HOMELAND DEFENSE

& Security Digest

11 JUNE 2024

HDIAC collects and publishes articles related to our technical focus areas on the web to share with the DoD community.

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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (TBICOE)

A component of the Military Health System, TBICoE provides clinical tools, patient resources, training, and research information for assessing and managing traumatic brain injuries.

One TBICoE area of focus is low-level blast exposure. A low-level blast is generated from firing heavy weapons systems or explosives in training environments or combat. Exposure symptoms may include headaches, difficulty hearing and concentrating, memory problems, slow reaction times, and decreased hand-eye coordination.

Click here to download the TBICoE Low-Level Blast Exposure fact sheet and learn how to treat and manage this condition for optimal Warfighter brain health.

FEATURED ARTICLE

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U.S. Army Chemical Review 2024

The U.S. Army Chemical Review (ACR) (ISSN 0899-7047) is published annually in May by the U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School (USACBRNS) and the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. ACR highlights unique Army chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear technical-response capabilities for supporting national countering weapons of mass destruction operations…

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Featured Notable Technical Inquiry

Therapeutic Uses of Brainwave Entrainment (BWE) via Low Audio Frequency Stimulation

The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) was asked to identify recent research (in the past five years) in the therapeutic uses of brainwave entrainment (BWE) via low audio frequency stimulation. The desired range was from 0 to 40 Hz, accommodating brainwave frequencies from Delta to Gamma. BWE refers to the brain’s electrical response to rhythmic sensory stimulation, including pulses of light or…

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FUTURE WEBINARS

HDIAC hosts live online technical presentations featuring a DoD research and engineering topic within our technical focus areas.

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UPCOMING WEBINAR

Managing Public Health During a Migration Crisis

In February 2024, the Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) led a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) in support of military physicians in a residency program.  During this program, students obtained their master’s in public health, and the program leadership identified a need for TTX-style exercises to build upon an understanding of the material. HDIAC…

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Digital Engineering for Defense Summit

The Digital Engineering for Defense Summit will bring together leaders from across the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), military services, industry, academia, and other relevant stakeholders to support the integration of digital engineering tools and…

American Nuclear Society Annual Conference 2024

The 2024 American Nuclear Society Annual Conference is an event focused on highlighting and progressing nuclear sciences and technologies for their contributions to improving people’s lives and preserving the planet. During the conference, key talking…

National Homeland Security Conference 2024

The National Homeland Security Conference brings together professionals in homeland security, law enforcement, fire, and emergency management. They include officials in federal agencies, nonprofit agencies, business owners, universities, and decision-makers to contribute or learn about…

Law Enforcement-Homeland Security Forum & Technology Exposition 2024

The 2024 Law Enforcement-Homeland Security Forum & Technology Exposition is a classified forum that will feature keynote speakers, presentations, panel discussions, and case studies on topics germane to federal law enforcement, homeland security, the intelligence…

The 92nd MORS Symposium

For over 55 years, the annual Military Operations Research Society (MORS) Symposium has been an opportunity for the national security community to exchange information, examine research, and discuss critical national security topics. Held in notable…

Biometrics Institute US Strategy Forum

The Biometrics Institute provides an independent platform for discussion about the responsible, ethical, and effective use of biometrics. This year, the Biometrics Institute will be taking these conversations further seeking to create even more interaction…

The 2nd Annual Nuclear Energy Security Summit

This 2024 Summit is gathering an assembly of government and industry leaders, subject matter experts, and regional stakeholders to chart a transformative path for advanced nuclear power technology that aligns with both U.S. and international…

Voice From the Community

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Robert J. Coullahan, CEM, CPP

President, Readiness Resource Group (RRG), Senior SME

Following active U.S. Army service, Mr. Coullahan provided 45 years of critical infrastructure protection and emergency management support. As president of RRG, he supports infrastructure restoration studies; nuclear nonproliferation research, development, test, and evaluation; and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response missions. As a certified emergency manager and coauthor of a book on pandemic preparedness, he has contributed continuously to our nation’s threat readiness and resilience.

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