Maritime security qualifications

Discussion Questions: This week you have been made aware of a wide range of ashore and afloat maritime training requirements and programs such as CSI and C-TPAT which require qualified members. Based on the current threat and what you have learned this week, what is the biggest gap in the current maritime ashore security and afloat requirements? You can comment on qualifications, exercise requirements and or formal classroom work. Also, comment on the framework for managing and leading a security force and maintaining force competences in port security. The purpose is to stimulate some discussion on the state of ashore and afloat security force management and training.

Articles for weekly assignment:

C-TPAT: Program Overview: https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/ports-entry/ca...

CSI in Brief, Container Security Initiative: https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/ports-entry/ca...

Maritime Security Training Challenges in the Post ISPS Code and MTSA 2002 World: https://www.gao.gov/assets/650/647999.pdf

Instructions: Fully utilize the materials that have been provided to you in order to support your response. Your initial post should be at least 350 words. Please respond to at least two other students. Responses should be a minimum of 150 words and include direct questions. You may challenge, support or supplement another student’s answer using the terms, concepts and theories from the required readings. Also, do not be afraid to respectfully disagree where you feel appropriate; as this should be part of your analysis process at this academic level.

Forum posts are graded on timeliness, relevance, knowledge of the weekly readings, and the quality of original ideas. Sources utilized to support answers are to be cited in accordance with the APA writing style by providing a general parenthetical citation (reference the author, year and page number) within your post, as well as an adjoining reference list. Refer to grading rubric for additional details concerning grading criteria.