scholarly journals Applying of informational model of nutrition ration calculation for compensation of energy losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-168
Author(s):  
Yu.M. Deputat ◽  
M.P. Gulich ◽  
V.L. Savytskyi ◽  
O.M. Ivanko ◽  
Yo.R. Levit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Service ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Energy Losses ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Energy Value ◽  
Special Operations ◽  
Informational Model ◽  
Tabular Method ◽  
Special Operations Forces ◽  
Ration Composition

The article is devoted to the research of the problem of compensation of energy losses of servicemen doing  qualification course of the UAF Special Operations Forces as well as development of the method of promp response of the officials of food service on changing of energy losses of servicemen on different phases of qualification course by corresponding correction of their daily nutrition ration. The aim of work was directed for development and substantiation of informational model of nutrition ration calculation for compensation of energy losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen. Time and tabular method of energy losses calculations, calculations of ration composition, instrumental estimations, laboratory and statistics assessments were used as methods of research. Calculations of informational model were done in Microsoft Excel 2007 functional environment. The description of informational polyparametrical model of the computational system of nutrients composition and energy value of servicemen daily nutrition ration depending on revealed energy losses doing qualification course of UAF Special Operations Forces has been presented. The model is meant for operative calculations of nutrients composition and energy value for compensation of energy losses of corresponding servicemen doing different phases of qualification course. Informational model got approval and was implemented in the UAF Special Operations Forces activities.

scholarly journals RAZVOJ SPECIALNIH SIL SV IN IZKUŠNJE IZ AFGANISTANA

2016 ◽  
pp. 47-62
Author(s):  
KRISTIAN BERŠNAK
Keyword(s):  
Task Force ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Special Forces ◽  
Special Operations ◽  
Peacekeeping Operations ◽  
Basic Task ◽  
International Environment ◽  
History Of ◽  
Special Operations Forces ◽  
The Republic

Slovenska vojska je od osamosvojitve do danes dosegla velik napredek pri razvoju zmogljivosti specialnih sil, kar s svojo vrhunsko usposobljenostjo in pripravljenostjo ter interoperabilnostjo s sorodnimi enotami Nata v praksi nenehno potrjuje njena Enota za specialno delovanje (ESD). Potencial enote se kaže predvsem pri izpolnjevanju obveznosti RS v mednarodnih operacijah in na misijah. Članek na primeru delovanja ESD ponuja razmislek o povezanosti med razvojnim konceptom specialnih sil SV ter njihovo resnično »in field« uporabo. Najvidnejši primer delovanja ESD v mirovnih operacijah in na misijah je bila napotitev v sklopu dvajsetega slovenskega kontingenta v operacijo Isafa. Element ESD je kot del Desete skupne bojne skupine za specialno delovanje pod vodstvom komponentnega poveljstva specialnih sil Isafa prvič v zgodovini SV sodeloval v operacijah specialnih sil Nata, in sicer v smislu nekonvencionalnega delovanja, s temeljno nalogo vojaške pomoči afganistanskim varnostnim silam. SV je z delovanjem elementa ESD v sklopu specialnih sil Isafa potrdila svoje zmogljivosti v praksi in tako v zahtevnem mednarodnem okolju dokazala, da je strateški koncept RS, povezan z razvojem specialnih sil SV, pravilen in predvsem uresničljiv. Since Slovenia’s independence to date, the Slovenian Armed Forces (SAF) achieved significant progress in developing the capabilities of special forces. This is being continuously confirmed by SAF Special Operations Unit (SOU) in practice with its superior competence and readiness as well as the interoperability with similar NATO units. The unit’s potential is mainly reflected in the fulfilment of the obligations of the Republic of Slovenia in international operations and missions. Using the example of SOU operations, the article provides a reflection on the relationship between the development concept of SAF Special Operations Unit and its actual in field use. The most visible example of SOU activities in peacekeeping operations and missions was the deployment of the 20th Slovenian contingent to the ISAF operation. For the first time in the history of the SAF, the SOU element which was subordinated to the Combined Special Operations Task Force 10 led by Combined Forces Special Operations Component Command - Afghanistan participated in NATO special operations forces in terms of unconventional operations. Its basic task was to provide military assistance to the Afghan security forces. With the engagement of SOU element within ISAF special forces the SAF confirmed its capabilities in practice and proved in the international environment that the strategic concept of the Republic of Slovenia associated with the development of SAF special forces was accurate and fully implementable.

scholarly journals APPROACH TO THE FORMALIZATION OF THE PROCESS OF CONDUCTING SPECIAL ACTIONS BY A SPECIAL FORCES UNIT USING THE ANALYTICAL-STOCHASTIC MODEL.

2021 ◽  
pp. 36-43
Author(s):  
A. Kokoiko
Keyword(s):  
Stochastic Model ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Armed Conflicts ◽  
International Terrorism ◽  
Unified Approach ◽  
Special Forces ◽  
Special Operations ◽  
Arms Trade ◽  
Special Operations Forces ◽  
The Military

The current realities of the military-political situation in the world comprise the emergence of a significant number of new contradictions of various natures between states and entire regions, and in some countries acute territorial, religious and ethnic confrontations that have led to a number of armed conflicts. In addition, international terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal arms trade and organized crime pose serious threats today. The emergence of these threats brings the necessity of drastic changes in approaches to resolving them. A significant share in the settlement of these conflicts belongs to the Special Operations Forces, which is the youngest and most advanced component of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The authors identify one of the main problems that is the lack of a unified approach to the formalization of the process of conducting special actions. The purpose of this article is to form a mathematical model of the process of conducting special actions by the unit of Special Operations Forces during the planning and conducting of special operation. The authors propose an approach to the formalization of the process of conducting special actions by a special forces unit, using an analytical- stochastic model.

scholarly journals VKLJUČEVANJE ŽENSK V SPECIALNE SILE

2020 ◽  
pp. 85-105
Author(s):  
KARMEN POKLUKAR
Keyword(s):  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Primary Concern ◽  
Special Forces ◽  
Gender Integration ◽  
Special Operations ◽  
Special Operations Forces ◽  
The One ◽  
Mixed Gender

Povzetek V prispevku ugotavljamo, da kljub prepoznavanju prednosti žensk pri izvajanju posebnih nalog specialnih sil še vedno ostaja precej vprašanj glede oblikovanja mešanih sestavov. Največje vprašanje predstavlja ohranjanje strogih fizičnih izbirnih meril za oba spola, ki po eni strani pomembno prispevajo k vzdrževanju kohezivnosti enote in njene elitnosti v oboroženih silah ter družbi, po drugi strani pa zmanjšujejo njeno dostopnost fizično šibkejšemu spolu. Premiki k vključevanju žensk v specialne sile so se v nekaterih državah že zgodili, v nobeni izmed teh držav pa s temi pristopi ne želijo oslabiti poslanstva in statusa specialnih sil. Prav to smo na podlagi izvedenih intervjujev ugotovili tudi na primeru Enote za specialno delovanje Slovenske vojske. Ključne besede specialne sile, ženske v specialnih silah, izbirni postopek. Abstract The article notes that although the advantage of gender integration in the conduct of special assignments has been identified, there remains a considerable dilemma with regard to the formation of mixed-gender structures. The primary concern is to maintain strict physical selection criteria for both genders. These, on the one hand, make an important contribution to maintaining the cohesiveness of the unit and enabling members of the Special Forces to preserve their status of elite forces within the armed forces and the society, and, on the other hand, reduce their accessibility for a physically weaker gender. Some states have already accomplished partial shifts in the integration of women into Special Forces. Yet, through such measures, none of these states intend, by no means, to weaken the mission and status of Special Forces. Based on the conducted interviews, the above-stated findings were established in the case of the Special Operations Forces of the Slovenian Armed Forces. Key words Special Forces, women in Special Forces, selection process.

scholarly journals The Development and Implementation of Specimens for Accident Forensic Toxicology Investigation Kit for Special Operations Forces

2020 ◽  
Vol 185 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 1931-1936
Author(s):  
Gabrielle N Caldara ◽  
Michelle Isbester ◽  
David Sartori ◽  
Ramey L Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Central Africa ◽  
Forensic Toxicology ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Laboratory Evaluation ◽  
Medical Examiner ◽  
Blood Collection ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Special Operations ◽  
Chain Of Custody ◽  
Special Operations Forces

Abstract Introduction After a vehicle rollover led to the death of a military member in Central Africa in 2018, it became apparent there was a significant gap in the capability to collect toxicology samples of Service Members involved in accidents and mishaps at remote Special Operations Forces locations in Africa. Multiple misconceptions surrounding sample collection, procedures for laboratory evaluation, and methods for shipment signaled the importance of establishing a procedure and a plan to provide the necessary medical inventory to properly collect and ship samples. Materials and Methods The Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) Surgeon’s Office gathered the appropriate supplies for collection of forensic toxicology samples, and simultaneously developed a step-by-step checklist to safely and correctly perform urine and blood collection. The procedures were further improved after the completion of cognitive interviews with a Navy corpsman and Army Civil Affairs medic. Multiple shipping iterations occurred to ensure safe movement and arrival of samples at Armed Forces Medical Examiner System Dover AFB. Two Separate Specimens for Accident Forensic Toxicology Investigation Kits were generated to accommodate personnel typically associated with accidents involving vehicles and aircraft. Results SOCAFRICA’s toxicology kit supports legal and medical chain of custody requirements for investigations, and provides deployed forces in Africa with a mechanism to collect and ship samples from Africa to Dover AFB. The kits are provided to ensure these samples are successfully analyzed, thereby removing any ambiguity surrounding an accident or mishap. Conclusion SOCAFRICA established a prepared kit with all of the materials for sample collection, accompanied by step-by-step descriptions of the procedure, and clear guidance on the proper completion of the requisite paperwork that meets medico-legal requirements.

scholarly journals Formowanie Wojsk Obrony Terytorialnej

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 70-87
Author(s):  
Janusz Tomaszewski
Keyword(s):  
Crisis Management ◽  
Air Force ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Territorial Defence ◽  
Special Operations ◽  
Special Operations Forces

Development of Territorial Defence Forces Territorial Defence Forces TDF began their official activity on 1 January 2017. They are the fifth single service in the Polish Armed Forces next to Lang Forces, Air Force, Navy and Special Operations Forces. It has been established that the organization of TDF is going to be strictly related to the currently existing ad­ministrative division of the country, giving a total of 17 brigades. Ultimately, there are to be 53,000 soldiers within the ranks. In times of peace TDF should mainly be ready to execute crisis management activities, in times of war TDF should support regular Polish Army Forces in terms of direct warfare.

scholarly journals Combating the Current Pandemic and Preparing for the Next: Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic From the Perspective of Deployed Special Operations Forces

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher J Scheiber ◽  
Lemar M Simmons ◽  
Richard D Neading ◽  
Casey F Becker ◽  
Tyler R Scarborough ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Armed Forces ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Systems ◽  
Operational Environment ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Special Operations ◽  
Special Operations Forces ◽  
Aerial Systems ◽  
Host Nation ◽  
Operational Capacity

ABSTRACT The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to be a threat to global health, including the health of deployed armed forces. Servicemembers had to adjust to the “new normal” while maintaining the interests of the nation’s security as well as that of our host nation partners. This commentary examines how Special Operations Forces operating within four different regions worldwide leveraged the challenges presented by the onset of this pandemic in maintaining stability, sustaining a ready force, and operating forward deployed. Deployed forces face constant difficulties with logistical support, varied medical resources access and a medical system predominantly focused on trauma care. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic there was little guidance specific to these circumstances which required an improvised adaptation of the recommendations set by national and Department of Defense medical authorities. Plans were constantly revised to match the ever changing medical and operational environment. Strategies such as the “Bubble Philosophy” and tiered force protection measures helped our units to maintain a rigorous training cycle. New methods of communication and training with our host nation partners such as the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) platforms to survey host nation training became standard. Through these measures all of our forces were able to maintain operational capacity, protect the force, and maintain rapport with the host nations. We hope these experiences will provide a rough framework for future forces faced with a similar struggle. We also want to stress that challenges vary depending on the area of operations and the pathogen responsible for the pandemic. Any feedback and collaboration that may come from this work is appreciated and encouraged.

scholarly journals RESEARCH OF THE ACTUAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF THE MILITARY PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE TO SUBSTANTIATE THE CORRECTION OF THEIR DAILY DIET

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 684-689
Author(s):  
Yurii N. Deputat ◽  
Olesia M. Ivanko ◽  
Valerii L. Savitskyi ◽  
Anatoliy P. Kazmyrchuk ◽  
Maria P. Gyluch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Energy Costs ◽  
Energy Value ◽  
Special Operations ◽  
Daily Diet ◽  
Daily Energy ◽  
Actual Energy Consumption ◽  
The Military

The aim: Is to determine the actual energy costs of servicemen on the qualification course of special operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to substantiate the adequate nutritional and energy value of their diet. Materials and methods: The actual average daily energy consumption of 85 servicemen of the qualification course (hereinafter – Q-course) of special operations of AF of Ukraine was determined by time-table and instrumental methods. By laboratory, calculation and questionnaire methods, the compensatory possibilities of their actual nutrition were assessed. Results: The data obtained indicate that the highest indicators of energy expenditures among servicemen were during the first phase of selection of the Q-course at the level of an average value of 6853 ± 963.9 kilocalories (hereinafter – kcal) per day. At the same time, the calorie content of actual food consumed only by 55.7% provided compensation for the average daily energy costs. In this regard, we have developed and implemented “Organizational and Methodological Guidelines for Rational Nutrition of Servicemen of SOF of AF of Ukraine”. Conclusions: The actual nutrition of the military personnel on the Q-course of SOF of AF of Ukraine does not fully compensate for their real energy losses. The nutritional and energy value of the daily diet requires revision and bringing it into line with the actual energy consumption, depending on the preparation phases.

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