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TUX 101 Module 2 SLPWhat does it mean to be successful? In your essay, describe the
characteristics of “ success.” Assignment Instructions: This assignment will focus on using
resources to develop evidence-based arguments to support your position on a particular
topic. In a two-page paper, make an argument, with the two provided articles that would
support this article, and use APA style to appropriately cite the paper in your text.Think
through the topic and then determine your personal opinion, stance, or point of view on the
issue. A well-organized essay has a beginning, in which the writer states the main point
(thesis); a middle, where the main point is supported using three or more supporting
points; and a conclusion. Before submitting, be sure to read through the essay and make any
revisions, including those for correctness in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Be sure to
include at least two references.Assignment Instructions: This assignment will focus on using
resources to develop evidence-based arguments to support your position on a particular
topic. In a two-page paper, make an argument, with the two provided articles that would
support this article, and use APA style to appropriately cite the paper in your text.Think
through the topic and then determine your personal opinion, stance, or point of view on the
issue. A well-organized essay has a beginning, in which the writer states the main point
(thesis); a middle, where the main point is supported using three or more supporting
points; and a conclusion. Before submitting, be sure to read through the essay and make any
revisions, including those for correctness in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Be sure to
include at least two references.Notes for the Writer at Superior papers: Please try to use the
full two pages for this essay. I have attached the two documents in PDF format. Thank you
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408 August 2015 ii ProQuestDocument 1 of 1Characteristics of successAuthor: Weiner,
HarveyProQuest document linkLinks: Linking ServiceFull text: Q How does my approach to
a job search effect a recruiter or a prospective employer’ s impression ofme as a
candidate?A An astute recruiter/interviewer visualizes an applicant first as a candidate,
then as an employee. By observingyour behavior and comparing it to that which we know to

2. be successful characteristics in others, we may beable to predict your on-the-job
performance. Here are several traits you must demonstrate throughout theinterviewing
process:Tenacity – You get people to speak with and meet with you. Nobody wants to
employ an executive who gives upafter just one try.Realistic – You do your homework,
know when to charge and when to back off. Nobody wants to employsomeone who
perpetually runs at full tilt over cliffs.Focused —concentrate on specific targeted
opportunities. Use a rifle rather than a buckshot approach. Focustells a prospective
employer you will not waste his or your time on insignificant busy work.Self-reliant – Eager
to take on new challenges, you wake early, get the jump on others, seek opportunities
forgrowth and don’ t wait for someone to tell you what to do next.Resilient —Mistakes are
inevitable and educational. If turned down do you find out why and learn from
theexperience? Winners demonstrate the ability to grow from adversity. They strive not for
perfection but forexcellence.Selective —You’ re not content to simply accept the first job
you hear about. You energetically work at pursuingand getting the right job. This tells us
you won’ t jump at just any opportunity that comes your way later or makegut-feel
decisions which may prove costly to your employer.Persuasive – You know your strengths
and have the ability to sell yourself. By relating anecdotes which provideevidence of
experience you convince others of your ability to apply skill and knowledge to addressing
theirneeds.Ethical – You won’ t accept an offer, then leverage a better deal elsewhere.A
good recruiter is always on the lookout for candidates who have responsibly thought
through the job-changeprocess and can articulate why they are the best qualified to fill a
particular search. In fact, the process itself canprovide opportunities for a candidate to
demonstrate competencies.Q As search chairman for our club, I was astounded at some of
the things applicants say. Please share sometips in your column that might help
management candidates maximize their performance and minimizemistakes.A Smart job
seekers are informed job seekers. Before interviewing, at the minimum, you must learn
somethingabout the employer, their expectations and the job. When asked “ Why are you
interested in working here,” you’ d better be ready with a good answer.Some hiring
authorities define their role as “ screening out” applicants. Sure, it’ s a negative approach
but it doessave lots of time. So if you’ re less prepared than others you won’ t stand a
chance. Talk to colleagues, pastemployees, and current department heads.Find out why the
job is available. Ask to see the last two fiscal year’ s financial statements, secure Chamber
ofCommerce materials. Tour the area and the club before the interview so you can make
some informedobservations.08 August 2015 Page 1 of 4 ProQuestHere are some of the most
outrageous questions I’ ve actually heard. This is, unfortunately, far from acomprehensive
list. They just keep coming:What psychiatric care benefits do you have available?What is the
president’ s zodiac sign?How do you feel about the manager putting together his own
Saturday morning foursome?What is your policy regarding the manager drinking on the
property?What hours do you expect me to work?Can my children enter club
tournaments?When will I be eligible for my first vacation?Do you mind if I wear slippers in
the office?How do you feel about a manager getting divorced after he’ s been here a year or
two?What is the club’ s policy regarding the manager being away frequently to attend to
trade association business?Just how many committee meetings do you expect the manager

3. to attend?How high could the food cost go before you worry?How many warnings would I
get before being fired?What color is the manager’ s car?Q I seem to keep making the same
mistakes over and over again. What can I do to break this cycle?A Mental health
professionals say a sure sign of illness is when a person does exactly the same thing over
andover again and expects different results each time. A lesson tends to be repeated until
learned. It may bepresented to you in various forms until you have learned it. But, once
learned, you move on to the next lesson.Learning does not end. Everything we do in life
contains lessons. If you are alive, there will always be morelessons to learn. Doesn’ t that
beat the alternative?AuthorAffiliationThe Career Doctor is recruiter Harvey Weiner,
president of Dallas-based Search America, specialists in privateclub management selection
and recruitment. Send your confidential questions in writing to: Harvey Weiner, TheCareer
Doctor in care of Club Management Magazine, or Search America, 5908 Meadowcreek Drive,
Dallas,TX 75248, (972)2333302. Fax (972)233-1518. E-Mail:
searchamerica@sprynet.com.Publication title: Club ManagementVolume: 76Issue: 1Pages:
22Number of pages: 1Publication year: 1997Publication date: Jan/Feb 1997Publisher: Club
Managers Association of AmericaPlace of publication: St. LouisCountry of publication:
United StatesPublication subject: Clubs, Food And Food IndustriesISSN: 00099589Source
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P sychological Association, 6th EditionWeiner, H. (1997). Characteristics of success. Club
Management, 76(1), 22. Retrieved
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Characteristics of SuccessAuthor: Liebl, Richard BProQuest document linkAbstract: The
ability to build rapport and establish close personal relationships as well as operate with
littledirect supervision often depends on the maturity of the individual. […]selection and
training gives RomanianHCT operators an advantage that makes them successful, but these
alone are not the sole factor contributing totheir success. […]the combination of a hospitable
social culture and adaptability rounds out the characteristics ofRomanian HCTs, making
them true experts in the field.Links: Linking ServiceFull text: HeadnoteThe views expressed
in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of
theDepartments of the Army and Defense, or the U.S. Government.IntroductionSince

4. September 11, 2001, Romania has emerged as a steadfast ally of the U.S. in the fight against
terrorism.Romanian forces deployed as early as 2002 and have distinguished themselves as
being professional, tacticallyproficient and have provided a myriad of support to the
coalition. One area where Romania has particularlyexcelled is in the field of tactical human
intelligence (HUMINT) collection.Intelligence has been described as the “ life blood” in the
fight against terrorism and Romania is helping toprovide that “ life blood’ in the form of
tactical HUMINT to commanders in the field. In Afghanistan, Iraq, and theBalkans,
Romanian Military Intelligence (MI) HUMINT Collection Teams (HCTs), have helped fill
criticalshortages in tactical HUMINT and have distinguished themselves as being
outstanding in the field. Both U.S.and Coalition partners have requested the support of
Romanian HCTs to support their operations and they haveproven to be so capable that
Romanian teams in Kosovo work directly in support of the U. S. -led task force.Today, the
Romanian Armed Forces continues to invest in the development and expansion of this
nichecapability.Why are the Romanians so successful at tactical HUMINT collection? What
characteristics make themsuccessful? These are intriguing questions that are not readily
identifiable and quantifiable. That said, there aresome general characteristics that do
contribute to the success of Romanian HCTs. This article is an attempt tohighlight some of
those key characteristics.Training – The Basis for SuccessIntelligence training, by its very
nature, is a sensitive subject and this is not an attempt to provide detailedinformation on
the training developed and employed by Romanian HCTs. In general terms however,
RomanianMI views tactical HUMINT as a “ highly qualified intelligence operation” and
requires “ highly trained operators” toperform the mission. These HCTs are viewed as an
elite formation within the Romanian Armed Forces anddraw many of its operators from the
reconnaissance and airborne ranks.In a somewhat novel approach, training for the HCTs
begins with the premise that each HUMINT operator is a“ unique, highly skilled asset.”
Operators receive entry-level training in the same skills required of other eliteSoldiers
within the Romanian Armed Forces. After this common training, Soldiers destined for other
elite unitsattend advanced training in Special Forces, airborne, or reconnaissance, while
HUMINT operators attend basicand advanced level training in HUMINT operations. HCT
personnel then attend specialized training focusing onlanguage skills; cross cultural
communications; detailed area studies, and advanced skills training. Having asolid
background in airborne, reconnaissance, and small unit tactics and techniques makes the
Romanian08 August 2015 Page 1 of 6 ProQuestHUMINT operator more self-confident and
self-reliant and enhances the operator’ s confidence in his or herabilities to perform the
mission.Maturity and life experienceIndividual maturity of the Romanian HUMINT operator
also factors into their success. The average operator is inhis late 20s or 30s and has
generally been recruited from the ranks as an noncommissioned officer or juniorofficer.
Most come from operational units; many have already experienced operational tours in
theater. Onlyafter a rigorous pre-screening and selection program do candidates attend the
Romanian Intelligence TrainingCenter. The Romanian MI Directorate looks for maturity and
“ life experience” when selecting their operators.The ability to build rapport and establish
close personal relationships as well as operate with little directsupervision often depends
on the maturity of the individual.Thus, selection and training gives Romanian HCT

5. operators an advantage that makes them successful, butthese alone are not the sole factor
contributing to their success. Much of the success enjoyed by the HCTs canloosely be
attributed to factors that make up the “ national character” of the people
themselves.Hospitable Social CultureSocial characteristics of a culture are a complex
subject. In general, those characteristics are often developedas a consequence of larger
environmental demands; the nation’ s evolution determined by both internal as wellas
external factors. These factors shape the national character of a people and in Romania’ s
case, some ofthese factors have indirectly contributed to their success in their ability to
perform HUMINT missions. Althoughthese characteristics are generalizations and do not
apply to each and every individual, they do factor into thepersonalities of the Romanian
HCT operators.The HCTs are adept at building camaraderie in professional and inter-
personal relationships. RomanianHUMINT teams in the field are able to quickly establish
rapport with the local populace, a critical skill forHUMINT operators. When queried as to
why this is so, many operators attribute it to their being “ a Latinpeople.” To better
understand this statement, it is necessary to understand a bit of the history of
Romania.Dacia, as the ancient territory of Romania was called, flourished from the first
century B.C. to the first centuryA.D., under the leadership of a series of successful rulers.
Dacia entered into conflict with the expanding RomanEmpire, engaging it in two fierce wars
(101-102 A.D. and 105-106 A.D.), before being conquered by the Romanarmies led by
Emperor Trajan. Dacia was integrated into the Roman Empire between 106 and 271 A.D.
and theDacian population adopted the vulgate Latin language of the Romans. A Daco-Roman
population formed whichsimultaneously received the Christian religion and formed the
basis of the present day Romanian people.Emperor Aurelian, facing the onslaught of the
barbarian invasions, withdrew the Roman military garrisons andcivil administration south
of the Danube in 271 A.D. The Daco-Roman population remained in villages andterritorial
communities. These communities survived successive invasions and continued organized
life duringeight centuries of barbarian migrations across their lands. The assimilation of the
Dacians into Roman cultureand the subsequent “ Romanization” of the Dacians set
Romania apart from its neighbors in Eastern Europe.Often described as a “ Latin island
surrounded by a sea of Slavs” , throughout its history Romania hasmaintained its Latin-
based culture.It is this “ Latin” influence that makes the Romanians generally a warm and
personable people, a trait that hasserved the Romanian HUMINT teams well. The ability to
establish and foster inter-personal relationships withtheir contacts in the field can, of
course, be attributed to their training, but the persuasive influence of Romania’ s“ Latin”
heritage cannot be discounted. Romanian HCTs are successful in establishing themselves
with the localpopulation. They quickly adapt to the local style of dress, improve upon their
fledgling language capabilities,mingling with the locals as much as possible given force
protection considerations, and take every opportunityto establish contact.Many HCT
operators easily blend into the areas where they are currently operating, having
physicalcharacteristics that allow them to look similar to persons from the area, no small
factor when working to08 August 2015 Page 2 of 6 ProQuestestablish rapport. In one
instance, a Romanian HCT operator in Afghanistan looked so much like the locals thathe
was mistaken for one of the local cleaning personnel assigned to the base.The “ Latin”

6. influence in the Romanians also makes them less averse to cultural norms such as physical
contactbetween men. The willingness to engage in close physical proximity to their male
contacts, in a maledominatedsociety, helps them to communicate on a social level that many
Americans would finduncomfortable. Romanian HUMINT operators will often embrace
their contacts, reflecting the cultural norms ofthe region. Thus, the ability of Romanian HCT
teams to build rapport, win the confidence of their contacts, andconvince them to provide
information is largely a result of their cultural affinity to build close
personalrelationships.Adaptability- “ Learn or Perish” MentalityAs mentioned, throughout
history Romanians have learned to adapt to the changing forces surrounding them,adopting
at times both passive acquiescence and active resistance in order to preserve themselves.
Thischaracteristic has become, over time, an integral part of the national psyche. Mental
agility, adaptability, andimprovisation prevail in the Romanian mindset. In the Romanians,
their instincts for adaptability and flexibilitywere honed by life under the brutal police state
of Nicolae Ceausescu. It developed in the people a naturaltendency to be observant, to be
adaptable in order to survive under a harsh totalitarian regime.One observation made is
that Romanian HCTs are able to quickly ascertain and exploit the local
operationalenvironment to their success. The Romanian HCTs appear to be able to quickly
comprehend the “ informal” networks that exist, who the key individuals and leaders are,
both formal and informal within a community, andthen work to exploit this understanding.
This innate ability to understand complex webs of family, tribal,business and criminal
networks, alliances and associations can be indirectly attributed to their own
“ nationalexperiences” under the harsh conditions of Ceausescu’ s regime. In a totalitarian
regime, the ability tounderstand who has control and influence can mean the difference
between life and death. Having historicalinsights and experiences of living in such an
environment has clearly benefited the Romanian HCTs.Romanian HCT personnel also
always appear eager for new missions, especially when working alongsideAmericans. They
readily accept additional missions, adjust to the requirements of new assignments, and
acceptuncertainty as an inherent part of their work. New training opportunities are
welcomed and even informalexchanges of information and experiences are frequently
sought by them from their American colleagues.Romanian HCT personnel are quick studies
when it comes to assimilating new materials. They rapidly adapt tonew guidance,
incorporating U.S. best practices and lessons learned quickly into their own protocols
andprocedures. They also take responsibility for disseminating the knowledge gained from
U.S. training to otherswithin their own units, thereby providing a multiplier effect for U.S.
training programs within the Romanianmilitary. Mission-oriented lessons learned are also
quickly absorbed. After action reports are scrutinized,adjustments to procedures are made
and resultant information made available to other Romanian units, not onlywithin their
own command structure, but to other Romanian units.ConclusionA Romanian general once
described the HCTs by saying “ We have a National Treasure – our HUMINT teams.” They
have certainly proven themselves to be an invaluable asset to Romanian defense
capabilities and animportant contributor to the global war on terrorism. Romanian
HUMINT expertise has proven so pervasive thatRomania has become the internationally
recognized leader for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).Allied Command

7. Transformation Headquarters has approved the establishment in Romania of a
NATOHUMINT Center of Excellence.The success of the HCTs can be attributed to both
tangible factors such as training, but also to certain culturaland social characteristics that
lend themselves to HUMINT collection. Training Romanian personnel with thebasic combat
skills provides them with a strong tactical background and makes them capable,
confidentSoldiers first. It also instills in the individual the confidence that they are highly
trained Soldiers and that self-08 August 2015 Page 3 of 6 ProQuestconfidence reflects in the
conduct of their HUMINT collection mission. Maturity and “ life experience” alsofacilitate
the establishment of rapport and confidence building required to establish positive
relations withcontacts and sources.Finally, the combination of a hospitable social culture
and adaptability rounds out the characteristics ofRomanian HCTs, making them true
experts in the field. The opportunity will now exist, through the NATOCenter of Excellence
for HUMINT, for Romania to share its wealth of experience in the training of other NATOand
coalition partners.AuthorAffiliationby Lieutenant Colonel Richard B.
LieblAuthorAffiliationLieutenant Colonel Richard B. Liebl is the Army Attaché to Romania.
He has held a variety of leadershippositions throughout his Army career ranging from
Infantry Platoon Leader to Special Forces CompanyCommander. His last assignment prior to
serving as the Army Attaché was as the Chief of the Office of DefenseCooperation, U.S.
Embassy, Zagreb, Croatia. His military education includes the Infantry Officer Basic
andAdvance Courses, Ranger School, Pathfinder School, Air Assault School, Special Forces
Detachment OfficerQualification and the Jumpmaster course. LTC Liebl conducted Foreign
Area Officer training in the Netherlandsand attended advanced civil schooling at Indiana
University where he earned an MA in West European Studies.LTC Liebl is a graduate of the
Belgian Command and Staff College.Subject: Armed forces; Military personnel; Skills;
Training; Roman civilization; Personal relationships; Latinlanguage;Location: United
States– US, RomaniaPublication title: Military Intelligence Professional BulletinVolume:
33Issue: 2Pages: 33-36Number of pages: 4Publication year: 2007Publication date: Apr-Jun
2007Year: 2007Publisher: Superintendent of DocumentsPlace of publication: Ft.
HuachucaCountry of publication: United StatesPublication subject: MilitarySource type:
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EditionRichard, B. L. (2007). Romanian tactical HUMINT operations: Characteristics of
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