The country that I selected is ‘PANAMA’ Please follow the instructions from the uploaded files which have the rubric as well attached.
SUBJECT: Cultural Paper Requirements for Air Defense Artillery BOLC students.
1. Purpose. The purpose of this memorandum is to outline the requirements for the
Cultural Paper as per Individual Student Agreement Plan (ISAP).
2. Requirements.
a. Topic. This paper will cover all of the Operational Variables of PMESII-PT
(Political, Military, Economic, Information, Infrastructure, Physical Environment, Time)
concerning a selected country/region. Each student is responsible for selecting a
country from the enclosed list. (students can request a country not listed. However, the
requested country will require approval from CADRE). For information on the
operational variables read FM 5-0, Appendix A and TC 7-102 section 1-15 thru 1-24.
b. Audience. The audience of your paper’s information a platoon of Soldiers
ranging from the ranks of PVT to SFC. This paper will be structured reflecting you as
the future platoon leader writing to your platoon of Soldiers, who is about to deploy in
the next 90 days to your selected country/region.
c. Length. Students will write a 2-3 page paper in Chicago format (page total not
counting cover sheet and references). Points will be deducted for lacking a specific
operational variable, not relating to how the variable and the information presented
relates to US forces, failure to meet paper length, and poor format (citations, grammar,
spelling) i.e. not in accordance with Chicago.
d. References. At a minimum three or more references should be used, avoiding
Wikipedia or other similar sites.
• Political. This variable describes the distribution of responsibility and power at all levels of governance—formally constituted authorities, as well as informal or covert political powers. (Who is the tribal leader in the village?)
• Military. This variable includes the military and paramilitary capabilities of all relevant actors (enemy, friendly, and neutral) in a given operational environment. (Does the enemy in this particular neighborhood have antitank missiles?)
• Economic. This variable encompasses individual and group behaviors related to producing, distributing, and consuming resources. (Does the village have a high unemployment rate?)
• Social. This variable includes the cultural, religious, and ethnic makeup within an operational environment and the beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors of society members. (Who are the influential people in the village—for example, religious leaders, tribal leaders, warlords, criminal bosses, or prominent families?)
• Information. This variable describes the nature, scope, characteristics, and effects of individuals, organizations, and systems that collect, process, disseminate, or act on information. (How much access does the local population have to news media or the Internet?)
• Infrastructure. This variable comprises the basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society. (Is the electrical generator in the village working?)
• Physical Environment. This variable includes the geography and man-made structures, as well as the climate and weather in the area of operations. (What types of terrain or weather conditions in this area of operations favor enemy operations?)
• Time. This variable describes the timing and duration of activities, events, or conditions within an operational environment, as well as how the timing and duration are perceived by various actors in the operational environment. (For example, at what times are people likely to congest roads or conduct activities that provide a cover for hostile operations?)
