Isbn: 9781612511344 - pirate alley: commanding task force 151 off somalia (11 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Named a "Notable Naval Book of 2012" by Proceedings MagazineRear Admiral Terry McKnight, USN (Ret.) served as Commander, Counter-Piracy Task Force-Gulf of Aden. He wrote the first draft of the Navy's handbook on fighting piracy while serving as the initial commander of Combined Task Force 151, an international effort to deploy naval vessels from several nations in a manner designed to prevent piracy in the Gulf of Aden and farther out into the Indian Ocean. McKnight personally commanded operations that disrupted several hijackings in progress, and resulted in the capture of sixteen Somali pirates. That's when he ran head-on into the bizarre U.S. policy of catch-and-release, and realized that there's a lot more to fighting piracy than just catching some skinny youngsters armed with AK-47s and RPGs. After his tour in the waters off the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, he retired from the Navy and began seriously researching the subject. As a result, he and his co-author, journalist Michael Hirsh, have put together a very readable book that serves as a comprehensive introductory course on the subject. Pirate Alley includes a behind-the-scenes look at the SEAL Team 6 takedown of the pirates who had kidnapped Captain Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama. It also reveals what a young PhD candidate from Duke University found during three months on the ground in Somali pirate villages.Pirate Alley explores every aspect of Somali piracy, from how the pirates operate to how the actions of a relative handful of youthful criminals and their bosses have impacted the world economy. The book examines various answers to the question "How do you solve a problem like Somalia?" It explores the debate over the recently adopted practice of putting armed guards aboard merchant ships, and focuses on the best management practices that are changing the ways that ships are outfitted for travel through what's known as the High Risk Area. Readers will learn that the consequence of protecting high quality targets such as container ships and crude oil carriers may be that pirates turn to crime on land, such as the kidnapping of foreigners.Pirate Alley also focuses on the worldwide economic impact of piracy, noting that despite claims that piracy is costing as much as $13 billion a year, one of the largest commercial shipping companies argues that over-reaching national and international shipping regulations have a significantly greater negative effect on the world's economy than does piracy.In the book's conclusion, McKnight contends that, in the interest of justice, nations need to beef up their ability to prosecute and imprison captured pirates. And that the United States has no choice but to continue to hew to a policy that was first stated in Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution: The Congress shall have Power?to define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offences against the Law of Nations.…

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: As New. Like New condition. Very Good dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Zustand: As New. Like New condition. Like New dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Zustand: As New. Signed Copy . Like New dust jacket. Signed/Inscribed by McKnight on half title page.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: As New. Signed Copy . Very Good dust jacket. Inscribed by author Terry McKnight on half title page.

Zustand: Good. Signed Copy First edition copy. . Very Good dust jacket. Inscribed by author on half title page. Minor shelf wear. (memoirs, pirate alley, history, navy).

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Dust Jacket condition As New. Signed and inscribed on the half-title, with a Naval association, 'To the Friends and Family of the USS Norman Scott.' Author's promotional card tucked in. Foreword by Jim Miklaszewski, b/w photo section. Early 21st century account of protecting shipping off the African coast from Somali pirates. SIGNED and INSCRIBED by author.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Leichte Gebrauchsspuren. Rear Admiral Terry McKnight, USN (Ret.), served as Commander of the Counter-Piracy Task Force in the Gulf of Aden and authored the Navy's initial handbook on combating piracy. As the first commander of Combined Task Force 151, he led international naval efforts to thwart piracy in the region, successfully disrupting hijackings and capturing sixteen Somali pirates. However, he encountered the perplexing U.S. policy of catch-and-release, realizing that combating piracy involves more than just apprehending armed youths. After retiring, he researched the issue extensively, collaborating with journalist Michael Hirsh to create an accessible book that serves as a comprehensive introduction to Somali piracy. The narrative includes insights into the SEAL Team 6 operation that rescued Captain Richard Phillips and findings from a Ph.D. candidate's research in Somali pirate villages. It delves into the operational methods of pirates and their broader economic impact, raising questions about solutions for Somalia. The book discusses the controversial practice of using armed guards on merchant ships and highlights evolving management strategies for navigating high-risk areas. McKnight argues that enhancing the prosecution and imprisonment of captured pirates is essential for justice, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to adhere to its constitutional mandate to define and punish piracy on the high seas.…