This report provides an assessment of the fiscal transparency practices of Switzerland against the requirements of the IMF Code of Good Practices on Fiscal Transparency (2007). The first part is a description of practices, prepared by IMF staff on the basis of discussions with the authorities and their responses to the fiscal transparency questionnaire, and drawing on other available information. The second part is an IMF staff commentary on fiscal transparency in Switzerland. The two appendices summarize the staff’s assessments, comment on the observance of good practices, and document the public availability of information.
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Table of Equivalent Global Classification Markings
Table of equivalent classification markings in various countries throughout the globe.
International Fund for Agricultural Development
Eritrean Post-Crisis Rural Recovery and Development Programme
In the light of the threatening global food crisis, and soaring food prices, the Government of Eritrea (GOE) requested IFAD to expand the on-going Post-Crisis Rural Recovery and Development Programme (PCRRDP) noting the good implementation capacity, and the good agricultural potentials of both districts, the poverty and food insecurity in the two regions and nationally. An IFAD mission which visited the country in February 2008 examined the government request and came to a conclusion that capacity exists to implement additional agricultural initiatives which will further contribute to the food security in the region and nationally. A draft proposal was submitted to IFAD in May 2008.
Michigan
Michigan Update on H1N1 Influenza and Vaccine
2009 H1N1 Influenza
As of October 2, 2009:
–World Health Organization (WHO) regions have reported over 343,298 laboratory-confirmed cases
–At least 4,108 deaths
–The laboratory-confirmed cases represent a substantial underestimation of total cases
U.S. Army
Army Simulation and Training PEOSTRI Overview
Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) Systems are an Army training asset, with a regional training requirement, located at Installations, delivering effective medical training with a standardized training platform for both classroom and simulated battlefield conditions, to better prepare Soldiers for application of medical interventions under combat conditions.
Department of Defense
F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter Brief
Highly Supportable Aircraft
* Smart / Reliable Design
* Prognostics and Health Management
* Remove and Replace (R/R) Maintenance
* On Condition Maintenance
U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Marine Corps Pay Pool Brief
2008 Ratings Comparative Results for DOD, DON, and USMC
2007 & 2008 USMC Pay Pool Statistics
2007 & 2008 USMC Rating Distribution
Colorado
Colorado State Patrol 2008-2009 Strategic Plan
• Enforce all the laws of the State of Colorado.
• Direct, control and regulate motor vehicle traffic on public roadways.
• Inspect vehicles for safety-related equipment violations.
• Provide community education and administer safety programs to the public.
• Perform criminal interdiction on Colorado highways, focusing on the transport of illegal drugs.
• Assist in state homeland security efforts.
U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate Leadership Chart
Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate
AFRL/RI Leadership Chart — As of 29 MAY 09
Rome Research Site, Rome, NY
Commercial: 315 330-plus (last four)
DSN: 587 plus (last four)
Department of Defense
National Security Space Acquisition Policy DoD Interim Guidance
The acquisition of DoD space systems results from the interaction of three complementary processes: the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System under the authority of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process under the authority of the DoD Comptroller; and the NSS acquisition process under the authority of the DoD Space MDA. To work effectively, the acquisition process requires constant coordination among these processes and their authorities.
U.S. Marine Corps
Introduction to Identifying Intelligence Community Classifications and Control Markings
Classification Marking
* TOP SECRET-The level applied to information whose unauthorized disclosure could cause exceptionally grave damage to national security.
* SECRET-Information whose unauthorized disclosure could reasonably cause serious damage to national security.
* CONFIDENTIAL-Information whose unauthorized disclosure could cause damage to national security.
* UNCLASSIFIED-Information that is not classified under the EO 12958, as amended.
U.S. Army
Army Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS A) Commander’s Handbook
Access to the Intelligence Enterprise is through the Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A). This Commander’s Handbook is an overview of the capabilities DCGS-A is providing to the commander. It addresses the benefits of employment of DCGS-A as a whole, rather than any particular fielded version. DCGS-A, as a component to the DoD Distributed Common Ground/Surface System Mission Area program, is greatly contributing to the Joint and combined Warfighter needs.
U.S. Army
Army Strategic Communications Plan: Housing Market Crisis Assistance For Soldiers and Families
Soldiers and Families (Active, Reserve and National Guard) are being negatively affected by the National Housing Market Crisis. This crisis can impact a Soldier’s ability to sell, purchase, or rent their homes during permanent change of station (PCS) transfers, thus, leaving the Soldier with financial and/or Family separation challenges. Many Soldiers feel they have only two options, taking drastic financial actions or becoming geographical bachelors.
FEMA
FEMA: Considering Household Pets and Service Animals in Emergency Planning
Today, more than 60 percent of American households own a pet, an increase 2 from 56 percent in 1988. Nearly half of pet owners consider their animals to be 3 members of the family. The power of the relationship between people and their pets or service animals is readily apparent during disaster evacuations. Prior to the landfall of Hurricane Katrina, storm evacuees refused to leave their residences because first responders would not allow their pets to evacuate with them.
Department of Homeland Security
TOPOFF 2: MSCMC Briefing
•The threat will emulate the same fictional international terrorist organization employed in TO2000:
–Wages coordinated WMD campaign against U.S.
–A role-playing adversary (“Red Team”) will aid in understanding threat tactics, techniques, and procedures.
•Domestically:
–Intelligence build: Threats to targets in U.S.
–Radiological dispersal device (RDD) attack in Seattle.
–Bio-terrorism attack in Illinois.
Department of Homeland Security
Federal Remote Sensing Situation Report
This situation report is developed for DHS senior leadership. The report provides overall situational awareness on Federal remote sensing activities supporting emergency management operations in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. The following information is derived from multiple sources across the Federal remote sensing community. The report will be updated as new information becomes available.
New York
JFHQ New York – Vigilant Guard Execise Brief
Vigilant Guard is…
•A national exercise program sponsored by the National Guard Bureau and United States Northern Command
•Provides a training opportunity for National Guard forces to practice emergency response operations
•Provides an opportunity to the National Guard to build relationships with local, state, regional and federal partners against a variety of different homeland security threats, including natural disasters and terrorist attack
•Includes National Guard troops from several states along with local, state, county and city emergency response units and agencies.
•Provides a realistic training opportunity for civilian and military officials to work together and coordinate in order to protect lives and property
Multi-National Corps Iraq
Iraq Detainee Operations Strategic Communication Plan
The concept of strategic communication is an often-discussed topic within government policy circles and at all levels of professional military education. Doctrinal definitions are continually updated and refined to the point that few appear to agree upon the role that strategic communication should play as either a diplomatic function, an aspect of military operational planning, or a process to be executed in the course of national policy. There are, however, a set of key points that all sides seem to agree upon.
U.S. Army
Modeling Electronic Attack (U)
Survivability/Lethality Analysis Directorate
Information Assurance (IA)/Computer Network Operations (CNO)
-Threat Computer Network Operations
-Information Assurance
-IA/CNO Mitigation recommendations
Multi-National Corps Iraq
Operation Iraqi Freedom Transition Team Battle Book
You may DETAIN civilians based upon a reasonable belief that the person: (1) must be detained for purposes of self-defense; (2) is interfering with CF mission accomplishment; (3)is on a list of persons wanted for questioning, arrest or detention; (4)is or was engaged in criminal activity; or (5)must be detained for imperative reasons of security.Anyone you detain MUSTbe protected. Force, up to and including deadly force, is authorized to protect detainees in your custody. You MUST fill out a detainee apprehension card for EVERY person you detain.
Department of Education
Beyond Threats: Working with IT Security Professionals
“ In the near future, information warfare will control the form and future of war…Our sights must not be fixed on the fire-power of the industrial age; rather, they must be trained on the information warfare of the information age. ”
–Major General Wang Pufeng, Peoples Liberation Army, China
Department of Homeland Security
Top Officials (TOPOFF) Exercise Overview Brief
Public Law 106-553 provides funding for TOPOFF, and Senate Report 106-404 outlines the concept. Responsibility for the TOPOFF Domestic Counterterrorism National Exercise Series transferred from the Department of Justice to the Department of Homeland Security on March, 1 2003 with transfer of the Office for Domestic Preparedness. A national, biennial Domestic Counter Terrorism Exercise Series.
U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Marine Corps Programs & Resources Budget Brief
What to expect in FY 2010:
* FY 10 adjustments applied to activities with largest share of contracts
* Reduce contractors/increase civilians
* Task force to develop methodology for implementation (April 2009)
* Inventory contracts, identify needed capability, validate workforce
Department of Homeland Security
TOPOFF 3 Private Sector Integration Concept of Operations
T3 provides private sector organizations and associations with an opportunity to test their emergency response and business continuity plans in conjunction with Federal, State, and local response agencies. As the largest national Full-Scale Exercise (FSE) in history, last year’s TOPOFF 2 exercise engaged more than 8,500 participants. With private sector participation, T3 promises to be larger in scope and complexity.
Department of Homeland Security
TOPOFF 3 AAR Private Sector Annex
Private-sector organizations participated in the Top Officials (TOPOFF) 3 (T3) exercise as partners with Federal, State, and local (FSL) government entities to test their combined ability to prepare for and respond to simulated biological and chemical terrorist attacks in Connecticut and New Jersey. The private sector’s participation in the exercise was extensive. Over 140 private sector organizations—representing critical infrastructure sectors, industry associations, public works, faith-based organizations, and multinational non-governmental organizations—played from 450 locations across the United States.