more. Our borders have essentially been pushed out to the ports of the world embarking cargo headed to the US The Customs/Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C/TPAT) and the Container Security Initiative (CSI), are just two of the programs developed over the past decade to ensure that containers coming into the United States are not being used by terrorists for nefarious purposes. These, along with other measures, add time and cost to the ultimate consumer, and generally slow global trade.

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NDTA – The Association for Global Logistics & Transportation invites you to the

65th Annual Logistics and Transportation Forum & Expo “Rising to the Challenge”

Phoenix, Arizona

September 10-14, 2011 Hyatt Regency – Phoenix

Join LOGISTICIANS and TRANSPORTERS from Military, Government, and Commercial Sectors to SHARE knowledge, NETWORK with Industry Leaders, and RISE TO THE CHALLENGE of our global supply chain enterprise.

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER Year of the Military Logistician LTG Ken Wykle, USA (Ret.) NDTA President

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reetings! There are many reasons to celebrate 2011. It is the “Year of the Military Logistician” for NDTA. Our intent is to focus on the logistician, highlight their achievements, and recognize their contributions to the Nation. The logisticians provide the materiel and services necessary for our nation to implement the Military element of National Power. This is also the 65th anniversary of NDTA. Your Association has a long distinguished history of being the tie that binds government and industry together in the pursuit of common interest. Working together industry and government provide the capability to move forces and materiel any place on the globe to execute National Priorities. Over the last few months NDTA members from industry have worked to provide recommendations on proposed government rules for topics like; Air Crew Duty/Rest, Hours of Service for Truck Drivers, Compliance, Safety and Accountability, improved physical security for US Flag vessels operating in and around the Horn of Africa, and informed senior government officials on the current and future “state” of each segment of the transportation and logistics industry.

This is the 10th anniversary year of the attacks of 9-11. We must not forget these tragic events, and the need to be ready to defend our freedoms and way of life.

Make no mistake there are elements in the world who want to destroy us. 2011 is a year of great physical destruction and unrest—the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis in Japan, and the upheaval in the Middle East as individuals seek freedoms. Our Military and Industry team members have responded to these and other requirements when asked.

In April, NDTA organized and managed the Exposition in conjunction with

the SDDC Training Symposium. By all accounts it was a superb event. Congratulations to SDDC and their entire team for this outstanding symposium. It was a great opportunity to exchange information, learn about industry capabilities, and gain information about SDDC programs. NDTA is currently developing the program for the annual Forum to be held in Phoenix, AZ September 10-14th.

Mr. Scott Davis, Chairman and CEO, UPS will kick off the Forum Program on Monday September 12th. On Tuesday, General Raymond Johns, Commander Air Mobility Command will speak and General McNabb is expected to speak on Wednesday morning. There will be other government, military and industry speakers and roundtable discussions during the three days, plus ten to twelve breakout sessions during the afternoons. Visit our website at www.ndtahq.com to register and for current information on the program, networking opportunities, sponsorships and to reserve your booth in the exhibit hall. Mark your calendar and reserve your hotel room early to ensure you are in the Forum Hotel—the Hyatt Regency Phoenix. The Forum provides a great opportunity to share knowledge, network, and gain insights into various programs from senior leaders.

About one month later, 17-21 October 2011, SDDC is sponsoring a Traffic Management Workshop at the Millennium Hotel of St. Louis, 200 S. 4th Street. This workshop replaces the Eastern and Western Regional Conferences. The target audience is functional-level personnel (E4-MAJ, GS12 and below) from DOD installations and activities. The goal is to enhance attendees’ knowledge of the end-to-end distribution and deployment processes within the defense transportation system, and address cur-

rent issues affecting the transportation community. This is an excellent opportunity to meet installation Transportation Officers and to receive information on topics like DTCI, USC 06/O7, CMOS, DTTS, and more. Check the NDTA website and with SDDC G-9 for more information on this workshop.

We all live and work in a fast paced environment. To stay current on scheduled meetings and events check the NDTA website at least weekly, follow NDTA on Twitter and Face book. And there is always email and the telephone for those who do not tweet or have a Face book page.

Thank you for your commitment to the Association and the daily contributions each of you make in support of our Nation’s economy and to our National security. I look forward to seeing ALL of you in Phoenix! DTJ

Our thoughts and prayers are with NDTA members and friends devastated by recent tornadoes.

Please check the NDTA website (www.ndtahq.com) for news from area chapters.

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AT21 and CSV Drive the Enterprise

Learn how two of USTRANSCOM’s biggest initiatives are tied together at the hip

By Rory Kinney, SES, Deputy Director, Deputy Chief Information Officer and Distribution Portfolio Manager, Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems, US TRANSCOM. Scott AFB

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ne doesn’t have to be at USTRANSCOM long before hearing two acronyms that are driving priorities throughout the Command: AT21 (Agile Transportation for the 21st Century) and CSV (Corporate Services Vision).

Working together, these initiatives are helping the Command realize increased efficiency and effectiveness that benefit both taxpayers and warfighters.

The purpose of AT21, a program of record, is to optimize the worldwide movement of US military forces and the supplies they require. The result? Timedefinite delivery that costs less. To accomplish this task, AT21 is leveraging technology made available through the CSV. “AT21 and CSV are different, but they are critically interdependent.” said Bruce Busler, JDPAC Director and AT21 visionary.

Their interdependent nature can be illustrated by five technology-oriented focus areas that define the CSV. Standardized View Simply put, the standardized view of the CSV is an online portal known as iDistribute.mil. AT21 leverages iDistribute.mil to visualize its operational capabilities. Eventually, other DPO programs will use the portal—ultimately creating a standardized view for all DPO programs. Like AT21, their capabilities will be expressed as applications “apps.”

Similar to widgets on iGoogle or apps on an iPhone, operators select only the applications they need to execute jobrelated tasks. Operators who benefit from AT21, for example, use (or will use) apps to plan, prepare, execute and assess distribution pipeline activities.

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The purpose of AT21, a program of record, is to optimize the worldwide movement of US military forces and the supplies they require. The result? Time-definite delivery that costs less. To accomplish this task, AT21 is leveraging technology made available through the CSV. The remaining focus areas are a bit more complicated to understand because they aren’t visible to the end user. Nevertheless, they are important to AT21 and provide a broader understanding of the program’s underpinnings.

Standardized Processes A key task for AT21 planners is to inject efficiency into the distribution pipeline through better process management, consistent business rules and workflows.

These efforts are paramount to AT21.

The CSV complements these efforts by providing enabling technology through business process management (BPM) software. Tools such as the BPM suite capture and automate improved processes for operators that are then delivered through the iDistribute.mil portal via applications.

Standardized Services Core to the CSV is a paradigm shift from systems to services (i.e. capabilities). In lay-

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weren’t necessarily designed to communicate with each other. The CSV, through standardized information exchanges, is helping those systems talk to each other while meaningfully delivering complete, consistent data to operators. With the right data in their hands, operators can now solve DPO challenges in new ways—a hallmark of AT21.

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When operators rely on multiple systems, they give up a certain level of efficiency as each system has its own set of business rules.

Moreover, some systems are duplicative— further driving down efficiencies. With standardized services, operators throughout the enterprise benefit from consistent business rule implementations and consistent capabilities for each DPO workflow—two efficiency-driving values behind AT21.

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Standardized Delivery To standardize delivery of new capabilities, the DPO has designed an improved development process that takes place under one roof known as the Enterprise Integration Lab (EIL). The process builds new technology through a phased approach: research, development, and software integration. In addition to helping streamline the delivery of new capabilities to end users, the EIL facilitates the reuse of standardized services, maintains a consistent security posture and aids in the insertion of new technologies throughout the enterprise at reduced costs. This new process is currently driving the development of key AT21 capabilities. The core for AT21 is a new development business model called “Agile Software Development.” Agile provides a process whereby different software builds are incrementally delivered in short spirals typically in 1-3 week cycles.

With a firm understanding of the CSV’s five-point approach, one can get a sense for the technology that will help AT21 come to fruition over the next few years. It’s important to note, however, that technology by itself will not solve supply chain challenges. That role will always be filled by people—the true drivers behind AT21.

"AT21 provides our Fusion Center personnel with the means to make smarter decisions about the world's most complex distribution pipeline," said COL Paul Ernst, Functional Manager of AT21.

“The technology provided by the CSV tears down the walls of traditional stovepipe systems, coalesces information, and presents it in an intuitive manner through the iDistribute portal."

Ernst’s comments were reiterated by Mike Hansen, Logistic Sustainment Division Chief.

“Within AT21, the two people that matter most are warfighters and operators. Our aim with AT21 is to fulfill their needs for greater insights so they can make the best possible supply chain decisions every time,” said Hansen. “As the CSV continues to ma-

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ture, we’ll be able to drive the insights and innovations required to make this happen.”

It’s clear that long-term success for AT21 or CSV can drive success for the other. For example, if AT21 is the first instantiation of the CSV, other enterpriseimpacting programs will be watching to learn how they can benefit from the CSV’s innovative approach. Likewise, AT21 will benefit from a smooth, robust implementation of the CSV’s five focus areas.

To ensure a smooth implementation, both AT21 and CSV teams are working to create a forward-thinking environment that maximizes a free-flow of information between the functional community that plans business processes and the technical community that aids in technology solutions. Busler noted the importance of such an environment.

“Functional ownership of AT21 is one of the key strengths driving distribution pipeline optimization . . . in conjunction with a healthy IT environment illustrated by the CSV.” Busler’s comments are symbolic of a paradigm shift that isn’t merely enhancing the enterprise, but commercial industries as well. Healthy IT environments are no longer defined strictly by having “healthy technology.” For standard processes to be integrated into technology, for example, it’s imperative that functional leaders provide input and ownership throughout all phases of development. The primary reason is they know an operator’s needs best.

The reverse is also true. The technical community must empower the functional community by helping them understand what’s possible and what’s needed to realize solutions that leading-edge technology can provide.

In short, AT21 and the CSV are building a better distribution pipeline by bridging the expertise of two disparate, but critically interdependent, communities. DTJ Mr. Kinney is responsible for DOD oversight of joint distribution architecture, proper distribution portfolio system investment, and regulatory and statutory compliance for the command’s information technology systems.

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Staff Sgt. Jedidiah Brown, vehicle maintainer, shows Iraqi airmen tricks of the trade when maintaining humvees during a training session. Sergeant Brown is deployed from F.E. Warren AFB, WY. Photo by USAF Tech. Sgt. Jason Lake. Courtesy of 321st Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron.

The Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron training program is one of several major training projects being coordinated between US Air Force and Army units and the Iraq Training and Advisory Mission – Air’s base transition team at Kirkuk, Iraq. The team is also facilitating training with firefighters, security forces and other key career fields needed to sustain air base operations once American military forces transition out. Five other Air Force BTTs are located throughout the country conducting similar missions.

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s US military forces pack up their things and transition out of Iraq, Airmen from the 321st Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron (ELRS) at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, have their hands full.

With less than eight months remaining before the security agreement deadline, the 321st ELRS is working to not only get US military forces and equipment out of the country, but also train their Iraqi counterparts how to perform the same basic functions once they’re gone.

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fies,” explained Major Anthony Edwards, who took command over the unit and more than 50 Airmen April 13. “[Now], more than ever, [our Airmen] need to keep [their] focus—on safety and maintaining on-time missions. If we fall short, it messes up the entire [transition] plan.”

The unit’s director of operations, Capt.

Michael Meno, said balancing the two-sided mission is a delicate process, but with the help of Kirkuk’s base transition team, Airmen are making progress training their Iraqi partners in all disciplines of the career field.

“There is a huge amount of accountability, tracking, storage, inventory, dis-

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tribution and maximum use of resources involved in the logistics process that facilitates the needs of [US] units to meet their mission objectives,” said the captain, deployed from Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., and Inarajan, Guam, native. “Our personnel demonstrate standards of the job so that our Iraqi counterparts can take what they are learning and apply it to their working environment. We recognize that they, in most cases, have not received the formal training of the career field, so we try to emphasize the process in action.”

Airmen working in the unit’s aerial port flight support more than 200 missions

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that load more than 2,500 passengers and 375 tons of cargo as part of its US mission each month. In addition, aerial port operators like Staff Sgt. Joseph Maldonado, Staff Sgt. Dane Childers and Senior Airman Jacob Tate are teaching their Iraqi partners the importance of manifesting passengers on flights and demonstrating how to pack and weigh pallets before they’re loaded onto aircraft.

“We’ve also been showing them the different types of K-loaders we use here to move the cargo out to the aircraft,” explained Sergeant Maldonado, a Guardsman deployed from Stewart Air National Guard Base, NY “While palletizing, we’ve also shown them the different types of chains and devices we use to secure the cargo.”

During a recent training session, an Iraqi lieutenant colonel thanked the 321st ELRS Airmen for training his men on aerial port operations. He explained that before Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was a general in a completely different career field, but he took a scarce, lower-ranking position to remain in the emerging Iraqi air force.

After showing the lieutenant colonel and his airmen how to secure baggage and weigh palletized cargo, the group of Airmen set plans for the next training session—how to maintain accountability and safely load and unload passengers and cargo from a C-130.

On the opposite side of the airfield, Airmen from the 321st ELRS fuels management flight are working side-by-side with their Iraqi counterparts on a weekly basis. Airmen like Tech. Sgt. Ryan Smith have been teaching Iraqi airmen advanced techniques for checking the quality of jet fuel used for the aircraft on base.

Sergeant Smith and Warrant Officer “Abu Mohammed” test a one-gallon sample of jet fuel from one of the Iraqi air force fuel trucks. The two check the fuel’s density, conductivity, contamination and weight to ensure the fuel is within strict quality standards before it is cleared for use inside aircraft and various equipment.

Warrant Officer Mohammed, who joined

Left, Senior Airman Jacob Tate, aerial port operations technician, weighs baggage pallets for an outgoing aircraft during a training session with Iraqi air force airmen. Airman Tate is an Air National Guardsman deployed from the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pittsburgh, PA. Above, an Iraqi warrant officer tests jet fuel samples with guidance from Tech. Sgt. Ryan Smith (not pictured) who has been advising his Iraqi counterparts for more than a month to prepare them for autonomous operations after US military forces transition out. Photos by USAF Tech. Sgt. Jason Lake. Courtesy of 321st Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron.

the Iraqi air force when he was 17, has been a fuels technician for almost 32 years. Despite Abu’s vast experience, Sergeant Smith has been able to teach him a few new tricks of the trade using advanced tools.

“We share a lot of the same basic processes, but the American process is a little more in-depth,” said Warrant Officer Mohammed. “I’ve learned how to change filters for JP-8 trucks, how often they need to be changed and the right steps to do it. I’ve also learned how to measure the amount of fuel in the storage tanks.”

Sergeant Smith, who is deployed from Hurlburt Field, FL, said training airmen like Chief Warrant Officer Mohammed on advanced fuel management techniques is critical as the Iraqi air force builds up its pool of logistics airmen at Kirkuk. In the past two years, the pool has grown from four airmen to 32.

“Without clean fuel, their aircraft here won’t fly, so right now we’re training them how to test their own samples,” said Sergeant Smith, who calls Martinsville, IN, his hometown. “They’re going to need that capability for their own flying squadrons when we leave and they need to be proficient with similar equipment used in their own lab.”

At the Iraqi air force’s vehicle maintenance shop, Staff Sgt. Jedidiah Brown and Airman 1st Class Josh Guisasola from the 321st ELRS vehicle maintenance flight have been training their Iraqi counterparts on some of the key points to maintaining various vehicles in their inventory.

“After how many kilometers can it go before maintenance?” one Iraqi airman asks about the humvee.

“At approximately 100,000 kilometers,” said Sergeant Brown.

Opening up the hood and all the panels on an Iraqi humvee, the two showed more than a dozen Iraqis how to remove a generator and answered questions about preventive maintenance while showing key maintenance areas within the vehicle.

“In my nine years in the Air Force, I’ve never had a training mission like this before,” explained Sergeant Brown, who is deployed from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, WY, and calls Troy, PA, his hometown. “In the last eight months, our unit trained the Iraqis as they needed it, but now we’re teaching them on lift machines, buses and trucks on a weekly basis. We want to show them how to maintain and safely operate the vehicles in their inventory as proficiently as possible.” DTJ

2011 – NDTA’s Year of the Military Professional Our military logisticians of all service branches are on duty around the clock and around the world.

Their work place includes hostile territory and disaster zones, and their tasks range from the mundane to the monumental.

NDTA salutes these talented and dedicated professionals. Thank you for all that you do!

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NDTA thanks the WWII History Club (WW2HC) for sharing a lead on this story. It highlights an enduring devotion to wartime heroes, and children who today are still touched by the sacrifices they made. It is also about a small town in the Czech Republic known as Plzeň (“Pilsen”) that every American, whether they have served in the military or not, should visit. Doug LaViolette made the trip and it changed his life forever.

The Citizens of Plzeň Love America and the American Soldier!

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very year, on May 6th, residents and travelers from around the world join the Liberation Celebration of Plzeň. Last year marked the 65th anniversary of the liberation led by General George Patton’s 3rd Army, and even after more than six decades, people come by the thousands to say, “Thank you” lining the streets for miles.

From large crowds to quiet reflective moments, everyone takes time to remember.

One landmark is particularly touching—a marker placed at the crash site of Lt. Virgil P. Kirkham, the last recorded American USAAF pilot killed in Europe during WWII. It was his 82nd mission and one that he volunteered to go on. Lt. Kirkham was 20 years old when his P-47 Thunderbolt plane was shot down. Zdenka Sladkova was just 14 years old when she witnessed the event, and was so moved by his sacrifice that she vowed to remember. For 66 straight years, Zdenka, who turned 80 this year, has assumed the responsibility

freedom. For them, Soldiers are like “Rock Stars” and everyone, young and old, asks for their autographs when they visit Plzeň. Families wait patiently for a signature and the requests are overwhelming.

Doug LaViolette and his good friend Bob Nueske were among the many participants at the 65th celebration in 2010. Doug was in the US Army back in the late 60s, and not far from this city. He was deeply moved by the experience, so much so that he and his friend decided to establish the “Scholarship of Honor” Marker at crash site of Lt. Virgil P. Kirkham, USAF in tribute to General George S. Patton and the American Soldier, past and present. to care for Virgil’s crash site and memoThe Scholarship will fall under the direcrial marker near her home. tion of the Brian LaViolette Foundation, On May 4, 2010, Zdenka was recogwhich was organized following the tragic nized by the Mayor of Trhanova, her death of Doug’s son in 1992 and which home town, for her extraordinary effort has awarded more than 500 scholarships to honor this American hero. to deserving college-bound students since Yet there is another chapter in this story. its inception. General Patton’s grandson, George Patton Waters, currently serves on The Czech people are teaching their chilthe Foundation’s Board. dren about America’s sacrifice for their

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The General George S. Patton Scholarship of Honor will be given annually to a student who has graduated from one of the 40+ high schools in Plzeň, Czech Republic, and who has chosen to enter the military or pursue a career in public safety or community service (e.g. police, firefighting, emergency medical services, healthcare and medicine, education, social work, humanitarian work, church or religious service).

Each year, a different military hero will be honored in tribute to General Patton’s memory and the mission to liberate Europe. The first award will be presented in honor of Lt. Virgil Kirkham, the young P-47 pilot killed 66 years ago in the final days of WWII. His brother, Marion Kirkham, who also served during WWII in the United States Army – Air Corps, will present the award. DTJ

The WWII History Club is an activities club of The Villages, a retirement community in Florida founded by Professor Donald Goldstein and Jim Renner. The club meets monthly for lectures and discussion groups involving WW2 vets and other “eye witnesses” to history. Goldstein, a nationally known military historian and author of At Dawn We Slept, Miracle at Midway, and several other serious works, leads the meetings; membership has grown from 30 (January 2010) to over 300 today. Advance signup or registration is not required. According to member Mark Erdrich, “Just show up and enjoy!” Mark also suggests that NDTA members who are not in the area may want to visit the Club website. You’ll find excellent reading on WWII at: www.ww2hc.org/articles.htm with scholarly notes and reflections from Professor Goldstein. Mark explains that the Plzeň story has made the rounds although it is not a part of the Club’s official reading list. Be that as it may, it still carries an important message about the US Army and the liberation of Plzeň.

>> 11.11.11 “What’s right with AMerica” As Americans, we pull through challenging times by pulling together. That has always been the foundation of this great land. On 11.11.11, the Brian LaViolette Foundation will celebrate “What’s Right With America.” On this historic day, the Foundation will recognize the extraordinary people who have helped change the lives of countless individuals throughout the world, highlighting the cross-section of America, including the following areas: our Armed Forces, philanthropic work, business and commerce, the arts and entertainment industry, and the field of sports.

For details on the Brian LaViolette Foundation, please visit www.briansjourney.com For information on the 11.11.11 event: Kim LaViolette, Executive Director 828-242-3790; kimrlav@yahoo.com

>> Liberation festival

NDTA remembers all Veterans, active duty military and fallen heroes.

We celebrate with you the spirit of our great Nation.

Zdenka Sladkova with the Mayor of Trhanova

Monument in memory of General Patton and American Soldiers. Plzeň, Czech Republic

On 4 May 1945 General Patton gave the order to resume the offensive in West Bohemia, and the 2nd and 97th Infantry Divisions and the 16th Armored Division pushed forward in the direction of Plzeň. American tanks appeared on the streets of the city from eight o’clock on the morning of Sunday 6 May, to be greeted with immense enthusiasm by local inhabitants.

Since 1990 the tradition has grown up of organizing an annual Liberation Festival in May. People come to the city from all over the world to welcome in the spring with music and dance, to meet American veterans and their friends and relatives, and of course to drink Pilsner beer.

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2010 NDTA Quality Award

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NDTA Expo April 4-6, 2011 • dallas, tx

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DTA is proud to announce recipients of the 2010 NDTA Quality Award. Recognition is given annually to Transportation Service Providers that serve the Defense Transportation System and the Department of Defense with distinction; selection criteria is based on excellence in support, service and teamwork. LTG Kenneth Wykle, USA (Ret.), NDTA President, and MG Kevin A. Leonard, USA, commanding general of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC), presented the awards at a gala banquet held April 6th at the SDDC Training Symposium in Dallas, Texas. This year’s NDTA Quality Award Recipients are: APL Accepted by Lars Magnusson Boyle Transportation Accepted by Marc Boyle DB Schenker Accepted by James Pelliccio DHL Worldwide Express Accepted by Adrian Watts Green Valley Transportation Accepted by Nancy Houghton Interstate Van Lines Accepted by Richard (“Connie”)Constable Matson Navigation Company Accepted by Dave Hoppes Miramar Transportation, Inc. Accepted by Richard Fore Northern Neck Transfer, Inc. Accepted by William H. Edwards, Jr. Pilot Freight Services Accepted by Larry Wenrich Raith-CTS Logistics Accepted by Victor Ramanan Textainer Equipment Mgmt (U.S.) Ltd. Accepted by Robert D. Pedersen

For photos of the NDTA Quality Awards, visit: www.ndtahq.com/NDTAQualityAwards.htm

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Inspiration and Motivation Thoughts from a Newcomer to the NDTA/SDDC Symposium in Dallas

By Amy Di Leo

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am not a runner. Sure, I walk 20 minutes on the treadmill a few times a week . . . but running? Not a chance! But in early February, I decided to run a 5K. Not one of the dozens planned near my home outside New York City. I wanted to run in NDTA’s 5K fundraiser in Dallas seven weeks later, to support Camp Hope.

Camp Hope is a cause that is near and dear to me. It is a 170-acre farm in southeastern Missouri, where war-wounded Soldiers can explore and enjoy the outdoors, bond with fellow injured Soldiers, and heal through the power of nature. Gold Star dad and HQ SDDC employee, Will White, founded Camp Hope in 2007, a few months after his son, Pfc Christopher Neal White, a 23-year-old Marine, was killed in Iraq. White’s Camp Hope honors the fallen by helping the wounded.

One of the first Soldiers to visit Camp Hope was CPT Joe Bogart, an Army Engineer. Joe inspired me from the moment I met him. His positive attitude, witty sense of humor, infectious smile, and quiet calmness made me feel at ease.

Though wounded in Iraq—an IED took his right eye and left him with limited vision in his left—Joe did not retire. In fact, he deployed again and is currently an active duty Company Commander at FT Leonard Wood, MO. Joe is also a runner. In the fall, I cheered with his family as he legged it across the finish line of the Army 10-Miler at the Pentagon. He’d left his guide in the dust, to finish 20 minutes ahead of him.

Although my ultimate goal was to be Joe’s running guide for the NDTA event, at this point, I couldn’t even run a ¼ mile without getting breathless. I knew I had work to do.

Joe was immediately up to the challenge of helping me train—he in Missouri; me in New York. He first advised me to get fitted

for running shoes. Then he emailed a training outline. To prevent injury, I was to start slowly . . . quarter mile walk, quarter mile run, quarter mile walk . . . every other day.

The first time I got on the treadmill at the gym, I did 1.7 miles, but it took 34 minutes. That’s more time than Joe would take to complete the whole three miles! Uh oh!

For the next seven weeks, I went to the gym consistently and texted Joe about my progress. At first he’d say he was proud of me but after about a month, my joy was tempered with Joe’s simple, “Great, Thursday do sprints,” or the like. Reality check!

I couldn’t help think of the new Soldiers Joe coached at base and how he must serve as an inspiration to them. Joe’s support and encouragement made me want to work harder and motivated me to do so, even when I didn’t want to.

By April, I was able to endure the full 3.1 miles though only running half the time.

At least I knew I could complete the run.

It was clear to me that I’d likely be another blown off guide to Joe, or as he joked, he’d have to run backwards to stay with me. Regardless, I looked forward to the experience even if I’d be eating everyone else’s dust.

In Dallas, Joe and I were showered with kindness and support by NDTA staff and volunteers. Joe golfed in the NDTA Chapter Tournament scoring his first Eagle, and then shared how donations from the event supported Camp Hope’s Soldiers.

I learned of other programs that help wounded Soldiers, including the Aquatic Exercise Program for Wounded Warriors started for the Army by Mary Wykle.

At the Awards Ceremony, LTG Kenneth Wykle, USA (Ret.), NDTA President, shared the Camp Hope video with the hundreds of attendees. When the presentation was over, several people pledged support and donations, and thanked me

CPT Joe Bogart runs in the Army 10 Miler 2010

Amy Di Leo (left) and CPT Joe Bogart (right) pictured with motivational speaker, Greg Link, at the NDTA/SDDC Symposium in Dallas, April 2011

for helping our wounded Soldiers. I’m grateful to the NDTA for its support and for shining a light on Camp Hope.

About the run? Though more than 100 of us had gathered at 0530, dangerous lightning storms coupled with the worst hail Dallas had ever seen was forecasted and prevented us from going. Disappointed?

Not me! I gained so much more in Dallas than checking a goal off my bucket list.

And when General Wykle announced that NDTA would be running again in Phoenix, I was more than grateful. I also silently cheered the additional time to train. I can only get faster!

Maybe after Phoenix I’ll be able to say, “I am a runner.” Who’s with me?

For more information on Camp Hope or to view the video, visit camphopeusa.org.

Amy Di Leo is a freelance writer and member of the Camp Hope Board of Directors.

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2011 NDTA Expo SDDC Symposium Survey

NDTA Expo SPONSORS American Military University

How would you rate the NDTA Expo information sharing (website, Twitter, email blasts, DTJ/Gram, Expo signage/brochures)?

A-35 Veterans Benefit 5K Cash Donation

APL

A-35 Veterans Benefit 5K General Support Expo Period Opening

Needs Work Very Good Average Excellent

Avis Budget Group

1%

Ice Cream Bars

29%

Bennett Motor Express Platinum Patron Sponsor

56%

Best Western International

13%

Prize Donor

Boyle Transportation

A-35 Veterans Benefit 5K General Support

Carlson Wagonlit/Sato Travel

A-35 Veterans Benefit 5K Sponsorship

Which networking opportunity provides the greatest benefit to you?

Chalich Trucking Inc. Patriotic Lapel Pin

Expo Opening Period Expo Afternoon Session Expo Closing Period A-35 Veterans Benefit 5K (0%) NDTA Dallas Veterans Benefit Golf Tournament (0%)

Choice Hotels

9%

Prize Donor

DHL

Super Sponsor

27% 64%

Farrell Lines

Gold Patron Sponsor

Fikes Truck Line

Gold Patron Sponsor

FMN Logistics, Inc. What is your primary reason for attending the Expo?

Platinum Patron Sponsor

HANJIN INTERMODAL AMERICA, INC. Silver Patron Sponsor

Exhibits Location/venue (0%) Networking NDTA Committee Meetings (0%) Other

Hertz

13%

The Official Car Rental Company

40%

InterContinental Hotels Group Prize Donor

Interstate Van Lines 47%

A-35 Veterans Benefit 5K General Support

Landstar Systems Inc. Tote Bags

Maersk Line, Limited

Package Sponsorship (F&B Host, JR Pad Folio, 5K Run)

Do you plan to exhibit at the 2012 NDTA Expo during the SDDC Symposium in 2012 (March 5-7, 2012 in Denver, CO)?

Yes No

National Air Cargo

Combination Sponsorship Package

Pilot Freight Services Gold Patron Sponsor

Port of Port Arthur

15%

Slot Machine or Basketball Shoot

Port of San Diego

Platinum Patron Sponsor

R&R Trucking

Rest & Relaxation Lounge Sponsorship

85%

Southwest Airlines Grand Prize Tickets

Supreme Group Did you make more or less business contacts than last year in Atlanta?

Super Sponsor

The Pasha Group Closing Expo Period

More Less (0%) About the Same

Trailer Transit, Inc Gold Patron Sponsor

44%

Transportation Management Services 56%

A-35 Veterans Benefit 5K Bus Support

Try Hours, Inc.

A-35 Veterans Benefit 5K General Support

UPS

Super Sponsor

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INDUSTRY REPORT Against All Odds

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Afghan Container Transport Company (ACTCO), established in 1974 in Kabul and one of the very few offices to remain despite the difficulties of the past 12 years, has successfully moved a 32 ton transformer from Aqina on the border of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. On the surface, that sounds simple enough. But the task was far from easy!

The most preferred route in Afghanistan is via Gateway Bandar Abbas. Since cargo does not go by rail in country, trucking is the only alternative mode. When it arrives Afghanistan, the cargo is off-loaded and then parceled on to trucks Since 2001, ACTCO has been one of the pioneers in providing door to door delivery service to various NGO’s, UN Agencies, the US Army and the NATO Forces. The company’s strength lies in having its own team in Afghanistan of experienced local logisticians.

Managing Director, Gaurav Kukreja says, “Our mission is to provide the correct equipment for each haul, as well as efficient offloading at the destination. Conducting an accurate survey of the route beforehand is especially critical since our teams encounter difficult weather and dangerous high altitude road conditions often while transporting temperamental equipment. Plus, the threat from insurgents is ever present.” Sometimes, it seems like all odds are not in their favor.

ACTCO was recently contracted to deliver a 90 ton transformer that was flown into Kabul International Airport from New Delhi aboard an AN 124. This was the first time in the airport’s history that freight of this size was handled. In most developed countries, such a task would be relatively simple; however it was a huge challenge in Afghanistan. Gaurav explains, “Following 30 years of civil war, and now with the insurgency, our infrastructure is poor. And there have been no proper multi axel low beds in Kabul since 2008, nor are there any 120+ ton cranes.”

This particular project was awarded to an Indian company well known to ACTCO although the business order came via an Iranian partner also familiar with the Indian company. “The people from Ruslan Annotove were in touch with us directly, having had a very bad experience while flying in 60 ton transformers a few weeks earlier,” explains Gaurav. “They had seen the poor state of the equipment, and were also misled by local agents. Our position was to be honest and to relay facts as they were.

With much research, we found a 120 ton crane in Kabul.

However, we clearly informed them that since it was a second hand crane, the actual capacity would be much less. And because there were no low beds, ACTCO ob-

Recent Projects Managed by ACTCO (ACTO has assisted numerous government agencies in Afghanistan and the US, including the DOD)

Cargo via Bandar Abbas, Hairatan Bamiyan Rehabilitation project (UNICEF/Japan Aid) Salma Dam project Rehabilitation of Northern Transmission Link (KEC Int’l) Kabul Airport project (Ministry of Transport c/o Dai Nippon Construction) Rehabilitation of Habiba School (CPWD of India) Rehabilitation of Indira Gandhi Hospital (CPWDof India) Ministry of Public Works (Samwhan Corporation-Korea) Ministry of Mines & Industries Tata Motors Tata International Afghan National Army (airlifting/delivering Bullet proof vest and Helmets) Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC) Ministry of Culture & Youth German Agro Project Water supply project for Eritrea

Consignee

Sector

US ARMY – OSC A – Afghan National Police (ANP)

Karachi – Kabul

US ARMY – No Lemon – ANP Project Phase 11

Karachi – Kabul

Management for Sciences for Health—c/o US Agency

Karachi – Kabul

Advanced Engineering Assosiates International (AEAI)

Karachi – Kandahar

United Nations Assistant Mission In Afghanistan

Karachi – Kabul

Ministry of Public Works—c/o Samwhan Corporation (Korea)

Karachi – Mazar E Sherif

US Corp of Engineers/Presidential palace in Kabul/ Vehicles for the Afghan President.

Kunduz, Jalalabad, Kabul

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tained a locally made trailer (6 meter long with 3 axels in the back) in Kabul.”

The destination was 21 kilometers away; the last 5 kilometers were uphill.

With all preparations in place, special permission was obtained for direct loading at the Kabul International Airport and because arrangements were made with the Police Chief ahead of time, security would be available enroute. All arrangements and permissions were in place up front and before the truck left the airport.

The transformer attracted a lot of attention—after all, no one had seen anything quite like it before. Some even tried to touch it because of its size. The police escort was nowhere to be found, so the ACTCO team kept watch and moved the curious onlookers away.

“On the last leg we noticed the transformer had shifted slightly,” continues Gaurav. “We decided to park the trailer and call for the cranes. The police were absent . . . it was a chaos of people. But the team remained committed and found the police escort. Order was maintained, and with the

help of the crane, the transformer was put back into correct position on the truck.”

The ACTCO team had been up since 3am in the morning without even a drop of water let alone a meal! By the time the cranes were safely in place and the trailer was readied to move, it was already 5pm There were just 5 more kilometers to go, but it was a rough leg. The journey proceeded uphill, snaking over narrow roads and around vehicles just inching along.

The road was so congested the team couldn’t stop to rest; in fact, at one point,

INDUSTRY NEWS*

a couple of them had to run in front of the trailer to move cars that were parked and blocking traffic flow.

The transformers reached their destination by 6:30pm, after much skepticism and a complete lack of support from the authorities. Thanks to Azim Rafiq, Business Development Manager, Mr Keramati and the rest of the ACTCO team, the mission was completed with success. The day is etched in the company’s memory as a victory of all sorts keeping in mind the many obstacles that were faced. DTJ

*Some articles have been condensed due to limitations in space.

>> You’ll find Industry News each month in the NDTAGram and online in “Biz Briefs”at www.ndtahq.com <<

Bennett International Logistics and Bennett Motor Express Global logistics provider Bennett International Logistics and its affiliated company Bennett Motor Express have partnered to secure a multi-million dollar contract with the US Army’s Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC). The contract is part of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) legislation. Under the awarded contract, which runs April through September, Bennett will manage a host of subcontractors to relocate the Ordnance Munitions and Electronic Maintenance School (OMEMS) at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL to two locations in Virginia. As the prime contractor, Bennett will provide integrated Fourth Party Logistics (4PL) services encompassing shipment planning, execution and overall transportation management for the relocation.

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GeoDecisions GeoDecisions, specializing in geospatial solutions, has been awarded a work order from USTRANSCOM for its patented IRRIS technology. GeoDecisions is in year three of its five-year contract with USTRANSCOM for extending IRRIS capabilities to SDDC, the Defense Transportation Tracking System, and the USTRANSCOM Defense Courier Directorate (DCD). This work order will focus on enhancing IRRIS with new capabilities to include: • developing additional data-sharing capabilities with support for adding Google Keyhole Markup Language (KML) data • enabling a drag-and-drop capability for the IRRIS routing interface • updating various geographic information systems (GIS) data sets • extending enterprise GIS capabilities to the NIPRNet, the DOD’s unclas-

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sified but sensitive Internet Protocol Router Network • adding additional data feeds to IRRIS. Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern is supporting relief efforts in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, three of the states hardest hit by a massive tornados in late April. “The weather may be unpredictable, but what is certain is that in its wake all of us will pull together to recover and rebuild,” said CEO Wick Moorman. Norfolk Southern’s contributions will include $100,000 to the American Red Cross in each of the three states, free rail transport for certain critical response supplies, and zerointerest loans for employees who suffered property damage. Norfolk Southern has 3,600 employees in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee and operates over 2,400 miles of railroad there. DTJ

>> Afghan Logistics – Contracting Officer Position We are now looking to expand further and are looking to hire a professional with an ex-military and contracting officer background. The position would be based in Dubai with frequent travel to Afghanistan in an effort to build business in the areas of Host Nation Trucking contracts, inter-Afghan logistics, expansion of our satellite tracking division, and such. It is thus quintessential that the candidate have a thorough knowledge and dedicated experience from Afghanistan, and have the relevant contacts in place along with contract writing and marketing skills.

government NEWS Sixty-six senior executives win Presidential Distinguished Rank Awards Top civil servants have been recognized for their efforts in saving the government more than $36 billion, according to the Senior Executives Association. At a black-tie event at the State Department individuals received the Presidential Distinguished Rank Award for providing “exceptional service to the American people over an extended period of time.”

For a full list, visit: www.govexec.com/pdfs/042811kl1.pdf

For more information please contact:

Department of Defense Alan F. Estevez Larry K. Huffman Paul S. Koffsky Michael L. Rhods Cheryl J. Roby Peter F. Verga Department of the Air Force Kathleen I. Ferguson Dr. David F. O’Brien Department of the Army Kevin M. Fahey Dr. A. Fenner Milton Department of the Navy Dr. Gerald M. Borsuk Thomas C. Conran

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ndta NEWS NDTA Participates in Anne Arundel Community College Pilot Program geared towards TSA Photos and article by Karen Schmitt

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n efforts to upgrade its employee base, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has partnered with Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) to develop a curriculum slated to go national next year. In the process, NDTA was approached to participate.

Barry Tollenger, Professor of Homeland Security and former Naval Supply Officer, currently offers “Transportation & Cargo Security” to students employed as TSA agents and officers. All are voluntarily enrolled in his course, and their feedback in a pilot program will be instrumental in developing the national TSA course model.

“The target teaching goal,” explains Tollenger, “is to nurture strategic thinking.” In a nutshell: a consideration of possible problems, and desired outcomes and solutions. In this way, students will gain practical knowledge that can be applied in the TSA workforce setting.

Rod Mallette, VP Business Development, Boyle Transportation and former Chief of Staff with Surface Deployment Distribution Command (SDDC), was invited to speak with students on April 23rd; his focus was on the value of collaborative communication.

Drawing upon the Rehearsal of Concept (ROC), well known in the military as a means for defining roles and streamlining processes, he noted a specific ROC

involving NDTA’s Surface Distribution Committee, SDDC and industry stakeholders that was conducted on February 16, 2011 at Scott Air Force Base.

Through a series of drills, exhibits and dialogue, participants of this ROC explored various emergency response scenarios involving Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E) to identify critical gaps and determine how to move forward. Process improvement would be passed on to Commercial Carriers.

After introducing NDTA—its history and core values of partnership and communication across sectors—Rod briefed students on how the ROC was structured (including rules of etiquette) and who participated and why (representatives of transportation gateways; local police; and, industry stakeholders). “Buy In” from the top and inclusion of diverse viewpoints were especially critical in achieving best outcomes. Scenarios ranged from a minor accident blocking traffic to more serious incidents (suspicious cargo; terrorism; and, detonation). The SDDC-led ROC drill referenced the 1985 collision of a truck loaded with ten MK-84 2000 lb bombs and a car on I-40 near Checotah, OK. The bombs exploded, creating a crater 27 feet deep and 35 feet wide; 371 homes, a school and other buildings were damaged. Due to quick thinking on the part of the driver, no one was killed. Most injuries occurred after breathing smoke and gases from burning explosives. continued on page 32

Since 2003, when the Iraq war began, private trucking companies have been contracted by the DOD to deliver conventional munitions for follow on shipment to operational units. Presently, approximately 25 companies partner with the DOD to transport explosive cargo. Military bases in the area of Hampton Roads, VA are familiar destinations to AA&E drivers and therefore are chosen to illustrate the chart below.

Munitions Shipped to Hampton Roads (amount of munitions in tons) 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Total Yorktown 11,860 5,667 1,139 746 716 20,128 Norfolk 3,150 1,319 682 381 642 6,174 VA Beach 613 633 854 440 568 3,108 Langley 116 652 109 44 115 1,036 Ft Eustis 192 91 37 28 48 396 Hampton 0 0 0 1 1 2 Ft Story 0 0 0 0 1 1 Total 15,931 8,362 2,821 1,641 2,090 30,845 Worldwide 395,527 329,162 287,429 275,266 252,644 1,540,028 2007 Tonnage as of August 31st. “Trucks haul tons of munitions on area roads. What are the risks?”

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>> Factoids: AA&E Transporters • Transport is 24/7; routes without tunnels are preferred.

• Rush hour traffic is avoided because it attracts attention; “discretion in this (AA&E) business is everything”.

• Drivers operate in teams for close watch—married couples are common.

• Drivers meet specific qualifications: they must pass a security clearance; possess a detective’s eye for suspicious behavior; hold a commercial driver’s license for hauling hazardous materials; and, must carry no criminal record or violations.

• Any moving violation is not just a personal thing . . . record goes not only to the driver but to the hiring company as well.

• Significant training is required, making for a long lead time in hiring. Pay is excellent.

• Explosives are carefully packed (not by drivers), and shipped without fuzes or detonators; those move separately and are often installed in the field.

• Each AA&E shipment is different.

Some days, trucks carry explosives powerful enough to level a building, while other times the loads are less volatile.

[See “Against All Odds” in this DTJ for a story about transporting sensitive cargo in Afghanistan].

An Enduring Partnership COL Denny Edwards, USA (Ret.)

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Earlier Training Workshops Since the very first Eastern and Western Area Training Workshops (organized by then MTMTS), NDTA has been a loyal partner sponsoring and coordinating the industry and government exhibits held concurrently with the workshops.

NDTA Quality Awards Many attending the recent SDDC Symposium in Dallas may not know that the Quality Awards were originated by MTMTS and have been supported throughout the years by NDTA. In fact, the nomination, vetting, and selection process for the awards is still a cooperative effort between the two organizations.

Conference Registration & Contacts

Conference Registration Is Online Only

URL: http://www.sddc.army.mil/

Waikiki Beach Marriott

2552 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii Tel: 800-367-5370 Conference Reservations

SDDC G9 Training Workshop Following in the footsteps of previous Eastern and Western Regional Conferences, SDDC is again strengthening the government/industry link by inviting transportation and logistics companies to exhibit and participate in the professional program and discussions. The goal is to enhance attendees’ knowledge of the end-to-end distribution and deployment processes within the Defense Transportation System.

URL: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ HNLMC? groupCode=PS2PS2A&app=resvlink& fromDate=4/26/11&toDate=4/28/11

Young Professionals Mentoring Program For the second year in a row, the NDTA A-35 Committee has presented a mentoring

5K Veteran’s Benefit Run Illustrating their concern for our Wounded Warriors, NDTA and SDDC have teamed together to support the Camp Hope Project, founded by the father of an SDDC employee who lost his son in Iraq. Funds were raised

by NDTA’s A-35 Committee through a 5K Veteran’s Benefit Run with a generous contribution going to the Camp.

E-mail: 599.palmforum@us.army.mil

SDDC Symposium and NDTA Industry Trade Show Anybody attending last month’s SDDC Symposium in Dallas, can attest to the growth and vibrancy of the event. A top notch, relevant professional programs and a comprehensive industry trade show is a tough combination to beat.

program for young leaders that has been rated by participants as a ”best in show” event.

Questions about the Conference

he very essence of NDTA’s mission is to foster the mutually supportive partnership between the United States government, its military forces; and the civilian transportation, travel, and logistics industry. Nowhere is this partnership more vital nor has it endured longer than between NDTA and SDDC (and its predecessors, MTMC, MTMTS, DTMS and MTMA. Both industry and government have benefited greatly from this long lived relationship. In fact, it may be that neither government nor industry could have accomplished the Defense Transportation mission completely without the cooperation and support of the other; or at least not nearly as effectively or as economically.

As we look to the future, it is safe to say that the partnership is still strong and finding more common ground. Current leadership in NDTA and at SDDC continues to recognize the valuable role each plays in the Defense Transportation System. One only needs to look at the future, current and past, indicators to appreciate the continuing strength and common interests between the two organizations.

Pacific Logistics Movements Conference A new SDDC sponsored conference presented by its 599th Transportation Brigade in Hawaii; the PALM as it is called, was planning its second year as a new joint partnership effort, with NDTA again providing the industry interface for the event.

Unfortunately, the recent disaster in Japan forced the cancelation of this year’s event.

Soldier of the Year Awards For many years NDTA contributed to recognizing the MTMTS/MTMC Soldier of the Year at its awards ceremony.

Industry Days Often throughout the past years, NDTA has assisted with the organization of the command’s Industry Days to recognize the vital role that commercial companies play in mission accomplishment. DTJ www.ndtahq.com | 27

Teaching Supply Chain Security in an Uncertain World Irvin Varkonyi, President, Supply Chain Operations Preparedness Education ivarkonyi@apus.edu Learning objectives 1. Supply chain management texts evolve as does the industry 2. Accepting and dealing with uncertainty improves our decision making 3. Students will gain well rounded perspectives by questioning and leading change in supply chain management

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he global supply chain, consisting of multiple activities, which cover the design, procurement, manufacturing, distribution and consumption of goods, repeatedly demonstrates the co-existence of operational optimization with operational vulnerability, most recently and dramatically upon the aftermath of the tragic earthquake and tsunami which devastated the northern coastal region of Japan last March.

Teaching the supply chain undergraduate or graduate degree programs, along with executive professional development is changing in recognition of the need to manage the uncertainty of global supply chain activities. This change is reflected in the textbooks used in classes, both in traditional brick and mortar settings, as well as, online distance learning.

Supply Chain Management Best Practices 3rd edition, 2010, by David Blanchard “The Supply Chain is the sequence of events that cover a product’s entire life cycle, from conception to consumption.”

There are many ways to define SCM. This is as accurate as any. Blanchard, Editorial Director and Associate Publisher of Penton’s Media Supply Chain group, writes popular pieces for the industry.

This edition incorporates more material which focuses on supply chain security the realities of globalization. No longer is globalization is the end-all but rather a process that must be reviewed for the individual enterprise. No longer is the goal of all firms to go global, as if dividing with your eyes closed in a swimming pool.

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Blanchard, who keeps his eye on the pulse of industry, recognizes the need to look at vulnerabilities along with benefits.

There is a separate section on compliance issues based on the Departmnent of Homeland Security. In using this text to teach students, one must be mindful that supply chain security is not significantly an issue of compliance. The text may reflect industry’s perspective which too often views compliance as equal to supply chain preparedness.

It is not, in this author’s opinion.

Supply Chain Logistics Management 3rd edition, 2010, by Don Bowersox, David Closs, M. Bixbey Cooper One of the giants in developing the science and art of supply chain management, Don Bowersox continues in his “Semi-retirement” to lead the way as well as understand the industry’s expectations. The 3rd edition has a section of supply chain security which was not present in the same way in the earlier editions. There is more content on the challenges and benefits of globalization however, the concern is primarily that all challenges can be overcome.

In using this text in my classes, I assign additional reading from Keith Helferich’s “Securing the Supply Chain,” which questions the steam ahead at all costs into globalization. When students compare the two texts, there are many questions that arise on divergences between the two.

Should a company outsource to a low cost nation which has a high instance of natural disasters or insufficient transportation?

Is risk management important or just a warning system which should not impact the decision to go ahead? It makes for interesting research papers.

The New Science of X-Treme Supply Chain Management, 2011

by Lisa Harrington, Sandor Boyson, Thomas Corsi Published this year, this is the third in a series begun in 1999. As the study of supply chain management, still relatively immature, was beginning to become accepted, their research challenged the prevailing

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decentralization of logistics activities. The authors began to diverge from the “Gospel.” This continued with their second book in 2004 to recognize technologies impact to enable more rapid response supply chains, the basis for business survival and continuity. Disasters at the turn of the 21st century (9/11, Katrina, etc.) questioned the large, anticipatory behemoth supply chains of the 90’s. And finally in the third book, “argues that the nature of business today requires a new science of supply chain management- one based on rapid risk assessment and response.” (p. 4) So now, how do we move from the supply chain management thought leaders of the 90’s and early 21st century into a fluid, rapidly changing world? How do students learn this may be the new norm? The text is thought provoking and questions the SCM research of the recent past.

Securing Global Transportation Networks 2007, by Luke Ritter, Michael Barrett, Rosalyn Wilson This text was among the first that began to look at the value chain in transportation operations where equal value was derived from risk mitigation as in performance optimization. In other words, developing efficient global transportation networks was not sufficient if risk assessment methodologies were not utilized. Look at our highway system before Katrina when the emphasis was on capacity and speed—in one direction? Who thought there was a need to have flexible highways which could offer counter-flow in the event of evacuations? This book is also innovative because it stimulated collaboration among security, transportation and logistics professionals, which represent the three co-authors. It did not seek to stovepipe the three. How many security professionals read Bowersox, Blanchard, etc.? How many logisticians read textbooks on physical security?

The advantage for students is to look at securing transportation from a holistic approach, integrated all sides. This process of learning lays the foundation for truly integrating firms.

Single Point of Failure, The Ten Essential Laws of Supply Chain Risk Management 2009, by Gary Lynch Gary Lynch, Managing Director and Global Leader of Marsh’s Supply Chain Risk Management practice, looks the very practical side of the global supply chain. The text offers students the perspective that even if we achieve 99% of our goals in globalization, there may be one misstep which can hurt, if not destroy a firm’s global supply chain. Consider his laws—“If you don’t manage and lead change, you have to surrender to it;” “Manage your business DNA as a Petri Dish of Evolving Risk:” and “Never set up your suppliers for failure.” There are seven others in this book.

Students gain the perspective that achieving eighty, even ninety per cent of your supply chain goals is not enough, if there remain one or more other single points of failure. Optimum results come from operational performance optimization but minimization of the negative impact of vulnerabilities.

students compare the two texts, there are many questions “When that arise on divergences between the two. Should a company outsource to a low cost nation which has a high instance of natural disasters or insufficient transportation? Is risk management important or just a warning system which should not impact the decision to go ahead? It makes for interesting research papers.

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The Resilient Enterprise, Overcoming Vulnerability for Competitive Advantage 2005, by Yosi Sheffi One of the first books written from by a Transportation and Logistics leader, Dr. Yoshi Sheffi, of MIT’s Center for Transportation and Logistics, which began to question our head long dive into the pool.

Look before you dive, might be an adage supported by the book. How many thought that at the time of a fire in a supplier’s factory, that there was a difference in how two main customers, Nokia and Ericsson, would react to the same incident. It turned there was. The ability of one to anticipate and react more quickly and thoroughly (Nokia) than the other, was in fact

traced back to the organizations’ different cultures and preparedness skills.

The question for today’s students is what lessons have been learned that drive today’s global organizations. Even more so, is how does preparedness reflect shareholder value. Is there a better ROI when you are prepared? Or does the question not come up when no disaster occurs?

These six texts are but a small sample of material available to educators. They demonstrate the evolving nature of supply chain management, in an increasingly uncertain and demand world. We don’t shy away from uncertainty but rather seek the tools we need to mitigate uncertainty while we optimize performance. DTJ

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where technology and information converge to drive the global economy.”

Jennifer Batchelor | Faculty, School of Management With more than18 years of transportation and logistics management experience, Batchelor represents the caliber of AMU faculty and its commitment to blending academic quality with real-world application.

Batchelor serves as vice president of an award-winning firm and is passionate about teaching students the cutting-edge technology and methods that are driving industry today.

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HONOR ROLL

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SUSTAINING MEMBERS AND REGIONAL PATRONS

ALL OF THESE FIRMS SUPPORT THE PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES OF NDTA

SUSTAINING MEMBERS AAR Corp.

ABF Freight System, Inc. Accor Hotels ACTCO-Afghanistan Logistics Air Transport Assn. of America Air Transport International, LLC AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. American Maritime Officers American Military University American United Logistics AMYX ARINC Army Air Force Exchange Service Arven Freight Services, LLC Associated Global Systems Baggett Transportation Co. Boyle Transportation Cardinal Transport, Inc. Carlson Hotels Worldwide CGI Chalich Trucking, Inc. Chamber of Shipping of America Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation Covenant Transport Coyne Airways Coyote Logistics, LLC/General Freight Services CRST International, Inc. CSC Crowley Maritime Corp.

CWT SatoTravel C2 Freight Resources, Inc.

REGIONAL PATRONS AAAA Forwarding, Inc. Access America Transport, Inc. AFC Worldwide Express/R+L Global Services Aggreko International AKA a division of Korman Communities Al-Morrell Development/Morrell Int’l.

Alaska West Express American Moving & Storage Assn.

American Trucking Associations Association of American Railroads ATS Specialized, Inc. Avis Budget Group Benchmarking Partners C5T Corporation Cargotec USA, Inc. The Cartwright Companies Cavalier Logistics Center for the Commercial Deployment of Transportation Technologies (CCDoTT) Ceres Terminals, Inc. CGM Security Solutions, Inc. Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Chassis King C.L. Services, Inc. Coastal Maritime Stevedoring, LLC

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DAMCO Dell, Inc. Delta Air Lines, Inc. DHL Express Dynamics Research Corp.

Enterprise Database Corporation Express-1 Fikes Truck Line GE Aviation General Dynamics/American Overseas Marine General Dynamics NASSCO GeoDecisions Global Maritime & Trans. School-USMMA Greatwide Truckload Management Hilton Worldwide Hub Group, Inc. Intercomp Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) Intermarine, LLC International Longshoremen’s Association, AFL-CIO Intl. Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots Interstate Worldwide Relocation Kansas City Southern Keystone Shipping Company Knight Transportation KU Transportation Research Institute Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. Labelmaster Software Liberty Global Logistics, LLC Liberty Maritime Corporation

LMI Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. M2 Transport Mack Trucks, Inc. ManTech International Corp.

Marine Engineer’s Benefits Association Martin Logistics, Inc. Matson Navigation Co., Inc. Mayflower Transit McCollister’s Transportation Systems, Inc. McLeod Software Menlo Worldwide Mercer Transportation Co. Military Officers Association of America National Air Carrier Assn., Inc. National Van Lines New England Motor Freight, a Shevell Group Co. North Carolina State Ports Authority NYK Logistics Americas Ocean Shipholdings, Inc. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Omega World Travel One Network Enterprises, Inc. OSG Ship Management, Inc. Overdrive Logistics, Inc. Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Panalpina Parts Associates, Inc. (PAI) Pilot Freight Services PODS Port of Beaumont Pratt & Whitney

Prestera Trucking, Inc. Priority Solutions International Priority Worldwide Services PRTM Management Consultants, LLC Qualcomm Incorporated Radiant Logistics Partners, LLC Ridgeway International Rock-It-Cargo USA, LLC Sammons Trucking Savi, a Lockheed Martin Company Sea Star Line, LLC Seafarers Int’l Union of N.A. AGLIWD Sealed Air Corp.

Sealift, Inc. Southwest Airlines SRA International, Inc. SSA Marine Textainer Equipment Management Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. (TOTE) TQL Transportation Institute Transportation Intermediaries Assn. (TIA) Tri-State Motor Transit, Co., (TSMT) Tucker Company Worldwide, Inc. Union Pacific Railroad United Airlines United Van Lines, Inc. UPS Freight UTi Worldwide, Inc. UTXL Wagler Integrated Logistics, LLC Worldwide Aeros Corp

Corporate Flight Management Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group EADS North America Enterprise Holdings Erudite Company Estes Forwarding Worldwide, LLC Europcar Car & Truck Rental Executive Apartments, Inc. Federal IT Consulting (FEDITC), LLC FlightWorks FMN Logistics Fox Rent A Car Goverline Logistics Great American Lines, Inc. Green Valley Transportation Corp.

Hanjin Intermodal America, Inc. Hawaii Air Cargo, Inc. Holiday Inn VA Beach – Norfolk Hotel & Conference Center HudsonMann, Inc. Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Innovative Green Solutions JAS Forwarding Kalitta Charters, LLC Lakonian International LMJ International Logistics, LLC Logistics Management Resources, Inc.

LTD Hospitality Group Lynden, Inc. Magellan Transport Logistics Marriott Hawaii Resorts & Hotels Marriott International MBA | Morten Beyer & Agnew McLane Advanced Technologies MCR Federal, LLC (MCR) Meyer Trucking, Inc. Mi-Jack Products & Technology Military Sealift Command (MSC) Miramar Transportation mLINQS, LLC MRA Experiential Tours & Equipment Naniq Systems, LLC NCI Information Systems, Inc. NFI Oakwood Corporate Worldwide ORBIS Corp.

OTO Hospitality Development Overwatch, Inc. Patriot Contract Services, LLC Payless Car Rental Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Phoenix International Freight Services, Ltd. Port of Port Arthur Port of San Diego

Reckart Logistics, Inc. Royal Trucking Company Scan Logistix, Inc. Seabridge, Inc. Sea Box, Inc. SkyLink—(USA) Sleep Inn and Suites SLT Express Way, Inc. SR International Logistics, Inc. Stratos Jet Charters, Inc. Suite Solutions TAPESTRY - FSG Tennessee Steel Haulers Trailer Bridge, Inc. Trailer Transit, Inc. Trans Global Logistics Europe GmbH TRI-STATE Expedited Service, Inc. Triton Systems, Inc. Truva International Transportation & Logistics Try Tours Expediting Services Unified Consultants Group, Inc. Unimasters Logistics PLC US Bank Freight Payment US Door & Building Components Utley, Inc. The Virginian Suites

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Agility Defense & Government Services + PLUS American Shipping & Logistics Group (ASL) + PLUS APL Limited + PLUS Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings + PLUS The Boeing Company + PLUS Bennett Motor Express, LLC + PLUS Choice Hotels International + PLUS CEVA Logistics + PLUS Cubic Global Tracking Solutions, Inc. + PLUS FedEx + PLUS Final Mile Logistics + PLUS Global Aviation Holdings, Inc. + PLUS Hapag-Lloyd USA, LLC + PLUS Horizon Lines, Inc. + PLUS IBM + PLUS InterContinental Hotels Group + PLUS Landstar System, Inc. + PLUS Maersk Line, Limited + PLUS National Air Cargo + PLUS Panther Expedited Services, Inc. + PLUS Ports America + PLUS Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) + PLUS Supreme Group USA, LLC + PLUS Titan Services + PLUS Universal Truckload Services, Inc. + PLUS UPS + PLUS YRC Worldwide + PLUS Accenture American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier, LLC BNSF Railway Co. Booz Allen Hamilton Bristol Associates CorTrans Logistics, LLC CSX Transportation DB Schenker

DHL Global Forwarding Evergreen International Airlines, Inc. The Hertz Corporation International Shipholding Corp.

KGL Holding Lockheed Martin

Norfolk Southern Corporation Northrop Grumman Corporation Omni Air International The Pasha Group R&R Trucking Raith-CTS Logistics SkyBitz

These corporations are a distinctive group of NDTA Members who, through their generous support of the Association, have dedicated themselves to supporting an expansion of NDTA programs to benefit our members and defense transportation preparedness.

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Dr. Kent N. Gourdin

SEAL Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper SEAL Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper, by Howard Wasdin and Stephen Templin, published by St. Martin’s Press, May 2011, $26.99 list, hardcover, 352 pp., ISBN-13: 9780312699451 This was not my original selection for this month, but timing is everything. So here is a brief synopsis from the publisher:

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EAL Team Six is a secret unit tasked with counterterrorism, hostage rescue, and counterinsurgency. In this dramatic, behind-the-scenes chronicle, Howard Wasdin takes readers deep inside the world of Navy SEALS and Special Forces snipers, beginning with the grueling selection process of Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S)—the toughest and longest military training in the world.

After graduating, Wasdin faced new challenges. First there was combat in Operation Desert Storm as a member of SEAL Team Two. Then the Green Course: the selection process to join the legendary SEAL Team Six, with a curriculum that included practiced land warfare to unarmed combat. More than learning

how to pick a lock, they learned how to blow the door off its hinges. Finally as a member of SEAL Team Six he graduated from the most storied and challenging sniper program in the country: The Marine’s Scout Sniper School. Eventually, of the 18 snipers in SEAL Team Six, Wasdin became the best—which meant one of the best snipers on the planet.

Less than half a year after sniper school, he was fighting for his life. The mission: capture or kill Somalian warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid. From rooftops, helicopters and alleys, Wasdin hunted Aidid and killed his men whenever possible. But everything went quickly to hell when his small band of soldiers found themselves fighting for their lives, cut off from help, and desperately trying to rescue downed comrades during a routine mission. The Battle of Mogadishu, as it become known, left 18 American soldiers dead and 73 wounded.

Howard Wasdin had both of his legs nearly blown off while engaging the enemy. His dramatic combat tales combined with inside details of becoming one of the world’s deadliest snipers make this one of the most explosive military memoirs in years. DTJ

| in memoriam | MG Clarence J. Lang

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ormer NDTA Board member in the1960’s and 70’s, MG Clarence J. “Pete” Lang died on 4 May in San Antonio where he had been living in retirement, after his thirty-three year long Army career. He was born, graduated from college, and was commissioned in the Army in Iowa. Later he served in North Africa and Europe during WWII and had several assignments in Vietnam during that conflict.

His final posting was as the Commanding General, Military Traffic Management and Terminal Service (predecessor to the SDDC). It was during his tour at MTMTS that he became very active in NDTA affairs.

His most long- lasting accomplishment was the Board’s adoption of his plan to create the U-30 Program. Standing for Under 30, it was General Lang’s proposal designed to attract more young members into NDTA. Now known at the A-35 Committee, the tenets that he originally prescribed still guide the committee’s programs today. DTJ

The final portion of Rod’s presentation included “Twelve Issues” (or gaps) that were identified in the ROC drill beginning with the fact that within the DOD system, there is no way to share information about an accident with stakeholders.

Classroom take-aways for TSA students included pointers on how to structure productive discussions to solve challenges that crop up in the work place. Main points: • Include all relevant parties for wellbalanced input • Define the purpose for the discussion clearly and up front • Make sure to develop means whereby information gained can be applied During Q&A, TSA students were most interested to know more about the AA&E driver’s participation and training—the folks who carry out the work at a level similar to their own. The big question: Who takes responsibility in an emergency situation?

When designing the curriculum, Barry purposefully choose to introduce students to “the Best of the Best” who would inspire critical thinking. In addition to NDTA, the US Coast Guard, the DOT, FDA, FBI, Maryland Port Authority, McCormick Company, the American Rail Road Association, and ABS Consulting have already provided classroom presentations. On April 26th, Ted Rybeck, Chair of NDTA’s Security Best Practices, met with students to discuss mutual topics of interest. DTJ References

“SDDC Conducts Munitions Emergency Response ROC Drill and Exercise” (published by the US Army Technical Center for Explosives Safety [USATCES]; Explosives Safety Bulletin March 2011; pgs 4-5) at ndtahq.com/documents/ROC_Drill.pdf “The Day they Bombed Checotah” (ABC News 20/20; Mar. 22, 2011 “Trucks haul tons of munitions on area roads.

What are the risks?” The Virginian-Pilot; by Tom Holden; Oct. 14, 2007

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