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“NICOLAE BĂLCESCU” LAND FORCES ACADEMY TTHHEE KKNNOOWWLLEEDDGGEE--BBAASSEEDD OORRGGAANNIIZZAATTIIOONN THE 14TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE MILITARY SCIENCES CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS 1 27-29 NOVEMBER 2008 “NICOLAE BĂLCESCU” LAND FORCES ACADEMY PUBLISHING HOUSE SIBIU, 2008 Scientific advisors: Dipl.Eng. Vitězslav Jaroš, PhD Prof. Baboş Alexandru, PhD Assoc.Prof. Năbârjoiu Neculae, PhD Assoc.Prof. Stoina Neculai, PhD Copyright: out of charge, all reproductions are authorized provided that specific references are made. “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy Address: 3-5 Revoluţiei Street, Sibiu Tel.: 0269/432990, Fax: 0269/215554 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] web: www.armyacademy.ro web: www.armyacademy.ro/editura The authors take full responsibility of the content of their articles. ISSN 1843 – 6722 MILITARY SCIENCES. SECURITY AND DEFENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Military Sciences Historical and Economic Research of Logistics - Class II of the Bulgarian Army from 1977 to 1910, Assoc.Prof. Dimitrova Sevdalina, PhD, Monolov Daniel, “Vassil Levski” National Military University, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria ………………...…. 7 The Role of Advanced Communication and Information Technologies in the Development of the Communication and Information Systems of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, Jivko Hristov Prodanov, “Vassil Levski” National Military University, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria ………………………………………………………….... 14 Camouflage Patterns – Optical Illusions of Fusion and Decomposition, Momchil Todorov Tachev, PhD, Technical University of Varna, Bulgaria …………………. 22 Comparison of Standing Operational Procedures of the Army of the Czech Republic on Level Formation (Independent Unit) during Combat and Peacekeeping Operations, Dipl.Eng. Vitězslav Jaroš, PhD, University of Defence of Brno, The Czech Republic ……………………………………………………………………… 29 Management, Organization and Relevance (I), Ioan Sorin, PhD, Department of Defence General Headquarters, Bucharest ……………………………………….…. 34 Management, Organization and Relevance (II), Ioan Sorin, PhD, Department of Defence General Headquarters, Bucharest ………………………………………..… 41 Transylvanian Volunteers’ Contribution to the Decision of Unification Adopted in Alba Iulia on the 1st of December 1918, Prof. Baboş Alexandru, PhD, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu ……………………………………………. 47 The Need for an Operational Readiness Evaluation System, Prof.Eng. Bujoreanu N.Iulian, PhD, Eng. Daniel Sora, Regional Department of Defence Resources Management Studies, Braşov ……………………………………...…….. 57 The Geopolitics of Ukraine at the Black Sea, Prof. Petrescu Stan, PhD, National Intelligence Academy of Bucharest …………………………………………………. 64 The Fundamental Characteristics of the Post Conflict Period, Prof. Stăncilă Lucian, PhD, “Carol I” National Defence University, Bucharest, Pîrgulescu Ion, M.U. 02628, Caracal ……………………………………………………………...… 71 Considerations on the Crisis and Conflict Management, Assoc.Prof. Năbârjoiu Neculae, PhD, National Registry Office for Classified Information of Bucharest ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 79 3 War Configuration from the Modern Technology’s Perspective, Assoc.Prof. Neag Mihai Marcel, PhD, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 87 The Tourism Development and the Climate Change, Assoc.Prof. Nicula Virgil, “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu ………………………………………………… 94 Directions for the Efficiency of Engineer Support, Assoc.Prof. Radu Dumitru, PhD, Prof.Eng. Olaru Gheorghe, PhD, Military Technical Academy of Bucharest ……………………………………………………………………………………… 101 Aspects about Romanian Aviatic Transports Imposed by Integration, Assoc.Prof. Sima Elena, PhD, Romanian-German University of Sibiu Ec. Calciu Iulia Elena, GENPACT Ltd., Bucharest ……………………………………………..…………. 107 The Evolution of the Defence Expenses at the Global Level, Asst.Prof. Clipici Emilia, PhD, Asst.Prof. Popescu Ramona, PhD, University of Piteşti ………..…. 113 The Influence of Doctrines on Military Capabilities, Asst.Prof. Ispas Lucian, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu ……………………………….... 121 Bessarabian Question. Some Foreign Office Analysis Documents in 1967, Asst.Prof. Zidaru Marian, PhD, “Andrei Şaguna” University, Constanţa ….…… 129 Some Documents about Iuliu Maniu Position regarding Romanian Territorial Problems during the Secret Armistice Negotiation in Spring 1944, Asst.Prof. Zidaru Marian, PhD, “Andrei Şaguna” University, Constanţa …………………………… 136 Armed Combat Aspects within Present Conflicts, TA Mihai Sorin, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu, Pahonţu Alin, Sibiu County Police Inspectorate ………………………………………………………………………… 142 Aspects on the Security Non – Military Dimension, Pahonţu Alin, Sibiu County Police Inspectorate, TA Mihai Sorin, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu ………………………………………………………………………………... 152 Cyberterrorism - A Real Threat against European Security Environment at the Beginning of the 21st Century, TA Neagoie Horaţiu Adrian, Giurcă Florin Daniel, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu ………………………………… 162 General Approach to Military Supply Chain Management, Minculete Gheorghe, PhD, Minculete Anca, “Carol I” National Defence University, Bucharest, Udrescu Iulian, Academy of Economic Studies of Bucharest …………………………...…. 170 General Approach to Transformation of Military Logistics Management, Minculete Gheorghe, PhD, Minculete Anca, “Carol I” National Defence University, Bucharest, Udrescu Iulian, Academy of Economic Studies of Bucharest ……………………………………………………………………………………... 185 Romanian Armed Forces’ Transformation Strategy, Ioniţă Crăişor Constantin, Romanian General Staff, Bucharest …………………………………………….…. 195 Nature of War and Strategy, Ioniţă Crăişor Constantin, Romanian General Staff, Bucharest ……………………………………………………………………. 205 4 The Modern Armoured Car, Brat Viorel, M.U. 01261, Piteşti, Bucătariu Bogdan, M.U. 02605, Bucharest ……………………………………………..…… 214 Digital Warriors, Brat Viorel, M.U. 01261, Piteşti, Bucătariu Bogdan, M.U. 02605, Bucharest …………………………………………………………..……… 223 Determinations, Conditionings and Alternatives regarding Romanian Army Involvement in Support and Stability Military Operations, Grigoraş Constantin, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu ………………………………… 232 Conceptual and Action Elements regarding the Preparation and Execution of Stability Operations, Grigoraş Constantin, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu ………………………………………………………………….… 241 New Security Risks and Threats, Oprean Georgel Laurean, Land Artillery Training Centre of Sibiu ………………………………………………………….... 252 Considerations concerning the New International Conflicts, Oprean Georgel Laurean, Land Artillery Training Centre of Sibiu ………………………………………………………………………………….…... 264 Terrorism - The Classification and Methods of Modern Terrorism, Popa Teodor, Gendarmery Inspectorate of Alba Iulia ………………………………………...….. 270 From Partner to Ally – Romanian Regional Interest Protection and Global War on Terrorism, Roman Vasile, Infantry and Mountain Troops Training Centre of Braşov ……………………………………………………………………………… 280 Terrorism and Modern Society, Stoian Gabriela Maria, M.U. 02231, Bucharest, Ene Vasile, M.U. 02450, Bucharest …………………………………………….… 290 The Correlation between Space-Time and Combat within Contemporary Conflicts, Guţu Neculai, Sârbu Andra, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu …………………………………………………………………………..…… 298 The Ethnocentricity (Ethnocentrism) – Factor of International Threat, Solescu Dan, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu ……………………...…… 304 Technological Advance of Armoured Vehicles from Modern Armies, Coman Marian, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu ……………….……… 312 Risk Management for Communication and Information Systems, Braboveanu Mioara, Ciortoloman Bogdan, National Registry Office for Classified Information of Bucharest ……………………………………………………………………...…… 318 A New Model of Transport – Sustainable Transport, Brânză Graţiela, Maritime University of Constanţa ……………………………………………………………. 327 Highlighting the Support Offered by the City of Bucharest in the Matter concerning Bread Supplies for the Army, Bulacu Iulia, University of Bucharest ……………………………………………………………………………………… 332 The Romanian Army’s Presence in Constanţa’s Daily Life Before the First World War, Dominte Paul, University of Bucharest …………………………………….. 337 5 The White Al-Qaeda, Frunzeti Daniel, “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu………………………………………………………………………………… 345 Management of Classified Information in Electronic Format (Infosec), Petrescu Anca Gabriela, Government of Romania, National Registry Office for Classified Information of Bucharest, Eng. Tudor Remus Ion, Cert Sing – UTI Group, Bucharest …………………………………………………………………………………...…. 350 Complexity in Effects-Based Approaches to Operations, Voivoda Ramona, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu ……………………………..…. 360 Considerations on the Characteristics and Factors Influencing Muscle Force in Military Physical Education, Asoc.Prof. Stănciulescu Robert, PhD, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu …………………………………………... 370 Tactic Training in Volleyball for Gymnasium in Lesons of Sports Education and Tactic Sport, Pomohaci Marcel, PhD, “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu …………………………………………………………………………………….... 376 The Missions of Engineer Structures in the Context Regarding Romanian Army Transformation, Sup.Instr. Iacovescu Ion, Iacovescu Andrada, “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu ……………………………………………………… 382 Morpho Functional Indices Influence in Terms of Force Motivate Quality, Sup.Instr. Vrâncianu Ionel,
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