Law of War Manual (open access)

Law of War Manual

From section 1.1.2 Scope: "This manual is not a definitive explanation of all law of war issues. This manual focuses on jus in bello -- law relating to the conduct of hostilities and the protection of war victims. This manual seeks to address the law of war that is applicable to the United States, including treaties to which the United States is a Party, and applicable customary international law. It provides legal rules, principles, and discussion, particularly with respect to DoD practice. Although the views of other States may be referenced in this manual, it is not a purpose of this manual to describe the views of other States, which may differ from views expressed in this manual" (p. 1).
Date: June 2015
Creator: United States. Department of Defense. Office of General Counsel.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Annual Report to the Congressional Defense Committees (open access)

Annual Report to the Congressional Defense Committees

2008 Annual Report measuring and updating the accomplishments and priorities of the Department of Defense (DoD) in regards to business transformation and the Military Health System. The report offers extensive documentation of the DoD Business Enterprise Priorities, reporting on milestones, modernization, property accountability, and visibility in regards to personnel, acquisitions, and finances.
Date: March 15, 2008
Creator: United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Global Climate Change: National Security Implications (open access)

Global Climate Change: National Security Implications

A report about climate change becoming a national security threat.
Date: May 2008
Creator: Pumphrey, Carolyn
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
New Realities: Energy Security in the 2010's and Implications for the U.S. Military (open access)

New Realities: Energy Security in the 2010's and Implications for the U.S. Military

A report which assesses changes among energy producers and consumers and to subsequently assess the implications for the U.S. military as it pertains to tightening energy supplies.
Date: unknown
Creator: Deni, John R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Benefits and Burdens of OCS Activities on States, Labor Markets Areas, Coastal Counties, and Selected Communities (open access)

Benefits and Burdens of OCS Activities on States, Labor Markets Areas, Coastal Counties, and Selected Communities

A report assessing the effects of past and future OCS development.
Date: November 2008
Creator: Petterson, John S.; Glazier, Edward; Stanley, Laura; Mencken, Carson; Eschbach, Karl; Moore, Patrick et al.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Proposed Revisions to Grazing Regulations for the Public Lands (open access)

Proposed Revisions to Grazing Regulations for the Public Lands

This final environmental impact statement (EIS) is a national-level, programmatic EIS that documents the ecological, cultural, social, and economic effects that would result from implementing the proposed regulator changes caused by the Bureau of Land Management amending the grazing regulation for the public lands, 43 CFR Part 4100, Grazing Administration - Exclusive of Alaska.
Date: October 2004
Creator: United States. Bureau of Land Management.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms (open access)

Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

The Joint Publication 1-02, Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms sets forth standard US military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the Armed Forces of the United States. These military and associated terms, together with their definitions, constitute approved Department of Defense (DOD) terminology for general use by all DOD components. This publication supplements standard English-language dictionaries and standardizes military and associated terminology to improve communication and mutual understanding within DOD, with other federal agencies, and among the United States and its allies.
Date: February 15, 2016
Creator: United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
History of the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry in Southern Louisiana (open access)

History of the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry in Southern Louisiana

A report detailing the history of the offshore petroleum industry in Southern Louisiana, including accounts from people who were present.
Date: September 2008
Creator: Austin, Diane E.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library