PROFILE: Senior Technical Writer with over 22 years of progressive experience in the field of technical documentation including developing operator, maintenance, and training manuals used
on military equipment.
They'll never need details on names in the chain of command, and much of the information
on military equipment, programs, acronyms, and forms won't have any relevance to them.
Scientists have been doing thermal tests
on military equipment at the White Sands solar furnace since it began operating in 1972.
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and
military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses
on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect
on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions
on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact
on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact
on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns
on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes
on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco
on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original
equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted
on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence
on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments
on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest
on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
CNBC's Morgan Brennan reports
on how the government shutdown in impacting the manufacture and delivery of new
military equipment and weapons.
The placement of the defensive weapons also comes
on the heels of China's recent South China Sea installation of
military jamming
equipment, which disrupts communications and radar systems.
A few weeks ago, my friend and I embarked
on a camping trip — the same one that could have been helped with the
military's super underwear — and we wasted a good deal of time tooling around in Barrie, Ontario looking for the Mountain
Equipment Co-op outdoors supply store.
Trump's focus
on Saudi purchases of U.S.
military equipment came amid a bipartisan effort to limit the United States» role in Yemen's civil war and protests in several U.S. cities over the Saudi - led invasion, which has contributed to a humanitarian crisis.
Ahead of that deadline, the administration told Congress that it will indeed use the money, but is putting a «pause»
on spending it or
on assigning any funds to specific sales of
military equipment to the Pakistanis.
On Feb. 9, Ukrainian military spokesman Andrily Lysensko warned that 1,500 Russian soldiers and 300 pieces of military equipment crossed into Ukraine from Russia on Feb. 7 and
On Feb. 9, Ukrainian
military spokesman Andrily Lysensko warned that 1,500 Russian soldiers and 300 pieces of
military equipment crossed into Ukraine from Russia
on Feb. 7 and
on Feb. 7 and 8.
The U.S.
military's 15 - year focus
on counterinsurgency during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan allowed other
military powers — in particular China — to produce new
equipment and modernize its forces at a rate that has Pentagon leaders concerned.
A spending spree
on mostly U.S. - made
equipment means Japan's defense planners are being forced to curtail domestic programs that would help local defense contractors such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries maintain their
military industrial base.
An industry official said there would not be any tariff exclusions for countries or products except for imports required for
military equipment needs, though Trump could still change his mind
on the issue if he faces prolonged criticism in the coming days.
The most significant ones (and most expensive) are when Congress mandates the production of
equipment or use of bases simply to save jobs in their districts even though they have no relevance
on the readiness of our
military.
The Turnbull government is set to put the hard word
on defence companies to shape up and maximise Australia's stake in making
military equipment.
The Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning Systems Operator evaluates and communicates critical data about incoming enemy aerial and missile attacks and aerial surveillance by operating, maintaining and managing modern complicated
military computers
on complex networks, and utilizing sophisticated communications
equipment.
The Air Defense Battle Management System Operator maintains, manages and operates modern complicated
military computers
on complex networks, communications
equipment systems, and the Sentinel Radar in order to provide warning, detection, and protection for armed forces from aerial attack, missile attack, and aerial surveillance.
And while the Ministry of Defence is included in these measures, they will be given flexibility
on their multi-year budget to ensure that this will not lead to reductions in
military manpower or the core defence
equipment programme over the Parliament.
Some of these components may be innocuous in themselves but, once outside EU control, they can be incorporated into weapons systems that may then be exported
on to countries the EU would not otherwise supply
military equipment to.»
The Pentagon has ordered all stores
on U.S.
military bases worldwide to ban mobile phones and other telecommunications
equipment made by the Chinese companies Huawei Technologies...
The US now registers a nearly total reliance
on REMs from China for producing
military equipment, including guided bombs, missile defence systems or night vision technologies.
Trump is planning
on reversing a ban
on allowing local police forces to use surplus
military equipment, letting local police forces to take and use armored vehicles, high - caliber weapons and other kinds of heavy
equipment.
This is not a call for international troops to land
on Libyan soil — but rather a call to the international community to allow the Libyan opposition forces «access» to modern and portable
military equipment, so that the Libyan people are given the tools to finish the job.
The British
military had major gaps in its
equipment, particularly
on protecting troops against IEDs, as well as intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, reconnaissance and helicopter support.
The lead ACLU attorney
on this case, Mariko Hirose, described Stingrays as
military grade
equipment that has no place being used
on unsuspecting American citizens.
«In this regard, members of the public are enjoined not to panic
on seeing the movement of
military equipment and troops to staging areas as their safety and well - being is guaranteed at all times.
Now that the MoD seems to have lost the battle with the Treasury over who will pay the # 20bn bill for replacing Trident, many in the
military are asking serious questions about whether we actually need it or not - given that every pound spent
on Trident, will be a pound not spent
on the basic
equipment that will be needed to fight the sort of smaller - scale global operations senior officers foresee as the likely role of the
military in the next few decades.
Before the turnaround in the war to dislodge Boko Haram from Nigerian territory however, Nigerian
military went through some challenges which tested the professionalism of the armed forces amongst which were cases of soldiers deserting from the battlefront, soldiers disobeying lawful orders, soldiers and even pilots in some cases showing sympathy to Boko Haram killers
on the grounds that they practice same religion and troops donating
equipment of the Nigerian
military to terrorists because of pecuniary gains.
In one of his official statement he had provided lists and proof of huge
military equipment bought to prosecute the war
on terror and how they engaged Nigeria's neigbours to join in the efforts.
Following a conversation
on the phone with French president François Hollande, the prime minister said he would offer logistical
military assistance to help transport foreign troops and
equipment quickly to Mali, but that he would not deploy any British personnel.
Since Ferguson, 24 states have passed at least 40 new measures addressing such things as officer - worn cameras, training about racial bias, independent investigations when police use force and new limits
on the flow of surplus
military equipment to local law enforcement agencies.
The Town of Tonawanda under Highway Superintendent Tom Jones and his predecessor Bill Swanson have been super about loaning the county
equipment in return for storage space at our facility
on Military Road.
Among other things, the US
military will be exempted from paying taxes
on equipment they will bring to Ghana.
The Nigerian Army
on Tuesday formalized a partnership with Nigerian indigenous motor manufacturing company, Innoson Motors Manufacturing Company for modification of some of its
equipment, local production of armoured fighting vehicles and other
military hardwares.
Per the agreement, the US
military force is among other things, to be exempted from paying tax
on the
equipment to be brought into Ghana.
The government too often breaches its own rules
on arms exports: issuing export - licences for weapons and
military equipment to states known to abuse human rights.
As part of the agreement which has in the past week been a subject of most radio and television discussions, the US
military will be exempted from paying taxes
on equipment they will bring to Ghana.
The call for debate by the Obama administration came with the announcement of a ban
on certain kinds of
military equipment being distributed to local law enforcement agencies.
President Barack Obama is calling
on more public awareness and debate regarding
military equipment that is distributed to local law enforcement agencies.
Foreign aid workers said they had struggled to get
equipment and personnel
on to Philippine
military cargo planes, with the government prioritizing the deployment of soldiers due to widespread looting at the weekend.
Physiological tremor can be a big problem in certain situations, such as combat, and Pathak's work (funded by the U.S. Army Research Laboratories) focused
on developing actuators in
military equipment and weapons to offset users» tremors.
The game features all the major weapons and
military equipment of that period, both air and land - from firearms, grenade launchers and artillery to planes and vehicles
on either side of the conflict.
To Use Motion Sensors To Improve Bus Safety: Motion - sensor technology that was developed for
military aircraft soon will become standard
equipment on school buses in several Virginia school districts.
NORSAT INTERNATIONAL (symbol NII
on Toronto; www.norsat.com) designs and makes satellite and ground
equipment to transmit data, audio and video signals through commercial and
military networks.
Note 8 For loss due to a covered peril of
military uniforms or
equipment owned by you and when the loss occurs while you are
on active or reserve duty, no deductible will be applied.
On the FPS side of things, the weapons seem to be your basic modern
military equipment.
As we catch up
on Day X, we explore the grounds of the
military academy Lanseal — the place you'll be spending almost all of your time leveling up, researching new
equipment, and learning more about your fellow cadets.
I think the reason I enjoy the twitch - shooting style present in Titanfall is because it's not a game based
on real - life
military personnel and
equipment.
Chrome is popular for putting finishing touches
on everything from household appliances to
military equipment, but it's also known for the environmental and health hazards it comes with.
However, it was the only company
on the table to be marked down for supplying
equipment to the
military, for its contract to provide communications between an RAF base in Northamptonshire and America's headquarters for drone attacks in Africa.