Lessons Learned and Stressors from Disasters,
Humanitarian Assistance, and Military Operations
References for TTCP

Compiled by Dr. A. David Mangelsdorff. Copyright ©1998-2003, A. David Mangelsdorff. All Rights Reserved.
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