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    Today is yesterday’s pupil : Reactor licence renewal in the United States (2019)
    Paris : OECD Publishing
    In:  Nuclear Law Bulletin Vol. 2018, no. 2 | volume:2018 | year:2018 | number:2
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    Language: English
    Titel der Quelle: Nuclear Law Bulletin
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2018, no. 2
    Angaben zur Quelle: volume:2018
    Angaben zur Quelle: year:2018
    Angaben zur Quelle: number:2
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; United States
    Abstract: “Over the next 25 years, more than half the nuclear plants in the United States will turn 40, and their operating licenses will expire as they do. With no reactors on order and only two under construction, the nuclear industry’s hope for survival probably rests on continued operation of existing plants.”1
    DOI: 10.1787/92af2a59-en
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    The Power to Coerce : Countering Adversaries Without Going to War (2016)
    Santa Monic, Calif : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833090614 , 0833090615
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (x, 42 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1000-A
    DDC: 355.033573
    Keywords: Terrorism Prevention ; Cyberspace operations (Military science) ; Technology transfer ; Power resources ; Arms transfers ; Export controls ; Power (Social sciences) ; Economic sanctions ; Terrorism ; Cyberspace operations (Military science) ; Technology transfer ; Power resources ; Arms transfers ; Export controls ; Power (Social sciences) ; Economic sanctions ; Military policy ; Power resources ; Power (Social sciences) ; Technology transfer ; Terrorism ; Prevention ; Arms transfers ; United States ; Cyberspace operations (Military science) ; Diplomatic relations ; Economic sanctions ; Export controls ; United States Foreign relations 21st century ; United States Military policy 21st century ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Preface -- Figure and Tables -- Summary -- The Power to Coerce: Countering Adversaries Without Going to War: Declining Utility of Military Force and Increasing Importance of Nonmilitary Power -- The Power to Coerce -- Forms and Uses of American Coercive Power -- Economic Sanctions -- Arms and Technology Embargoes -- Exploitation of Energy Supplies -- Maritime Intercept -- Support for Adversaries' Opponents -- Offensive Cyber Operations -- Assessment of Options -- Communications -- Findings and Recommendations -- Abbreviations -- References
    Abstract: Preface -- Figure and Tables -- Summary -- The Power to Coerce: Countering Adversaries Without Going to War: Declining Utility of Military Force and Increasing Importance of Nonmilitary Power -- The Power to Coerce -- Forms and Uses of American Coercive Power -- Economic Sanctions -- Arms and Technology Embargoes -- Exploitation of Energy Supplies -- Maritime Intercept -- Support for Adversaries' Opponents -- Offensive Cyber Operations -- Assessment of Options -- Communications -- Findings and Recommendations -- Abbreviations -- References
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , "March 3, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 41-42)
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    Searching for information online : using big data to identify the concerns of potential Army recruits (2016)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833094148 , 0833094440 , 0833094149 , 9780833094445
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (22 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-1197-A
    Keywords: United States Recruiting, enlistment, etc ; United States Data processing ; United States ; United States ; Big data ; Recruiting and enlistment Data processing ; Big data ; Recruiting and enlistment ; COMPUTERS ; Internet ; General ; Armed Forces ; Data processing ; Big data ; Recruiting and enlistment ; Recruiting and enlistment ; Data processing ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "This report assesses empirical applications of web search data and discusses the prospective value such data can offer Army recruiting efforts. The authors examine three different tools -- Google Trends, Google AdWords, and Google Correlate -- that can be used to access and analyze readily available, anonymous data from Internet searches related to the Army and to Army service. They found that Google search queries can inform how interest in military careers has evolved over time and by geographic location and can identify the foremost Army-related concerns that potential recruits have. Moreover, by analyzing how search terms correlate across time, it is possible to predict with reasonable accuracy what non-Army related terms people are searching for in the months before or after an Army query. These queries serve as leading and lagging indicators of army-related searches and can offer a glimpse into the concerns of individuals near the time period when they are considering joining. The results suggest that search terms can serve as an indicator of propensity and can be incorporated into models to predict highly qualified Army accessions"--Publisher's web site
    Abstract: "This report assesses empirical applications of web search data and discusses the prospective value such data can offer Army recruiting efforts. The authors examine three different tools -- Google Trends, Google AdWords, and Google Correlate -- that can be used to access and analyze readily available, anonymous data from Internet searches related to the Army and to Army service. They found that Google search queries can inform how interest in military careers has evolved over time and by geographic location and can identify the foremost Army-related concerns that potential recruits have. Moreover, by analyzing how search terms correlate across time, it is possible to predict with reasonable accuracy what non-Army related terms people are searching for in the months before or after an Army query. These queries serve as leading and lagging indicators of army-related searches and can offer a glimpse into the concerns of individuals near the time period when they are considering joining. The results suggest that search terms can serve as an indicator of propensity and can be incorporated into models to predict highly qualified Army accessions"--Publisher's web site
    Note: "Arroyo Center , Includes bibliographical references (pages 21-22) , Series from web site
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    Water management, partnerships, rights, and market trends : an overview for army installation managers (2016)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833090461 , 0833095137 , 0833090461 , 9780833095138
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiii, 351 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-933-A
    Parallel Title: Print version Lachman, Beth E., 1960- Water management, partnerships, rights, and market trends
    Keywords: United States Environmental aspects ; United States ; Water transfer Government policy ; Management ; Water quality Management ; Water security Management ; Watershed management Political aspects ; Climatic changes ; Military bases, American Environmental aspects ; Water-supply Economic aspects ; Management ; Water transfer ; Water quality ; Water security ; Watershed management ; Climatic changes ; Military bases, American ; Water-supply ; United States ; SCIENCE ; Environmental Science ; Armed Forces ; Environmental aspects ; Climatic changes ; Military bases, American ; Environmental aspects ; Water quality management ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "This report assesses existing water market mechanisms (such as water banking and auctions) and partnership opportunities that Army installations can potentially use to improve installation water programs and their investments in water and wastewater systems. Because such mechanisms and opportunities depend on water management practices and water rights, the report also provides an overview of these areas. In addition, the report provides examples from across the United States, along with detailed case studies of these issues within Colorado and Fort Carson and within Arizona and Fort Huachuca. Water management today faces some key challenges, including aging infrastructure, water quality concerns, depleting groundwater aquifers, uncertain water supplies, pressures of population growth, climate change effects on water availability, and continued public demands for low-cost water. The traditional way of solving water problems -- by increasing access to new surface water and groundwater supplies--is often no longer viable. Such water sources are mostly allocated, and in many cases over-allocated. Today, many water managers are focused on conservation, efficient management, and accessing alternative water sources (such as treated wastewater and stormwater runoff). Water markets and partnerships are also being used in select cases. Given such water management, partnership, and market trends, the report concludes with recommendations about how Army policies and activities can be adjusted to improve installations' water security, programs, and infrastructure investments"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Executive Summary -- Figures -- Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction -- Background -- Purpose -- Methodology -- How to Read This Report -- 2. Background on U.S. Water Management Trends and Rights -- Historical Approaches to Water Management Focused on Accessing Water Sources -- Water Management Today Focuses on Efficient Management of Existing Resources -- Water Management Faces Key Challenges -- U.S. Water Rights -- Summary -- 3. Army Installation Water Goals, Project Funding Sources, and Partnership Opportunities -- Army Installation Water Goals -- Funding Sources for Installation Water Investments -- Opportunities for Government Water Partnerships -- Summary About Partnerships -- 4. Water Market Mechanisms -- Water Market Mechanisms Can Be an Effective Way to Allocate Water -- Water Rights Regimes Determine Market Feasibility -- Challenges in Implementing Water Market Mechanisms -- Water Transfers: Leasing and Selling Water -- Water Auctions -- Water Banks -- Block Pricing -- Water Quality Trading -- Water Market Mechanism Conclusions -- 5. Colorado and Fort Carson Water Case Study -- Colorado Water -- Fort Carson Water Case Study -- Summary -- 6. Arizona and Fort Huachuca Case Study -- Understanding the Arizona Water Situation -- Fort Huachuca Water Case Study -- Summary -- 7. Findings and Recommendations -- Water Market Findings -- Recommendations Regarding Water Markets -- Findings About Installation Water Rights -- Installation Water Rights Recommendations -- Findings About Water Partnerships -- Recommendations About Installation Water Partnerships -- Other Findings and Recommendations -- Appendix A. Select Water Banks in the United States -- Bibliography.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 310-351)
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    Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Military : Volume 4: Investigations of Potential Bias in Estimates from the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study (2016)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833092793 , 0833092820 , 0833092790 , 9780833092823
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvii, 240 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-870/6-OSD
    Parallel Title: Print version Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Military. Volume 4, Investigations of Potential Bias in Estimates from the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study
    Keywords: Soldiers ; Sex discrimination ; Social surveys ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Women soldiers ; Rape in the military ; Soldiers Crimes against ; Sex discrimination ; Social surveys ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Women soldiers Crimes against ; Rape in the military ; United States ; United States Armed Forces ; Women ; Crimes against ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Preface -- Figures and Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter One: Introduction: About the 2014 Survey -- Organization of the Report -- Statistical Analysis and Reporting Conventions Used in This Report -- Chapter Two: Follow-Up Studies of Survey Nonrespondents: Study Procedures -- Analysis of Nonresponse Bias -- Results -- Discussion and Conclusions -- Chapter Three: The Efficacy of Sampling Weights for Correcting Nonresponse Bias: Participant Characteristics Associated with Survey Nonresponse -- Association of Participant Characteristics with Survey Outcomes -- Characteristics That Could Lead to Nonresponse Bias -- The Development and Performance of RMWS Weights -- Conclusion -- Chapter Four: Investigation of Total Survey Error Using Official Records of Reported Sexual Assaults -- Chapter Five: Performance of the Sexual Assault Survey Module: Intentionality -- Offender Behavior/Lack of Consent -- Confirming Past-Year Time Frame -- Conclusions -- Chapter Six: Undercounting and Overcounting of Service Members Exposed to Sexual Assault: Inclusion of Preservice Sexual Assaults -- Exclusion of Assaults Against Members With Fewer Than Six Months of Service -- Exclusion of Members Who Recently Left the Service -- Inclusion or Exclusion of Alcohol Blackouts and Fear Responses That Immobilize -- Inclusion of Nonpenile Oral Penetration in the Penetration Counts -- Possible Exclusion of Civilian Sexual Assaults Among Reserve Component Members -- Conclusions -- Chapter Seven: Performance of the Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination Module: Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination Screening Items -- Classification of Sexual Harassment of the Sexually Hostile Work Environment Type -- Classification of Sexual Harassment of the Quid Pro Quo Type -- Classification of Gender Discrimination -- Error in Categorizing Hostile Workplace Experiences -- Conclusion -- Chapter Eight: Comparison of Events Identified by the Prior Form and RAND Forms: Some Past-Year Unwanted Sexual Contacts Counted with the Prior Form Occurred More Than a Year Ago -- The Prior Form Identifies Fewer Penetrative Sexual Assaults Than the RAND Form -- Unwanted Sexual Contacts on the Prior Form May Include Events That Are Not UCMJ Crimes -- Differences Between the WGRA and RAND Sexual Harassment Definitions -- Conclusions -- Chapter Nine: Analysis of Survey Nonconsent and Breakoff: Survey Nonconsent Rate -- Survey Breakoff Rates -- Effect of Survey Breakoff on Sample Characteristics -- Conclusions -- Chapter Ten: Service Member Tolerance of the RAND Form: Complaint Rates -- Harm to Victims -- Benefits of the New RAND Survey Using Explicit Questions to Measure Sexual Assault -- Conclusions -- Chapter Eleven: Conclusions and Recommendations for Future Administration -- s of the WGRA: Measurement Approach -- Sample Frame -- Sampling Plan -- Sample Weighting -- Improving Response Rates -- Further Study of Nonresponse Bias and Survey Error -- Frequency of WGRA Administration -- Appendixes: A. Phone Survey Script -- B. Mail Survey (Male and Female Respondent Versions) -- C. Supplementary Tables for Chapter Three -- D. Supplementary Tables for Chapter Seven -- Abbreviations -- References
    Abstract: Preface -- Figures and Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter One: Introduction: About the 2014 Survey -- Organization of the Report -- Statistical Analysis and Reporting Conventions Used in This Report -- Chapter Two: Follow-Up Studies of Survey Nonrespondents: Study Procedures -- Analysis of Nonresponse Bias -- Results -- Discussion and Conclusions -- Chapter Three: The Efficacy of Sampling Weights for Correcting Nonresponse Bias: Participant Characteristics Associated with Survey Nonresponse -- Association of Participant Characteristics with Survey Outcomes -- Characteristics That Could Lead to Nonresponse Bias -- The Development and Performance of RMWS Weights -- Conclusion -- Chapter Four: Investigation of Total Survey Error Using Official Records of Reported Sexual Assaults -- Chapter Five: Performance of the Sexual Assault Survey Module: Intentionality -- Offender Behavior/Lack of Consent -- Confirming Past-Year Time Frame -- Conclusions -- Chapter Six: Undercounting and Overcounting of Service Members Exposed to Sexual Assault: Inclusion of Preservice Sexual Assaults -- Exclusion of Assaults Against Members With Fewer Than Six Months of Service -- Exclusion of Members Who Recently Left the Service -- Inclusion or Exclusion of Alcohol Blackouts and Fear Responses That Immobilize -- Inclusion of Nonpenile Oral Penetration in the Penetration Counts -- Possible Exclusion of Civilian Sexual Assaults Among Reserve Component Members -- Conclusions -- Chapter Seven: Performance of the Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination Module: Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination Screening Items -- Classification of Sexual Harassment of the Sexually Hostile Work Environment Type -- Classification of Sexual Harassment of the Quid Pro Quo Type -- Classification of Gender Discrimination -- Error in Categorizing Hostile Workplace Experiences -- Conclusion -- Chapter Eight: Comparison of Events Identified by the Prior Form and RAND Forms: Some Past-Year Unwanted Sexual Contacts Counted with the Prior Form Occurred More Than a Year Ago -- The Prior Form Identifies Fewer Penetrative Sexual Assaults Than the RAND Form -- Unwanted Sexual Contacts on the Prior Form May Include Events That Are Not UCMJ Crimes -- Differences Between the WGRA and RAND Sexual Harassment Definitions -- Conclusions -- Chapter Nine: Analysis of Survey Nonconsent and Breakoff: Survey Nonconsent Rate -- Survey Breakoff Rates -- Effect of Survey Breakoff on Sample Characteristics -- Conclusions -- Chapter Ten: Service Member Tolerance of the RAND Form: Complaint Rates -- Harm to Victims -- Benefits of the New RAND Survey Using Explicit Questions to Measure Sexual Assault -- Conclusions -- Chapter Eleven: Conclusions and Recommendations for Future Administration -- s of the WGRA: Measurement Approach -- Sample Frame -- Sampling Plan -- Sample Weighting -- Improving Response Rates -- Further Study of Nonresponse Bias and Survey Error -- Frequency of WGRA Administration -- Appendixes: A. Phone Survey Script -- B. Mail Survey (Male and Female Respondent Versions) -- C. Supplementary Tables for Chapter Three -- D. Supplementary Tables for Chapter Seven -- Abbreviations -- References
    Note: "March 16, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-240)
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    Recruiting strategies to support the Army's all-volunteer force (2016)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833092236 , 0833095188 , 0833092235 , 9780833095183
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 43 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-1211-A
    Keywords: United States Recruiting, enlistment, etc ; Forecasting ; United States Recruiting, enlistment, etc ; Costs ; United States Recruiting, enlistment, etc ; Mathematical models ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Recruiting and enlistment Mathematical models ; Advertising Recruiting and enlistment ; Recruiting and enlistment ; Advertising ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Human Resources & Personnel Management ; Advertising ; Recruiting and enlistment ; Recruiting and enlistment ; Mathematical models ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "This report describes research conducted to improve the Army's ability to use recruiting resources and enlistment eligibility policies effectively to meet enlisted accession requirements under good, average, and bad recruiting conditions. We consider the cost of meeting accession requirements when an optimal mix of television advertising and enlistment incentives is feasible (the baseline strategy) or when an incentive-centric strategy -- which favors incentives over other resources due to incentives' faster rate of increasing recruits -- is required"--Publisher's web site
    Abstract: "This report describes research conducted to improve the Army's ability to use recruiting resources and enlistment eligibility policies effectively to meet enlisted accession requirements under good, average, and bad recruiting conditions. We consider the cost of meeting accession requirements when an optimal mix of television advertising and enlistment incentives is feasible (the baseline strategy) or when an incentive-centric strategy -- which favors incentives over other resources due to incentives' faster rate of increasing recruits -- is required"--Publisher's web site
    Note: "Arroyo Center , Includes bibliographical references (pages 41-43) , Series from web site
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    Sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. military : Volume 2 ; Annex: Tabular results from the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study for Department of Defense service members (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833090621 , 0833091301 , 0833090534 , 0833090542 , 0833090763 , 0833088602 , 0833090623 , 9780833088604 , 9780833090539 , 9780833090546 , 9780833090768 , 9780833091307
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxv, 419 pages)
    Series Statement: RR-870 / 3-OSD
    Series Statement: RR-870/3-OSD
    Parallel Title: Print version Sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. military. Volume 2, Annex, Tabular results from the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study for Department of Defense service members
    DDC: 355.0082
    Keywords: Women soldiers Statistics Crimes against ; Social surveys ; Sexual harassment in the military Statistics ; Soldiers Statistics Crimes against ; Women soldiers ; Social surveys ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Soldiers ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Social surveys ; United States ; Statistics ; United States Statistics Armed Forces ; Women ; Crimes against ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "In early 2014, the Department of Defense (DoD) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute to conduct an independent assessment of the rates of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination in the military -- an assessment last conducted in 2012 by the Department of Defense using the Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Members. The resulting RAND Military Workplace Study invited close to 560,000 U.S. service members to participate in a survey fielded in August and September of 2014. This Annex to Volume 2 contains detailed tabular results from this survey for the DoD active component. It includes estimates of the number of service members who experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, or gender discrimination in the past year, as well as detailed results about the characteristics of those incidents, decisions to report, and experiences with response and legal systems for both male and female service members. It also includes results on service members' beliefs and attitudes about these problems."--Website
    Note: Cover title , Prepared for the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office
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    The Ukrainian crisis and European security : implications for the United States and U.S. Army (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833088345 , 0833091409 , 0833088343 , 9780833091406
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 50 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Larrabee, F. Stephen Ukrainian crisis and European security
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; National security ; National security ; Europe ; Russia (Federation) ; Ukraine ; United States ; Diplomatic relations ; National security ; Russia & Former Soviet Republics ; Regions & Countries - Europe ; History & Archaeology ; History ; HISTORY ; Europe ; General ; United States ; United States Foreign relations ; Ukraine Foreign relations ; Ukraine History 1991- ; Russia (Federation) Foreign relations ; Ukraine Foreign relations ; United States ; Ukraine ; Ukraine ; Russia (Federation) ; Ukraine ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Vladimir Putin's decision to annex Crimea and attempt to destabilize eastern Ukraine have sparked widespread concern among Western policymakers that Russia has embarked on a confrontational national security policy that could have far-reaching implications for Russia's relations with the United States and for European stability. The annexation of Crimea challenges two basic assumptions underlying U.S. policy toward Europe in the post-Cold War era: (1) that Europe is essentially stable and secure, thereby freeing the United States to focus greater attention on other areas, particularly Asia and the Middle East, and (2) that Russia had become more of a partner than an adversary. The annexation of Crimea and attempt to destabilize eastern Ukraine suggests that both these assumptions need to be revisited because Russia can hardly be viewed as a partner. The requirement that NATO may now have to build a much more robust deterrence and defense posture in Eastern Europe would require the Army and the Air Force to revisit their planning assumptions that have minimized U.S. military commitments to the region since the end of the Cold War
    Note: "RR-903-A"--Cover page 4 , "Arroyo Center , Includes bibliographical references (pages 47-50)
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    Sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. military : Volume 2: Estimates for Department of Defense service members from the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833090539 , 083309131X , 9780833088604 , 0833090534 , 9780833091314
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxi, 121 pages)
    Series Statement: RR-870-2-OSD
    Parallel Title: Print version Sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. military
    DDC: 355.0082
    Keywords: Soldiers Crimes against ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Social surveys ; Women soldiers Crimes against ; Soldiers ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Social surveys ; Women soldiers ; United States ; Social surveys ; Sexual harassment in the military ; United States Armed Forces ; Women ; Crimes against ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "In early 2014, the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute to conduct an independent assessment of the rates of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination in the military -- an assessment last conducted in 2012 by the Department of Defense using the Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Members. The resulting RAND Military Workplace Study invited close to 560,000 U.S. service members to participate in a survey fielded in August and September of 2014. This volume presents results from this survey for active- and reserve-component service members in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. It includes estimates of the number of service members who experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, or gender discrimination in the past year, as well as detailed information about the characteristics of those incidents, decisions to report, and experiences with response and legal systems for both male and female service members. It also describes service members' beliefs and attitudes about these problems."--Website
    Abstract: "In early 2014, the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute to conduct an independent assessment of the rates of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination in the military -- an assessment last conducted in 2012 by the Department of Defense using the Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Members. The resulting RAND Military Workplace Study invited close to 560,000 U.S. service members to participate in a survey fielded in August and September of 2014. This volume presents results from this survey for active- and reserve-component service members in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. It includes estimates of the number of service members who experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, or gender discrimination in the past year, as well as detailed information about the characteristics of those incidents, decisions to report, and experiences with response and legal systems for both male and female service members. It also describes service members' beliefs and attitudes about these problems."--Website
    Note: "Contributors: Barbara Bicksler, Coreen Farris, Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar, Lisa H. Jaycox, Dean Kilpatrick, Stephan Kistler, Amy Street, Terri Tanielian, Kayla M. Williams."--Website , Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-121) , Prepared for the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office
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    Advancing the careers of military spouses : an assessment of education and employment goals and barriers facing military spouses eligible for MyCAA (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833088659 , 0833089463 , 0833088653 , 9780833089465
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 68 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Friedman, Esther M., 1976- Advancing the careers of military spouses
    Keywords: Military spouses Training of ; Military spouses Services for ; Military spouses Employment ; Military spouses Education (Continuing education) ; Military spouses ; Military spouses ; Military spouses ; Military spouses ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Military Administration ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Since the move to an all-volunteer force, the U.S. military has increasingly provided an array of programs, services, and facilities to support military families, including programs to assist spouses in pursuing their educational and employment goals. These programs are particularly important, given that military spouses face challenges related to military life that can make it difficult for them to maintain and develop careers. One program designed to help spouses of junior military personnel meet their educational and employment objectives is the My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) scholarship. This report analyzes data collected from November 2012 to March 2013 on the 2012 Active Duty Spouse Survey to examine MyCAA scholarship use in the previous year and educational and employment goals and barriers faced by recent MyCAA users and nonusers. The survey showed that nearly one in five eligible spouses used MyCAA in the previous year, and more than half of nonusers were unaware of the scholarship. Key reasons for not using the scholarship among those who were aware of it include perceived program ineligibility and lack of time for education. Reported barriers to achieving educational and employment goals were remarkably similar for recent MyCAA users and nonusers. Cost was the key reason spouses reported for not pursuing higher education. Barriers to both education and employment among interested spouses included competing family responsibilities and difficulties with child care. The authors conclude with recommendations for improving and complementing the existing MyCAA scholarship to help military spouses achieve their educational and career objectives
    Abstract: Since the move to an all-volunteer force, the U.S. military has increasingly provided an array of programs, services, and facilities to support military families, including programs to assist spouses in pursuing their educational and employment goals. These programs are particularly important, given that military spouses face challenges related to military life that can make it difficult for them to maintain and develop careers. One program designed to help spouses of junior military personnel meet their educational and employment objectives is the My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) scholarship. This report analyzes data collected from November 2012 to March 2013 on the 2012 Active Duty Spouse Survey to examine MyCAA scholarship use in the previous year and educational and employment goals and barriers faced by recent MyCAA users and nonusers. The survey showed that nearly one in five eligible spouses used MyCAA in the previous year, and more than half of nonusers were unaware of the scholarship. Key reasons for not using the scholarship among those who were aware of it include perceived program ineligibility and lack of time for education. Reported barriers to achieving educational and employment goals were remarkably similar for recent MyCAA users and nonusers. Cost was the key reason spouses reported for not pursuing higher education. Barriers to both education and employment among interested spouses included competing family responsibilities and difficulties with child care. The authors conclude with recommendations for improving and complementing the existing MyCAA scholarship to help military spouses achieve their educational and career objectives
    Note: "RR-784-OSD , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-68)
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    Gatekeeper training for suicide prevention : a theoretical model and review of the empirical literature (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : Rand National Defense Research Institute
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    ISBN: 9780833089076 , 0833089072
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 362.28
    Keywords: Suicide Bibliography Prevention ; Soldiers Suicidal behavior ; Suicide Prevention ; Suicide Bibliography ; Suicide ; Soldiers ; Suicide ; Suicide ; Soldiers ; Suicidal behavior ; Suicide ; Prevention ; United States ; Suicide ; Bibliography ; Electronic books
    Abstract: In recent years, the rising rate of suicides by military personnel has generated concern among policymakers, military leaders, and the public at large. Based on a recommendation from an earlier RAND report on preventing suicide among military personnel, this report reviews the literature on gatekeeper models of suicide prevention to better understand what is known about the effectiveness of gatekeepers and gatekeeper training. The report presents a theoretical model describing how gatekeeper training may influence individual knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes that may, in turn, result in intervention behaviors. It then reviews the evidence supporting each of the relationships presented in this model, and concludes with recommendations for advancing research in this field
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references
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    Management perspectives pertaining to Root Cause Analyses of Nunn-McCurdy Breaches : contractor motivations and anticipating breaches (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833087393 , 0833090089 , 0833087398 , 9780833090089
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 108 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Arena, Mark V Management perspectives pertaining to root cause analyses of Nunn-McCurdy breaches. Volume 6 : Contractor motivations and anticipating breaches
    Keywords: United States Procurement ; United States ; Government contractors ; Motivation (Psychology) ; Defense contracts Cost effectiveness ; Government contractors ; Motivation (Psychology) ; Defense contracts ; Government contractors ; United States ; Motivation (Psychology) ; Military & Naval Science ; United States ; Law, Politics & Government ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Armies ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom ; Electronic books
    Abstract: With an eye to making defense acquisition more effective and efficient, the authors explore defense contractor motivations in pursuing defense contracts and identify mechanisms that might more closely align those incentives with Department of Defense goals. They enumerate several motivations that drive contractors, most of which center on the financial aspects of running an enterprise. Then, they turn to the other side of the negotiating table and identify areas of influence or levers that the government can use to align the contracting process more closely with contractor motivations. They also analyze major defense acquisition programs to determine if it is possible to identify programs that might incur a future Nunn-McCurdy breach by reviewing a number of acquisition programs that have incurred breaches in the past and analyzing them for common characteristics. Their analytic framework enables oversight officials to identify programs with a greater risk of incurring a critical cost breach, which enables officials to focus more intently on a smaller set of programs and which provides hypotheses about what to look for in these programs
    Abstract: With an eye to making defense acquisition more effective and efficient, the authors explore defense contractor motivations in pursuing defense contracts and identify mechanisms that might more closely align those incentives with Department of Defense goals. They enumerate several motivations that drive contractors, most of which center on the financial aspects of running an enterprise. Then, they turn to the other side of the negotiating table and identify areas of influence or levers that the government can use to align the contracting process more closely with contractor motivations. They also analyze major defense acquisition programs to determine if it is possible to identify programs that might incur a future Nunn-McCurdy breach by reviewing a number of acquisition programs that have incurred breaches in the past and analyzing them for common characteristics. Their analytic framework enables oversight officials to identify programs with a greater risk of incurring a critical cost breach, which enables officials to focus more intently on a smaller set of programs and which provides hypotheses about what to look for in these programs
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , "This research was sponsored by OSD PARCA and conducted within the Acquisition and Technology Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-108)
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    Small business and strategic sourcing : lessons from past research and current data (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833082305 , 0833082078 , 0833082302 , 9780833082077
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 51 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Moore, Nancy Y., 1947- Small business and strategic sourcing
    Keywords: United States Procurement ; United States ; Small business ; Strategic planning ; Government contractors ; Government purchasing ; Defense contracts ; Small business ; Strategic planning ; Government contractors ; Government purchasing ; Defense contracts ; Small business ; Strategic planning ; United States ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Outsourcing ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Defense contracts ; United States ; Government contractors ; Government purchasing ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) may face challenges as it attempts to maintain its goal of spending about 23 percent of its prime-contract dollars for goods and services with small businesses and at the same time apply strategic-sourcing practices to reduce total costs and improve performance in ways that will not conflict with small-business goals while making DoD purchasing more effective and efficient. Strategic sourcing practices, for example, recommend consolidation of the supply base to reduce total costs, which can lead to fewer, larger, longer-term contracts with fewer and, often, larger suppliers
    Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) may face challenges as it attempts to maintain its goal of spending about 23 percent of its prime-contract dollars for goods and services with small businesses and at the same time apply strategic-sourcing practices to reduce total costs and improve performance in ways that will not conflict with small-business goals while making DoD purchasing more effective and efficient. Strategic sourcing practices, for example, recommend consolidation of the supply base to reduce total costs, which can lead to fewer, larger, longer-term contracts with fewer and, often, larger suppliers
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , "This research was conducted within the Acquisition and Technology Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 47-51)
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    DoD and commercial advanced waveform developments and programs with multiple Nunn-McCurdy breaches : Volume 5 (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833087348 , 0833090097 , 0833087347 , 9780833090096
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvii, 112 pages)
    Keywords: United States Procurement ; Cost control ; United States ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Cost control ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The report presents the results of two studies: The first compares the capabilities and development approaches used in the Joint Tactical Radio System wideband networking waveform (WNW) and the commercial long-term evolution waveform, and the second analyzes military acquisition programs that have repeatedly exceeded certain cost thresholds. The first study compares differences in system designs, technical requirements, intellectual property protection schemes, and cost in the development of WNW. It also examined how technical risks and challenging requirements contributed to schedule and cost increases. The second study attempts to identify unique characteristics of programs that overrun their budgets more than once
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , "This research was sponsored by the Performance Assessments and Root Cause Analysis (PARCA) office, in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, and conducted within the Acquisition and Technology Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , "RAND National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-112)
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    Sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. military : : Top-line estimates for active-duty Coast Guard members from the 2014 Rand Military Workplace Study (2014)
    Santa Monica, Calif : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833088611 , 0833089234 , 0833088610 , 9780833089236
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (x, 27 pages)
    Series Statement: RR-944-USCG
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. military. Top-line estimates for active-duty Coast Guard members from the 2014 Rand Military Workplace Study
    DDC: 355.0082
    Keywords: Soldiers Crimes against ; Social surveys ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Women soldiers Crimes against ; Soldiers ; Social surveys ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Women soldiers ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Social surveys ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Naval Science - General ; United States ; United States Armed Forces ; Women ; Crimes against ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "In early 2014, the Department of Defense (DoD) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute (NDRI) to conduct an independent assessment of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination in the military -- an assessment last conducted in 2012 by the department itself with the Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Personnel (WGRA). Separately, the Coast Guard requested that we expand the 2014 study to include an assessment of its active and reserve force. This report provides initial top-line active-duty Coast Guard estimates from the resulting RAND Military Workplace Study, which invited close to 560,000 service members to participate in a survey fielded in August and September of 2014"--Website
    Abstract: "In early 2014, the Department of Defense (DoD) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute (NDRI) to conduct an independent assessment of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination in the military -- an assessment last conducted in 2012 by the department itself with the Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Personnel (WGRA). Separately, the Coast Guard requested that we expand the 2014 study to include an assessment of its active and reserve force. This report provides initial top-line active-duty Coast Guard estimates from the resulting RAND Military Workplace Study, which invited close to 560,000 service members to participate in a survey fielded in August and September of 2014"--Website
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 23, 25-26) , Prepared for the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office
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    Sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. military : design of the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833089250 , 0833089250 , 9780833088604 , 0833088602 , 9780833090539
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (vi, 201 pages)
    Series Statement: RR-870 / 1-OSD
    Series Statement: RR-870/1-OSD
    Keywords: Sexual abuse victims ; Employee attitude surveys Methodology ; Sex discrimination ; Sex role in the work environment ; Women soldiers Crimes against ; Soldiers Crimes against ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Sex crimes ; Sexual abuse victims ; Employee attitude surveys ; Sex discrimination ; Sex role in the work environment ; Women soldiers ; Soldiers ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Sex crimes ; Sex discrimination ; Sex role in the work environment ; Sexual abuse victims ; Sexual harassment in the military ; United States ; LAW ; Military ; Employee attitude surveys ; Methodology ; Sex crimes ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "In early 2014, the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute to conduct an independent assessment of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination in the military -- an assessment last conducted in 2012 by the department itself with its Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Personnel. This volume documents the methodology used in the resulting RAND Military Workplace Study, which invited close to 560,000 service members to participate in a survey fielded in August and September of 2014. It describes the survey methods, how the new questionnaire was designed, and how sampling, recruitment, and analytic weighting were pursued. It also includes the entire survey instrument."--Website
    Abstract: "In early 2014, the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute to conduct an independent assessment of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination in the military -- an assessment last conducted in 2012 by the department itself with its Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Personnel. This volume documents the methodology used in the resulting RAND Military Workplace Study, which invited close to 560,000 service members to participate in a survey fielded in August and September of 2014. It describes the survey methods, how the new questionnaire was designed, and how sampling, recruitment, and analytic weighting were pursued. It also includes the entire survey instrument."--Website
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , "This research was conducted within the Forces and Resources Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 99-106)
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    Improving interagency information sharing using technology demonstrations : the legal basis for using new sensor technologies for counterdrug operations along the U.S. border (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833084941 , 0833085700 , 0833084941 , 9780833085702
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 84 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Gonzales, Daniel Improving interagency information sharing using technology demonstrations
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; Civil-military relations ; Drug control Technological innovations ; Drug traffic Prevention ; Border security ; Interagency coordination ; Information networks Management ; Military law ; Civil-military relations ; Drug control ; Drug traffic ; Border security ; Interagency coordination ; Information networks ; Military law ; Information networks ; Management ; Interagency coordination ; Military law ; Law - U.S ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Law - U.S ; United States ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Border security ; Civil-military relations ; United States ; Drug control ; Technological innovations ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) has developed new sensor technologies to support military forces operating in Iraq and Afghanistan. These new capabilities may be useful in counterdrug (CD) operations along the southern U.S. border. DoD has held technology demonstrations to test and demonstrate new technologies along the southern border--because the field conditions along the border closely resemble those in current military theaters of operation and because they can also reveal whether new technologies are useful for CD operations led by domestic law enforcement agencies. However, there are legal questions about whether such technology demonstrations fully comply with U.S. law and whether advanced DoD sensors can legally be used in domestic CD operations when they are operated by U.S. military forces. In this report, the authors examine federal law and DoD policy to answer these questions. Some parts of U.S. law mandate information sharing among federal departments and agencies for national security purposes and direct DoD to play a key role in domestic CD operations in support of U.S. law enforcement agencies, while other parts of the law place restrictions on when the U.S. military may participate in law enforcement operations. Reviewing relevant federal law and DoD policy, the authors conclude that there is no legal reason why a DoD sensor should be excluded from use in an interagency technology demonstration or in an actual CD operation as long as a valid request for support is made by an appropriate law enforcement official and so long as no personally identifiable or private information is collected. The authors recommend DoD policy on domestic CD operations be formally clarified and that an approval process should be established for technology demonstrations with a CD nexus
    Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) has developed new sensor technologies to support military forces operating in Iraq and Afghanistan. These new capabilities may be useful in counterdrug (CD) operations along the southern U.S. border. DoD has held technology demonstrations to test and demonstrate new technologies along the southern border--because the field conditions along the border closely resemble those in current military theaters of operation and because they can also reveal whether new technologies are useful for CD operations led by domestic law enforcement agencies. However, there are legal questions about whether such technology demonstrations fully comply with U.S. law and whether advanced DoD sensors can legally be used in domestic CD operations when they are operated by U.S. military forces. In this report, the authors examine federal law and DoD policy to answer these questions. Some parts of U.S. law mandate information sharing among federal departments and agencies for national security purposes and direct DoD to play a key role in domestic CD operations in support of U.S. law enforcement agencies, while other parts of the law place restrictions on when the U.S. military may participate in law enforcement operations. Reviewing relevant federal law and DoD policy, the authors conclude that there is no legal reason why a DoD sensor should be excluded from use in an interagency technology demonstration or in an actual CD operation as long as a valid request for support is made by an appropriate law enforcement official and so long as no personally identifiable or private information is collected. The authors recommend DoD policy on domestic CD operations be formally clarified and that an approval process should be established for technology demonstrations with a CD nexus
    Note: "RR551-OSD"--Page 4 of cover , "RAND National Security Research Division , "This research was ... conducted within the International Security and Defense Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-84)
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    Innovative leader development : evaluation of the U.S. Army Asymmetric Warfare Adaptive Leader Program (2014)
    Santa Monica, California : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833089915 , 0833089919 , 9780833087492 , 0833087495
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxx, 133 pages)
    DDC: 355.5/40973
    Keywords: United States Officers ; Training of ; United States ; Asymmetric warfare ; Military education Evaluation ; Leadership ; Asymmetric warfare ; Military education ; Leadership ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Science - General ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Officers ; Training of ; Asymmetric warfare ; Leadership ; Military education ; Evaluation ; United States ; Military & Naval Science ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Asymmetric Warfare Group offers the Asymmetric Warfare Adaptive Leader Program (AWALP)--a 10-day course designed to enhance adaptive performance in leaders and promote innovative solutions in training in support of unified land operations. This report describes results of a systematic evaluation of AWALP, offers recommendations to improve the course, and provides recommendations for ongoing evaluation of AWALP and other courses or events that address adaptive performance and acquisition of other intangible skills. The study used a pretest-posttest design and collected data from 104 students who participated in AWALP. Results show substantial improvement in training outcomes, including students' self-efficacy for being adaptive and leading adaptive teams and knowledge of course concepts. Graduates also reported that they were applying course concepts on the job after returning to their units. In addition, students had exceptionally favorable reactions to AWALP and remained extremely positive about the course three months after graduation. Results indicate few needs for improvement in the course; the most important area to address is challenges in applying concepts on the job because of the command climate and entrenched leadership. Recommendations for ongoing evaluation focus on obtaining additional measures of adaptive performance, particularly to establish the impact of AWALP on subsequent job performance. The current success of AWALP suggests that its approach to training might be usefully expanded in the Army, and the authors discuss strategies to achieve broader dissemination. Finally, the authors describe how the methods used in this study might be applied to evaluating related training in other contexts
    Abstract: The Asymmetric Warfare Group offers the Asymmetric Warfare Adaptive Leader Program (AWALP)--a 10-day course designed to enhance adaptive performance in leaders and promote innovative solutions in training in support of unified land operations. This report describes results of a systematic evaluation of AWALP, offers recommendations to improve the course, and provides recommendations for ongoing evaluation of AWALP and other courses or events that address adaptive performance and acquisition of other intangible skills. The study used a pretest-posttest design and collected data from 104 students who participated in AWALP. Results show substantial improvement in training outcomes, including students' self-efficacy for being adaptive and leading adaptive teams and knowledge of course concepts. Graduates also reported that they were applying course concepts on the job after returning to their units. In addition, students had exceptionally favorable reactions to AWALP and remained extremely positive about the course three months after graduation. Results indicate few needs for improvement in the course; the most important area to address is challenges in applying concepts on the job because of the command climate and entrenched leadership. Recommendations for ongoing evaluation focus on obtaining additional measures of adaptive performance, particularly to establish the impact of AWALP on subsequent job performance. The current success of AWALP suggests that its approach to training might be usefully expanded in the Army, and the authors discuss strategies to achieve broader dissemination. Finally, the authors describe how the methods used in this study might be applied to evaluating related training in other contexts
    Note: "RR-504-A."--Back cover , Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-133)
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    Soldier-portable battery supply : foreign dependence and policy options (2014)
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    ISBN: 9780833084033 , 0833086022 , 0833084038 , 9780833086020
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (23 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Silberglitt, R.S. (Richard S.) Soldier-portable battery supply
    Keywords: United States Procurement ; United States ; Business logistics ; Lithium cells ; Battery industry ; Business logistics ; Lithium cells ; Battery industry ; Battery industry ; Business logistics ; United States ; Lithium cells ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Batteries are a ubiquitous presence in equipment carried by soldiers and critical to the performance of electronic devices such as radios, computers, night-vision goggles, and laser range finders. These batteries are supplied by a variety of firms, and mostly assembled from cells that are acquired through a supply chain that is driven by commercial applications to mobile phones, laptop computers, tablets, and other electronic devices, and is predominately based in Asia. RAND found that government researchers and program managers and representatives of military battery suppliers have concerns associated with this foreign-dependent supply chain. The report discusses alternative policy options to address these concerns, without evaluating the benefits versus costs of these policy options
    Note: "RAND Corporation , "RR-500-OSD"--Page 4 of cover , "This study was ... conducted within the Acquisition and Technology Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Back cover , Caption title , Includes bibliographical references (pages 20-22)
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    Recruiting older youths : insights from a new survey of army recruits (2014)
    Santa Monica : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833083906 , 0833086472 , 0833083902 , 9780833086471
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 66 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Rostker, Bernard Recruiting older youths
    Keywords: United States Recruiting, enlistment, etc ; United States ; Military Administration ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; Recruiting and enlistment ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Human Resources & Personnel Management ; Electronic book
    Abstract: More than half of all U.S. Army recruits are choosing to join later in life instead of immediately after high school graduation. Older recruits tend to reenlist and receive promotions at greater rates than their younger peers. Among those surveyed, recruits who enlisted later were more concerned about the domestic job market and less concerned about external factors, such as opposition from family and friends. Since the advent of the all-volunteer force, little attention has been paid to high school graduates who do not enlist immediately after graduation, primarily those who seek employment in the private sector of the economy. However, over time, this group has made up a significant and increasing portion of total enlistments. However, since 2005, the majority of the Army's recruits has not joined directly out of high school but has instead made the decision to join at a later time. Why these recruits initially chose not to join when they had the opportunity after graduating from high school and why they changed their minds several years later and enlisted are the subjects of this report. Given the importance of older recruits to the Army, the authors examine what is known about these recruits, their performance during military service, and why they came to join the Army after first choosing another postsecondary path. The results of a survey of 5,000 Army recruits designed to answer this question are presented. Finally, the implications of the survey results are discussed, along with suggestions of ways to gain additional insights by tracking this survey cohort through their Army careers
    Abstract: More than half of all U.S. Army recruits are choosing to join later in life instead of immediately after high school graduation. Older recruits tend to reenlist and receive promotions at greater rates than their younger peers. Among those surveyed, recruits who enlisted later were more concerned about the domestic job market and less concerned about external factors, such as opposition from family and friends. Since the advent of the all-volunteer force, little attention has been paid to high school graduates who do not enlist immediately after graduation, primarily those who seek employment in the private sector of the economy. However, over time, this group has made up a significant and increasing portion of total enlistments. However, since 2005, the majority of the Army's recruits has not joined directly out of high school but has instead made the decision to join at a later time. Why these recruits initially chose not to join when they had the opportunity after graduating from high school and why they changed their minds several years later and enlisted are the subjects of this report. Given the importance of older recruits to the Army, the authors examine what is known about these recruits, their performance during military service, and why they came to join the Army after first choosing another postsecondary path. The results of a survey of 5,000 Army recruits designed to answer this question are presented. Finally, the implications of the survey results are discussed, along with suggestions of ways to gain additional insights by tracking this survey cohort through their Army careers
    Note: "National Defense Research Institute , "RR-247-OSD"--Page 4 of cover , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-66)
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    The Deployment Life Study : methodological overview and baseline sample description (2014)
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    ISBN: 9780833079923 , 0833086766 , 0833079921 , 9780833086761
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvi, 82 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Tanielian, Terri L Deployment Life Study
    Keywords: Families of military personnel Longitudinal studies ; Families of military personnel Research ; Families of military personnel ; Families of military personnel ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; United States ; Longitudinal studies ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Families of military personnel ; Military & Naval Science ; Electronic books
    Abstract: In the past decade, U.S. military families have experienced extreme stress, as U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines have experienced extended and repeated deployments. As a result, U.S. policymakers and Department of Defense leadership have placed an emphasis on family readiness for deployment and other military-related stressors. However, family readiness is not a well-understood construct. The Deployment Life Study was designed to provide a deeper understanding of family readiness and to address the sources of readiness among military families. It is a longitudinal study of military families over the course of a full deployment cycle--predeployment, during deployment, and postdeployment. Over the course of three years, the study will follow 2,724 families from each service and component, interviewing service members, their spouses, and one child between the ages of 11 and 17 in each family (if applicable) every four months. Baseline data are weighted to be representative of married service members who were eligible to deploy sometime between June 1, 2012, and December 31, 2012. This report describes the Deployment Life Study theoretical model; the content of the baseline assessment; the design and procedures associated with data collection, sampling and recruiting procedures; and the baseline sample of military families
    Abstract: In the past decade, U.S. military families have experienced extreme stress, as U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines have experienced extended and repeated deployments. As a result, U.S. policymakers and Department of Defense leadership have placed an emphasis on family readiness for deployment and other military-related stressors. However, family readiness is not a well-understood construct. The Deployment Life Study was designed to provide a deeper understanding of family readiness and to address the sources of readiness among military families. It is a longitudinal study of military families over the course of a full deployment cycle--predeployment, during deployment, and postdeployment. Over the course of three years, the study will follow 2,724 families from each service and component, interviewing service members, their spouses, and one child between the ages of 11 and 17 in each family (if applicable) every four months. Baseline data are weighted to be representative of married service members who were eligible to deploy sometime between June 1, 2012, and December 31, 2012. This report describes the Deployment Life Study theoretical model; the content of the baseline assessment; the design and procedures associated with data collection, sampling and recruiting procedures; and the baseline sample of military families
    Note: "RAND Arroyo Center and National Defense Research Institute , "RR-209-A/OSD"--Page 4 of cover , Includes bibliographical references
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    Changing the Army's weapon training strategies to meet operational requirements more efficiently and effectively (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833082619 , 083308996X , 0833082612 , 9780833089960
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiii, 75 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR-448-A
    Parallel Title: Print version Crowley, James C., 1945- Changing the Army's weapon training strategies to meet operational requirements more efficiently and effectively
    Keywords: Military education ; Military weapons ; Soldiers Training of ; Military education ; Military weapons ; Soldiers ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; Military weapons ; Soldiers ; Training of ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Military Science - General ; Military education ; Military & Naval Science ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "The ability of soldiers to engage the enemy effectively is fundamental to the operational success of the U.S. Army. As a result, the Army devotes considerable effort and resources to weapon training. The Army's current challenge is to adapt weapon training strategies to meet complex operational environments and changing unit readiness processes; take full advantage of training technologies; and, in an era of declining defense budgets, make weapon training strategies more efficient. This report documents the findings, conclusions, and implications of a two-year project supporting the Army's efforts to adapt its weapon training strategies and the processes through which they are developed. The potential of emerging technologies to make weapon training strategies more effective and efficient is also examined. The report outlines directions the Army could take to improve its weapon training strategies and the processes for adapting them. It concludes that improving the processes for adapting weapon training to new requirements can make them more effective and efficient, but that improvements should be made in the context of holistically improving the Army's training and leader development programs. In addition, while there are many potential benefits to increasing the use of technologies in weapon training strategies, there are many factors that act to limit the amount of improvement that must be considered before deciding on implementation."--Abstract on RAND home page
    Abstract: "The ability of soldiers to engage the enemy effectively is fundamental to the operational success of the U.S. Army. As a result, the Army devotes considerable effort and resources to weapon training. The Army's current challenge is to adapt weapon training strategies to meet complex operational environments and changing unit readiness processes; take full advantage of training technologies; and, in an era of declining defense budgets, make weapon training strategies more efficient. This report documents the findings, conclusions, and implications of a two-year project supporting the Army's efforts to adapt its weapon training strategies and the processes through which they are developed. The potential of emerging technologies to make weapon training strategies more effective and efficient is also examined. The report outlines directions the Army could take to improve its weapon training strategies and the processes for adapting them. It concludes that improving the processes for adapting weapon training to new requirements can make them more effective and efficient, but that improvements should be made in the context of holistically improving the Army's training and leader development programs. In addition, while there are many potential benefits to increasing the use of technologies in weapon training strategies, there are many factors that act to limit the amount of improvement that must be considered before deciding on implementation."--Abstract on RAND home page
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , "RAND Arroyo Center , "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , "RR-448-A"--Page 4 of cover , "The research described in this report was sponsored by the United States Army under Contract, No. W74V8H-06-C-0001"--Title page verso , Includes bibliographical references (pages 73-75)
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    Enhanced Army Airborne Forces : a new joint operational capability (2014)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833082169 , 083309002X , 0833082167 , 9780833090027
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 106 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR309
    Keywords: United States Airborne troops ; Reorganization ; United States Airborne troops ; Equipment ; United States ; United States ; Armored vehicles, Military ; Airborne operations (Military science) ; Armored vehicles, Military ; Airborne operations (Military science) ; Airborne operations (Military science) ; Armored vehicles, Military ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Armies ; United States ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Electronic book
    Abstract: At the request of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, a RAND research team examined options to increase the mobility, protection, and firepower of the Army's airborne forces, given likely future missions and threats, identifying a concept for enhancing today's forces by adding a light armored infantry capability. Because the Army requested near-term options, the new concept incorporates equipment and platforms that are already available within the U.S. Department of Defense. The near-term focus also meant that the current Air Force airlift fleet was an important consideration, since Army airborne forces rely on Air Force transport aircraft to deploy. The research team examined notional future brigade- and battalion-sized airborne units, including the numbers and types of vehicles that would be needed to create an airborne light armored force that could be airdropped or air-landed from Air Force transport planes. The primary light armored vehicle possibilities studied were the Stryker (currently used by the Army) and the Light Armored Vehicle, second generation (LAV-II, used by the Marine Corps and the militaries of several other nations). Each family of vehicles would have advantages and disadvantages for the Army's airborne force, with the LAV-II provisionally identified as the preferred candidate. A tabletop exercise with subject-matter experts, using scenarios developed through a review of historical Army missions, identified how the addition of light armor could enhance the performance of airborne units
    Abstract: At the request of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, a RAND research team examined options to increase the mobility, protection, and firepower of the Army's airborne forces, given likely future missions and threats, identifying a concept for enhancing today's forces by adding a light armored infantry capability. Because the Army requested near-term options, the new concept incorporates equipment and platforms that are already available within the U.S. Department of Defense. The near-term focus also meant that the current Air Force airlift fleet was an important consideration, since Army airborne forces rely on Air Force transport aircraft to deploy. The research team examined notional future brigade- and battalion-sized airborne units, including the numbers and types of vehicles that would be needed to create an airborne light armored force that could be airdropped or air-landed from Air Force transport planes. The primary light armored vehicle possibilities studied were the Stryker (currently used by the Army) and the Light Armored Vehicle, second generation (LAV-II, used by the Marine Corps and the militaries of several other nations). Each family of vehicles would have advantages and disadvantages for the Army's airborne force, with the LAV-II provisionally identified as the preferred candidate. A tabletop exercise with subject-matter experts, using scenarios developed through a review of historical Army missions, identified how the addition of light armor could enhance the performance of airborne units
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-106)
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    How do we know what information sharing is really worth? : exploring methodologies to measure the value of information sharing and fusion efforts (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833083869 , 0833083872 , 0833083864 , 9780833083876
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (31 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Jackson, Brian A., 1972- How do we know what information sharing is really worth?
    Keywords: Selective dissemination of information ; Intelligence service ; Information policy ; Communication in law enforcement ; Government information Access control ; Terrorism Prevention ; Domestic intelligence ; Exchange of government information ; Selective dissemination of information ; Intelligence service ; Information policy ; Communication in law enforcement ; Government information ; Terrorism ; Domestic intelligence ; Exchange of government information ; Selective dissemination of information ; Terrorism ; Prevention ; United States ; COMPUTERS ; Internet ; Security ; Communication in law enforcement ; Domestic intelligence ; Exchange of government information ; Government information ; Access control ; Information policy ; Intelligence service ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the sharing of intelligence and law enforcement information has been a central part of U.S. domestic security efforts. Though much of the public debate about such sharing focuses on addressing the threat of terrorism, organizations at all levels of government routinely share varied types of information through multiagency information systems, collaborative groups, and other links. Given resource constraints, there are concerns about the effectiveness of information-sharing and fusion activities and, therefore, their value relative to the public funds invested in them. Solid methods for evaluating these efforts are lacking, however, limiting the ability to make informed policy decisions. Drawing on a substantial literature review and synthesis, this report lays out the challenges of evaluating information-sharing efforts that frequently seek to achieve multiple goals simultaneously; reviews past evaluations of information-sharing programs; and lays out a path to improving the evaluation of such efforts going forward
    Note: "RAND Homeland Security and Defense Center , "This research was conducted within the RAND Homeland Security and Defense Center ... a joint center of two research divisions: RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment, and the RAND National Security Research Division"--Back cover , "RAND Corporation research report series."--Web Page (PDF) , "RR-380-OSD"--Page 31 , Caption title , Includes bibliographical references (pages 27-30)
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    Sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. military : : Top-line estimates for active-duty service members from the 2014 Rand Military Workplace Study (2014)
    Santa Monica, Calif : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833088598 , 0833089315 , 0833088599 , 9780833089311
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xi, 43 pages)
    Series Statement: RR-870-OSD
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Sexual assault and sexual harassment in the U.S. military. Top-line estimates for active-duty service members from the 2014 Rand Military Workplace Study
    DDC: 355.0082097
    Keywords: Women soldiers Crimes against ; Social surveys ; Soldiers Crimes against ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Women soldiers ; Social surveys ; Soldiers ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Social surveys ; Military Administration ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; United States Armed Forces ; Women ; Crimes against ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: In early 2014, the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute to conduct an independent assessment of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination in the military -- an assessment last conducted in 2012 by the department itself with the Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Personnel. Separately, the Coast Guard requested that we expand the 2014 study to include an assessment of its active and reserve force. This report provides initial top-line active-duty Coast Guard estimates from the resulting RAND Military Workplace Study, which invited close to 560,000 service members to participate in a survey fielded in August and September of 2014
    Abstract: In early 2014, the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute to conduct an independent assessment of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination in the military -- an assessment last conducted in 2012 by the department itself with the Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Personnel. Separately, the Coast Guard requested that we expand the 2014 study to include an assessment of its active and reserve force. This report provides initial top-line active-duty Coast Guard estimates from the resulting RAND Military Workplace Study, which invited close to 560,000 service members to participate in a survey fielded in August and September of 2014
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 37-38) , Prepared for the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office
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    How deployments affect the capacity and utilization of army treatment facilities (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833080455 , 0833090054 , 0833080458 , 9780833090058
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 66 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-257-A
    Parallel Title: Print version Resnick, Adam C How deployments affect the capacity and utilization of army treatment facilities
    Keywords: United States Medical care ; United States ; United States ; Deployment (Strategy) ; Health facilities Utilization ; Families of military personnel Medical care ; Deployment (Strategy) ; Health facilities ; Families of military personnel ; Health Manpower utilization ; Health Services utilization ; Health Facilities utilization ; Military Family ; Health Workforce statistics & numerical data ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; United States ; Health facilities ; Utilization ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Human Resources & Personnel Management ; Military & Naval Science ; Armed Forces ; Medical care ; Deployment (Strategy) ; United States ; United States ; Electronic book
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , "RR-257-A"--Page 4 of cover , At head of title: Arroyo Center , Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-66)
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    Leveraging observations of Security Force Assistance in Afghanistan for global operations (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833081902 , 0833083635 , 083308190X , 9780833083630
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvi, 36 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR416
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Payne, Leslie Adrienne Leveraging observations of Security Force Assistance in Afghanistan for global operations
    Keywords: International Security Assistance Force (Afghanistan) ; Afghanistan ; International Security Assistance Force (Afghanistan) ; Afghanistan ; Internal security ; Military assistance, American ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Internal security ; Military assistance, American ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Armed Forces ; Stability operations ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Internal security ; Military assistance, American ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Armies ; International Security Assistance Force (Afghanistan) ; Afghanistan ; United States ; Afghanistan ; HISTORY ; Asia ; Central Asia ; United States Armed Forces ; Stability operations ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The U.S. Army's Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG) requested that the RAND Corporation conduct a study on how to leverage observations from Security Force Assistance (SFA) efforts in Afghanistan for global operations. Researchers interviewed 67 advisors and SFA practitioners at the tactical and operational levels to collect their firsthand insights into SFA. Interviewees included members of security force assistance teams and Special Forces Operational Detachments-Alpha, senior leadership at the brigade level, and AWG Operational Advisers. The enduring nature of most of these challenges suggests that solutions still remain uncertain. Future SFA missions, such as those envisioned for the Army's Regionally Aligned Forces, can benefit from the experience gained from SFA in Afghanistan as captured in this report. These lessons need to be incorporated both at the institutional level and by individual SFA advisers
    Abstract: The U.S. Army's Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG) requested that the RAND Corporation conduct a study on how to leverage observations from Security Force Assistance (SFA) efforts in Afghanistan for global operations. Researchers interviewed 67 advisors and SFA practitioners at the tactical and operational levels to collect their firsthand insights into SFA. Interviewees included members of security force assistance teams and Special Forces Operational Detachments-Alpha, senior leadership at the brigade level, and AWG Operational Advisers. The enduring nature of most of these challenges suggests that solutions still remain uncertain. Future SFA missions, such as those envisioned for the Army's Regionally Aligned Forces, can benefit from the experience gained from SFA in Afghanistan as captured in this report. These lessons need to be incorporated both at the institutional level and by individual SFA advisers
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 35-36)
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    An assessment of the Army's Tactical Human Optimization, Rapid Rehabilitation and Reconditioning Program (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833078346 , 0833081187 , 0833078348 , 9780833081186
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xx, 83 pages)
    Series Statement: Technical report TR-1309-A
    Parallel Title: Print version Kelly, Terrence K Assessment of the Army's Tactical Human Optimization, Rapid Rehabilitation and Reconditioning Program
    Keywords: United States Physical training ; United States Physical training ; United States Medical care ; United States Rehabilitation ; United States ; United States ; United States ; United States ; United States ; United States ; MEDICAL ; Health Policy ; Armed Forces ; Medical care ; Armed Forces ; Physical training ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Armies ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Introduction -- Organization -- Personnel -- Leader Development and education -- Facilities, Materiel, and Training Assessment -- Implications for Doctrine and Policy -- Findings and recommendations -- Appendix A: USSOCOM Planning Template for Small and Large THOR3 Facilities -- Appendix B: USSOCOM Materiel requirements -- Appendix C: Cite Visits.
    Abstract: In 2009, U.S. Special Operations Command provided U.S. Army Special Operations Command with funds to establish the Tactical Human Optimization, Rapid Rehabilitation and Reconditioning (THOR3) program, an investment reflecting "truth number 1" of special operations forces: "humans are more important than hardware." The goals of THOR3 are to increase the physical and mental capabilities of Army special forces, help these soldiers recover more rapidly from injuries sustained in combat or training, and help them stay healthy and able to contribute longer. The program differs from other Army fitness programs in several important ways, including its holistic approach to improving physical and mental performance, its focus on individual and unit needs, and its reliance on a professional staff of program coordinators, strength and conditioning coaches, physical therapists, dietitians, and cognitive enhancement specialists to deliver training and rehabilitation services that are on par with those provided to professional sports teams. U.S. Army Special Operations Command asked RAND Arroyo Center to determine whether THOR3 is effectively utilizing the resources provided and to identify opportunities for improvement in the program's planning and implementation, staffing (including hiring and retention), leader development and education, facility and equipment requirements, and ability to support participating personnel
    Note: Includes bibliographical references
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    Readiness reporting for a different Army (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833080325 , 0833083759 , 0833080326 , 9780833083753
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiii, 139 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR230
    Keywords: United States Operational readiness ; Evaluation ; United States Reorganization ; Evaluation ; United States ; United States ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Armies ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Army has developed an impressive capacity to adapt to emerging requirements by providing units with new capabilities rapidly and flexibly as units prepare for deployment through the Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) process. The Army's ability to report on readiness throughout these adaptations, however, is challenged. The readiness reporting system is largely predicated on a bottom-up, deliberate process with known milestones and pre-determined designs to which the Army would build readiness. As those targets are changed, for instance when deploying to a changing operational environment as was seen in Iraq and Afghanistan, the reporting system cannot easily keep up. The key challenge to readiness reporting is that Army units now routinely prepare for assigned missions that sometimes differ in meaningful ways from their designed missions. This study examines the Army's readiness reporting system in light of the increased adaptiveness demonstrated by Army units in the past decade. In this study we found that while the readiness reporting system still works as originally intended, the current readiness reporting system captures only a portion of the adaptations readily seen in recent years. The study offers recommendations to better reflect these adaptations in the readiness reporting system
    Abstract: The Army has developed an impressive capacity to adapt to emerging requirements by providing units with new capabilities rapidly and flexibly as units prepare for deployment through the Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) process. The Army's ability to report on readiness throughout these adaptations, however, is challenged. The readiness reporting system is largely predicated on a bottom-up, deliberate process with known milestones and pre-determined designs to which the Army would build readiness. As those targets are changed, for instance when deploying to a changing operational environment as was seen in Iraq and Afghanistan, the reporting system cannot easily keep up. The key challenge to readiness reporting is that Army units now routinely prepare for assigned missions that sometimes differ in meaningful ways from their designed missions. This study examines the Army's readiness reporting system in light of the increased adaptiveness demonstrated by Army units in the past decade. In this study we found that while the readiness reporting system still works as originally intended, the current readiness reporting system captures only a portion of the adaptations readily seen in recent years. The study offers recommendations to better reflect these adaptations in the readiness reporting system
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-139)
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    Adapting the Army's training and leader development programs for future challenges (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833076380 , 0833083236 , 0833076388 , 9780833083234
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxix, 118 pages)
    Series Statement: Technical report
    Parallel Title: Print version Crowley, James C., 1945- Adapting the Army's training and leader development programs for future challenges
    Keywords: United States Officers ; Training of ; United States ; Command of troops Study and teaching ; Military education ; Leadership Study and teaching ; Command of troops ; Military education ; Leadership ; Command of troops ; Study and teaching ; Leadership ; Study and teaching ; Military education ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; United States ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Training ; Armed Forces ; Officers ; Training of ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Army's operational requirements have expanded since the start of the 21st century. Its forces must be prepared to react to a wide range of potential missions, ranging from peacekeeping to high-intensity conflict, and these complex preparation activities must be accomplished even while a significant proportion of its structure is deployed and operationally engaged. Complicating force preparation is the consideration that Army budgets are facing large reductions and efficiency is of increasing importance. This new environment generates a need for major changes to the Army's programs for training units and developing leaders. RAND Arroyo Center undertook research designed to support Army efforts in these areas by examining the Army's processes for managing its training and leader development programs. This examination concluded that current processes are not set up for making major, integrated changes across the range of training and leader development programs and that these processes need major change. Especially important is the lack of a true businesslike approach for making resource allocation decisions that achieve the best possible overall readiness benefit. Based on this examination, specific directions for improving training and leader development management processes are developed and presented. This report should be of interest to those involved in designing Army training and leader development strategies and those involved in the process of providing resources for their implementation
    Abstract: The Army's operational requirements have expanded since the start of the 21st century. Its forces must be prepared to react to a wide range of potential missions, ranging from peacekeeping to high-intensity conflict, and these complex preparation activities must be accomplished even while a significant proportion of its structure is deployed and operationally engaged. Complicating force preparation is the consideration that Army budgets are facing large reductions and efficiency is of increasing importance. This new environment generates a need for major changes to the Army's programs for training units and developing leaders. RAND Arroyo Center undertook research designed to support Army efforts in these areas by examining the Army's processes for managing its training and leader development programs. This examination concluded that current processes are not set up for making major, integrated changes across the range of training and leader development programs and that these processes need major change. Especially important is the lack of a true businesslike approach for making resource allocation decisions that achieve the best possible overall readiness benefit. Based on this examination, specific directions for improving training and leader development management processes are developed and presented. This report should be of interest to those involved in designing Army training and leader development strategies and those involved in the process of providing resources for their implementation
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , "Arroyo Center , Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-118)
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    RAND suicide prevention program evaluation toolkit (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833080721 , 0833085301 , 0833080725 , 9780833085306
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (ix, 177 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Acosta, Joie D RAND suicide prevention program evaluation toolkit
    Keywords: Suicide Prevention ; Evaluation ; Suicidal behavior Treatment ; Suicide ; Suicidal behavior ; Program Evaluation methods ; Suicide prevention & control ; United States ; Psychiatry ; Health & Biological Sciences ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Suicide ; Psychiatric Disorders, Individual ; Suicidal behavior ; Treatment ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Evaluating suicide prevention programs can be challenging because suicide is a rare event, data on suicides often lag by several years, and programs tend to have multiple components, making it difficult to discern which characteristics contributed to a given outcome. The RAND Suicide Prevention Program Evaluation Toolkit was designed to help program staff overcome these common challenges to evaluating and planning improvements to their programs. It begins by walking users through the process of developing a program logic model that ties program activities to intermediate outcomes, helping staff better understand the drivers of any changes in long-term outcomes, such as suicide rates. It then offers information about the latest evaluation research, helps users design an evaluation that is appropriate for their program type and available resources and expertise, supports the selection of measures for new evaluations and to augment or enhance ongoing evaluations, and offers basic guidance on how to analyze and use evaluation data for program improvement. Through checklists, worksheets, and templates, the toolkit takes users step by step through the process of identifying whether their programs produce beneficial effects, ultimately informing the responsible allocation of scarce resources. The toolkit⁰́₉s design and content are the result of a rigorous, systematic review of the program evaluation literature to identify evaluation approaches, measures, and tools used elsewhere and will be particularly useful to coordinators and directors of suicide prevention programs in the U.S. Department of Defense, Veterans Health Administration, community-based settings, and state and local health departments. A companion report, Development and Pilot Test of the RAND Suicide Prevention Program Evaluation Toolkit, offers additional background on the toolkit⁰́₉s design and refinement
    Abstract: Evaluating suicide prevention programs can be challenging because suicide is a rare event, data on suicides often lag by several years, and programs tend to have multiple components, making it difficult to discern which characteristics contributed to a given outcome. The RAND Suicide Prevention Program Evaluation Toolkit was designed to help program staff overcome these common challenges to evaluating and planning improvements to their programs. It begins by walking users through the process of developing a program logic model that ties program activities to intermediate outcomes, helping staff better understand the drivers of any changes in long-term outcomes, such as suicide rates. It then offers information about the latest evaluation research, helps users design an evaluation that is appropriate for their program type and available resources and expertise, supports the selection of measures for new evaluations and to augment or enhance ongoing evaluations, and offers basic guidance on how to analyze and use evaluation data for program improvement. Through checklists, worksheets, and templates, the toolkit takes users step by step through the process of identifying whether their programs produce beneficial effects, ultimately informing the responsible allocation of scarce resources. The toolkit⁰́₉s design and content are the result of a rigorous, systematic review of the program evaluation literature to identify evaluation approaches, measures, and tools used elsewhere and will be particularly useful to coordinators and directors of suicide prevention programs in the U.S. Department of Defense, Veterans Health Administration, community-based settings, and state and local health departments. A companion report, Development and Pilot Test of the RAND Suicide Prevention Program Evaluation Toolkit, offers additional background on the toolkit⁰́₉s design and refinement
    Note: "TL-111-OSD"--Page 4 of cover , "RAND National Defense Research Institute , "This research was ... conducted within the Forces and Resources Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-177)
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    Improving the deployment of Army health care professionals : an evaluation of PROFIS (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833081124 , 0833081128 , 9780833078049 , 0833078046
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxii, 99 pages)
    Series Statement: Report TR-1227-A
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation technical report series TR1227
    DDC: 355.3/450973
    Keywords: United States Operational readiness ; United States Medical personnel ; United States Personnel management ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Military planning ; Military planning ; Persons ; Named Groups ; Disciplines and Occupations ; Military Personnel ; Military Medicine ; Occupational Groups ; Medicine ; Health Occupations ; Military planning ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; United States ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Medical personnel ; Armed Forces ; Operational readiness ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Army Medical Department's Professional Filler System was developed in 1980 to support continuous overseas contingency operations while simultaneously balancing the Army's requirement to maintain a healthy force, deploy a medical force to support military operations, and manage/meet access-to-care demands for all military health system beneficiaries. PROFIS allows health care providers to practice in a military treatment facility when not deployed, which contributes to the maintenance of their medical and technical skills. The PROFIS Deployment System, developed in 2005, is an internal management system that is used to battle roster deploying units with the correct PROFIS personnel so that the U.S. Army Medical Command can plan proactively for deployments. Recently, there have been concerns over how PROFIS affects the medical readiness and availability of providers for training with the unit preparing to deploy. This report describes the functionality of the Army's PROFIS in the current operating environment and assesses potential modifications or improvements to the system. Using a literature review, interviews, a survey, and administrative data, this research sought to identify and understand the effect of PROFIS, and deployments more broadly, on providers and other military personnel. The study also assessed modifications and alternatives to the current PROFIS that might address the identified issues
    Abstract: The Army Medical Department's Professional Filler System was developed in 1980 to support continuous overseas contingency operations while simultaneously balancing the Army's requirement to maintain a healthy force, deploy a medical force to support military operations, and manage/meet access-to-care demands for all military health system beneficiaries. PROFIS allows health care providers to practice in a military treatment facility when not deployed, which contributes to the maintenance of their medical and technical skills. The PROFIS Deployment System, developed in 2005, is an internal management system that is used to battle roster deploying units with the correct PROFIS personnel so that the U.S. Army Medical Command can plan proactively for deployments. Recently, there have been concerns over how PROFIS affects the medical readiness and availability of providers for training with the unit preparing to deploy. This report describes the functionality of the Army's PROFIS in the current operating environment and assesses potential modifications or improvements to the system. Using a literature review, interviews, a survey, and administrative data, this research sought to identify and understand the effect of PROFIS, and deployments more broadly, on providers and other military personnel. The study also assessed modifications and alternatives to the current PROFIS that might address the identified issues
    Note: "The research described in this report was sponsored by the Army Office of the Surgeon General , Includes bibliographical references (pages 97-99)
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    Enhancing critical thinking skills for Army leaders using blended-learning methods (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833079091 , 0833081985 , 0833079093 , 9780833081988
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxiv, 134 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR172
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Straus, Susan G Enhancing critical thinking skills for Army leaders using blended-learning methods
    Keywords: United States Officers ; Training of ; United States ; Distance education Computer-assisted instruction ; Military education Technological innovations ; Blended learning ; Distance education ; Military education ; Blended learning ; Armed Forces ; Officers ; Training of ; Blended learning ; Distance education ; Computer-assisted instruction ; Military education ; Technological innovations ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Science - General ; United States ; United States ; LAW ; Torts ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The U.S. Army's Command and General Staff School offers its Advanced Operations Course (AOC) for junior field-grade officers using both traditional resident instruction and a model referred to as blended distributed learning (BDL). The BDL course lasts 12 months and uses a variety of information and communication technologies to support synchronous and asynchronous collaboration among students and instructors entirely at a distance, with most students completing the course on discretionary time. This report assesses the effectiveness of AOC-BDL based on student and graduate surveys and identifies best practices for BDL from empirical research and case studies. Results show that the course has a number of strengths and that students were generally satisfied with the course. However, student responses also suggest that improvements are needed to support computer-supported cooperative learning and collaboration in distributed teams, particularly for instruction and collaboration on complex tasks. Furthermore, while students were satisfied with instruction for some operational topics, their responses may indicate needs for improvement in instruction of critical field-grade competencies, such as the military decision making process, problem solving, and communication skills, and in teaching leadership skills corresponding to a range of operational environments. Case studies and the research literature point to a number of best practices and options for improvement. Adding a resident segment may offer the greatest potential for improvement but may not be feasible in this context. Alternatives for improvement include modifying the composition of student teams to alleviate coordination challenges, moving the course delivery platform to a dotcom to improve technology reliability and functionality, and addressing policy to ensure that the chain of command and employers provided dedicated time for students to work on the course
    Abstract: The U.S. Army's Command and General Staff School offers its Advanced Operations Course (AOC) for junior field-grade officers using both traditional resident instruction and a model referred to as blended distributed learning (BDL). The BDL course lasts 12 months and uses a variety of information and communication technologies to support synchronous and asynchronous collaboration among students and instructors entirely at a distance, with most students completing the course on discretionary time. This report assesses the effectiveness of AOC-BDL based on student and graduate surveys and identifies best practices for BDL from empirical research and case studies. Results show that the course has a number of strengths and that students were generally satisfied with the course. However, student responses also suggest that improvements are needed to support computer-supported cooperative learning and collaboration in distributed teams, particularly for instruction and collaboration on complex tasks. Furthermore, while students were satisfied with instruction for some operational topics, their responses may indicate needs for improvement in instruction of critical field-grade competencies, such as the military decision making process, problem solving, and communication skills, and in teaching leadership skills corresponding to a range of operational environments. Case studies and the research literature point to a number of best practices and options for improvement. Adding a resident segment may offer the greatest potential for improvement but may not be feasible in this context. Alternatives for improvement include modifying the composition of student teams to alleviate coordination challenges, moving the course delivery platform to a dotcom to improve technology reliability and functionality, and addressing policy to ensure that the chain of command and employers provided dedicated time for students to work on the course
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-134)
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    Improving inventory management of organizational and individual equipment at central issue facilities (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833082794 , 0833082795
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xx, 69 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR137
    DDC: 355.6/2132
    Keywords: United States Equipment and supplies ; Management ; Evaluation ; United States Inventory control ; United States ; United States ; Inventory control ; Inventory control ; Inventory control ; Armed Forces ; Inventory control ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Army's Central Issue Facilities (CIFs) do not have a formal mechanism signaling when to review inventory levels and when and whether to requisition items. Logistics leaders need a routinized inventory review process to help improve inventory management practices. The current process is based on managers' experience and expert judgment, which are not always empirically based, and because of local differences, is executed unevenly and typically infrequently. As a result, there is a perception that many CIFs have significantly more clothing and equipment inventory than required to meet soldiers' needs. The report appendices provide an in-depth description of how inventory levels should be set, including which items to order, when to order, and how much to order. They also address the question of how to identify material that is available for lateral transfer
    Abstract: The Army's Central Issue Facilities (CIFs) do not have a formal mechanism signaling when to review inventory levels and when and whether to requisition items. Logistics leaders need a routinized inventory review process to help improve inventory management practices. The current process is based on managers' experience and expert judgment, which are not always empirically based, and because of local differences, is executed unevenly and typically infrequently. As a result, there is a perception that many CIFs have significantly more clothing and equipment inventory than required to meet soldiers' needs. The report appendices provide an in-depth description of how inventory levels should be set, including which items to order, when to order, and how much to order. They also address the question of how to identify material that is available for lateral transfer
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 69)
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    The Army's role in overcoming anti-access and area of denial challenges (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833079930 , 0833083384 , 083307993X , 9780833083388
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 36 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Gordon, John, 1956- Army's role in overcoming anti-access and area of denial challenges
    Keywords: United States Operations other than war ; United States ; Deployment (Strategy) ; Unified operations (Military science) ; Access denial (Military science) ; Deployment (Strategy) ; Unified operations (Military science) ; Access denial (Military science) ; Deployment (Strategy) ; Unified operations (Military science) ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Access denial (Military science) ; Armed Forces ; Operations other than war ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The U.S. armed forces must be prepared to deploy to a wide range of locations and confront adversaries that span the threat spectrum from poorly armed bands to peer-level foes. In future operations, the United States is also likely to face a range of anti-access and area denial threats that require a joint or combined response. Anti-access challenges prevent or degrade a force's ability to enter an operational area and can be geographic, military, or diplomatic. Area denial challenges are threats to forces within the operational area. As they relate to U.S. ground forces, these latter threats are characterized by the opponent's ability to obstruct the actions of U.S. forces once they have deployed. This report reviews selected findings from a study of Army and joint anti-access and area denial challenges. It also proposes a joint approach to countering these threats in future operations. There are important interdependencies and synergies between the services in terms of their ability to overcome these types of challenges. For example, some threats to the Army's ability to deploy to an operational area must be addressed primarily by the other services. Likewise, the Army could provide considerable assistance to the Air Force and Navy in suppressing or destroying air defenses that challenge joint air operations. For this reason, the services will need to work together to develop operational concepts and systems that will be effective in countering emerging and growing threats in future operations
    Abstract: The U.S. armed forces must be prepared to deploy to a wide range of locations and confront adversaries that span the threat spectrum from poorly armed bands to peer-level foes. In future operations, the United States is also likely to face a range of anti-access and area denial threats that require a joint or combined response. Anti-access challenges prevent or degrade a force's ability to enter an operational area and can be geographic, military, or diplomatic. Area denial challenges are threats to forces within the operational area. As they relate to U.S. ground forces, these latter threats are characterized by the opponent's ability to obstruct the actions of U.S. forces once they have deployed. This report reviews selected findings from a study of Army and joint anti-access and area denial challenges. It also proposes a joint approach to countering these threats in future operations. There are important interdependencies and synergies between the services in terms of their ability to overcome these types of challenges. For example, some threats to the Army's ability to deploy to an operational area must be addressed primarily by the other services. Likewise, the Army could provide considerable assistance to the Air Force and Navy in suppressing or destroying air defenses that challenge joint air operations. For this reason, the services will need to work together to develop operational concepts and systems that will be effective in countering emerging and growing threats in future operations
    Note: "RAND Arroyo Center , "Prepared for the United States Army , Includes bibliographical references (pages 35-36)
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    Supporting employers in the reserve operational forces era : appendixes (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833083708 , 0833083708
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (145 pages)
    DDC: 344.7301/25763
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; Soldiers Employment ; Employee retention ; Soldiers ; Employee retention ; Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (United States) ; Employee retention ; Soldiers ; Employment ; United States ; United States National Guard ; Employment ; United States Armed Forces ; Reserves ; Employment ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a U.S. Department of Defense office (DoD), asked the RAND Corporation to study the implications that using the Reserve Components (RCs) as an operational force can have for employers in view of employment rights protections for RC members. Specifically, ESGR wanted to know whether changes are needed to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), 1994 legislation designed to prevent hiring discrimination and bolster job protection for members of the armed forces, including those of the RCs; ESGR support programs; or RC activation and deployment policies, given the increased mobilization of the National Guard and Reserve and the continuing need to balance the rights, duties, and obligations of employers, RC members, and RC members⁰́₉ families. The study involved the review and analysis of existing research and data related to USERRA and the effects on employers of employee absences more generally, an analysis of the 2011 DoD National Survey of Employers, focus groups with employers conducted in 2012, interviews with RC chiefs conducted in 2011, and a legal and legislative history review of USERRA. This report describes key findings from the analysis
    Abstract: Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a U.S. Department of Defense office (DoD), asked the RAND Corporation to study the implications that using the Reserve Components (RCs) as an operational force can have for employers in view of employment rights protections for RC members. Specifically, ESGR wanted to know whether changes are needed to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), 1994 legislation designed to prevent hiring discrimination and bolster job protection for members of the armed forces, including those of the RCs; ESGR support programs; or RC activation and deployment policies, given the increased mobilization of the National Guard and Reserve and the continuing need to balance the rights, duties, and obligations of employers, RC members, and RC members⁰́₉ families. The study involved the review and analysis of existing research and data related to USERRA and the effects on employers of employee absences more generally, an analysis of the 2011 DoD National Survey of Employers, focus groups with employers conducted in 2012, interviews with RC chiefs conducted in 2011, and a legal and legislative history review of USERRA. This report describes key findings from the analysis
    Note: "RAND National Security Research Division , "The research was conducted within the Forces and Resources Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Page [ii] , Includes bibliographical references , Title from title screen (viewed August 23, 2013)
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    Toward integrated DoD biosurveillance : assessment and opportunities (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833081513 , 0833084666 , 0833081519 , 9780833084668
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiv, 128 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR399
    Parallel Title: Print version Moore, Melinda Toward integrated DoD biosurveillance
    Keywords: United States Rules and practice ; Evaluation ; United States ; Bioterrorism Prevention ; Communicable diseases Prevention ; Public health surveillance ; Bioterrorism ; Communicable diseases ; Public health surveillance ; Bioterrorism prevention & control ; Communicable Disease Control ; United States Department of Defense ; Public Health Surveillance ; Population Surveillance ; Public Health Practice ; Public Health ; Environment and Public Health ; Delivery of Health Care ; Biosurveillance ; Epidemiology & Epidemics ; Armed Forces ; Medical care ; Bioterrorism ; Prevention ; Communicable diseases ; Prevention ; Public health surveillance ; Public Health ; Health & Biological Sciences ; United States ; United States ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; United States Armed Forces ; Medical care ; United States ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Biosurveillance is a cornerstone of public health. In July 2012, the White House issued the National Strategy for Biosurveillance, which defines the term and sets out key functions and guiding principles. The Department of Defense (DoD) carries out biosurveillance to monitor the health of military and affiliated populations and supports biosurveillance in other countries through a range of programs across the department. The Deputy Secretary of Defense issued interim guidance in June 2013 for implementation of the new National Strategy. This begins to set formal policy for DoD's biosurveillance enterprise. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recognized the importance of effective DoD biosurveillance not only for the department itself but also within the context of the National Strategy. With this in mind, OMB tasked DoD to carry out a comprehensive examination of its biosurveillance enterprise to determine priority missions and desired outcomes, the extent to which DoD biosurveillance programs contribute to these missions, and whether the current funding system is appropriate and how it can be improved to ensure stable funding
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-128)
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    A risk assessment methodology and Excel tool for acquisition programs (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833080608 , 0833084801 , 0833080601 , 9780833084804
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (44 pages)
    Keywords: United States Appropriations and expenditures ; United States Procurement ; Costs ; Evaluation ; Methodology ; United States ; United States ; Weapons systems Costs ; Forecasting ; Systems integration Risk assessment ; Methodology ; Weapons systems ; Systems integration ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; United States ; United States ; Expenditures, Public ; United States Armed Forces ; Weapons systems ; Costs ; Evaluation ; Methodology ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Implementing risk management principles to manage large defense acquisition programs is a priority for the U.S. defense acquisition community. To assist those decisionmakers responsible for identifying the risk associated with major weapons programs, RAND researchers developed a methodology and accompanying Excel, information-based risk tool (the ⁰́Assessor Tool⁰́₊). The Assessor Tool offers an Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)-level approach to the evaluation and measurement of system integration risk. That is, it is meant for assessors, such as OSD personnel, who may not be especially familiar with the specific program under evaluation but still may need to make judgments about the program⁰́₉s risk. It is based on a tractable and comprehensive set of questions that can help evaluate integration risk at each point in the acquisition process. More specifically, the tool enables users to see how well integration risk is being managed by providing a standards-based valuation of integration issues that can lead to cost growth, schedule growth, and program performance. The users⁰́₉ manual for the Assessor Tool is available in a companion document, An Excel Tool to Assess Acquisition Program Risk (by Lauren A. Fleishman-Mayer, Mark V. Arena, and Michael E. McMahon, TL-113-OSD, 2013). The Assessor Tool and its methodology may also be generalizable to an entire set of information-based risk assessment applications. Overall, the methodology and tool have many strengths, including being based on well-grounded theories, allowing for reproducibility and traceability, and the extensive flexibility to be used to evaluate risk for many different types of programs. To provide a benchmarking and validation of the risk scores calculated by the tool, future work could include the tool⁰́₉s validation by tracking its output against a program⁰́₉s performance
    Abstract: Implementing risk management principles to manage large defense acquisition programs is a priority for the U.S. defense acquisition community. To assist those decisionmakers responsible for identifying the risk associated with major weapons programs, RAND researchers developed a methodology and accompanying Excel, information-based risk tool (the ⁰́Assessor Tool⁰́₊). The Assessor Tool offers an Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)-level approach to the evaluation and measurement of system integration risk. That is, it is meant for assessors, such as OSD personnel, who may not be especially familiar with the specific program under evaluation but still may need to make judgments about the program⁰́₉s risk. It is based on a tractable and comprehensive set of questions that can help evaluate integration risk at each point in the acquisition process. More specifically, the tool enables users to see how well integration risk is being managed by providing a standards-based valuation of integration issues that can lead to cost growth, schedule growth, and program performance. The users⁰́₉ manual for the Assessor Tool is available in a companion document, An Excel Tool to Assess Acquisition Program Risk (by Lauren A. Fleishman-Mayer, Mark V. Arena, and Michael E. McMahon, TL-113-OSD, 2013). The Assessor Tool and its methodology may also be generalizable to an entire set of information-based risk assessment applications. Overall, the methodology and tool have many strengths, including being based on well-grounded theories, allowing for reproducibility and traceability, and the extensive flexibility to be used to evaluate risk for many different types of programs. To provide a benchmarking and validation of the risk scores calculated by the tool, future work could include the tool⁰́₉s validation by tracking its output against a program⁰́₉s performance
    Note: "This research was conducted within the Acquisition and Technology Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , "RAND National Security Research Division , Includes bibliographical references (pages 25-26) , Title from title screen (viewed on October 24, 2013)
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    Understanding why a ground combat vehicle that carries nine dismounts is important to the Army (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833082855 , 083308285X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xii, 40 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR184
    Keywords: United States Equipment and supplies ; United States ; Armored vehicles, Military ; Combat sustainability (Military science) ; Armored vehicles, Military ; Combat sustainability (Military science) ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Combat sustainability (Military science) ; Armed Forces ; Equipment and supplies ; Armored vehicles, Military ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Army has examined the lessons of half a dozen significant conflicts, starting with World War II, has conducted numerous studies over the last 65 years, and has found time and again that an ability to conduct dismounted fire and maneuver is the fundamental squad-level tactic. It has also consistently determined that squads should be organized around two fire teams and should contain no fewer than nine soldiers, though a larger number has usually been preferred, to accomplish fire and maneuver doctrine, but also for reasons of squad resilience, lethality, and leader span of control. To support fully enabled mechanized infantry squads, the Army has, for the last fifty years, tried to develop and field survivable, lethal infantry fighting vehicles that are also capable of carrying a full nine to eleven man squad that can dismount to fight on foot. The Army has not been able to do this for a variety of reasons, and its current infantry fighting vehicle, the M2 Bradley, cannot carry enough soldiers to enable squad-level fire and maneuver from a single vehicle. As a result, today's mechanized infantry are more at risk when transitioning from mounted to dismounted operations, and squad-level dismounted fire and maneuver is compromised in some situations. The Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV), if developed as planned, will finally provide the infantry with an IFV that can accommodate a full squad. For this reason, the Army considers the program to be one of its most important
    Abstract: The Army has examined the lessons of half a dozen significant conflicts, starting with World War II, has conducted numerous studies over the last 65 years, and has found time and again that an ability to conduct dismounted fire and maneuver is the fundamental squad-level tactic. It has also consistently determined that squads should be organized around two fire teams and should contain no fewer than nine soldiers, though a larger number has usually been preferred, to accomplish fire and maneuver doctrine, but also for reasons of squad resilience, lethality, and leader span of control. To support fully enabled mechanized infantry squads, the Army has, for the last fifty years, tried to develop and field survivable, lethal infantry fighting vehicles that are also capable of carrying a full nine to eleven man squad that can dismount to fight on foot. The Army has not been able to do this for a variety of reasons, and its current infantry fighting vehicle, the M2 Bradley, cannot carry enough soldiers to enable squad-level fire and maneuver from a single vehicle. As a result, today's mechanized infantry are more at risk when transitioning from mounted to dismounted operations, and squad-level dismounted fire and maneuver is compromised in some situations. The Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV), if developed as planned, will finally provide the infantry with an IFV that can accommodate a full squad. For this reason, the Army considers the program to be one of its most important
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 39-40)
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    Management perspectives pertaining to root cause analyses of Nunn-McCurdy breaches : program manager tenure, oversight of acquisition category II programs, and framing assumptions (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833082053 , 0833083791 , 0833082051 , 9780833083791
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxx, 115 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Arena, Mark V Management perspectives pertaining to root cause analyses of Nunn-McCurdy breaches Vol. 4
    Keywords: United States Procurement ; Costs ; United States ; Defense contracts ; Defense contracts ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Weapons systems ; Costs ; United States ; Armies ; Military & Naval Science ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Costs ; Defense contracts ; United States Armed Forces ; Equipment ; Costs ; United States Armed Forces ; Weapons systems ; Costs ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Concern with cost overruns in major defense acquisition programs led Congress to direct investigation of the root causes of overruns in programs that have breached Nunn-McCurdy thresholds. The authors calculate program manager tenure to determine whether tenures have lengthened since policy guidance was issued in 2005 and 2007. They also address the question of whether existing decentralized systems used to track the cost growth and performance of acquisition category II programs are sufficient or whether additional centralized guidance and control from the Office of the Secretary of Defense are warranted. A third question deals with the management of cost and schedule risk and whether the identification of key assumptions, which the authors call framing assumptions, could be a useful risk management tool
    Abstract: Concern with cost overruns in major defense acquisition programs led Congress to direct investigation of the root causes of overruns in programs that have breached Nunn-McCurdy thresholds. The authors calculate program manager tenure to determine whether tenures have lengthened since policy guidance was issued in 2005 and 2007. They also address the question of whether existing decentralized systems used to track the cost growth and performance of acquisition category II programs are sufficient or whether additional centralized guidance and control from the Office of the Secretary of Defense are warranted. A third question deals with the management of cost and schedule risk and whether the identification of key assumptions, which the authors call framing assumptions, could be a useful risk management tool
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-115)
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    The RAND security cooperation prioritization and propensity matching tool (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833080981 , 0833084607 , 0833080989 , 9780833084606
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (57 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Paul, Christopher, 1971- RAND security cooperation prioritization and propensity matching tool
    Keywords: Security, International ; Decision making Data processing ; Military assistance, American Planning ; National security International cooperation ; Security, International ; Decision making ; Military assistance, American ; National security ; Security, International ; United States ; Law, Politics & Government ; International Relations ; Military policy ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; Decision making ; Data processing ; Diplomatic relations ; National security ; International cooperation ; United States Foreign relations 1989- ; United States Military policy ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Security cooperation is the umbrella term used to describe a wide range of programs and activities with such goals as building relationships between the United States and partner countries, developing these countries' security capabilities, and facilitating contingency and peacetime access by U.S. forces. With increased pressure on defense spending, the scope and budget for these activities are likely to decrease. Therefore, it will be important for the U.S. Department of Defense to scrutinize and, perhaps, reevaluate current and proposed security cooperation efforts, ensuring that expected benefits align with costs and corresponding policy priorities. Recent RAND research identified practices and contextual factors associated with greater or lesser degrees of success in security cooperation, using 29 historical case studies of U.S. efforts to build partner capacity since the end of the Cold War. The RAND Security Cooperation Prioritization and Propensity Matching Tool applies these findings and results from other existing research to all current and potential security cooperation partners. This customizable diagnostic tool, built in Microsoft Excel®, will help planners preliminarily identify mismatches between the importance of a country to U.S. interests, funding for initiatives, and the propensity for successful U.S. security cooperation with a given country. For each of the world's 195 countries, the tool produces an overall security cooperation propensity score. Planners can then compare these scores with available funding and security cooperation priorities. The tool has the virtues of being systematic, being based on global data, and not relying on subjective assessments. Strategic thinking and nuanced understanding of individual countries remain important, but the tool is useful in helping to identify which countries to scrutinize
    Abstract: Security cooperation is the umbrella term used to describe a wide range of programs and activities with such goals as building relationships between the United States and partner countries, developing these countries' security capabilities, and facilitating contingency and peacetime access by U.S. forces. With increased pressure on defense spending, the scope and budget for these activities are likely to decrease. Therefore, it will be important for the U.S. Department of Defense to scrutinize and, perhaps, reevaluate current and proposed security cooperation efforts, ensuring that expected benefits align with costs and corresponding policy priorities. Recent RAND research identified practices and contextual factors associated with greater or lesser degrees of success in security cooperation, using 29 historical case studies of U.S. efforts to build partner capacity since the end of the Cold War. The RAND Security Cooperation Prioritization and Propensity Matching Tool applies these findings and results from other existing research to all current and potential security cooperation partners. This customizable diagnostic tool, built in Microsoft Excel®, will help planners preliminarily identify mismatches between the importance of a country to U.S. interests, funding for initiatives, and the propensity for successful U.S. security cooperation with a given country. For each of the world's 195 countries, the tool produces an overall security cooperation propensity score. Planners can then compare these scores with available funding and security cooperation priorities. The tool has the virtues of being systematic, being based on global data, and not relying on subjective assessments. Strategic thinking and nuanced understanding of individual countries remain important, but the tool is useful in helping to identify which countries to scrutinize
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , "This research was ... conducted within the International Security and Defense Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 51-57)
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    Venture capital and strategic investment for developing government mission capabilities (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833082138 , 0833086030 , 0833082132 , 9780833086037
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (viii, 81 pages)
    Parallel Title: Online version Webb, Timothy, 1936- Venture capital and strategic investment for developing government mission capabilities
    Parallel Title: Print version Webb, Timothy, 1936- Venture capital and strategic investment for developing government mission capabilities
    Keywords: Technology and state ; Venture capital Government policy ; Incentives in industry Government policy ; Technological innovations Government policy ; Technology and state ; Venture capital ; Incentives in industry ; Technological innovations ; United States ; Technological innovations ; Government policy ; Technology and state ; Venture capital ; Government policy ; Business & Economics ; Economic History ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Econometrics ; Incentives in industry ; Government policy ; Electronic books
    Abstract: A wide range of military capability improvement efforts have benefited from development and procurement methods that accommodate urgent operational needs. Changes in the threat environment suggest a need for a fresh examination of the adequacy and suitability of acquisition methods for the coming decade. This report examines one class of acquisition method, known as government venture capital (GVC), or government strategic investment (GSI). The research extracts general observations from previous cases and from a partial economic model of the GSI type of initiative. Taken together, these analyses will help government acquisition managers to judge more thoroughly the suitability of strategic investment methods for motivating future government mission-oriented innovation by private firms. The report does not explicitly compare GSIs and alternatives for their efficacy in advancing government mission objectives. If it had, it is likely that the main advantage of GSI would be improved access to information about alternative approaches available in the commercial market, resulting from the close relationships the GSI structure engenders between government and business
    Abstract: A wide range of military capability improvement efforts have benefited from development and procurement methods that accommodate urgent operational needs. Changes in the threat environment suggest a need for a fresh examination of the adequacy and suitability of acquisition methods for the coming decade. This report examines one class of acquisition method, known as government venture capital (GVC), or government strategic investment (GSI). The research extracts general observations from previous cases and from a partial economic model of the GSI type of initiative. Taken together, these analyses will help government acquisition managers to judge more thoroughly the suitability of strategic investment methods for motivating future government mission-oriented innovation by private firms. The report does not explicitly compare GSIs and alternatives for their efficacy in advancing government mission objectives. If it had, it is likely that the main advantage of GSI would be improved access to information about alternative approaches available in the commercial market, resulting from the close relationships the GSI structure engenders between government and business
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , "This research was ... conducted within the Acquisition and Technology Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 79-81)
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    Redefining information warfare boundaries for an Army in a wireless world (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833078841 , 0833078844 , 9780833078858 , 0833078860 , 0833078852 , 0833059122 , 9780833059123 , 9780833078865
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation monograph series
    Parallel Title: Print version Porche, Isaac, 1968- Redefining information warfare boundaries for an Army in a wireless world
    DDC: 355.3/43
    Keywords: United States Communication systems ; United States ; Computer networks Security measures ; Planning ; Cyberspace Security measures ; Military doctrine ; Information warfare ; Computer networks ; Cyberspace ; Military doctrine ; Information warfare ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Biological & Chemical Warfare ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Armed Forces ; Communication systems ; Information warfare ; Military doctrine ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "In the U.S. Army as elsewhere, transmission of digitized packets on Internet-protocol and space-based networks is rapidly supplanting the use of old technology (e.g., dedicated analog channels) when it comes to information sharing and media broadcasting. As the Army moves forward with these changes, it will be important to identify the implications and potential boundaries of cyberspace operations. An examination of network operations, information operations, and the more focused areas of electronic warfare, signals intelligence, electromagnetic spectrum operations, public affairs, and psychological operations in the U.S. military found significant overlap that could inform the development of future Army doctrine in these areas. In clarifying the prevailing boundaries between these areas of interest, it is possible to predict the progression of these boundaries in the near future. The investigation also entailed developing new definitions that better capture this overlap for such concepts as information warfare. This is important because the Army is now studying ways to apply its cyber power and is reconsidering doctrinally defined areas that are integral to operations in cyberspace. It will also be critical for the Army to approach information operations with a plan to organize and, if possible, consolidate its operations in two realms: the psychological, which is focused on message content and people, and the technological, which is focused on content delivery and machines."--Page 4 of cover
    Abstract: "In the U.S. Army as elsewhere, transmission of digitized packets on Internet-protocol and space-based networks is rapidly supplanting the use of old technology (e.g., dedicated analog channels) when it comes to information sharing and media broadcasting. As the Army moves forward with these changes, it will be important to identify the implications and potential boundaries of cyberspace operations. An examination of network operations, information operations, and the more focused areas of electronic warfare, signals intelligence, electromagnetic spectrum operations, public affairs, and psychological operations in the U.S. military found significant overlap that could inform the development of future Army doctrine in these areas. In clarifying the prevailing boundaries between these areas of interest, it is possible to predict the progression of these boundaries in the near future. The investigation also entailed developing new definitions that better capture this overlap for such concepts as information warfare. This is important because the Army is now studying ways to apply its cyber power and is reconsidering doctrinally defined areas that are integral to operations in cyberspace. It will also be critical for the Army to approach information operations with a plan to organize and, if possible, consolidate its operations in two realms: the psychological, which is focused on message content and people, and the technological, which is focused on content delivery and machines."--Page 4 of cover
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , "Arroyo Center , Includes bibliographical references
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    Patient privacy, consent, and identity management in health information exchange : issues for the military health system (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833077974 , 0833077996 , 0833077902 , 0833077988 , 083307797X , 9780833077981 , 9780833077905 , 9780833077998
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiii, 78 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Hosek, Susan D Patient privacy, consent, and identity management in health information exchange
    DDC: 610.285
    Keywords: Medical records Access control ; Medicine, Military Information services ; Medical informatics ; Information storage and retrieval systems Medical care ; Medical records ; Medicine, Military ; Medical informatics ; Information storage and retrieval systems ; Medical Records ; Confidentiality ; Informed Consent ; Medical Informatics ; Military Medicine ; Military Personnel ; MEDICAL ; Allied Health Services ; Medical Technology ; HEALTH & FITNESS ; Holism ; HEALTH & FITNESS ; Reference ; MEDICAL ; Alternative Medicine ; MEDICAL ; Atlases ; MEDICAL ; Essays ; MEDICAL ; Family & General Practice ; MEDICAL ; Holistic Medicine ; MEDICAL ; Osteopathy ; Armed Forces ; Medical care ; Information storage and retrieval systems ; Medical care ; Medical informatics ; Medical records ; Access control ; Medicine, Military ; Information services ; Medicine ; Health & Biological Sciences ; Medical & Biomedical Informatics ; United States ; United States Armed Forces ; Medical care ; United States ; United States ; Uniteed States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Military Health System (MHS) and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) have been among the nation's leaders in health information technology (IT), including the development of health IT systems and electronic health records that summarize patients' care from multiple providers. Health IT interoperability within MHS and across MHS partners, including VHA, is one of ten goals in the current MHS Strategic Plan. As a step toward achieving improved interoperability, the MHS is seeking to develop a research roadmap to better coordinate health IT research efforts, address IT capability gaps, and reduce programmatic risk for its enterprise projects. This report contributes to that effort by identifying gaps in research, policy, and practice involving patient privacy, consent, and identity management that need to be addressed to bring about improved quality and efficiency of care through health information exchange. Major challenges include (1) designing a meaningful patient consent procedure, (2) recording patients' consent preferences and designing procedures to implement restrictions on disclosures of protected health information, and (3) advancing knowledge regarding the best technical approaches to performing patient identity matches and how best to monitor results over time. Using a sociotechnical framework, this report suggests steps for overcoming these challenges and topics for future research
    Abstract: The Military Health System (MHS) and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) have been among the nation's leaders in health information technology (IT), including the development of health IT systems and electronic health records that summarize patients' care from multiple providers. Health IT interoperability within MHS and across MHS partners, including VHA, is one of ten goals in the current MHS Strategic Plan. As a step toward achieving improved interoperability, the MHS is seeking to develop a research roadmap to better coordinate health IT research efforts, address IT capability gaps, and reduce programmatic risk for its enterprise projects. This report contributes to that effort by identifying gaps in research, policy, and practice involving patient privacy, consent, and identity management that need to be addressed to bring about improved quality and efficiency of care through health information exchange. Major challenges include (1) designing a meaningful patient consent procedure, (2) recording patients' consent preferences and designing procedures to implement restrictions on disclosures of protected health information, and (3) advancing knowledge regarding the best technical approaches to performing patient identity matches and how best to monitor results over time. Using a sociotechnical framework, this report suggests steps for overcoming these challenges and topics for future research
    Note: "RAND Arroyo Center and RAND Health , Includes bibliographical references
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    National Guard Special Forces : enhancing the contributions of reserve component Army Special Operations Forces (2012)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833060129 , 0833083198 , 0833060120 , 9780833083197
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xx, 65 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation technical report series TR1199
    Keywords: United States Organization ; United States ; Special forces (Military science) ; Special forces (Military science) ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Armies ; United States ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Armed Forces ; Organization ; United States ; Special forces (Military science) ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This technical report presents research undertaken as part of a project entitled "Enhancing the Contributions of Reserve Component Army Special Operations Forces." The project was designed to explore ways to enhance the contributions of U.S Army National Guard (ARNG) Special Forces to ongoing U.S. military operations and to provide recommendations that might lead to 'purpose-driven' ARNG Special Forces: that is, forces organized and employed to take advantage of civilian skills, language proficiency, or other attributes found predominantly within the ARNG Special Forces. This report examines the options for recasting ARNG Special Forces in a 'purposedriven' way
    Abstract: This technical report presents research undertaken as part of a project entitled "Enhancing the Contributions of Reserve Component Army Special Operations Forces." The project was designed to explore ways to enhance the contributions of U.S Army National Guard (ARNG) Special Forces to ongoing U.S. military operations and to provide recommendations that might lead to 'purpose-driven' ARNG Special Forces: that is, forces organized and employed to take advantage of civilian skills, language proficiency, or other attributes found predominantly within the ARNG Special Forces. This report examines the options for recasting ARNG Special Forces in a 'purposedriven' way
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 65)
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    The extent of restrictions on the service of active-component military women (2012)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833059697 , 0833079662 , 0833059696 , 9780833079664
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 126 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation monograph series
    Parallel Title: Print version Extent of restrictions on the service of active-component military women
    DDC: 355.3082/0973
    Keywords: Military Administration ; United States ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Armed Forces ; Occupational specialties ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; Armed Forces ; Women ; United States Armed Forces ; Women ; United States Armed Forces ; Occupational specialties ; United States Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Despite a historical increase in the role of women in the U.S. military, including in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, gender-based policies continue to affect the positions they can fill. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 mandated a review of laws, policies, and regulations that may restrict the service of military women to determine whether changes are needed to ensure equitable opportunity to compete and excel in the armed forces; in response, the U.S. Department of Defense established the Women in the Services Review. To support this effort, RAND researchers analyzed service data to describe and quantify the military occupations that are closed to women, as well as occupations that are open but have some positions that are closed to women. The study also examined a few of the open occupations in greater depth to further characterize the nature of the restrictions and to illuminate the potential career implications of assignment policies. Most positions that are closed to women are located in Army and Marine Corps units and occupations that have a primary mission of engaging in direct ground combat
    Abstract: Despite a historical increase in the role of women in the U.S. military, including in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, gender-based policies continue to affect the positions they can fill. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 mandated a review of laws, policies, and regulations that may restrict the service of military women to determine whether changes are needed to ensure equitable opportunity to compete and excel in the armed forces; in response, the U.S. Department of Defense established the Women in the Services Review. To support this effort, RAND researchers analyzed service data to describe and quantify the military occupations that are closed to women, as well as occupations that are open but have some positions that are closed to women. The study also examined a few of the open occupations in greater depth to further characterize the nature of the restrictions and to illuminate the potential career implications of assignment policies. Most positions that are closed to women are located in Army and Marine Corps units and occupations that have a primary mission of engaging in direct ground combat
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-126) , English
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    Lessons from the Army's Future Combat Systems program (2012)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND, ARROYO CENTER
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    ISBN: 9780833076397 , 0833079697 , 0833076396 , 9780833079695
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Parallel Title: Print version Pernin, Christopher G., 1973- Lessons from the Army's Future Combat Systems program
    DDC: 355.6/2120973
    Keywords: United States Weapons systems ; Evaluation ; United States Technological innovations ; Evaluation ; United States Procurement ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Technological innovations Management ; Systems engineering Management ; Armored vehicles, Military ; Technological innovations ; Systems engineering ; Armored vehicles, Military ; Technological innovations ; Evaluation ; Technological innovations ; Management ; Weapons systems ; Evaluation ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; United States ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Armored vehicles, Military ; Systems engineering ; Management ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Introduction -- Background of the Future combat Systems Program -- cost, Schedule, and Performance of the FcS Program over Time -- How the Army Generated requirements for the Future combat Systems -- The evolution and Adjustment of requirements After Milestone B -- FcS Program Management -- contracts -- Technology choices and Development in FcS -- Summary -- Appendix A. Select Interviewees for This Study -- Appendix B. Congressional Decrements and Scrutiny -- Appendix C. FcS requirements Data and Methodology -- Appendix D. Selected Technology Transfer Agreements Between PM FcS and Army S & T -- Appendix E. Where the FcS Systems Are Today
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , "MG-1206-A"--Page 4 of cover , Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-330)
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    Healthcare coverage and disability evaluation for reserve component personnel : research for the 11th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation (2012)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833059369 , 0833079654 , 083305936X , 9780833079657
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 65 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation monograph series MG-1157-OSD
    Parallel Title: Print version Hosek, Susan D Healthcare coverage and disability evaluation for reserve component personnel
    Keywords: United States ; Health insurance Research ; Disability insurance Research ; Health insurance ; Disability insurance ; Insurance, Health ; Military Personnel ; Disability Evaluation ; Insurance, Disability ; Managed Care Programs ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Health insurance ; Research ; Military Administration ; Military & Naval Science ; United States Armed Forces ; Reserves ; Medical care ; Research ; United States Armed Forces ; Reserves ; Pay, allowances, etc ; Research ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Because Reserve Component (RC) members have been increasingly used in an operational capacity, among the policy issues being addressed by the 11th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation (QRMC) is compensation and benefits for the National Guard and Reserve. As part of the review, RAND was asked to analyze healthcare coverage and disability benefits for RC members, including participation in the TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) program, the potential effects of national health reform on coverage rates, and disability evaluation outcomes for RC members. This report summarizes the results of RAND's analysis. The author finds that 30 percent of RC members lack health insurance to cover care for non-service-related conditions. The TRS program offers the option of purchasing health insurance through the military on terms that are superior to typical employer benefits. Although program participation has increased, it remains low and TRS does not appear to be effectively targeting those most likely to be uninsured. TRS premiums are also lower than the premiums for the new options that will be available under health reform and the same as the penalty for not being insured. So health reform is likely to increase TRS enrollment. Finally, previously deployed RC members are referred to the Disability Evaluation System at a much lower rate than Active Component (AC) members, even for deployment-related conditions, but those who are referred receive dispositions (and thus benefits) similar to those for AC members. These findings suggest that the Department of Defense may want to consider ways to better coordinate TRS with other insurance options that will be available to RC members and that the identification of RC members who experience health consequences from deployment leading to disability merits further investigation
    Abstract: Because Reserve Component (RC) members have been increasingly used in an operational capacity, among the policy issues being addressed by the 11th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation (QRMC) is compensation and benefits for the National Guard and Reserve. As part of the review, RAND was asked to analyze healthcare coverage and disability benefits for RC members, including participation in the TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) program, the potential effects of national health reform on coverage rates, and disability evaluation outcomes for RC members. This report summarizes the results of RAND's analysis. The author finds that 30 percent of RC members lack health insurance to cover care for non-service-related conditions. The TRS program offers the option of purchasing health insurance through the military on terms that are superior to typical employer benefits. Although program participation has increased, it remains low and TRS does not appear to be effectively targeting those most likely to be uninsured. TRS premiums are also lower than the premiums for the new options that will be available under health reform and the same as the penalty for not being insured. So health reform is likely to increase TRS enrollment. Finally, previously deployed RC members are referred to the Disability Evaluation System at a much lower rate than Active Component (AC) members, even for deployment-related conditions, but those who are referred receive dispositions (and thus benefits) similar to those for AC members. These findings suggest that the Department of Defense may want to consider ways to better coordinate TRS with other insurance options that will be available to RC members and that the identification of RC members who experience health consequences from deployment leading to disability merits further investigation
    Note: "National Defense Research Institute , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references (pages 63-65) , Title from PDF title page (viewed on June 29, 2012)
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    Assessing the impact of requiring justification and approval review for sole source 8(a) Native American contracts in excess of $20 million (2012)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833053268 , 0833083538 , 0833053264 , 9780833083531
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 58 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Assessing the impact of requiring justification and approval review for sole source 8(a) Native American contracts in excess of $20 million
    Keywords: Federal aid to small business ; Indians of North America Legal status, laws, etc ; Indian business enterprises Law and legislation ; Public contracts Evaluation ; Minority business enterprises Law and legislation ; Federal aid to small business ; Indians of North America ; Indian business enterprises ; Public contracts ; Minority business enterprises ; Law, Politics & Government ; Law - U.S. - General ; United States ; Federal aid to small business ; Indian business enterprises ; Law and legislation ; Indians of North America ; Legal status, laws, etc ; Minority business enterprises ; Law and legislation ; Public contracts ; Evaluation ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Economics ; General ; Law - U.S ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Introduction -- 8(a) policies and Native American companies -- Quantitative analysis of recent contracts for native groups -- Findings from qualitative analyses -- Findings and recommendations -- Appendix A. Public Law 111-84, Section 811: Justification and Approval of Sole-Source Contracts -- Appendix B. Congressional Request for a Study of the Effects of J & A Provisions -- Appendix C. Selected Dates in the Evolution of Small Business Policy -- Appendix D. Variation in 8(a) Requirements, by Type of Business -- Appendix E. Provision and Incentives for DoD to Outsource Directly to Native American-Owned Firms -- Appendix F. Numbers of Contracts, by Year -- Appendix G. Interview Protocol
    Abstract: Introduction -- 8(a) policies and Native American companies -- Quantitative analysis of recent contracts for native groups -- Findings from qualitative analyses -- Findings and recommendations -- Appendix A. Public Law 111-84, Section 811: Justification and Approval of Sole-Source Contracts -- Appendix B. Congressional Request for a Study of the Effects of J & A Provisions -- Appendix C. Selected Dates in the Evolution of Small Business Policy -- Appendix D. Variation in 8(a) Requirements, by Type of Business -- Appendix E. Provision and Incentives for DoD to Outsource Directly to Native American-Owned Firms -- Appendix F. Numbers of Contracts, by Year -- Appendix G. Interview Protocol
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 55-58)
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    Analysis of financial support to the surviving spouses and children of casualties in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars (2012)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833077943 , 0833077945 , 9780833077967 , 0833077961 , 9780833076687 , 083307668X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 36 pages)
    Series Statement: Technical report TR-1281-OSD
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Miller, Amalia R. (Amalia Rebecca), 1976-; Analysis of financial support to the surviving spouses and children of casualties in the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars.
    Parallel Title: Print version Miller, Amalia R. (Amalia Rebecca), 1976- Analysis of financial support to the surviving spouses and children of casualties in the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars
    Keywords: Military spouses Salaries, etc. ; Research ; United States. ; Survivors' benefits Research ; United States. ; Iraq War, 2003-2011 Casualties ; Research ; United States. ; Afghan War, 2001- Casualties ; Research ; United States. ; Iraq War, 2003-2011 Casualties ; Research ; Afghan War, 2001- Casualties ; Research ; Military spouses Salaries, etc ; Research ; Survivors' benefits Research ; Iraq War, 2003-2011 ; Afghan War, 2001- ; Military spouses ; Survivors' benefits ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; HISTORY ; Military ; General ; Iraq ; United States ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Human Resources & Personnel Management ; Afghan War (2001- ) ; HISTORY ; Middle East ; General ; Iraq War (2003-2011) ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This study examines how the deaths of service members during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have affected the subsequent labor market earnings of their surviving spouses and the extent to which survivor benefits provided by the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Social Security Administration compensate for lost household earnings. It also assesses the extent to which payments that surviving spouses and children receive compensate for earnings losses attributable to combat deaths. The labor market earnings of households experiencing a combat death in the years following deployment are compared with those of deployed but uninjured service-member households. Because the risk of combat death is likely to be correlated with characteristics of service members that could themselves affect household labor market outcomes (e.g., pay grade, military occupation, risk-taking behavior), the study controlled for a rich array of individual-level characteristics, including labor market outcomes for both service members and spouses prior to deployment. This approach includes potentially unobserved factors that are unique to specific households and fixed over time and increases the likelihood that the results capture the causal effect of combat death on household earnings.
    Abstract: Introduction -- Data used in the study -- Empirical model -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusions
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 35-36)
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    What works best when building partner capacity and under what circumstances? (2012)
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    ISBN: 9780833078506 , 0833083155 , 083307850X , 9780833083159
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiv, 101 pages)
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    Keywords: Security Assistance Program ; Military assistance, American ; Security Assistance Program ; Military assistance, American ; Military & Naval Science ; Armies ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military assistance, American ; Security Assistance Program ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; United States ; Military relations ; United States Military relations ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The United States has a long history of helping other nations develop and improve their military and other security forces. However, changing economic realities and the ongoing reductions in overall defense spending related to the end of more than a decade of war will affect the funding available for these initiatives. How can the U.S. Department of Defense increase the effectiveness of its efforts to build partner capacity while also increasing the efficiency of those efforts? And what can the history of U.S. efforts to build partner capacity reveal about which approaches are likely to be more or less effective under different circumstances? To tackle these complex questions and form a base of evidence to inform policy discussions and investment decisions, a RAND study collected and compared 20 years of data on 29 historical case studies of U.S. involvement in building partner capacity. In the process, it tested a series of validating factors and hypotheses (many of which are rooted in "common knowledge") to determine how they stand up to real-world case examples of partner capacity building. The results reveal nuances in outcomes and context, pointing to solutions and recommendations to increase the effectiveness of current and future U.S. initiatives to forge better relationships, improve the security and stability of partner countries, and meet U.S. policy and security objectives worldwide
    Abstract: The United States has a long history of helping other nations develop and improve their military and other security forces. However, changing economic realities and the ongoing reductions in overall defense spending related to the end of more than a decade of war will affect the funding available for these initiatives. How can the U.S. Department of Defense increase the effectiveness of its efforts to build partner capacity while also increasing the efficiency of those efforts? And what can the history of U.S. efforts to build partner capacity reveal about which approaches are likely to be more or less effective under different circumstances? To tackle these complex questions and form a base of evidence to inform policy discussions and investment decisions, a RAND study collected and compared 20 years of data on 29 historical case studies of U.S. involvement in building partner capacity. In the process, it tested a series of validating factors and hypotheses (many of which are rooted in "common knowledge") to determine how they stand up to real-world case examples of partner capacity building. The results reveal nuances in outcomes and context, pointing to solutions and recommendations to increase the effectiveness of current and future U.S. initiatives to forge better relationships, improve the security and stability of partner countries, and meet U.S. policy and security objectives worldwide
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , "This research was ... conducted within the International Security and Defense Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 99-101)
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    Employer partnership program analysis of alternatives (2012)
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    ISBN: 9780833058928 , 0833083163 , 0833058924 , 9780833083166
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 64 pages)
    Series Statement: Technical report TR-1005-A
    Parallel Title: Print version Pint, Ellen M. (Ellen Marie), 1960- Employer partnership program analysis of alternatives
    Keywords: United States Personnel management ; United States Reserves ; Personnel management ; United States ; United States ; Career development ; Veterans Employment ; Soldiers Education, Non-military ; Manpower ; Career development ; Veterans ; Soldiers ; Manpower ; Veterans ; Employment ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Armies ; United States ; LAW ; Labor & Employment ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; United States ; Career development ; Manpower ; United States ; Soldiers ; Education, Non-military ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Introduction -- Reducing unemployment -- Improving linkages between military and civilian occupations -- Establishing closer working relationships with civilian employers -- Recommendations -- Appendix: Additional case study results.
    Abstract: Members of the Army Reserve and National Guard balance two careers, and the bulk of their earnings come through civilian employment. The employment of reservists can present challenges to employers, however, given the likelihood that employees will face at least one year-long mobilization during their Army careers. The Army Reserve launched the Employer Partnership Program (EPP) in 2008 to help address these challenges, and it has since been extended to the Army National Guard and the reserve components of other services. One of the program's primary features is a job search website for reserve component service members, veterans, and family members that allows employer partners to recruit employees from this population. To assess experience with the program through September 2010, this study analyzed data collected from the EPP's job search website, conducted case studies of Army Reserve units located in four metropolitan areas, and interviewed program stakeholders. Low usage of the EPP website suggests the need to increase outreach efforts and improve the job search experience. The study also developed metrics that can be used to monitor the website's performance and to determine whether additional resources should be invested in it. Collaboration with employer partners could be improved by providing visibility of applicants coming through the EPP website, allowing employers to reach out to website users, and providing information about the types of guard and reserve units located near the employer
    Note: "RAND Arroyo Center , "Prepared for the United States Army , Includes bibliographical references (pages 63-64)
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    Allocating Marine Expeditionary Unit equipment and personnel to minimize shortfalls (2012)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833076199 , 0833084577 , 0833080741 , 0833076191 , 9780833080745 , 9780833084576
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 120 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation technical report series TR-1253-OSD
    Parallel Title: Print version Allocating Marine Expeditionary Unit equipment and personnel to minimize shortfalls
    Keywords: United States Equipment ; United States ; United States ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Armed Forces ; Equipment and supplies ; Electronic books
    Abstract: For various reasons, including the commander's priorities and expected mission requirements, U.S. Marine Corps amphibious lift requirements, that is, the space needed on ships to transport equipment for a given mission, may exceed the U.S. Navy's lift capacity. Thus, Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) afloat generally do not have all their support personnel and equipment on board. What is the impact of this shortfall on a MEU's ability to complete the tasks associated with its mission, especially when the mission includes reconstruction and stabilization operations? Close examination reveals that, in general, MEUs do not fail as a result of these equipment shortfalls; Marine Corps commanders are able to make use of the equipment they have in innovative and creative ways to accomplish the tasks at hand. However, equipment shortfalls do force shortcuts and sometimes sacrifice the quality and speed of task completion. This report describes the development of an automated tool for allocating both equipment and personnel to complete the tasks associated with 15 MEU missions, highlighting the associated equipment implications
    Abstract: For various reasons, including the commander's priorities and expected mission requirements, U.S. Marine Corps amphibious lift requirements, that is, the space needed on ships to transport equipment for a given mission, may exceed the U.S. Navy's lift capacity. Thus, Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) afloat generally do not have all their support personnel and equipment on board. What is the impact of this shortfall on a MEU's ability to complete the tasks associated with its mission, especially when the mission includes reconstruction and stabilization operations? Close examination reveals that, in general, MEUs do not fail as a result of these equipment shortfalls; Marine Corps commanders are able to make use of the equipment they have in innovative and creative ways to accomplish the tasks at hand. However, equipment shortfalls do force shortcuts and sometimes sacrifice the quality and speed of task completion. This report describes the development of an automated tool for allocating both equipment and personnel to complete the tasks associated with 15 MEU missions, highlighting the associated equipment implications
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , "RAND National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-120)
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    Case Law (2012)
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    In:  Nuclear law bulletin Vol. 2007, no. 2, p. 65-69
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    Language: English
    Pages: 5 p
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Jurisprudence
    Titel der Quelle: Nuclear law bulletin
    Publ. der Quelle: Paris : OECD, 1968
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2007, no. 2, p. 65-69
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; France ; South Africa ; United Kingdom ; United States
    Abstract: France Judgement of the European Court of Human Rights on the Right to a Fair Trial, in the Litigation Collectif Stop MELOX and MOX versus France (2007) Decision of the Council of State Quashing a Decree Concerning a Nuclear Installation in Brennilis, for the Want of Public Information and Consultation (2007) South Africa Judgement of the Cape High Court in the Case of McDonald and Others versus Minister of Minerals and Energy and Others (2007) United Kingdom Decision of the Wick Sheriff Court Fining UKAEA for Plutonium Exposure (2007) United States Judgement of the US Court of Appeals on Environmental Analysis of the Effects of Terrorism (2006) Vacatur of US Court of Federal Claims Decision Regarding Price-Anderson Compensation of Costs in a Private Tort Claim (2007)
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    Case law (2012)
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    In:  Nuclear law bulletin Vol. 2011, no. 2, p. 65-74
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    Pages: 10 p
    Titel der Quelle: Nuclear law bulletin
    Publ. der Quelle: Paris : OECD, 1968
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2011, no. 2, p. 65-74
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; Canada ; European Union ; France ; Slovak Republic ; United States
    Abstract: Canada Judicial review of Darlington new nuclear power plant projectAppeal decision upholding criminal convictions related to attempt to export nuclear-related dual-use items to Iran: Her Majesty the Queen v. Yadegari European Commission Greenland cases France Chernobyl accident – decision of dismissal of the Court of Appeal of Paris Slovak Republic Aarhus Convention compliance update United States Judgement of a US court of appeals upholding the NRC’s dismissal of challenges to the renewal of the operating licence for Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station
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    National legislative and regulatory activities (2012)
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    In:  Nuclear law bulletin Vol. 2011, no. 2, p. 75-97
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    Pages: 23 p
    Titel der Quelle: Nuclear law bulletin
    Publ. der Quelle: Paris : OECD, 1968
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2011, no. 2, p. 75-97
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; Bulgaria ; Czech Republic ; France ; Germany ; India ; Ireland ; Korea, Republic of ; Lithuania ; Poland ; Romania ; Russian Federation ; Slovenia ; Spain ; Sweden ; Turkey ; United States
    Abstract: Bulgaria General legislation Czech Republic General legislation France General legislation Regulatory infrastructure and activity Germany General legislation India Liability and compensation Organisation and structure Ireland Radiation protection General legislation Korea (Republic of) Organisation and structure Lithuania Regulatory infrastructure and activity Radioactive waste management Radiation protection International co-operation Nuclear safety Poland General legislation Romania Environmental protection Russian Federation Radioactive waste management Slovenia Nuclear safety Spain Liability and compensation Nuclear security Sweden Nuclear safety Turkey Radiation protection Regulatory infrastructure and activity Nuclear safety Liability and compensation United States General legislation
    DOI: 10.1787/nuclear_law-2011-5k9gw8km6k32
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    National Legislative and Regulatory Activities (2012)
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    In:  Nuclear law bulletin Vol. 2007, no. 2, p. 71-91
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    Pages: 21 p
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Travaux Législatifs et Réglementaires Nationaux : (French version)
    Titel der Quelle: Nuclear law bulletin
    Publ. der Quelle: Paris : OECD, 1968
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2007, no. 2, p. 71-91
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; Brazil ; China, People’s Republic ; France ; Italy ; Japan ; Lithuania ; Luxembourg ; Romania ; Russian Federation ; Slovak Republic ; Slovenia ; Spain ; Sweden ; Turkey ; United States
    Abstract: Brazil Resolution of the National Council on Energy Policy on the Resumption of Construction of a Thermonuclear Plant (2007) France Decree on Technical Enquiries in the Event of Incidents or Accidents Relating to Nuclear Activities (2007) Order on the Organisation of the General Directorate of Enterprises (GDE) within the Ministry of Industry (2007) Decree on the Listing of Basic Nuclear Installations (2007) Decree on Basic Nuclear Installations and Verifying the Nuclear Safety of Radioactive Materials Transport (2007) Italy Decree Implementing the Council Directive 2003/122/Euratom on the Control of High-activity Sealed Radioactive Sources and Orphan Sources (2007) Amendment to the Environmental Law Decree (2007) Japan Amendment to the Law on Final Disposal of High-level Radioactive Waste (2007) Lithuania Law on the Nuclear Power Plant (2007) Luxembourg Grand-ducal Regulations on the Protection of the Public Against the Risks Resulting from Ionising Radiation (2006) Law on Approving the Agreement Between Luxembourg and Belgium Relating to Information Exchange in the Event of an Incident or Accident (2006) People’s Republic of China Regulations on the Management and Monitoring of Nuclear Safety Equipment for Civilian Use (2007) Official Reply of the State Council to Questions on the Liabilities of Compensation for Damages Resulting from Nuclear Accidents (2007) Romania Government Decision on the Monitoring of the Health of Personnel (2007) Order on Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials During Transport (2007) Order on Preventive Protection of Nuclear Installations (2007)Order on the Verification of the Physical Protection System of Nuclear Installations (2007) Ordinance on the Safe Management of Radioactive Waste (2007) Government Decision Regarding Financial Resources Necessary for the Safe Management of Radioactive Waste (2007) Amendment of the Law on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (2007) Russian Federation Reform of the Russian Nuclear Power Industry (2007) Slovak Republic Atomic Act Amendment on Alternative Financing of the Nuclear Regulatory Body (2007) Slovenia Decree on the Control of Radioactive Contamination in the Shipment of Scrap Metal (2007) Spain Amendment to the Nuclear Energy Act (2007) Sweden Decision on the Merger of Regulatory Authorities (2007) Turkey Law Concerning the Construction and Operation of Nuclear Power Plants and the Sale of Energy Generated from Those Plants (2007) United States Final Rule Amending Regulations Applicable to the Licensing of New Nuclear Power Plants (2007) Final Rule Implementing a National Source Tracking System (2006) Final Rule on Design Basis Threat (2007)
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    Case law (2012)
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    In:  Nuclear Law Bulletin Vol. 2012, no. 1, p. 107-112 | volume:2012 | year:2012 | number:1 | pages:107-112
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    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (6 p.) , 20 x 27cm.
    Parallel Title: Parallele Sprachausgabe Jurisprudence
    Titel der Quelle: Nuclear Law Bulletin
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2012, no. 1, p. 107-112
    Angaben zur Quelle: volume:2012
    Angaben zur Quelle: year:2012
    Angaben zur Quelle: number:1
    Angaben zur Quelle: pages:107-112
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; Canada ; France ; Switzerland ; United States
    Abstract: Canada Appellate decision upholding nuclear regulatory licensing process and practices for consultation with aboriginal groups: Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation v. Canada (Attorney General) France Court of Appeal of Nîmes regarding the SOCATRI incident in July 2008 Conseil d’État regarding the association Réseau « Sortir du nucléaire » Switzerland Judgement of the Federal Administrative Court in the matter of Balmer-Schafroth a.o.v. BKW FMB Energy Ltd on the repeal of the time limitation with respect to the operating licence for the Mühleberg nuclear power plant United States Judgement of a US District Court granting a permanent injunction against the State of Vermont in order to prevent certain State laws from prohibiting Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant’s continued operation
    DOI: 10.1787/nuclear_law-2012-5k94kp7mb533
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    National legislative and regulatory activities (2012)
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    In:  Nuclear Law Bulletin Vol. 2012, no. 1, p. 113-139 | volume:2012 | year:2012 | number:1 | pages:113-139
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    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (27 p.) , 20 x 27cm.
    Parallel Title: Parallele Sprachausgabe Travaux législatifs et réglementaires nationaux
    Titel der Quelle: Nuclear Law Bulletin
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2012, no. 1, p. 113-139
    Angaben zur Quelle: volume:2012
    Angaben zur Quelle: year:2012
    Angaben zur Quelle: number:1
    Angaben zur Quelle: pages:113-139
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; Armenia ; Australia ; Austria ; Belgium ; Brazil ; France ; Germany ; Hungary ; India ; Ireland ; Lithuania ; Moldova, Republic of ; Poland ; Portugal ; Romania ; Slovenia ; Sweden ; Ukraine ; United States
    Abstract: Armenia Nuclear safety and radiation protection Australia Radioactive waste management Austria Nuclear safety and radiation protection Belgium Nuclear security Nuclear safety Nuclear safety and radiation protection Brazil Nuclear security France Liability and compensation General legislation Germany Nuclear safety and radiation protection Transport of radioactive material International trade Hungary Nuclear safety and radiation protection General legislation India Liability and compensation Ireland Transport of radioactive material Lithuania Licensing and regulatory infrastructure Nuclear safety and radiation protection Nuclear security Moldova General legislation Poland General legislation Liability and compensation Organisation and structure Nuclear safety and radiation protection Portugal General legislation Nuclear safety and radiation protection Romania Environmental protection Slovenia Nuclear safety and radiation protection Sweden Nuclear safety and radiation protection Ukraine General legislation Nuclear safety and radiation protection Nuclear security Radioactive waste management United States Radioactive waste management Emergency preparedness Licensing and regulatory infrastructure Nuclear safety
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    The war within : preventing suicide in the U.S. military (2011)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833049711 , 0833052314 , 0833049712 , 9780833052315
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxviii, 189 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation monograph series
    Parallel Title: Print version War within
    Keywords: Soldiers Suicidal behavior ; Suicide Prevention ; Soldiers ; Suicide ; Combat Disorders complications ; Suicide prevention & control ; Military Personnel psychology ; Military Medicine methods ; United States ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Mental Health ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Suicide ; Armed Forces ; Medical care ; Statistics ; Soldiers ; Suicidal behavior ; Suicide ; Prevention ; United States ; United States Armed Forces ; Medical care ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Since late 2001, U.S. military forces have been engaged in conflicts around the globe, most notably in Iraq and Afghanistan. These conflicts have exacted a substantial toll on soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen, and this toll goes beyond the well-publicized casualty figures. It extends to the stress that repetitive deployments can have on the individual service member and his or her family. This stress can manifest itself in different ways -- increased divorce rates, spouse and child abuse, mental distress, substance abuse -- but one of the most troubling manifestations is suicide, which is increasing across the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The increase in suicides among members of the military has raised concern among policymakers, military leaders, and the population at large. While DoD and the military services have had a number of efforts under way to deal with the increase in suicides among their members, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs asked RAND to review the current evidence detailing suicide epidemiology in the military, identify "state-of-the-art" suicide-prevention programs, describe and catalog suicide-prevention activities in DoD and across each service, and recommend ways to ensure that the activities in DoD and across each service reflect state-of-the-art prevention science
    Abstract: Since late 2001, U.S. military forces have been engaged in conflicts around the globe, most notably in Iraq and Afghanistan. These conflicts have exacted a substantial toll on soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen, and this toll goes beyond the well-publicized casualty figures. It extends to the stress that repetitive deployments can have on the individual service member and his or her family. This stress can manifest itself in different ways -- increased divorce rates, spouse and child abuse, mental distress, substance abuse -- but one of the most troubling manifestations is suicide, which is increasing across the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The increase in suicides among members of the military has raised concern among policymakers, military leaders, and the population at large. While DoD and the military services have had a number of efforts under way to deal with the increase in suicides among their members, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs asked RAND to review the current evidence detailing suicide epidemiology in the military, identify "state-of-the-art" suicide-prevention programs, describe and catalog suicide-prevention activities in DoD and across each service, and recommend ways to ensure that the activities in DoD and across each service reflect state-of-the-art prevention science
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-189)
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    From insurgency to stability : Volume I: Key capabilities and practices (2011)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833052995 , 0833053051 , 0833052993 , 9780833053053
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xli, 229 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version From insurgency to stability
    Keywords: Counterinsurgency ; Peace-building ; Counterinsurgency ; Peace-building ; Political Science ; Counterinsurgency ; Military Science - General ; United States ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; HISTORY ; Military ; Strategy ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Government ; International ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; General ; Armed Forces ; Stability operations ; Political Theory of the State ; Peace-building ; United States Armed Forces ; Stability operations ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This monograph is the first of two volumes that examine how countries confronting insurgencies transition from a high level of violence to a more stable situation. It identifies the procedures and capabilities that the U.S. Department of Defense, other agencies of the U.S. government, U.S. allies and partners, and international organizations require in order to support the transition from counterinsurgency to stability and reconstruction operations. During counterinsurgency, the military takes primary responsibility for security and economic operations, but when the insurgency has been reduced to a level where the state is able to perform its basic functions, police and civilian government agencies take the lead in providing security and services to the population. Successful post-counterinsurgency operations can ensure that lasting peace and stability will follow, rather than a relapse into violence
    Abstract: This monograph is the first of two volumes that examine how countries confronting insurgencies transition from a high level of violence to a more stable situation. It identifies the procedures and capabilities that the U.S. Department of Defense, other agencies of the U.S. government, U.S. allies and partners, and international organizations require in order to support the transition from counterinsurgency to stability and reconstruction operations. During counterinsurgency, the military takes primary responsibility for security and economic operations, but when the insurgency has been reduced to a level where the state is able to perform its basic functions, police and civilian government agencies take the lead in providing security and services to the population. Successful post-counterinsurgency operations can ensure that lasting peace and stability will follow, rather than a relapse into violence
    Note: "This research was conducted within the International Security and Defense Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Title page verso , "RAND National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-229)
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    Promoting psychological resilience in the U.S. military (2011)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833058164 , 0833058169 , 9780833050632 , 0833058185 , 9781283223089 , 1283223082 , 9780833058188 , 083305063X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxv, 158 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation monograph series MG-996-OSD
    Keywords: Psychology, Military ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Psychology, Military ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Mental Health Services ; Military Personnel psychology ; Resilience, Psychological ; Psychology, Military ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Regional Studies ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Sociology ; General ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Psychopathology ; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) ; United States ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Anthropology ; General ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: As U.S. service members deploy for extended periods on a repeated basis, their ability to cope with the stress of deployment may be challenged. A growing number of programs and strategies provided by the military and civilian sectors are available to encourage and support psychological resilience to stress for service members and families. Though previous research from the field of psychology delineating the factors that foster psychological resilience is available, there has been no assessment of whether and how well the current military resilience programs are addressing these factors in their activities. Further, little is known about the effectiveness of these programs on developing resilience. To assist the Department of Defense in understanding methodologies that could be useful in promoting resilience among service members and their families, the authors conducted a focused literature review to identify evidence-informed factors for promoting psychological resilience. The study also reviewed a subset of military resilience programs to determine the extent to which they included those evidence-informed factors. This report describes the context, approach, and findings from these research activities
    Abstract: As U.S. service members deploy for extended periods on a repeated basis, their ability to cope with the stress of deployment may be challenged. A growing number of programs and strategies provided by the military and civilian sectors are available to encourage and support psychological resilience to stress for service members and families. Though previous research from the field of psychology delineating the factors that foster psychological resilience is available, there has been no assessment of whether and how well the current military resilience programs are addressing these factors in their activities. Further, little is known about the effectiveness of these programs on developing resilience. To assist the Department of Defense in understanding methodologies that could be useful in promoting resilience among service members and their families, the authors conducted a focused literature review to identify evidence-informed factors for promoting psychological resilience. The study also reviewed a subset of military resilience programs to determine the extent to which they included those evidence-informed factors. This report describes the context, approach, and findings from these research activities
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-158)
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    National legislative and regulatory activities (2011)
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    In:  Nuclear law bulletin Vol. 2011, no. 1, p. 93-102
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    Language: English
    Pages: 10 p
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Travaux législatifs et réglementaires nationaux
    Titel der Quelle: Nuclear law bulletin
    Publ. der Quelle: Paris : OECD, 1968
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2011, no. 1, p. 93-102
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; Belgium ; Czech Republic ; Finland ; Ireland ; Romania ; United Kingdom ; United States
    Abstract: Belgium – Amendment of the Act on classification and security clearances, certifications and security notifications Czech Republic – Resolution of the government of the Czech Republic on the time schedule of preparatory works for enlarging the nuclear power plant Temelín Finland – Temporary Amendment to the Nuclear Liability Act Ireland – Merchant Shipping Act Romania – Emergency Ordinance on the identification, designation and protection of critical infrastructures Emergency Ordinance on the control regime of dual-use items Amendment to the Act on the safe conduct of nuclear activities Nuclear safety norms on design and construction of nuclear power plants and nuclear safety norms on siting of nuclear power plants United Kingdom – Establishment of the Office for Nuclear Regulation United States – Waste Confidence Decision and Rule Update Response to recent events in Japan
    DOI: 10.1787/nuclear_law-2011-5kg1zqxgwnns
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    Case law (2011)
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    In:  Nuclear law bulletin Vol. 2011, no. 1, p. 87-91
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    Language: English
    Pages: 5 p
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Jurisprudence
    Titel der Quelle: Nuclear law bulletin
    Publ. der Quelle: Paris : OECD, 1968
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2011, no. 1, p. 87-91
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; France ; United States
    Abstract: France – Decision of the Administrative Court in Strasbourg on the permanent shutdown of the Fessenheim nuclear power plant (2011) United States – Judgment of a US Court of Appeals on public access to sensitive security information and consideration of the environmental impacts of terrorist attacks on nuclear facilities (2011)
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    The battle behind the wire : U.S. prisoner and detainee operations from World War II to Iraq (2011)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833051226 , 0833051229 , 9780833050458 , 0833051946 , 0833050451 , 9780833051943
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiv, 102 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation monograph series
    Parallel Title: Print version Battle behind the wire
    DDC: 355.1296
    Keywords: World War, 1939-1945 Prisoners and prisons, American ; Military prisons ; Iraq War, 2003-2011 Prisoners and prisons, American ; Korean War, 1950-1953 Prisoners and prisons ; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Prisoners and prisons, American ; Prisoners of war ; World War, 1939-1945 ; Military prisons ; Iraq War, 2003-2011 ; Korean War, 1950-1953 ; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 ; Prisoners of war ; Military prisons ; HISTORY ; Military ; General ; Prisoners of war ; POW ; USA ; Iraq War (2003-2011) ; Korean War (1950-1953) ; Vietnam War (1961-1975) ; World War (1939-1945) ; Iraq ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Human Rights ; United States
    Abstract: Although prisoner of war and detainee operations ultimately tend to become quite extensive, military planners and policymakers have repeatedly treated such operations as an afterthought. In reality, such operations can be a central part of the successful prosecution of a conflict. Determining how to gain knowledge from, hold, question, influence, and release captured adversaries can be an important component of military strategy and doctrine, both during the conflict and in reconstruction afterward. This monograph finds parallels in U.S. prisoner and detainee operations in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq: underestimation of the number to be held, hasty scrambling for resources to meet operational needs, and inadequate doctrine and policy. During the later phases of military operations, an attempt is often made to educate prisoners and detainees and influence their social and political values. The results of a survey by RAND researchers of Iraq detainees contravene many assumptions that had been guiding decisions related to detainee operations. The survey found that local and personal motives, along with nationalism, were more prevalent than religious ones and that detainees were often economic opportunists rather than illiterates seeking economic subsistence through the insurgency. Recommendations include that detailed doctrine should be in place prior to detention and that detainees should be surveyed when first detained
    Abstract: Although prisoner of war and detainee operations ultimately tend to become quite extensive, military planners and policymakers have repeatedly treated such operations as an afterthought. In reality, such operations can be a central part of the successful prosecution of a conflict. Determining how to gain knowledge from, hold, question, influence, and release captured adversaries can be an important component of military strategy and doctrine, both during the conflict and in reconstruction afterward. This monograph finds parallels in U.S. prisoner and detainee operations in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq: underestimation of the number to be held, hasty scrambling for resources to meet operational needs, and inadequate doctrine and policy. During the later phases of military operations, an attempt is often made to educate prisoners and detainees and influence their social and political values. The results of a survey by RAND researchers of Iraq detainees contravene many assumptions that had been guiding decisions related to detainee operations. The survey found that local and personal motives, along with nationalism, were more prevalent than religious ones and that detainees were often economic opportunists rather than illiterates seeking economic subsistence through the insurgency. Recommendations include that detailed doctrine should be in place prior to detention and that detainees should be surveyed when first detained
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 97-102)
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    Mullahs, guards, and bonyads : an exploration of Iranian leadership dynamics (2010)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND, National Defense Research Institute
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    ISBN: 9780833047731 , 0833049305 , 0833047736 , 9780833049308
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiii, 144 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation monograph series
    Parallel Title: Print version Mullahs, Guards, and Bonyads
    Keywords: Islam and politics ; Political leadership ; Civil-military relations ; Political culture ; Islam and politics ; Political leadership ; Civil-military relations ; Political culture ; Political leadership ; Politics and government ; Regions & Countries - Asia & the Middle East ; Middle East ; History & Archaeology ; HISTORY ; General ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; Iran ; United States ; Iran ; government ; Iran ; internal politics ; Civil-military relations ; Diplomatic relations ; Islam and politics ; Military policy ; Political culture ; Iran Foreign relations ; Iran Military policy ; United States Foreign relations ; Iran Foreign relations ; Iran Politics and government ; Iran ; Iran ; United States ; Iran ; Iran ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Islamic Republic of Iran poses serious challenges to U.S. interests in the Middle East, and its nuclear program continues to worry, and bring condemnation and sanction from, the international community. Yet the U.S. ability to "read" the regime in Tehran and formulate appropriate policies has been handicapped by the lack of access to Iran experienced by U.S. diplomats and other citizens and by what many observers lament as the opacity of Iranian decisionmaking processes. The objective of this book is to offer a framework to help U.S. policymakers and analysts better understand existing and evolving leadership dynamics driving Iranian decisionmaking. The research herein provides not only a basic primer on the structure, institutions, and personalities of the government and other influential power centers but also a better understanding of Iranian elite behavior as a driver of Iranian policy formulation and execution. The book pays special attention to emerging fissures within the regime, competing centers of power, and the primacy of informal networks-- a particularly important yet not well understood hallmark of the Iranian system
    Abstract: The Islamic Republic of Iran poses serious challenges to U.S. interests in the Middle East, and its nuclear program continues to worry, and bring condemnation and sanction from, the international community. Yet the U.S. ability to "read" the regime in Tehran and formulate appropriate policies has been handicapped by the lack of access to Iran experienced by U.S. diplomats and other citizens and by what many observers lament as the opacity of Iranian decisionmaking processes. The objective of this book is to offer a framework to help U.S. policymakers and analysts better understand existing and evolving leadership dynamics driving Iranian decisionmaking. The research herein provides not only a basic primer on the structure, institutions, and personalities of the government and other influential power centers but also a better understanding of Iranian elite behavior as a driver of Iranian policy formulation and execution. The book pays special attention to emerging fissures within the regime, competing centers of power, and the primacy of informal networks-- a particularly important yet not well understood hallmark of the Iranian system
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    Sexual orientation and U.S. military personnel policy : an update of RAND's 1993 study (2010)
    Santa Monica : Rand Corp
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    ISBN: 9780833051295 , 0833051326 , 0833051296 , 9780833051325
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxiv, 410 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation monograph series
    Parallel Title: Print version National Defense Research Institute (U.S.) Sexual orientation and U.S. military personnel policy
    Keywords: Gay military personnel ; Gay military personnel ; Gay military personnel ; Military policy ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Gay Studies ; United States Military policy ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: At the request of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Secretary of Defense, the RAND Corporation conducted a study on sexual orientation and U.S. military policy in order to provide information and analysis that might be considered in discussing the possible repeal of the law known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT). The study examined DADT implementation; U.S. public and military opinion about allowing gay men and lesbians to serve in the military without restriction; and the scientific literature on group cohesion, sexual orientation, and related health issues. RAND conducted focus groups with military personnel and a survey of gay, lesbian, and bisexual military personnel. RAND researchers also examined the comparable experiences of other institutions, domestic agencies, and foreign militaries, as well as how repeal of DADT might affect unit cohesion and military readiness and effectiveness
    Abstract: At the request of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Secretary of Defense, the RAND Corporation conducted a study on sexual orientation and U.S. military policy in order to provide information and analysis that might be considered in discussing the possible repeal of the law known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT). The study examined DADT implementation; U.S. public and military opinion about allowing gay men and lesbians to serve in the military without restriction; and the scientific literature on group cohesion, sexual orientation, and related health issues. RAND conducted focus groups with military personnel and a survey of gay, lesbian, and bisexual military personnel. RAND researchers also examined the comparable experiences of other institutions, domestic agencies, and foreign militaries, as well as how repeal of DADT might affect unit cohesion and military readiness and effectiveness
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    Case Law (2010)
    Paris : OECD Publishing
    In:  Nuclear law bulletin Vol. 2009, no. 2, p. 115-127
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    Pages: 13 p
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Jurisprudence
    Titel der Quelle: Nuclear law bulletin
    Publ. der Quelle: Paris : OECD, 1968
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2009, no. 2, p. 115-127
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; Canada ; European Union ; United States
    Abstract: Canada – R. v Bruce Power Inc. (2009) European Union – Judgement of the European Court of Justice in the Case Land Oberosterreich v CEZ (2009) United States – Judgement of a U.S. Court of Appeals on the design basis threat security rule (2009) Judgement of a U.S. Court of Appeals on consideration of the environmental impacts of terrorist attacks on nuclear facilities (2009) Judgement of a U.S. District Court on interstate compacts�f authority to restrict private disposal of foreign low-level radioactive waste (2009)
    DOI: 10.1787/nuclear_law-v2009-art18-en
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    National Legislative and Regulatory Activities (2010)
    Paris : OECD Publishing
    In:  Nuclear law bulletin Vol. 2009, no. 2, p. 129-140
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    Language: English
    Pages: 12 p
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Travaux législatifs et réglementaires nationaux
    Titel der Quelle: Nuclear law bulletin
    Publ. der Quelle: Paris : OECD, 1968
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2009, no. 2, p. 129-140
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; Belarus ; Belgium ; Estonia ; Germany ; Italy ; Romania ; Spain ; United Arab Emirates ; United States
    Abstract: BELARUS The Statute on the State Supervision in the Field of Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (2008) Amendment to the Law on Radiation Protection of the Public (2008) Environmental impact assessment laws (2009) The Statute on the Discussion of Questions of the Public in the Field of Atomic Energy (2009) BELGIUM Decree regarding the minimum criteria for X-ray apparatus use in veterinary medicine (2009) Decree of the Federal Agency for Nuclear Control on the determination of exemption levels (2009) ESTONIA National Development Plan (2009) New Radiation Safety Department (2009) Amendment to the Radiation Protection Act (2009) GERMANY Ordinance on the Shipment of Radioactive Waste or Spent Fuel (2009) Amendments to Acts and Ordinances on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (2009) Amendments to the 1961 Foreign Trade Act and 1993 Foreign Trade Ordinance (2009) ITALY Law No. 99 of 23 July 2009 including provisions on the resurgence of nuclear energy (2009) ROMANIA Decision on the prohibition of dangerous labour for children (2009) Amendment to the regulations on the organisation and operation of CNCAN (2009) Decision on the repatriation of nuclear material to the Russian Federation (2009) Decision on the processing of uranium stocks (2009) General requirements on environmental impact assessment (2009) SPAIN Regulation on the transboundary shipments of radioactive waste and spent fuel (2009) Regulation on installation and use of X-ray devices for medical diagnostic purposes (2009) UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Federal law on the peaceful use of nuclear energy (2009) UNITED STATES Final regulations criminalising unauthorised introduction of dangerous weapons (2009)
    DOI: 10.1787/nuclear_law-v2009-art19-en
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    Case Law (2010)
    Paris : OECD Publishing
    In:  Nuclear law bulletin Vol. 2010, no. 1, p. 93-102
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    Language: English
    Pages: 10 p
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Jurisprudence
    Titel der Quelle: Nuclear law bulletin
    Publ. der Quelle: Paris : OECD, 1968
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2010, no. 1, p. 93-102
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; Belgium ; Brazil ; Canada ; United States
    Abstract: Belgium – Constitutional Court ruling on nuclear taxes (2010) Brazil – Federal Court ruling on partial licence for works at Angra III (2009) Canada – Federal Court decision respecting intellectual property and trade mark infringement action: Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. v Areva NP Canada Ltd (2009) United States – Judgement of a U.S. Court of Appeals on consideration of the environmental impacts of the risk of spent fuel pool fires (2009) Judgement of a U.S. Court of Appeals on a licence to perform in situ leach uranium mining (2010)
    DOI: 10.1787/nuclear_law-2010-5kmbv3cxkj5b
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    Underkill : scalable capabilities for military operations amid populations (2009)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND National Defense Research Institute
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    ISBN: 9780833046840 , 0833047124 , 9781282081673 , 1282081675 , 0833046845 , 9780833047120 , 6612081678 , 9786612081675
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxx, 137 pages)
    Edition: [S.l.] HathiTrust Digital Library 2010 Electronic reproduction
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation monograph series
    Parallel Title: Print version Underkill
    Keywords: United States Drill and tactics ; United States ; Counterinsurgency ; Urban warfare ; Counterinsurgency ; Urban warfare ; Armed Forces (United States) ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; General ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom & Security ; International Security ; TECHNOLOGY ; Military Science ; Artillery drill and tactics ; Counterinsurgency ; Urban warfare ; USA ; military operations ; population ; USA ; military operations ; military technology ; R & D ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The U.S. military is ill-equipped to strike at extremists who hide in populations. Using deadly force against them can harm and alienate the very people whose cooperation U.S. forces are trying to earn. To solve this problem, a new RAND study proposes a "continuum of force"--A suite of capabilities that includes sound, light, lasers, cell phones, and video cameras. These technologies are available but have received insufficient attention
    Abstract: The U.S. military is ill-equipped to strike at extremists who hide in populations. Using deadly force against them can harm and alienate the very people whose cooperation U.S. forces are trying to earn. To solve this problem, a new RAND study proposes a "continuum of force"--A suite of capabilities that includes sound, light, lasers, cell phones, and video cameras. These technologies are available but have received insufficient attention
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-137) , Use copy Restrictions unspecified star MiAaHDL , Electronic reproduction , Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
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    Military enlistment of Hispanic youth : obstacles and opportunities (2009)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND National Defense Research Institute
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    ISBN: 9780833045720 , 0833046780 , 9781282033412 , 1282033417 , 9780833046789 , 0833045725
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxviii, 194 pages)
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    Parallel Title: Print version Military enlistment of Hispanic youth
    Keywords: Recruiting and enlistment ; Recruiting and enlistment ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; Recruiting and enlistment ; United States ; United States Armed Forces ; Hispanic Americans ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Introduction: Hispanic enlistments in perspective -- Overview of service enlistment standards -- Enlistment qualifications -- Health obstacles to the enlistment of Hispanic youth -- Analysis of Hispanic military career outcomes -- Increasing Hispanic enlistments: evaluating education and career choices -- Policy implications -- Appendixes: A. Detailed information on enlistment standards -- B. Service waiver policy -- C. Estimates of prevalence of health conditions, by race and ethnicity -- D. Tests of statistical significance in medical disqualification rates
    Abstract: Introduction: Hispanic enlistments in perspective -- Overview of service enlistment standards -- Enlistment qualifications -- Health obstacles to the enlistment of Hispanic youth -- Analysis of Hispanic military career outcomes -- Increasing Hispanic enlistments: evaluating education and career choices -- Policy implications -- Appendixes: A. Detailed information on enlistment standards -- B. Service waiver policy -- C. Estimates of prevalence of health conditions, by race and ethnicity -- D. Tests of statistical significance in medical disqualification rates
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , "MG-773-OSD"--Page (4) of cover , Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-194) , Use copy Restrictions unspecified star MiAaHDL , Electronic reproduction , Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
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    Integrating civilian agencies in stability operations (2009)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833047151 , 0833048953 , 0833047159 , 9780833048950
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxii, 167 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Integrating civilian agencies in stability operations
    Keywords: Postwar reconstruction Government policy ; Civil-military relations ; Integrated operations (Military science) ; Interagency coordination ; Postwar reconstruction ; Civil-military relations ; Integrated operations (Military science) ; Interagency coordination ; Armed Forces ; Civic action ; Armed Forces ; Civil functions ; Armed Forces ; Stability operations ; Civil-military relations ; Integrated operations (Military science) ; Interagency coordination ; HISTORY ; Military ; Strategy ; United States ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; United States Armed Forces ; Civil functions ; United States Armed Forces ; Civic action ; United States Armed Forces ; Stability operations ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: RAND Arroyo Center examined the question of how the Army can help make key civilian agencies more capable partners in the planning and execution of stability, security, transition, and reconstruction (SSTR) operations. The authors identify the primary and secondary civilian agencies that should be involved in strategic-level planning and implementation of SSTR operations. Then, relying on available information on Provincial Reconstruction Teams and using a variety of federal databases, the authors identify the skill sets needed for the envisioned Field Advance Civilian Teams and where these skills reside in the federal government. The authors then assess the capacity of the main civilian agencies to participate in SSTR operations and analyze the recurring structural problems that have plagued their attempts to do so. The authors suggest a series of options that are worth considering in order to improve the current situation. Even without much action at the national level, the Army can still improve the situation by improving Army Civil Affairs and by executing a well-thought-out strategy of liaison officers assigned to the civilian agencies most important for SSTR operations
    Abstract: RAND Arroyo Center examined the question of how the Army can help make key civilian agencies more capable partners in the planning and execution of stability, security, transition, and reconstruction (SSTR) operations. The authors identify the primary and secondary civilian agencies that should be involved in strategic-level planning and implementation of SSTR operations. Then, relying on available information on Provincial Reconstruction Teams and using a variety of federal databases, the authors identify the skill sets needed for the envisioned Field Advance Civilian Teams and where these skills reside in the federal government. The authors then assess the capacity of the main civilian agencies to participate in SSTR operations and analyze the recurring structural problems that have plagued their attempts to do so. The authors suggest a series of options that are worth considering in order to improve the current situation. Even without much action at the national level, the Army can still improve the situation by improving Army Civil Affairs and by executing a well-thought-out strategy of liaison officers assigned to the civilian agencies most important for SSTR operations
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-167)
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    Understanding commanders' information needs for influence operations (2009)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833046918 , 0833049364 , 0833046918 , 9780833049360
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxix, 133 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation monograph series MG-656-A
    Parallel Title: Print version Understanding commanders' information needs for influence operations
    Keywords: Combined operations (Military science) ; Command of troops ; Information warfare ; Generals Information services ; Influence (Psychology) ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Command of troops ; Information warfare ; Generals ; Influence (Psychology) ; Command of troops ; Influence (Psychology) ; Information warfare ; Military policy ; Military Administration ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; TECHNOLOGY ; Military Science ; United States ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom & Security ; General ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Armed Forces ; Information services ; Armed Forces ; Planning ; Combined operations (Military science) ; United States Military policy ; United States Armed Forces ; Officers ; Information services ; United States Armed Forces ; Information services ; United States Armed Forces ; Planning ; United States ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Documents a study whose goals were to develop an understanding of commanders' information requirements for cultural and other "soft" factors in order to improve the effectiveness of combined arms operations, and to develop practical ways for commanders to integrate information and influence operations activities into combined arms planning/assessment in order to increase the usefulness to ground commanders of such operations
    Abstract: Documents a study whose goals were to develop an understanding of commanders' information requirements for cultural and other "soft" factors in order to improve the effectiveness of combined arms operations, and to develop practical ways for commanders to integrate information and influence operations activities into combined arms planning/assessment in order to increase the usefulness to ground commanders of such operations
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-133)
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    The prospects for increasing the reuse of digital training content (2009)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND National Defense Research Institute
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    ISBN: 9780833046611 , 0833048201 , 0833046616 , 9780833048202
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxviii, 113 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND corporation monograph series
    Parallel Title: Print version Prospects for increasing the reuse of digital training content
    Keywords: Military education Computer-assisted instruction ; Instructional systems Design ; Internet in education ; Distance education Computer-assisted instruction ; Military education ; Instructional systems ; Internet in education ; Distance education ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Human Resources & Personnel Management ; TECHNOLOGY ; General ; Distance education ; Computer-assisted instruction ; Instructional systems ; Design ; Internet in education ; Education ; Education, Special Topics ; Social Sciences ; United States ; EDUCATION ; Educational Policy & Reform ; General ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This study examined how the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative might encourage the reuse of digital training content as a strategy to reduce the cost of its development. While findings highlighted a number of current challenges with the reuse option, one conclusion is that ADL can foster more reuse by taking a proactive approach in supporting training development organizations that are attempting to implement a reuse strategy
    Abstract: This study examined how the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative might encourage the reuse of digital training content as a strategy to reduce the cost of its development. While findings highlighted a number of current challenges with the reuse option, one conclusion is that ADL can foster more reuse by taking a proactive approach in supporting training development organizations that are attempting to implement a reuse strategy
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-113)
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    National Legislative and Regulatory Activities (2009)
    Paris : OECD Publishing
    In:  Nuclear law bulletin Vol. 2009, no. 1, p. 99-115
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    Language: English
    Pages: 17 p
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Travaux législatifs et réglementaires nationaux
    Titel der Quelle: Nuclear law bulletin
    Publ. der Quelle: Paris : OECD, 1968
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2009, no. 1, p. 99-115
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; Belgium ; Brazil ; France ; Ireland ; Japan ; Korea, Republic of ; Moldova, Republic of ; Romania ; Serbia ; Slovenia ; Switzerland ; Turkey ; United States
    Abstract: One amendment changes the funding of the activities of the Federal Agency for Nuclear Control (FANC) whereby part of the fees is transformed into taxes. Besides taxes, fees and administrative fines, funding is possible by means of donations, legacies and extra fees.
    DOI: 10.1787/nuclear_law-v2009-art6-en
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    Rethinking counterinsurgency (2008)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand National Defense Research Institute
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    ISBN: 9780833044754 , 0833044850 , 661173645X , 0833044753 , 9780833044853 , 9786611736453
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 65 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand counterinsurgency study v. 5
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation monograph series
    Parallel Title: Print version Mackinlay, John Rethinking counterinsurgency
    Keywords: War on Terrorism, 2001-2009 ; Information technology Government policy ; Military intelligence ; Counterinsurgency Technological innovations ; War on Terrorism, 2001-2009 ; Information technology ; Military intelligence ; Counterinsurgency ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom & Security ; International Security ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom & Security ; Terrorism ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Information technology ; Government policy ; Military intelligence ; War on Terrorism (2001-2009) ; United States ; TECHNOLOGY ; Military Science ; Electronic books
    Abstract: British and U.S. counterinsurgency (COIN) operations have been slow to respond and adapt to the rise of the global jihadist insurgency, whose base of support is global and whose exploitation of the virtual dimension has outstripped the West's. After analyzing past British COIN experiences and comparing them to the evolving nature of the modern jihadist insurgency, the authors suggest a new framework for future COIN operations
    Abstract: British and U.S. counterinsurgency (COIN) operations have been slow to respond and adapt to the rise of the global jihadist insurgency, whose base of support is global and whose exploitation of the virtual dimension has outstripped the West's. After analyzing past British COIN experiences and comparing them to the evolving nature of the modern jihadist insurgency, the authors suggest a new framework for future COIN operations
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , "MG-595/5-OSD"--Page 4 of cover , Includes bibliographical references (pages 63-65)
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    Doctrine of eternal recurrence : the U.S. military and counterinsurgency doctrine, 1960-1970 and 2003-2006 (2008)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand National Defense Research Institute
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    ISBN: 9780833044709 , 0833045350 , 0833044702 , 9780833045355
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xii, 34 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand counterinsurgency study. Paper 6
    Series Statement: Occasional paper OP-200-OSD
    Parallel Title: Print version Long, Austin G Doctrine of eternal recurrence
    Keywords: Military doctrine ; Counterinsurgency ; Military doctrine ; Counterinsurgency ; HISTORY ; Revolutionary ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; Counterinsurgency ; Military doctrine ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Cover; Preface; Contents; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Doctrine of Eternal Recurrence-The U.S. Military and Counterinsurgency Doctrine; Doctrine and Counterinsurgency: Defining the Terms; Small Wars Before COIN: U.S. Experiences Prior to 1960; The Kennedy Years: The Birth of COIN Doctrine; Limits of Doctrine: Vietnam, 1961 to 1963; Attempts to Put Doctrine into Practice: The PROVN Study, 1965 to 1966; COIN as Practiced: Vietnam, 1965 to 1968; Doctrine in the Late 1960s; COIN as Practiced: Vietnam, 1969 to 1972; Interlude: COIN and the Military, 1973 to 2003
    Abstract: COIN Doctrine, 2003 to 2005COIN Operations, 2003 to 2005; Doctrine and Operations in 2006; Getting It Right? COIN in Iraq, 2007; Komer's Lament: COIN Doctrine vs. COIN Practice; Conclusion; References
    Abstract: This paper tests and ultimately disproves the assumption that doctrine as written and operations as conducted are tightly linked. Ingrained organizational concepts and beliefs have a much greater influence on operations than written doctrine
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    Case Law (2008)
    Paris : OECD Publishing
    In:  Nuclear law bulletin Vol. 2008, no. 2, p. 111-117
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    Pages: 7 p
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Jurisprudence
    Titel der Quelle: Nuclear law bulletin
    Publ. der Quelle: Paris : OECD, 1968
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2008, no. 2, p. 111-117
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; Canada ; Germany ; United States
    Abstract: Canada Brunswick News Inc. v Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of the Province of New Brunswick denying release of nuclear power feasibility study (2008) Germany Judgement of the Federal Administration Court on the so-called “Biblis-obligations” (2008) United States Judgement of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims on the interpretation of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Standard Contract (2008) Summary Order of the U.S. Court of Appeals on petitions for revision of Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations (2008)
    DOI: 10.1787/nuclear_law-2008-5k9gw7rxdj9w
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    National Legislative and Regulatory Activities (2008)
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    In:  Nuclear law bulletin Vol. 2008, no. 2, p. 119-134
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    Language: English
    Pages: 16 p
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Travaux législatifs et réglementaires nationaux
    Titel der Quelle: Nuclear law bulletin
    Publ. der Quelle: Paris : OECD, 1968
    Angaben zur Quelle: Vol. 2008, no. 2, p. 119-134
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; Belarus ; France ; Germany ; Hungary ; Indonesia ; Italy ; Montenegro ; Romania ; Russian Federation ; Ukraine ; United Kingdom ; United States
    Abstract: Belarus Act on the Use of Atomic Energy (2008) France Safety guideline on final disposal of radioactive waste in a deep geological repository (2008) Decree concerning the procedures applicable to foreign spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste reprocessing (2008) Germany Amendment to the 1986 Act on Preventive Protection of the Public Against Radiation (2008) Order on the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (2008) Act on the 2004 Protocols to Amend the Paris Convention and the Brussels Supplementary Convention; Act to Amend the Atomic Energy Act (2008) Hungary Energy Policy 2007-2020 Framework Strategy (2008) Indonesia Regulation on licensing of uses of ionizing radiation sources and nuclear materials (2008) Italy Implementing law on urgent provisions for economic development etc. (2008) Montenegro Law on the Environment (2008) Romania Decision on the organisational structure of the Nuclear Agency (2008) Decision on the selection of the investors of Units 3 and 4 of Cernavoda NPP (2008)Consolidated version the Civil Protection Law (2008) National strategy for preventing emergency situations (2008) National strategy for information sharing and communication in the event of an emergency (2008) Russian Federation Decree transferring responsibilities to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology (2008) Slovak Republic Transposition of Council Directive 2006/117/Euratom (2008) Ukraine Decree creating the state enterprise “Nuclear Fuel” (2008) Amendment to the law on radioactive waste management (2008) United Kingdom New Ministry for Energy and Climate Change (2008) United States Next generation nuclear plant licensing strategy (2008) Public health and environmental radiation protection standards for Yucca Mountain, Nevada (2008) Inflation adjustment to the Price-Anderson Act (2008)
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    Timing of High-level Waste Disposal (2008)
    Paris : OECD Publishing
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    ISBN: 9789264046269
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (132 p.)
    Series Statement: Nuclear Development
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Stockage définitif des déchets de haute activité ; Calendrier de mise en œuvre
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; Belgium ; Canada ; Czech Republic ; European Union ; France ; Germany ; Japan ; Korea, Republic of ; Sweden ; United States
    Abstract: This study identifies key factors influencing the timing of high-level waste (HLW) disposal and examines how social acceptability, technical soundness, environmental responsibility and economic feasibility impact on national strategies for HLW management and disposal. Based on case study analyses, it also presents the strategic approaches adopted in a number of national policies to address public concerns and civil society requirements regarding long-term stewardship of high-level radioactive waste. The findings and conclusions of the study confirm the importance of informing all stakeholders and involving them in the decision-making process in order to implement HLW disposal strategies successfully.
    DOI: 10.1787/9789264046269-en
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    Leader development in Army units : views from the field (2008)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corp
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    ISBN: 9780833042002 , 0833045881 , 0833042009 , 9780833045881
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 149 pages)
    Edition: [S.l.] HathiTrust Digital Library 2010 Electronic reproduction
    Parallel Title: Print version Leader development in Army units
    DDC: 355.3/3041
    Keywords: United States Officers ; Training of ; United States ; Leadership ; Command of troops ; Leadership ; Command of troops ; HISTORY ; Military ; Biological & Chemical Warfare ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom ; Armed Forces ; Officers ; Training of ; Command of troops ; Leadership ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Summarizes discussions with over 450 Army officers (lieutenants through colonels) about leader development in Army units. These discussions revealed that the type and extent of leader development activities vary greatly across units, but that they are generally informal and most heavily influenced by the unit commander. The authors conclude with suggestions on how the Army school system can improve leader development
    Abstract: Cover; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One -- Introduction; Chapter Two -- Study Participants and Methods; Chapter Three -- Overview of Unit-Level Leader Development; Chapter Four -- Commander's Influence on Unit-Level LeaderDevelopment Activities; Chapter Five -- Counseling, Coaching, and Mentoring; Chapter Six -- Specific Elements of Leader DevelopmentPrograms; Chapter Seven -- Conclusions and Recommendations; Appendix A -- Junior Officer Questionnaire; Appendix B -- Leadership Qualities That Junior Officers MostAdmire and Wish to Emulate
    Abstract: Cover; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One -- Introduction; Chapter Two -- Study Participants and Methods; Chapter Three -- Overview of Unit-Level Leader Development; Chapter Four -- Commander's Influence on Unit-Level LeaderDevelopment Activities; Chapter Five -- Counseling, Coaching, and Mentoring; Chapter Six -- Specific Elements of Leader DevelopmentPrograms; Chapter Seven -- Conclusions and Recommendations; Appendix A -- Junior Officer Questionnaire; Appendix B -- Leadership Qualities That Junior Officers MostAdmire and Wish to Emulate
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    Green warriors : Army environmental considerations for contingency operations from planning through post-conflict (2008)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corp
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    ISBN: 9780833044822 , 0833044826 , 9780833043184 , 0833045865 , 9781281736772 , 1281736775 , 9780833045867 , 0833043188
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (228 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation monograph series
    Parallel Title: Print version Green warriors
    DDC: 355.4/1
    Keywords: United States Operations other than war ; Environmental aspects ; United States Foreign service ; Environmental aspects ; United States ; United States ; Postwar reconstruction Environmental aspects ; Military doctrine Environmental aspects ; Environmental policy ; Postwar reconstruction ; Military doctrine ; Environmental policy ; HISTORY ; Military ; Strategy ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Environmental Policy ; Environmental policy ; Postwar reconstruction ; Environmental aspects ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books ; Aufsatzsammlung
    Abstract: Recent experiences in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans have highlighted the importance of environmental considerations. These range from protecting soldier health and disposing of hazardous waste to building water supply systems and other activities that help achieve national goals in the post-conflict phase of contingency operations. The Army has become increasingly involved with environmental issues in every contingency operation and must be better prepared to deal with them. This study assesses whether existing policy, doctrine, and guidance adequately address environmental activities in post-conflict military operations and reconstruction. Findings are based on reviews of top-level policy and doctrine, analysis of operational experience, extensive interviews with diverse Army personnel, and a review of operational documentation and literature. From these sources, a database of 111 case studies was created. The research showed that environmental concerns can have far-reaching and significant impacts on the Army, both direct and indirect, especially in terms of cost, current operations, soldier health, diplomatic relations, reconstruction activities, and the ultimate success of the operation or the broader mission. Some evidence suggests that environmental problems may have even contributed to insurgency in Iraq. Recommendations include updating current policy and doctrine to fully address environmental considerations in contingency operations; ensuring that contractors are carefully selected and managed; and transmitting proactive field environmental practices and lessons throughout the Army
    Abstract: Recent experiences in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans have highlighted the importance of environmental considerations. These range from protecting soldier health and disposing of hazardous waste to building water supply systems and other activities that help achieve national goals in the post-conflict phase of contingency operations. The Army has become increasingly involved with environmental issues in every contingency operation and must be better prepared to deal with them. This study assesses whether existing policy, doctrine, and guidance adequately address environmental activities in post-conflict military operations and reconstruction. Findings are based on reviews of top-level policy and doctrine, analysis of operational experience, extensive interviews with diverse Army personnel, and a review of operational documentation and literature. From these sources, a database of 111 case studies was created. The research showed that environmental concerns can have far-reaching and significant impacts on the Army, both direct and indirect, especially in terms of cost, current operations, soldier health, diplomatic relations, reconstruction activities, and the ultimate success of the operation or the broader mission. Some evidence suggests that environmental problems may have even contributed to insurgency in Iraq. Recommendations include updating current policy and doctrine to fully address environmental considerations in contingency operations; ensuring that contractors are carefully selected and managed; and transmitting proactive field environmental practices and lessons throughout the Army
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    Finding candidate options for investment : from building blocks to composite options and preliminary screening (2008)
    Santa Monica : Rand Corp
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    ISBN: 9780833042194 , 0833044885 , 083304219X , 9780833044884
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvi, 70 pages)
    Edition: [S.l.] HathiTrust Digital Library 2010 Electronic reproduction
    Series Statement: Technical report TR-501-OSD
    Parallel Title: Print version Finding candidate options for investment
    DDC: 623.82580973
    Keywords: Government purchasing Methodology ; Public investments Methodology ; Government purchasing ; Public investments ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; General ; United States ; United States Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Methodology ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Introduction -- BCOT's structure and flow -- The centralized interface : inputs and outputs -- A notional example -- Conclusions and next steps -- Appendix A. Effectiveness calculations -- Appendix B. Subtleties in the concept of nearness to the efficient frontier -- Appendix C.A genetic algorithm approach for identifying good candidate options -- Appendix D. Changing building blocks or scenarios -- Appendix E. Changing list names (scenarios, focus, etc.) -- Appendix F. Changing parameters -- Appendix G. Array operations used in BCOT -- Appendix H. Excel-based graphics for BCOT
    Abstract: Introduction -- BCOT's structure and flow -- The centralized interface : inputs and outputs -- A notional example -- Conclusions and next steps -- Appendix A. Effectiveness calculations -- Appendix B. Subtleties in the concept of nearness to the efficient frontier -- Appendix C.A genetic algorithm approach for identifying good candidate options -- Appendix D. Changing building blocks or scenarios -- Appendix E. Changing list names (scenarios, focus, etc.) -- Appendix F. Changing parameters -- Appendix G. Array operations used in BCOT -- Appendix H. Excel-based graphics for BCOT
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    Fiscally informed total force manpower (2008)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand National Defense Research Institute
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    ISBN: 9780833044181 , 0833044869 , 0833044184 , 9780833044860
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxii, 81 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation monograph series
    Parallel Title: Print version Fiscally informed total force manpower
    DDC: 355.6/10973
    Keywords: United States Officials and employees ; United States ; Manpower ; Manpower ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom ; Employees ; United States ; Manpower ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Civilian employees ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; Armed Forces ; Appropriations and expenditures ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Human Resources & Personnel Management ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom & Security ; General ; United States Armed Forces ; Appropriations and expenditures ; United States Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; United States Armed Forces ; Civilian employees ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This monograph presents the results of a short-term review of 27 publicly available manpower studies to discover methods that other organizations could use to make "fiscally informed" manpower decisions. The studies varied widely in their definition of cost-effectiveness. Methods included cutting the workforce, trading one workforce for another, reinvesting fixed manpower in higher-valued functions, trading end-strength for experience, and making short-term technology investments to reduce manpower in the long term. The authors conclude that the method used to determine manpower requirements may not be as important as other attributes of the studies, such as the direct involvement of a senior decisionmaker; stating specific goals as part of the study charter; a holistic view of the organization being studied; publicly available and auditable results; and a clear set of measurement criteria upon which to make decisions
    Abstract: This monograph presents the results of a short-term review of 27 publicly available manpower studies to discover methods that other organizations could use to make "fiscally informed" manpower decisions. The studies varied widely in their definition of cost-effectiveness. Methods included cutting the workforce, trading one workforce for another, reinvesting fixed manpower in higher-valued functions, trading end-strength for experience, and making short-term technology investments to reduce manpower in the long term. The authors conclude that the method used to determine manpower requirements may not be as important as other attributes of the studies, such as the direct involvement of a senior decisionmaker; stating specific goals as part of the study charter; a holistic view of the organization being studied; publicly available and auditable results; and a clear set of measurement criteria upon which to make decisions
    Note: "Rand Corporation monograph series"--Page 4 of cover , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references (pages 77-81)
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    Heads we win : the cognitive side of counterinsurgency (COIN) (2007)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND National Defense Research Institute
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    ISBN: 9780833040213 , 0833042807 , 0833040219 , 9780833042804
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 62 pages)
    Edition: [S.l.] HathiTrust Digital Library 2010 Electronic reproduction
    Series Statement: Rand counterinsurgency study paper 1
    Series Statement: Occasional paper OP-168-OSD
    Parallel Title: Print version Gompert, David C Heads we win
    Keywords: Jihad ; Terrorism Prevention ; Counterinsurgency Psychological aspects ; Jihad ; Terrorism ; Counterinsurgency ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; Jihad ; Military policy ; Terrorism ; Prevention ; Militärpsychologie ; Aufstand ; Bekämpfung ; United States ; USA ; United States Military policy ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Current U.S. counterinsurgency (COIN) strategy has relied heavily on the use of force against Islamist insurgents-a tactic that has increased their ranks. What is needed instead are stronger cognitive capabilities that will enable more effective COIN against an elusive, decentralized, and highly motivated insurgency-capabilities that will enable the United States to "fight smarter." Cognitive COIN goes beyond information technology and encompasses comprehension, reasoning, and decisionmaking, the components that are most effective against an enemy that is quick to adapt, transform, and regener
    Abstract: Current U.S. counterinsurgency (COIN) strategy has relied heavily on the use of force against Islamist insurgents-a tactic that has increased their ranks. What is needed instead are stronger cognitive capabilities that will enable more effective COIN against an elusive, decentralized, and highly motivated insurgency-capabilities that will enable the United States to "fight smarter." Cognitive COIN goes beyond information technology and encompasses comprehension, reasoning, and decisionmaking, the components that are most effective against an enemy that is quick to adapt, transform, and regener
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    Assessing the assignment policy for army women (2007)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND National Defense Research Institute
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    ISBN: 9780833041500 , 0833042718 , 9781281181114 , 1281181110 , 9780833042712 , 0833041509
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 158 pages)
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    Parallel Title: Print version Assessing the assignment policy for army women
    Keywords: Women soldiers Government policy ; Women in combat Government policy ; Women soldiers ; Women in combat ; HISTORY ; Military ; Strategy ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom ; Armed Forces ; Women ; United States ; United States Armed Forces ; Women ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Introduction -- Is there a shared interpretation of the assignment policy for Army women? -- Is the Army complying with the assignment policy? -- Is the assignment policy appropriate for future military operations? -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Appendixes: A. Aspin 1994 memorandum -- B. The difference between an assignment policy and an employment policy -- C. Opportunities available to Army women -- D. Army women deployed to Iraq -- E. Interviews with senior Army, OSD, and JS personnel and members of congress -- F. Interviews and focus groups with personnel recently returned from Iraq -- G. Army modularity, asymmetric threats, and nonlinear battlefields -- H. Female Army recipients of the Combat Action Badge
    Abstract: Introduction -- Is there a shared interpretation of the assignment policy for Army women? -- Is the Army complying with the assignment policy? -- Is the assignment policy appropriate for future military operations? -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Appendixes: A. Aspin 1994 memorandum -- B. The difference between an assignment policy and an employment policy -- C. Opportunities available to Army women -- D. Army women deployed to Iraq -- E. Interviews with senior Army, OSD, and JS personnel and members of congress -- F. Interviews and focus groups with personnel recently returned from Iraq -- G. Army modularity, asymmetric threats, and nonlinear battlefields -- H. Female Army recipients of the Combat Action Badge
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    Nuclear Legislation in OECD Countries: United States (2006)
    Paris : OECD Publishing
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    ISBN: 9789264067059
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: Nuclear Legislation in OECD Countries
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Législations nucléaires des pays de l'OCDE ; États-Unis
    Parallel Title: Parallelausg. Législations nucléaires des pays de l'OCDE : États-Unis
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; United States
    Abstract: This publication provides comprehensive information on the regulatory and institutional frameworks governing nuclear activities in the United States. It examines the general regulatory regime, including mining, radioactive substances and equipment, nuclear installations, trade in nuclear materials, radiation protection, radioactive waste management, non-proliferation and physical protection, transport, and nuclear third party liability; and has another section covering the institutional framework including regulatory and supervisory authorities, advisory bodies, and public and semi-public agencies.
    DOI: 10.1787/9789264067059-en
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    Human resource management and Army recruiting : analyses of policy options (2006)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833040046 , 0833042432 , 9781281180865 , 1281180866 , 9780833042439 , 0833040049
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxvi, 161 pages)
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    Series Statement: Rand Corporation monograph series
    Parallel Title: Print version Dertouzos, James N., 1950- Human resource management and Army recruiting
    DDC: 355.2/23620973
    Keywords: United States Recruiting, enlistment, etc ; United States Personnel management ; United States ; United States ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Human Resources & Personnel Management ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; Recruiting and enlistment ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) is faced with the challenge of ensuring that the flow of qualified volunteers is adequate to meet future active-duty accession requirements. This report documents research methods, findings, and policy conclusions from a project analyzing human resource management options for improving recruiting production. It details research designed to develop new insights to help guide future recruiter management policies. The research involves econometric analyses of three large and rich datasets. The first analysis compares the career paths of enlisted personnel, including recruiters. The second analyzes individual recruiter characteristics and links those characteristics with their productivity, controlling for a variety of independent factors. Finally, the research focuses on station-level recruiting outcomes, paying close attention to the management options that can affect recruiter production and effort. These empirical analyses demonstrate that various types of human resource management policies can be very helpful in meeting the Army's ambitious recruiting requirements. For example, the findings have implications for human resource policies in the areas of selecting soldiers for recruiting duty, assigning recruiters to stations, missioning to promote equity across recruiters, missioning to increase recruiter productivity, using promotions to motivate and reward recruiters, and screening out recruiters who are under-producing. Although the gains from any individual policy appear to be modest, the cumulative benefits of implementing multiple policies can save the Army hundreds of millions of dollars annually. This work will interest those involved in the day-to-day management of recruiting resources as well as researchers and analysts engaged in analyses of military
    Abstract: U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) is faced with the challenge of ensuring that the flow of qualified volunteers is adequate to meet future active-duty accession requirements. This report documents research methods, findings, and policy conclusions from a project analyzing human resource management options for improving recruiting production. It details research designed to develop new insights to help guide future recruiter management policies. The research involves econometric analyses of three large and rich datasets. The first analysis compares the career paths of enlisted personnel, including recruiters. The second analyzes individual recruiter characteristics and links those characteristics with their productivity, controlling for a variety of independent factors. Finally, the research focuses on station-level recruiting outcomes, paying close attention to the management options that can affect recruiter production and effort. These empirical analyses demonstrate that various types of human resource management policies can be very helpful in meeting the Army's ambitious recruiting requirements. For example, the findings have implications for human resource policies in the areas of selecting soldiers for recruiting duty, assigning recruiters to stations, missioning to promote equity across recruiters, missioning to increase recruiter productivity, using promotions to motivate and reward recruiters, and screening out recruiters who are under-producing. Although the gains from any individual policy appear to be modest, the cumulative benefits of implementing multiple policies can save the Army hundreds of millions of dollars annually. This work will interest those involved in the day-to-day management of recruiting resources as well as researchers and analysts engaged in analyses of military
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    Combating terrorism : how prepared are state and local response organizations? (2006)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND National Defense Research Institute
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    ISBN: 9780833037381 , 0833042394 , 0833037382 , 9780833042392
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxviii, 167 pages)
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    Parallel Title: Print version Combating terrorism
    DDC: 363.325/17
    Keywords: Emergency management Evaluation ; Terrorism Prevention ; Evaluation ; Civil defense Evaluation ; Emergency management ; Terrorism ; Civil defense ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom & Security ; Terrorism ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Terrorism ; Emergency management ; Evaluation ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Ch. 1. Introduction -- ch. 2. Preparedness activities -- ch. 3. Organizations' views about funding needs and relationships between perceived threat, funding, and preparedness -- ch. 4. Conclusions -- Appendix. A. Comparison of distribution of funding and support and preparedness activities -- B. Participation in federally sponsored programs since 9/11 -- C. Weighting and sampling design -- D. The survey instrument -- E. Survey III of federal preparedness programs for combating terrorism : fire department instrument
    Abstract: Ch. 1. Introduction -- ch. 2. Preparedness activities -- ch. 3. Organizations' views about funding needs and relationships between perceived threat, funding, and preparedness -- ch. 4. Conclusions -- Appendix. A. Comparison of distribution of funding and support and preparedness activities -- B. Participation in federally sponsored programs since 9/11 -- C. Weighting and sampling design -- D. The survey instrument -- E. Survey III of federal preparedness programs for combating terrorism : fire department instrument
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    Infectious disease and national security : strategic information needs (2006)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833039897 , 0833041169 , 0833041088 , 083303989X , 9780833041081 , 9780833041166
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xx, 105 pages)
    Series Statement: Technical report TR-405-OSD
    Parallel Title: Print version Cecchine, Gary Infectious disease and national security
    DDC: 362.196/9
    Keywords: Communicable diseases ; Communicable diseases ; Epidemiology ; National security ; Communicable diseases ; Communicable diseases ; Epidemiology ; National security ; Communicable Disease Control ; Security Measures ; Communicable Diseases ; Military readiness ; National security ; MEDICAL ; Infectious Diseases ; HEALTH & FITNESS ; Diseases ; Contagious ; MEDICAL ; Health Policy ; United States ; Communicable diseases ; Epidemiology ; United States Defenses ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books ; Technical Report
    Abstract: The global community has suffered recently from newly emerged infectious diseases and from diseases once thought to be in decline. It now faces the threat of a human influenza pandemic arising from the recently emerged avian influenza H5N1 virus. The pace of global travel, migration, and commerce has increased dramatically in recent decades, elevating the risk of a global infectious disease outbreak. The spread of infectious disease can have significant effects on U.S. and world security, destabilizing nations and regions through direct mortality and morbidity, resulting in staggering economic and social loss. Collection and analysis of information about the worldwide incidence of infectious disease is imperative for the United States to understand and respond to disease threats. This study, conducted from July through October 2005, examines infectious disease within the context of national security and assesses the need for and adequacy of information that will enable U.S. policymakers to prevent and respond to such threats. At the center of this research is a review of the link between infectious disease and national security, as well as interviews with policymakers and other stakeholders to assess their information needs. This report includes a list of sources providing public health information and surveillance of infectious diseases worldwide
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    Implementation of the asthma practice guideline in the Army Medical Department : evaluation of process and effects (2005)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand
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    ISBN: 9780833037732 , 0833040731 , 0833037730 , 9780833040732
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxiv, 176 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Implementation of the asthma practice guideline in the Army Medical Department
    DDC: 616.2/3806
    Keywords: United States Medical care ; Standards ; United States ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Soldiers Medical care ; Asthma Treatment ; Evaluation ; Soldiers ; Asthma ; Guideline Adherence ; Military Medicine organization & administration ; Process Assessment (Health Care) ; Asthma therapy ; Case Management organization & administration ; Military & Naval Science ; United States ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; Diplomacy ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; Soldiers ; Medical care ; Criminology, Penology & Juvenile Delinquency ; United States ; Social Welfare & Social Work ; MEDICAL ; Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine ; Social Sciences ; HEALTH & FITNESS ; Diseases ; Respiratory ; United States ; Electronic book ; Statistics
    Abstract: In partnership with the Army Medical Department (AMEDD), RAND researchers worked to implement clinical practice guidelines in treatment of three common ailments (asthma, diabetes, and low back pain). This report is an evaluation of the asthma practice guideline demonstration. It documents the extent to which intended actions were implemented, assesses short-term effects on clinical practices, and measures the quality and limitations of available data for monitoring practice improvements and clinical outcomes. The authors found that, although the implementation scored some notable successes, resource limitations and organizational barriers curbed overall progress. They conclude that allowing for flexibility, monitoring the facilities consistently, and training providers thoroughly are the keys to implementing the practice guidelines throughout AMEDD. The also concluded that patient education was an area in need of improvement
    Abstract: In partnership with the Army Medical Department (AMEDD), RAND researchers worked to implement clinical practice guidelines in treatment of three common ailments (asthma, diabetes, and low back pain). This report is an evaluation of the asthma practice guideline demonstration. It documents the extent to which intended actions were implemented, assesses short-term effects on clinical practices, and measures the quality and limitations of available data for monitoring practice improvements and clinical outcomes. The authors found that, although the implementation scored some notable successes, resource limitations and organizational barriers curbed overall progress. They conclude that allowing for flexibility, monitoring the facilities consistently, and training providers thoroughly are the keys to implementing the practice guidelines throughout AMEDD. The also concluded that patient education was an area in need of improvement
    Note: "RAND Arroyo Center , "Center for Military Health Policy Research , Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-176) , Supersedes RAND/DRR-2872-A
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    Urban battle command in the twenty-first century (2005)
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    ISBN: 9780833037428 , 0833040545 , 0833037420 , 9780833040541
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 114 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Glenn, Russell W Urban battle command in the twenty-first century
    DDC: 355.3/3041
    Keywords: United States History ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Operation Restore Hope, 1992-1993 ; Urban warfare ; Military doctrine ; Command and control systems ; Operation Restore Hope, 1992-1993 ; Urban warfare ; Military doctrine ; Command and control systems ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; General ; Command and control systems ; Military doctrine ; Urban warfare ; United States ; Somalia ; Mogadishu ; United States ; United States ; Operation Restore Hope (1992-1993) ; History ; Military history ; HISTORY ; Military ; Biological & Chemical Warfare ; Mogadishu (Somalia) History, Military 20th century ; Mogadishu (Somalia) ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Urban areas are notorious for complicating operational planning, command, control, and the communications that facilitate the three. Frequent interruptions of line of sight due to the prolificacy of man-made structures interfere with radio and global positioning system signals. They often combine with extreme noise, dust, smoke, and light conditions to impede leader control at all echelons. The density of noncombatants and their potentially crucial influence on friendly force success further demand effective employment and synchronization of psychological operations, civil affairs, public affairs, and other resources. Savvy use of existent systems, employing decentralized control procedures, and innovation all have their place in overcoming these inherent limitations in the service of achieving objectives across the spectrum of conflict
    Abstract: Urban areas are notorious for complicating operational planning, command, control, and the communications that facilitate the three. Frequent interruptions of line of sight due to the prolificacy of man-made structures interfere with radio and global positioning system signals. They often combine with extreme noise, dust, smoke, and light conditions to impede leader control at all echelons. The density of noncombatants and their potentially crucial influence on friendly force success further demand effective employment and synchronization of psychological operations, civil affairs, public affairs, and other resources. Savvy use of existent systems, employing decentralized control procedures, and innovation all have their place in overcoming these inherent limitations in the service of achieving objectives across the spectrum of conflict
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , "RAND Arroyo Center , "MG-181-A"--Page 4 of cover , Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-114)
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    An executive perspective on workforce planning (2004)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand
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    ISBN: 9780833034533 , 0833048368 , 9781282451100 , 1282451103 , 9781598753196 , 1598753193 , 9780833048363 , 0833034537
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 38 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Emmerichs, Robert M Executive perspective on workforce planning
    Keywords: Manpower planning ; Manpower planning ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Manpower planning ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; United States ; TRANSPORTATION ; General ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; United States Armed Forces ; Procurement ; United States Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: COVER; PREFACE; CONTENTS; FIGURES; TABLES; SUMMARY; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; ACRONYMS; Chapter One -- INTRODUCTION; Chapter Two -- NEEDS AND PURPOSES; NEEDS FOR WORKFORCE PLANNING; PURPOSES OF STRATEGIC WORKFORCE PLANNING; Chapter Three -- CONTEXT: ORGANIZATIONAL AND HUMAN CAPITAL STRATEGIC PLANNING; ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIC PLANNING: FOCUSING ON STRATEGIC INTENT; HUMAN CAPITAL STRATEGIC PLANNING: LINKING HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO STRATEGIC INTENT; Chapter Four -- EXECUTIVE ROLES IN WORKFORCE PLANNING; PARTICIPANTS AND ROLES; Chapter Five -- RECOMMENDATIONS
    Abstract: COVER; PREFACE; CONTENTS; FIGURES; TABLES; SUMMARY; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; ACRONYMS; Chapter One -- INTRODUCTION; Chapter Two -- NEEDS AND PURPOSES; NEEDS FOR WORKFORCE PLANNING; PURPOSES OF STRATEGIC WORKFORCE PLANNING; Chapter Three -- CONTEXT: ORGANIZATIONAL AND HUMAN CAPITAL STRATEGIC PLANNING; ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIC PLANNING: FOCUSING ON STRATEGIC INTENT; HUMAN CAPITAL STRATEGIC PLANNING: LINKING HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO STRATEGIC INTENT; Chapter Four -- EXECUTIVE ROLES IN WORKFORCE PLANNING; PARTICIPANTS AND ROLES; Chapter Five -- RECOMMENDATIONS
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 37-38)
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    Hitting America's soft underbelly : the potential threat of deliberate biological attacks against the U.S. agricultural and food industry (2004)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corp
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    ISBN: 9780833035226 , 0833035940 , 0833035223 , 9780833035943
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 47 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Chalk, Peter Hitting America's soft underbelly
    DDC: 363.32
    Keywords: Agriculture Defense measures ; Civil defense ; Food industry and trade Defense measures ; Bioterrorism Prevention ; Agriculture ; Civil defense ; Food industry and trade ; Bioterrorism ; Bioterrorism prevention & control ; Agriculture ; Civil Defense ; Food Industry ; Security Measures ; Agriculture ; Defense measures ; Bioterrorism ; Prevention ; Civil defense ; Food industry and trade ; Defense measures ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom & Security ; Law Enforcement ; MEDICAL ; Health Policy ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Over the past decade, the United States has endeavored to increase its ability to detect, prevent, and respond to terrorist threats and incidents. The agriculture sector and the food industry in general, however, have received comparatively little attention with respect to protection against terrorist incidents. This study aims to expand the current debate on domestic homeland security by assessing the vulnerabilities of the agricultural sector and the food chain to a deliberate act of biological terrorism. The author presents the current state of research on threats to agricultural livestock and produce, outlines the sector's importance to the U.S. economy, examines the capabilities that are needed to exploit the vulnerabilities in the food industry, and explores the likely outcomes of a successful attack. The author addresses the question of why terrorists have yet to employ agricultural assaults as a method of operation and offers proposed recommendations for the U.S. policymaking community
    Abstract: Over the past decade, the United States has endeavored to increase its ability to detect, prevent, and respond to terrorist threats and incidents. The agriculture sector and the food industry in general, however, have received comparatively little attention with respect to protection against terrorist incidents. This study aims to expand the current debate on domestic homeland security by assessing the vulnerabilities of the agricultural sector and the food chain to a deliberate act of biological terrorism. The author presents the current state of research on threats to agricultural livestock and produce, outlines the sector's importance to the U.S. economy, examines the capabilities that are needed to exploit the vulnerabilities in the food industry, and explores the likely outcomes of a successful attack. The author addresses the question of why terrorists have yet to employ agricultural assaults as a method of operation and offers proposed recommendations for the U.S. policymaking community
    Note: "MG-135-OSD"--Page 4 of cover , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references (pages 43-47)
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    The U.S. Army and the new national security strategy (2003)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833033475 , 0833034138 , 0833033476 , 9780833034137
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 307 pages)
    Series Statement: MR/Rand Corporation MR-1657-A
    Parallel Title: Print version U.S. Army and the new national security strategy
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; National security ; World politics 21st century ; National security ; World politics ; World politics ; HISTORY ; Military ; United States ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; Military policy ; National security ; United States ; United States Military policy ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: How is the U.S. Army changing to fulfill its role in light of the new national security strategy? How must it change further to better accomplish its manifold and varied missions? How did the attacks of September 11, 2001, alter or accelerate the need for change? Is the Army's far-reaching program for change known as the Army Transformation on the right track? Fourteen RAND analysts with broad experience in strategic and Army planning have undertaken to answer these questions. In this book, the authors use nine chapters to examine the Army's role in the offensive war on terrorism; the Army's homeland security needs; the implications for the Army of the increase in emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region; the Army's role in coalition operations; the unfinished business of jointness-the lessons to be learned from recent Army operations and how the Army can better prepare for the future; the Army's deployability, logistical, and personnel challenges; and whether the Army can afford the Transformation as currently envisaged. These chapters are bracketed by a concise introduction, a description of the new national security strategy and the Army's place in it, and a succinct summary of the authors' conclusions. This book is nothing less than a call for the Army to change and a prescription for what needs to be done
    Note: "MR-1657-A"--Page 4 of cover , "Prepared for the United States Army , Includes bibliographical references , ch. 1. Introduction , ch. 2. New national security strategy , ch. 3. U.S. Army and the offensive war on terrorism , ch. 4. Defining the Army's homeland security needs , ch. 5. Shift to Asia, implications for U.S. land power , ch. 6. Preparing for coalition operations , ch. 7. Transformation and the unfinished business of jointness, lessons for the Army from the Persian Gulf, Kosovo, and Afghanistan , ch. 8. Preparing the Army for joint operations , ch. 9. Moving rapidly to the fight , ch. 10. Taking care of people, the future of Army personnel , ch. 11. Making the power projection Army a reality , ch. 12. Resourcing the twenty-first century Army , ch. 13. Refining Army transformation
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    Married to the military : the employment and earnings of military wives compared with those of civilian wives (2002)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand
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    ISBN: 9780833031808 , 0833034006 , 9781282283008 , 1282283006 , 9780833034007 , 0833031805
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 134 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Married to the military
    DDC: 355.1/2
    Keywords: Wives Salaries, etc ; Military spouses Salaries, etc ; Married women Employment ; Military spouses Employment ; Wives ; Military spouses ; Married women ; Military spouses ; Married women ; Employment ; Recruiting and enlistment ; HISTORY ; Military ; General ; United States ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Human Resources & Personnel Management ; United States Armed Forces ; Recruiting, enlistment, etc ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Today's military is a military of families; many service members are married, and many of their spouses work and contribute to family income. But military wives earn less than civilian wives, and this study seeks to understand why. The authors find that military wives, knowing they are likely to move frequently, are willing to accept jobs that offer a lower wage rather than to use more of their remaining time at a location to find a higher-wage job. Compared with civilian wives, military wives tend to work somewhat less if they have young children but somewhat more if their children are older
    Abstract: Today's military is a military of families; many service members are married, and many of their spouses work and contribute to family income. But military wives earn less than civilian wives, and this study seeks to understand why. The authors find that military wives, knowing they are likely to move frequently, are willing to accept jobs that offer a lower wage rather than to use more of their remaining time at a location to find a higher-wage job. Compared with civilian wives, military wives tend to work somewhat less if they have young children but somewhat more if their children are older
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , "MR-1565 , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-134)
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    Nuclear Power Plant Life Management in a Changing Business World : Workshop Proceedings, Washington DC, United States 26-27 June 2000 (2001)
    Paris : OECD Publishing
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    ISBN: 9789264188600
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (152 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Nuclear Development
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; United States
    Abstract: Nuclear power plant life management (PLIM) has become an important issue in the context of changing business circumstances caused by regulatory reform of the electricity market. Specifically, the economic aspect of PLIM is being closely investigated as part of the search for greater competitiveness. It was in this light that the NEA organised an international workshop on "Nuclear Power Plant Life Management in a Changing Business World". The objective of the workshop was to examine the status of PLIM activities in OECD Member countries and to develop a set of recommendations through separate working groups focusing on technology, regulation and business. The workshop also provided an opportunity to exchange information on lessons learned from past successes and failures. These proceedings will be of particular interest to those playing a policy role in the nuclear industry and those in a position to shape future PLIM strategies.
    DOI: 10.1787/9789264188600-en
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    Preparing the U.S. Army for homeland security : concepts, issues, and options (2001)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand
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    ISBN: 9780833029195 , 0833032496 , 9781282282711 , 1282282719 , 9780833032492 , 0833029193
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxiv, 310 pages)
    Series Statement: MR / Rand Corporation MR-1251-A
    Series Statement: MR/Rand Corporation MR-1251-A
    Parallel Title: Print version Larson, Eric V. (Eric Victor), 1957- Preparing the U.S. Army for homeland security
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Terrorism ; Military readiness ; United States ; United States ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Technical reports ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; United States Defenses ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Introduction -- Understanding Homeland Security -- Analytic Framework -- Protecting Americans at Home: WMD Domestic Preparedness and Civil Support -- Ensuring Constitutional Authority: Continuity of Government -- Ensuring Military Capability: Continuity of Operations -- Protecting Sovereignty: Border and Coastal Defense -- Illustrative Planning Vignettes -- Analysis of Army DOTLMS -- Options, Recommendations, and Conclusions -- Appendix A: Considering Threat Campaigns -- Appendix B: A Notional WMD CST Trade-Off Analysis -- Appendix C: Homeland Security DOD Directives -- Appendix D: Overview of the Posse Comitatus Act -- Appendix E: Threat Findings of the Nunn-Lugar-Domenici Act -- Appendix F: State and Local Domestic Preparedness Needs -- Appendix G: The Federal Response Plan and Terrorism Incident Annex -- Appendix H: Army Domestic Preparedness Training Activities -- Appendix I: Army Mission-Critical Facilities and Systems -- Appendix J: Recommendations of the Defense Science Board -- Appendix K: Recommendations of the President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection -- Appendix L: The Federal Program to Combat Terrorism and WMD -- Appendix M: Notional GPRA Measures of Performance
    Abstract: Introduction -- Understanding Homeland Security -- Analytic Framework -- Protecting Americans at Home: WMD Domestic Preparedness and Civil Support -- Ensuring Constitutional Authority: Continuity of Government -- Ensuring Military Capability: Continuity of Operations -- Protecting Sovereignty: Border and Coastal Defense -- Illustrative Planning Vignettes -- Analysis of Army DOTLMS -- Options, Recommendations, and Conclusions -- Appendix A: Considering Threat Campaigns -- Appendix B: A Notional WMD CST Trade-Off Analysis -- Appendix C: Homeland Security DOD Directives -- Appendix D: Overview of the Posse Comitatus Act -- Appendix E: Threat Findings of the Nunn-Lugar-Domenici Act -- Appendix F: State and Local Domestic Preparedness Needs -- Appendix G: The Federal Response Plan and Terrorism Incident Annex -- Appendix H: Army Domestic Preparedness Training Activities -- Appendix I: Army Mission-Critical Facilities and Systems -- Appendix J: Recommendations of the Defense Science Board -- Appendix K: Recommendations of the President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection -- Appendix L: The Federal Program to Combat Terrorism and WMD -- Appendix M: Notional GPRA Measures of Performance
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , "MR-1251-A"--Page 4 of cover , Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-310)
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    Confidence in Models of Radionuclide Transport for Site-specific Assessment : Workshop Proceedings, Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States, 14-17 June 1999 (2001)
    Paris : OECD Publishing
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    ISBN: 9789264189393
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (336 p.) , ill.
    Series Statement: Radioactive Waste Management
    Parallel Title: Druckausg. Confidence in models of radionuclide transport for site-specific assessments
    Keywords: Nuclear Energy ; Mexico ; United States ; Radionuklid ; Ausbreitung ; Geosphäre
    Abstract: GEOTRAP is the OECD/NEA Project on Radionuclide Migration in Geologic, Heterogeneous Media carried out in the context of site evaluation and safety assessment of deep repository systems for long-lived radioactive waste.Performance assessment of proposed waste disposal sites requires models of radionuclide transport through the geosphere. To be used in repository planning and development, these models must have the confidence of both national waste management programmes and the wider scientific community. The fourth GEOTRAP workshop, "Confidence in Models of Radionuclide Transport for Site-specific Performance Assessment" held in June 1999, addressed the issue of technical confidence building and provided an overview of current developments in this field. Proposed approaches to confidence building and approaches that have already proven successful were presented and discussed. In addition to the material presented during the workshop, this publication includes a technical synthesis reflecting the discussions that took place as well as the conclusions and recommendations made, notably during the working group sessions.
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