The U.S. Transportation Command posted instructions on its Web site offering instructions to non-governmental (NGO) or non-profit organizations seeking air and sea lift for humanitarian supplies and relief personnel. "How Do I Get Lift?" is an interactive presentation which steers customers through the process of acquiring qualifying military-provided transportation for cargo or people.
The OMSP is a strategic initiative to position Penn State in the lead among academic institutions for military, homeland security and defense, and information operations research and technology development.
Penn State has demonstrated the following capabilities to support the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security:
Penn State's Homeland Security Initiative involves advancing the education, research, and outreach programs at the University to improve homeland security and the welfare of our communities.
Electro-optics and night vision technology to support weapon and sensor development.
SIGINT/ELINT capabilities to support information operations.
Information technology to support logistics information systems, manpower management systems and deployment optimization.
Management and business practices to optimize military recruiting efficiency.
Supply chain management to support logistics education.
Health and human development to support military and military family support programs.
Human effects determination, technical assessments and education/training to support DOD/DHS non-lethal technology initiatives.
Chemical-biological sensor technology development to support DOD and DHS.
Computer, civil and environmental engineering to support DOD anti-terrorism and force protection initiatives.
Simulation and gaming.
Decision support tools.
Nanotechnology and micro-electro-mechanical device fabrication.
The Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management (DISAM) conducts a series of instructional programs designed to enhance security assistance management capabilities of DOD military and civilian personnel assigned to CONUS and overseas security assistance activities, purchaser country representatives, and defense industry personnel. DISAM operates under the overall guidance and direction of the Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).
DISAM currently offers fifteen separate resident courses. These courses are SAM-C (CONUS), SAM-CF (Financial Management), SAM-CM (Program/Case Management), SAM-I (International Purchaser), SAM-IT (International Training Management), SAM-IF (International Financial Management) , SAM-IL (International Logistics Management), SCM-O (Overseas), SAM-TO (Training Officer), SAM-CS (Logistics Customer Support), SAM-CR (Case Reconciliation), SAM-TA (Training Automation Workshop), SAM-AT (Advanced Training), IPSR (International Programs Security Requirements) and and SAM-AR (Advanced Resource Management Seminar) and MTCR (Missile Technology Control Regime). Varying in length from 2 days through three weeks, each course is offered a number of times annually. The curriculum is designed to provide the highest quality education and tailored to meet student specific needs at all levels of security assistance management.
Prospective military and civilian students within the Department of Defense should contact their education and training officers for assistance in applying for DISAM attendance. The Defense Management Education and Training Catalog, DoD 5010.16-C, procedures apply. Personnel from other federal governmental organizations should coordinate their applications through their respective agencies. On-line registration forms for industry personnel. For international students wishing to attend the I (International Purchaser) course or the CS (Logistics / Customer Support) course, requests for country quotas and attendance must be made to AFSAT/TO, 315 J Street W, Randolph AFB TX 78150-4354
