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An Examination of the Repatriated Prisoners of War Data Bank
December 1, 1998
We examine the Repatriated Prisoners of War Data Bank (RPWDB), which primarily includes information for 1978 through 1997 for repatriated prisoners of war (RPOWs). Our strategy is to explore the files and categorize them with respect to type of data, number of unique RPOWs in the files by year, data variable available for use, and summary details for number variables. We find that, of the 38 files on the RPWDB, 21 have data for Vietnam-era RPOWs. Of these, we find 13 files that are useful for research purposes and 8 that are either administrative tracking files or an extract of another file. Appendix A details the number of occurrences of each RPOW by file, while appendix B shows the same information for the control group. Appendices C through J contains the details of the relevant information for each of the 13 files holding data relevant to research use.
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A Summary of Navy Recruiting Efforts in Community Colleges in FY 1997
March 1, 1998
This paper summarizes FY 97 efforts to increase the recruitment of community college graduates, specifically targeting the recruitment of graduates with allied health care specialties. It compares the efforts and results for the last two years and offers recommendations for FY 98. Despite many new efforts initiated in FY 97 aimed at the community college market, only 17 more recruits had Associate degrees in FY 97 than in FY 96. Since the shift from recruiting from high school to the community college market is a major change, it will take some time to make significant progress. It appears more resources are needed for the general recruiting effort and possibly a further increase is necessary to expand community college recruiting.
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Surge 97: Demonstrating the Firepower Potential of Aircraft Carrier
February 1, 1998
As part of JTFEX 97-2, USS Nimitz with Commander, Carrier Group Seven and Carrier Airwing Nine completed a four day flight operation known as Surge. The Surge demonstrated the entire process required to put bombs on target in littoral warfare scenario; it incorporated all facets of strike warfare - form weapons buildup in the magazines to bombs on target. In the post-Vietnam era, no other carrier and embarked airwing have ever generated as much firepower in 98 hours. This report provides data and an assessment of the Surge, examining the preparation, personnel, maintenance and supply needed for the operation.
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Medical Play in Kernel Blitz '97: Findings and Recommendations
January 1, 1998
This CNA annotated briefing (CAB) summarizes findings and recommendations for medical play in KERNEL BLITZ '97, an amphibious exercise held in June-July 1997. The project was sponsored by the CINCPACFLT Surgeon.
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