Colombian Culture, and History
The Army 's Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Culture Center. defines culture as a “dynamic social system,” containing the values, beliefs, behaviors, and norms of a “specific group, organization, society or other collectivity" learned, shared, internalized, and changeable by all members of the society (Watson, 2010). Culture can be broken down into five basic areas, thank can be considered “operationally relevant.” These five areas are; the physical environment, the economy, the social structure, the political structure, and the belief system. Many countries in Latin America have a similar culture, however they differ slightly by region, country, and provinces or states within those countries (Watson, …show more content…
The temperature varies only slightly throughout the year, with an average temperature of eighty-three degrees Fahrenheit (DLI, 2009). Precipitation received in this area is some of the highest on earth, with approximately one hundred inches of rainfall a year (DLI, 2009). However, in the Andes mountains the temperature is much colder, and often sees snow due to their elevation. The constant humidity also poses a threat to cell towers and other metal based structures, causing them to rust and become unstable …show more content…
A majority of the country’s infrastructure is owned and run by the private sector, rather than the government. Unlike most other countries, Colombian airports, seaports, roads, water services, and even energy services are privately owned and operated, with little to no interference from the federal government (Sales, 2013). This could pose a threat to not only the local populous, but also any military force that opposed any guerrilla faction that is supported by the owners of any local infrastructure. The possibility of that situation presenting itself would assist the cartels efforts against the United States or any other opposing
The Army 's Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Culture Center. defines culture as a “dynamic social system,” containing the values, beliefs, behaviors, and norms of a “specific group, organization, society or other collectivity" learned, shared, internalized, and changeable by all members of the society (Watson, 2010). Culture can be broken down into five basic areas, thank can be considered “operationally relevant.” These five areas are; the physical environment, the economy, the social structure, the political structure, and the belief system. Many countries in Latin America have a similar culture, however they differ slightly by region, country, and provinces or states within those countries (Watson, …show more content…
The temperature varies only slightly throughout the year, with an average temperature of eighty-three degrees Fahrenheit (DLI, 2009). Precipitation received in this area is some of the highest on earth, with approximately one hundred inches of rainfall a year (DLI, 2009). However, in the Andes mountains the temperature is much colder, and often sees snow due to their elevation. The constant humidity also poses a threat to cell towers and other metal based structures, causing them to rust and become unstable …show more content…
A majority of the country’s infrastructure is owned and run by the private sector, rather than the government. Unlike most other countries, Colombian airports, seaports, roads, water services, and even energy services are privately owned and operated, with little to no interference from the federal government (Sales, 2013). This could pose a threat to not only the local populous, but also any military force that opposed any guerrilla faction that is supported by the owners of any local infrastructure. The possibility of that situation presenting itself would assist the cartels efforts against the United States or any other opposing