A value focused model for a C4 network1

This effort provides a quantitative method that incorporates the objectives of a C4I system. A systematic methodology, which incorporates expert opinion and operational necessities, is provided to evaluate communications networks. While the specific weighting and measures for a value hierarchy will depend upon the operational environment and the decision makers, a framework to develop such a hierarchy is provided. The approach produced graphical displays that provide a great deal of insight into the tradeoffs which could be made and the driving factors behind the system scores. Copyright © 2000 US Government     

Trauma and Deferred Action in the Reality of Adolescence

In the search for ever earlier determinants of adult pathology many ignore the transformative impact of adolescence. The authors suggest that the reality of adolescent development creates a vulnerability to being overwhelmed. Through deferred action childhood experiences may interact with adolescent realities and omnipotent beliefs to traumatize the adolescent. The authors suggest that trauma in adolescence can be independent both of the intensity of current external exposure or of earlier traumatic experiences.