The document outlines the assignment requirements for a project presentation in the HSM 700BL course on principles and applications in homeland security and defense. It includes instructions on team assignments, project analysis methodologies (like SWOT and force field analysis), evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines. Additionally, it prompts students to reflect on integrating course concepts into future homeland security practices.

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3. HSM 700bl – Principles and Applications in Homeland Security & Defense Module 5: This material is protected by United States copyright laws. You must treat this publication like any other proprietary material. No part of this material may be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium by individuals or organizations outside of the National Graduate School without prior written consent from the National Graduate School. For information, please call 800.838.2580 or visit www.ngs.edu . HS&D Principles & Applications: Project Presentation Team: ____________

4. HS&D Project/Problem Statement

5. Facts & Assumptions Facts: Assumptions:

6. Force Field Analysis + - Issue: _____________________

7. SWOT Analysis

8. Project COAs/Solutions COA 1: COA 2:

9. COA Evaluation COA Evaluation Criteria COA 1 COA 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Results

10. COA Recommendation/Solution

11. Project Benchmark & Key Performance Metrics Benchmark: Key Performance Metrics 1. 2. 3. 4.

12. Implementation Methodology

13. Evaluation Criterion/Measures of Success

14. Recommendation & Strategic Policy Linkage Project Recommendation Strategic Policy Linkage

15. Team Assignment Develop the Recommendation Proposal Slide and articulate how the proposed recommendation links to the strategic or operational Homeland Security & Defense policy. Produce and submit slide 10 (Recommendation & Linkage) into Blackboard Digital Drop Box prior to the final in-class session. Submit the assembled draft Masters Homeland Security & Defense Project brief into Blackboard Digital Drop Box, prior to the final class session.

16. Team Assignment Rehearse the briefing with project teammates. Each teammates is responsible for either half or one-third of the project presentation. During the final module 5 session, conduct the Team Project briefing using either web-based or conference call media. Be prepared to discuss the project challenges, resource applications, and recommendation probability of success.

17. Individual Essay Questions Individual Essay Question: Discuss the merit and value of the integration and application of the concepts and principles provided throughout this course for the future of Homeland Security & Defense.

18. Congratulations for Completing HSM 700bl!