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  • 1
    ISBN: 1439917728 , 9781439917725
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: The Black worker v. 4
    Series Statement: a documentary history from colonial times to the present
    DDC: 331.6396073
    Keywords: American Federation of Labor ; United Mine Workers of America ; African Americans Economic conditions ; Railroads Employees ; Labor unions ; African Americans Employment ; African Americans ; Economic conditions ; United States ; African Americans ; Employment ; Race relations ; Railroads ; Employees ; Labor unions ; American Federation of Labor ; United Mine Workers of America ; United States Race relations
    Note: Includes bibliographical references and index
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  • 2
    ISBN: 1439917760 , 9781439917763
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: The black worker volume 6
    Series Statement: a documentary history from colonial times to the present
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Era of post-war prosperity and the Great Depression, 1920-1936
    DDC: 331.6396073
    Keywords: African Americans Employment ; African Americans Economic conditions ; Race relations ; United States ; African Americans ; Economic conditions ; African Americans ; Employment ; United States Race relations
    Note: Includes bibliographical references and index
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  • 3
    ISBN: 0877221979 , 1439917787 , 9781439917787 , 9780877221975
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: The black worker volume 7
    Series Statement: a documentary history from colonial times to the present
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Black worker from the founding of the CIO to the AFL-CIO merger, 1936-1955
    DDC: 331.6
    Keywords: African Americans Employment ; African Americans Economic conditions ; Race relations ; United States ; African Americans ; Employment ; African Americans ; Economic conditions ; United States Race relations
    Abstract: Part I: The Congress of Industrial Organization and the black worker, 1935-1940. Introduction ; The Congress of Industrial Organization and the black workers ; Steel Workers' Organizing Committee ; Tobacco workers ; Black seamen ; The National Negro Congress -- Part II: The Southern Tenant Farmers' Union. Introduction ; STFU and black sharecroppers ; The Missouri demonstration of 1939 -- Part III: The black worker during World War II. Introduction ; Blacks and the war economy ; The march on Washington movement ; Fair Employment Practices Committee ; The FEPC and discrimination at west coast shipyards ; The Philadelphia "hate strike," 1944 ; The CIO and the black worker -- Part IV: The American Federation of Labor and the black worker, 1936-1945. Introduction ; The AFL and racial discrimination ; Selected AFL Convention resolutions on black labor -- Part V: The post war decade, 1945-1955. Introduction ; The National Negro Labor Council ; Paul Robeson and the black worker ; The AFL-CIO merger proposal.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references and index
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  • 4
    ISBN: 0877221375 , 143991768X , 9781439917688 , 9780877221371
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: The black worker volume 2
    Series Statement: a documentary history from colonial times to the present
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Black worker during the era of the National Labor Union
    DDC: 331.6396073
    Keywords: Colored National Labor Union ; National Labor Union (U.S.) ; African Americans Economic conditions ; African Americans Employment ; African Americans ; Employment ; African Americans ; Economic conditions ; United States ; National Labor Union (U.S.) ; Race relations ; United States Race relations
    Note: Includes bibliographical references and index
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  • 5
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    Philadelphia : Temple University Press
    ISBN: 0877221367 , 1439917663 , 9781439917664 , 9780877221364
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: The Black worker volume 1
    Series Statement: a documentary history from colonial times to the present
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Black worker to 1869
    DDC: 331.6396073
    Keywords: African Americans Employment ; African Americans Economic conditions ; Race relations ; United States ; African Americans ; Employment ; African Americans ; Economic conditions ; United States Race relations
    Abstract: Part I: Black labor in the old south. Blacks in the crafts and industries of the old south ; Slave craftsman in America ; Industrial slavery ; Hiring-out of slave mechanics Self-purchase by slave mechanics ; A slave mechanic's escape to freedom ; Occupations of free blacks in the south -- Part II: Race relations in old southern industries. The debate over the use of free or slave mechanics ; Petitions and protests of white mechanics against black mechanics ; Free black workers and the law ; Labor violence in black and white ; Observations on race relations -- Part III: Free black labor in the north. Northern free black occupations ; Discrimination against free black workers in the north -- Part IV: Living conditions and race relations in the north. Pauperism ; Colorphobia ; White abolitionists and jobs for free blacks ; Anti-black labor riots ; Northern free black kidnapped and sold into slavery -- Part V: Black workers in specific trades. Free black waiters ; Black seamen ; Black caulkers -- Part VI: The free black workers' response to oppression. Free black uplift : unions, cooperatives, conventions, schools ; Integrate or separate? -- Part VII: The northern black worker during the Civil War. The worsening status of free black workers in the north ; Anti-Negro riots in New York City ; Blacks in the Union Army and Navy ; White northerners anticipate the addition of ex-slaves to the labor force -- Part VIII: Condition of the worker during early Reconstruction. Reconstruction in the south ; Labor discontent in the south ; Condition of black workers in the north during Reconstruction -- Part IX: Exclusion of blacks from white unions during early Reconstruction. Race discrimination in the Cooper's Union, 1868 ; Lewis H. Douglas and the Typographical Union ; Exclusion of blacks from other unions -- Part X: The demand for equality. White labor and black labor : the black viewpoint ; A white labor voice for black equality -- Part XI: Black response to colorphobia. The National Labor Union and black labor, 1866-1869 ; 1869 Convention of the National Labor Union ; The first black labor leader : Isaac Myers, the Baltimore caulkers, and the colored trade unions of Maryland.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references and index
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  • 6
    ISBN: 0877221383 , 0132085127 , 1439917701 , 9780877221388 , 9781439917701 , 9780132085120
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: The Black worker volume 3
    Series Statement: a documentary history from colonial times to the present
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Black worker during the era of the Knights of Labor
    DDC: 331.6396073
    Keywords: Knights of Labor ; African Americans Economic conditions ; African Americans Employment ; Race relations ; African Americans ; Economic conditions ; African Americans ; Employment ; Knights of Labor ; United States ; United States Race relations
    Abstract: Part I: The condition of black workers in the south. Introduction ; Blacks testify before the Senate Committee on Relations Between Labor and Capital, 1883 -- Part II: Should blacks join the ranks of labor? Introduction ; Conflicting views ; A black leader's advice to Negro working men -- Part III: Black labor militancy and the Knights of Labor. Introduction ; Black labor unrest in the south ; The Knights organize southern blacks ; Black workers and Knights of Labor strikes, 1885-1886 -- Part IV: The Knights of Labor Convention in Richmond, 1886. Introduction ; Terence V. Powderly, Frank J. Ferrell, and the integrated convention in Richmond, 1886 -- Part V: Suppression of the black Knights. Introduction ; Opposition to the Knights of Labor in South Carolina ; An overview of the Knights' 1887 Sugar Strike in Louisiana ; Congressional reaction to the Louisiana Sugar Strike -- Part VI: Grand Master Workman Terence V. Powderly and the black worker. Introduction ; Correspondence relating to the black worker in the Powderly papers -- Part VII: Race relations within the Knights of Labor. Introduction ; Relations between black and white Knights from the 1886 Convention to 1889 ; Deportation : the Knights' solution to the problems of the black worker -- Part VIII: Black farmers organize black alliances. Introduction ; The Colored Farmers Alliance and Cooperative Union, 1890-1891 ; The 1891 Cotton Pickers' Strike -- Part IX: Other expressions of black labor militancy. Introduction ; The Savannah Wharf Workers' Strike, 1891 ; Black and white unity : the Chicago Cullinary Alliance.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references and index
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  • 7
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    Online Resource
    Philadelphia : Temple University Press
    ISBN: 0877221367 , 1439917744 , 9781439917749 , 9780877221364
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: The Black worker volume 5
    Series Statement: a documentary history from colonial times to the present
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Black worker from 1900 to 1919
    DDC: 331.6/396073
    Keywords: African Americans Employment ; African Americans Economic conditions ; African American labor union members ; African American labor union members ; African Americans ; Economic conditions ; Race relations ; African Americans ; Employment ; United States ; United States Race relations
    Abstract: Part I: Economic conditions of black workers at the turn of the 20th century. Introduction ; The south ; The north ; Black artisans and mechanics -- Part II: Organized labor and the black worker before World War I. Introduction ; Race relations in the labor movement ; The American Federation of Labor and the black worker ; New Orleans Labor Strike 1907 ; The Alabama Coal Strike ; Georgia Railroad Strike, 1909 -- Part III: The great migration. Introduction ; Exodus to the north ; Letters of Negro migrants, 1916-1918 -- Part IV: The migration and northern race riots. Introduction ; Race riot in East St. Louis, 1917 ; The Chicago race riot, 1919 -- Part V: George E. Haynes and the division of Negro economics. Introduction ; New opportunities raise new questions -- Part VI: Organized labor and the black worker during World War I and readjustment. Introduction ; American Federation of Labor conventions and the black worker ; Race relations and the labor movement ; Black and white in Bogalusa, Louisiana -- Part VII: Socialism, the Industrial Worker of the World, and the black worker. Introduction ; Before the war ; Covington Hall ; Post-war and readjustment.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references and index
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  • 8
    ISBN: 9780833092922 , 0833092928
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource (xxxv, 148 pages) , color illustrations, color map, color charts.
    Series Statement: Research Report RR-1236-OSD
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 303.62509599
    Keywords: United States / Army / Special Forces ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Terrorism Prevention ; Philippines ; Counterinsurgency Philippines ; Transnational crime Prevention ; International cooperation ; Operation Enduring Freedom, 2001- ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Transnational crime Prevention ; International cooperation ; Counterinsurgency ; Terrorism Prevention ; Terrorism Prevention ; Operation Enduring Freedom, 2001- ; Counterinsurgency ; Transnational crime Prevention ; International cooperation ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Terrorism ; Prevention ; HISTORY ; Asia ; Southeast Asia ; Military relations ; Strategic aspects of individual places ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Counterinsurgency ; Philippines Strategic aspects ; 21st century ; United States Military relations ; Philippines ; Philippines Military relations ; United States ; Philippines Military relations ; Philippines Strategic aspects 21st century ; United States Military relations ; United States Military relations ; Philippines Military relations ; Philippines Strategic aspects 21st century ; Philippines ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "This report examines the 14-year experience of U.S. special operations forces in the Philippines from 2001 through 2014. The objective of this case history is to document and evaluate the activities and effects of special operations capabilities employed to address terrorist threats in Operation Enduring Freedom--Philippines through (1) training and equipping Philippine security forces, (2) providing operational advice and assistance, and (3) conducting civil–military and information operations. The report evaluates the development, execution, and adaptation of the U.S. effort to enable the Philippine government to counter transnational terrorist groups. An average of 500 to 600 U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps special operations units were employed continuously under the command of a joint special operations task force. They provided training, advice, and assistance during combat operations to both Philippine special operations units and selected air, ground, and naval conventional units; conducted civil–military and information operations on Basilan, in the Sulu archipelago, and elsewhere in Mindanao; provided intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, medical evacuation, and emergency care; aided planning and intelligence fusion at joint operational commands and force development at institutional headquarters; and coordinated their programs closely with the U.S. embassy country team. The authors conclude that Operation Enduring Freedom--Philippines contributed to the successful degradation of transnational terrorist threats in the Philippines and the improvement of its security forces, particularly special operations units. It identifies contributing and limiting factors, which could be relevant to the planning and implementation of future such efforts"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Figures -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: Introduction: Study Purpose -- Research Approach -- Organization of the Report -- Chapter 2: U.S.-Philippine Relations in Historical Perspective: U.S.-Philippine Policy Decisions -- The Initial Assessment -- Joint Task Force 510 and the Terms of Reference -- 2003-2004: Transition to Joint Special Operations Task Force--Philippines -- Summary -- Chapter 4: 2005-2007: The Move to Jolo and Operation Ultimatum: Assessment and Adaptation -- Plan Execution -- Increased Emphasis on Armed Forces of Philippines Targeting of Abu Sayyaf Group Leaders -- Summary -- Chapter 6: 2010-2012: Transitioning Up: Assessment and Adaptation -- Plan Execution -- Summary -- Chapter 7: 2012-2014: Zamboanga Siege and Transitioning Out: Assessment and Adaptation -- Plan Execution -- Summary -- Chapter 8: Conclusion: Overall Outcomes -- Limiting Factors -- Key Contributing Factors -- Generalizability of Findings -- Appendixes: A. Balikatan 02-1 Terms of Reference -- B. Plan Analysis Tool -- Bibliography.
    Note: "April 6, 2016"--Table of contents page. - Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-148). - Online resource; title from PDF title page (RAND, viewed April 7, 2016) , Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-148)
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  • 9
    ISBN: 9780833092946 , 0833094432 , 0833092944 , 9780833094438
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxx, 180 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1199-RWJ
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Chandra, Anita Building a national culture of health
    Keywords: Public health Economic aspects ; Well-being ; Quality of life ; Health promotion ; Preventive health services ; Health care reform ; Public health Social aspects ; Public health ; Well-being ; Quality of life ; Health promotion ; Preventive health services ; Health care reform ; Public health ; Health Policy ; Quality of Life ; Health Behavior ; MEDICAL ; Preventive Medicine ; Health care reform ; Health promotion ; Preventive health services ; Public health ; Economic aspects ; Public health ; Social aspects ; Quality of life ; Well-being ; United States ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Preface -- Figures -- Tables -- Abbreviations -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Introduction: Defining Culture -- Defining Health -- The Culture of Health Action Framework -- Methods Employed for Action Framework Development -- Remainder of the Report -- 2. Developing the Action Framework and Drivers: Moving to an Action Framework -- Developing Drivers and Identifying Potential Measures -- Environmental Scan/Literature Review -- Stakeholder Engagement -- RWJF Partner Inputs -- Logic Model for the Culture of Health -- Team Analysis -- 3. Toward a Strategy for Measuring a Culture of Health: Measure Characteristics -- Criteria for Selecting Individual Measures -- 4. Stakeholder Engagement to Inform the Culture of Health Action Framework: Key Principles of Stakeholder Engagement -- Concept Mapping -- Remaining Chapters -- 5. Making Health a Shared Value: Envisioning and Defining This Action Area -- Drivers in the Action Area of Making Health a Shared Value -- Measures -- Limitations -- 6. Fostering Cross-Sector Collaboration to Improve Well-Being: Envisioning and Defining This Action Area -- Drivers in the Action Area of Fostering Cross-Sector Collaboration to Improve Well-Being -- Measures -- Limitations -- 7. Creating Healthier, More Equitable Communities: Envisioning and Defining This Action Area -- Drivers in the Action Area of Creating Healthier, More Equitable Communities -- Measures -- Limitations -- 8. Strengthening Integration of Health Services and Systems: Envisioning and Defining This Action Area -- Drivers in the Action Area of Strengthening Integration of Health Services and systems -- Measures -- Limitations -- 9. Improving Population Health, Well-Being, and Equity: Envisioning and Defining Outcomes -- Outcome Areas and Definitions -- Measures -- Limitations -- 10. Summary and Next Steps: Current Measurement Gaps -- Next Steps with Action Framework -- Sentinel Communities -- Implementation: Next Steps -- References -- Appendix A. Frequently Asked Questions About the Culture of Health -- Appendix B. Sentinel Community Overview and Frequently Asked Questions
    Abstract: Preface -- Figures -- Tables -- Abbreviations -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Introduction: Defining Culture -- Defining Health -- The Culture of Health Action Framework -- Methods Employed for Action Framework Development -- Remainder of the Report -- 2. Developing the Action Framework and Drivers: Moving to an Action Framework -- Developing Drivers and Identifying Potential Measures -- Environmental Scan/Literature Review -- Stakeholder Engagement -- RWJF Partner Inputs -- Logic Model for the Culture of Health -- Team Analysis -- 3. Toward a Strategy for Measuring a Culture of Health: Measure Characteristics -- Criteria for Selecting Individual Measures -- 4. Stakeholder Engagement to Inform the Culture of Health Action Framework: Key Principles of Stakeholder Engagement -- Concept Mapping -- Remaining Chapters -- 5. Making Health a Shared Value: Envisioning and Defining This Action Area -- Drivers in the Action Area of Making Health a Shared Value -- Measures -- Limitations -- 6. Fostering Cross-Sector Collaboration to Improve Well-Being: Envisioning and Defining This Action Area -- Drivers in the Action Area of Fostering Cross-Sector Collaboration to Improve Well-Being -- Measures -- Limitations -- 7. Creating Healthier, More Equitable Communities: Envisioning and Defining This Action Area -- Drivers in the Action Area of Creating Healthier, More Equitable Communities -- Measures -- Limitations -- 8. Strengthening Integration of Health Services and Systems: Envisioning and Defining This Action Area -- Drivers in the Action Area of Strengthening Integration of Health Services and systems -- Measures -- Limitations -- 9. Improving Population Health, Well-Being, and Equity: Envisioning and Defining Outcomes -- Outcome Areas and Definitions -- Measures -- Limitations -- 10. Summary and Next Steps: Current Measurement Gaps -- Next Steps with Action Framework -- Sentinel Communities -- Implementation: Next Steps -- References -- Appendix A. Frequently Asked Questions About the Culture of Health -- Appendix B. Sentinel Community Overview and Frequently Asked Questions
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 144-169)
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  • 10
    ISBN: 9780833095169 , 0833095161
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (5 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1162-COMMASS
    DDC: 362.10973
    Keywords: Minorities Medical care ; Health care reform ; Health services accessibility ; Social status Health aspects ; Minorities ; Health care reform ; Health services accessibility ; Social status ; Health Services Accessibility statistics & numerical data ; Health Care Reform ; Ethnic Groups statistics & numerical data ; United States ; United States ; Health care reform ; Health services accessibility ; Minorities ; Medical care ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "A key aim of U.S. health care reforms is to ensure equitable care while improving quality for all Americans. Limited race/ethnicity data in health care records hamper efforts to meet this goal. Despite improvements in access and quality, gaps persist, particularly among persons belonging to racial/ethnic minority and low-income groups. This report describes the use of indirect estimation methods to produce probabilistic estimates of racial/ethnic populations to monitor health care utilization and improvement. One method described, called Bayesian Indirect Surname Geocoding, uses a person's Census surname and the racial/ethnic composition of their neighborhood to produce a set of probabilities that a given person belongs to one of a set of mutually exclusive racial/ethnic groups. Advances in methods for estimating race/ethnicity are enabling health plans and other health care organizations to overcome a long-standing barrier to routine monitoring and actions to reduce disparities in care. Though these new estimation methods are promising, practical knowledge and guidance on how to most effectively apply newly available race/ethnicity data to address disparities can be greatly extended"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Key findings -- NEWER INDIRECT ESTIMATION METHODS -- ACCURACY OF NEWER ESTIMATES -- USES OF INDIRECTLY ESTIMATED RACE/ETHNICITY -- RELATED APPLICATIONS OF INDIRECT ESTIMATION -- CONCLUSION -- REFERENCES.
    Note: "March 28, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (page 5)
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  • 11
    ISBN: 9780833095879 , 0833095870
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (23 pages)
    Series Statement: [Research report] RR-1580-WF
    DDC: 371.102
    Keywords: American School Leader Panel ; American School Leader Panel ; Teachers Supervision of ; Teachers Education (Continuing education) ; Mentoring in education ; Teachers ; Teachers ; Mentoring in education ; United States ; Mentoring in education ; Teachers ; Education (Continuing education) ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "An abundance of research suggests that effective school leaders are vital to promoting student outcomes in schools across the United States. Recognizing this, many state and local education agencies are motivated to develop a strong corps of highly qualified principals and assistant principals. Although a lot of emphasis is placed on recruitment and preservice training for new principals, many school districts are also working to support administrators once they are placed in schools. However, relatively little is known about the types of on-the-job supports currently available to school leaders, particularly on a national scale. This report presents findings from a Wallace Foundation — funded survey of RAND's American School Leader Panel, a nationally representative sample of principals, regarding the quantity, content, and perceived quality of on-the-job support offered to them by their school districts. It focuses on three particular types of support — supervision, mentoring, and professional development — and investigates not only the prevalence of support for school leaders but also how this support reflects the role of leadership in instruction. In addition, responses of principals from small, midsize, and large school districts are examined to consider whether school leader support may look different depending on district size. This report was updated in October 2016. The current version provides estimates based on updated weights for a small percentage of the respondents. Weights were updated to account for infrequent misclassification in the assignment of school-level characteristics"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: INTRODUCTION -- SAMPLE AND DATA -- RESULTS: Prevalence of Supports for School Leaders -- Support for Principals' Roles as Instructional Leaders -- Differences in School-Leader Support in Small, Midsize, and Large School Districts -- CONCLUSION: Implications -- NOTES -- APPENDIX: ASLP SURVEY INSTRUMENT -- REFERENCES.
    Note: "October 31, 2016"--Table of contents page , Caption title , Includes bibliographical references (pages 22-23)
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  • 12
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    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
    ISBN: 9780833096296 , 083309629X , 9780833095411 , 0833095412
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xii, 40 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1526-CMS
    DDC: 617.9/195
    Keywords: Medical fees Law and legislation ; Health insurance claims ; Postoperative care Costs ; Managed care plans (Medical care) ; Medical fees ; Health insurance claims ; Postoperative care ; Managed care plans (Medical care) ; Managed Care Programs ; Fees, Medical legislation & jurisprudence ; Postoperative Care economics ; Health insurance claims ; United States ; Managed care plans (Medical care) ; Medical fees ; Law and legislation ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) uses a fee schedule to pay physicians and nonphysician practitioners for their professional services. For many surgeries and other types of procedures, Medicare's payment for the procedure includes post-operative visits delivered during a global period of ten or 90 days anchored on the surgery date. The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 requires CMS gather the necessary data to appropriately value post-operative care. The law requires CMS to collect data on the "number and level" of visits in the global period from a representative sample of physicians beginning January 1, 2017. Congress suggested, but does not require, that the data be collected through claims. CMS asked the RAND Corporation to provide recommendations on how to best collect the number and level of post-operative visits through the use of nonpayment claims. To do so, RAND first gathered input from individuals performing surgical procedures on the range of post-operative care provided during the global period. RAND consulted with an expert panel on how to categorize the care into codes that capture the major differences in the breadth and intensity of post-operative care across care settings. This report provides recommendations for a set of nonpayment codes that combine visit times with the complexity of services, for both inpatient and office-based services. The recommended codes attempt to balance the need for a simple and straightforward system with the demand for a set of codes to capture the granularity and heterogeneity associated with post-operative care delivery"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Tables -- Figure -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Glossary -- 1. Introduction: Background -- Project Objectives -- Organization of this Report -- Clarifications on Terminology -- 2. Overview of Current Payment Policy for Post-Operative Services in the Global Period: Process for Determining Valuation of Global Procedures -- Billing for Post-Operative Services Provided During the Global Period -- 3. Interviews on Post-Operative Care: Interview Sampling Approach -- Interview Guide -- Interview Findings -- Summary of Interview Findings -- 4. Challenges Identified During Interviews and Expert Panel in Capturing Post-Operative Care via Codes: Expert Panel -- Challenges Identified During the Interviews and/or Expert Panel -- Summary of Challenges Associated with Capturing Post-Operative Care -- 5. Options for Capturing Post-Operative Care: Setting of Care -- Existing E&M Codes -- Scope of Care -- Time -- Summary of Options -- 6. Recommendations for Capturing Post-Operative Care: Proposed Framework of Post-Operative Codes -- Inpatient Codes: A, B, and C -- Office-Based Visit Codes: D and E -- Code for Non–Face-to-Face Care: F -- Codes for Clinical Staff: G and H -- Choosing the Correct Time Increment -- Summary of Recommendations -- 7. Summary and Next Steps: Other Considerations -- Next Steps -- Conclusion -- References.
    Note: "July 19, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 38-40)
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  • 13
    ISBN: 9780833094414 , 0833092863 , 0833094416 , 9780833092861
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: [Research report] RR-1334-OSD
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; United States ; Autism spectrum disorders Treatment ; Autism spectrum disorders ; Insurance Benefits ; Medicaid ; Behavior Therapy ; Autism Spectrum Disorder therapy ; Insurance Coverage ; Child ; Medicine ; Health & Biological Sciences ; United States ; MEDICAL ; Medicaid & Medicare ; United States ; Autism spectrum disorders ; Treatment ; Pediatrics ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: 1. Introduction -- 2. Coverage of ABA--Comparison of TRICARE with Medicaid and commercial insurance -- 3. Reimbursement rates for ABA, Medicaid, and commercial insurance -- 4. Potential provider shortage areas -- 5. Discussion -- Appendix: Sensitivity analysis results.
    Abstract: This study compared the Applied Behavior Analysis benefit provided by TRICARE as an early intervention for autism spectrum disorder with similar benefits in Medicaid and commercial health insurance plans. The study focused on comparing a proposed TRICARE reimbursement rate decrease from $125 per hour to $68 per hour for such services performed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to reimbursement rates in other plans
    Note: At head of title: Rand National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 63-65)
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  • 14
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    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
    ISBN: 9780833094537 , 0833094351 , 083309453X , 9780833094353
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (ix, 57 pages)
    Series Statement: Perspectives PE-192-RC
    Keywords: Terrorism Risk assessment 21st century ; Intelligence service Methodology ; Terrorism Prevention 21st century ; Civil-military relations ; National security 21st century ; Terrorism ; Intelligence service ; Terrorism ; Civil-military relations ; National security ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; Administrative agencies ; Reorganization ; Executive advisory bodies ; Interagency coordination ; Military readiness ; Decision making ; National security ; Decision making ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "Every president needs a decisionmaking system that harnesses the full capabilities and accumulated wisdom of the U.S. government and the nation's many stakeholders. Yet national security professionals--the officials who must advise the president on the most-difficult decisions -- cite a range of structural problems that hinder effective policymaking. While a more focused and timely decisionmaking process will not necessarily improve outcomes for the United States, poor choices could be calamitous. This Perspective analyzes a range of management challenges in the national security system and presents eight recommendations for strengthening U.S. decisionmaking and oversight of policy implementation. Among the conclusions: The National Security Council staff size should be reduced to better focus on high-priority areas. Civil-military operations should be planned by a new joint office at the State Department with a military general officer as deputy. Red-team and lessons-learned efforts would help ensure that the system is adaptive and responsive. Better integration of intelligence insights and secondments of senior officials across agencies can improve the quality and coherence of decisionmaking. And the use of special envoys, or "czars," should be limited"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Introduction: Evolution of Strategies and Systems -- Chapter 2: Why Process Matters -- Chapter 3: How Did the National Security System Evolve? -- How Do Other Nations Make Decisions? -- Chapter 4: Previous Attempts at Reform -- Chapter 5: Changing Environment -- Chapter 6: Recommendations for the National Security Decision Structure -- NSC Staff Size -- Civil-Military Cooperation and Resource Sharing -- Decline of Disciplined, Organizational Messaging Systems -- Including the Right Agencies -- Integrating Intelligence Insights -- Groupthink and Embedded Assumptions -- Continuity, Integration, and Professional Staff Development -- Overuse of Czars -- Chapter 7: Conclusion: Strategizing, Decisionmaking, and Policy Implementation -- Abbreviations -- Bibliography -- About the Author.
    Note: "April 5, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 51-56)
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  • 15
    ISBN: 9780833095763 , 0833095765
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (15 pages)
    Series Statement: Research Report RR-1095-OSD
    DDC: 362.860973
    Keywords: Veterans Medical care ; Veterans Mental health services ; Veterans Employment ; Veterans Education ; Veterans Services for ; Career changes ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Career changes ; Veterans ; Employment ; Veterans ; Medical care ; Veterans ; Mental health services ; Veterans ; Services for ; United States ; Career changes ; Veterans ; Education ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "The transition from military service to the civilian world can be very challenging, particularly for young veterans with no prior civilian work experience and those with injuries or disabilities. As part of their duty to care for the men and women who have served the country in uniform--as well as to promote strong member recruitment in the future--the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seek to monitor and improve the education and employment opportunities and the health and well-being of military veterans and reservists. Over the past decade, the RAND Corporation has proactively pursued a program of research addressing veterans' transitions to the civilian labor market. This document compiles RAND's body of work on this topic and highlights the breadth of topics RAND has studied. It distills more than a decade's worth of research on many facets of veteran life into a set of ten questions and answers gleaned from this work"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Overview -- HOW WIDESPREAD IS VETERAN UNEMPLOYMENT? : RAND Findings: Collecting the Right Data -- More-Robust Results -- Read More -- WHY ARE SO MANY VETERANS ON UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE?: RAND Findings: Building a Better Database -- Suggested Solutions -- Read More -- ARE TAX CREDITS FOR HIRING VETERANS USEFUL AND COST-EFFECTIVE?: RAND Findings -- Do Companies Unfairly Benefit? -- Benefits Outweigh the Costs -- Read More -- DO SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS EARN LESS THAN CIVILIANS?: RAND Findings -- Occupational Differences -- College Enrollment -- Economic Condition -- Read More -- HOW EFFECTIVE ARE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VETERANS' TRANSITIONS?: RAND Findings -- PaYS -- 100,000 Jobs Mission -- Beyond Yellow Ribbon -- Toolkit for Translating Skills -- Read More -- WHAT DO VETERANS EXPERIENCE WHEN RETURNING TO SCHOOL?: RAND Findings -- GI Bill Costs and Savings: Veterans' College Experience and For-Profit Institutions -- Read More -- HOW WIDESPREAD AND COSTLY ARE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AMONG SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS?: RAND Findings -- Gaps in Mental Health Services -- Effects of PTSD on Earnings -- Read More -- IS SUICIDE A CRISIS IN THE MILITARY?: RAND Findings -- Mismatched Research Funding -- Read More ARE DISABLED VETERANS AND SURVIVORS SUITABLY COMPENSATED?: RAND Findings -- Disability Benefits -- Disincentive to Return to Work -- Compensating Survivors -- Read More -- WHAT ARE PROMISING AVENUES FOR FUTURE RESEARCH ON VETERANS?: Findings from Previous Research -- Potential Research on Veterans' Transitions -- Mapping Veterans' Employment Paths -- Broad Long-Term Study of Veterans’ Education Outcomes -- About This Report.
    Note: "May 23, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833092106 , 0833092103
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxv, 148 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Robinson, Linda, 1962- U.S. Special Operations Forces in the Philippines, 2001-2014
    DDC: 363.325/1709599
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Operation Enduring Freedom, 2001- ; Counterinsurgency ; Transnational crime Prevention ; International cooperation ; Terrorism Prevention ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Operation Enduring Freedom, 2001- ; Counterinsurgency ; Transnational crime ; Terrorism ; United States ; Strategic aspects of individual places ; Terrorism ; Prevention ; United States ; Operation Enduring Freedom (2001- ) ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Counterinsurgency ; Military relations ; Philippines ; Philippines Military relations ; Philippines Strategic aspects 21st century ; United States Military relations ; Philippines ; Philippines ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "This report examines the role of U.S. special operations forces in Operation Enduring Freedom -- Philippines from 2001 to 2014. The report documents the chief activities of U.S. special operations forces and their effects on transnational terrorist threats in the southern Philippines, the capacity and capability of the Philippine security forces, and the U.S.-Philippines bilateral relationship. The purpose of the report is to provide an authoritative and comprehensive account of a long-duration special operations mission to aid policymakers and military planners, as well as for use in professional military education." -- Page iii
    Abstract: "This report examines the role of U.S. special operations forces in Operation Enduring Freedom -- Philippines from 2001 to 2014. The report documents the chief activities of U.S. special operations forces and their effects on transnational terrorist threats in the southern Philippines, the capacity and capability of the Philippine security forces, and the U.S.-Philippines bilateral relationship. The purpose of the report is to provide an authoritative and comprehensive account of a long-duration special operations mission to aid policymakers and military planners, as well as for use in professional military education." -- Page iii
    Note: "National Defense Research Institute , "RR-1236-OSD"--Cover page 4 , "Prepared for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-148)
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    ISBN: 9780833094070 , 0833094076
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (19 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1165/4-RC
    DDC: 355.1/1560973
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Veterans' hospitals Medical care ; Veterans Legal status, laws, etc ; Veterans Services for ; Veterans Medical care ; Government policy ; Health services accessibility ; Veterans' hospitals ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Health services accessibility ; Veterans ; Services for ; United States ; Health services accessibility ; United States ; Veterans ; Legal status, laws, etc ; Veterans ; Medical care ; Government policy ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "In response to concerns that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has faced about veterans' access to care and the quality of care delivered, Congress enacted the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("Veterans Choice Act") in August 2014. The law was passed to help address access issues by expanding the criteria through which veterans can seek care from civilian providers. In addition, the law called for a series of independent assessments of the VA health care system across a broad array of topics related to the delivery of health care services to veterans in VA-owned and -operated facilities, as well as those under contract to VA. RAND conducted three of these assessments: Veteran demographics and health care needs (A), VA health care capabilities (B), and VA authorities and mechanisms for purchasing care (C). This report summarizes the findings of our assessments and includes recommendations from the reports for improving the match between veterans' needs and VA's capabilities, including VA's ability to purchase necessary care from the private sector."--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- CHAPTER ONE: Demand: How Much Care Do Veterans Use? -- CHAPTER TWO: Supply: What Is VA's Capacity to Deliver Health Care and How Might This Impact Veterans' Access? -- CHAPTER THREE: What Should Policymakers Consider When Examining Changes to Purchased Care? -- Recommendations.
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    ISBN: 9780833091673 , 0833093053 , 0833091670 , 9780833093059
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxii, 86 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1112-OSD
    Parallel Title: Print version Defense resource planning under uncertainty An application of robust decision making to munitions mix planning
    Keywords: United States Appropriations and expenditures ; United States ; Decision making ; Strategy ; Decision making ; Strategy ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Armed Forces ; Weapons systems ; Decision making ; Expenditures, Public ; Strategy ; United States ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Armed Forces ; Equipment and supplies ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Ordnance and ordnance stores ; United States Armed Forces ; Equipment ; United States Armed Forces ; Ordnance and ordnance stores ; United States Armed Forces ; Procurement ; United States Armed Forces ; Weapons systems ; United States ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "Today's defense resource planners face unprecedented uncertainty. The planning processes currently used to determine what forces and capabilities will be needed to address future threats to our national security and interests may be vulnerable to predictive failure. To manage these risks, a new approach to planning is needed to identify strategies that perform well over a wide range of threat and funding futures and thus are better able to manage surprise. This report describes how robust decision making (RDM) may help address this need. RDM, a quantitative decision support methodology for informing decisions under conditions of deep uncertainty and complexity, has been applied to many policy areas in the last decade. This document provides a proof of concept application of RDM to defense planning, focusing on the air-launched munitions mix challenge. The study embeds a fast-running "weapons on targets" allocation model within a "scenario generator" that explores many thousands of plausible, future twenty-year series of military campaigns. The RDM analysis uses these simulation models to stress-test alternative munitions mix strategies against many plausible futures. The analysis then identifies a robust munitions mix strategy, which interestingly depends not only on the desired portfolio of alternative weapons types but also on the rules used to replenish depleted weapons stocks after each campaign. The study also suggests how RDM might best be integrated into current Department of Defense planning processes and some of the challenges that might be involved"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Figures -- Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- CHAPTER ONE: Introduction: Planning with Predictive Failure -- Munitions Mix Challenge -- Organization of This Report -- CHAPTER TWO: The RDM Approach to Munitions Mix Planning: Comparison of RDM and Traditional Analysis -- RDM Enables Decision Makers to Discover Robust Strategies Through Iteration -- XLRM Factors Shape the Design of the Experiment -- CHAPTER THREE: RDM Munitions Mix Analysis: Initial Analysis of a Broad Range of Munitions Mix Strategies -- Analysis of Potentially More Robust Munitions Mix Strategies -- Stress-Testing of Strategies over Many Futures -- Scenarios That Illuminate the Vulnerabilities of Strategies -- Performance of Big+Deter-Mixed Strategy in the Moderate Scenario -- Performance of the Big+Deter-Mixed Strategy in the Extreme Scenario -- Future Focus on Purchase Rules in Addition to Portfolio Goals -- CHAPTER FOUR: Conclusions: A Robust Munitions Mix Strategy -- The Future of RDM in Defense Planning -- APPENDIXES -- References.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 85-86)
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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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    ISBN: 9780833092205 , 0833092367 , 9780833092359 , 0833092200 , 9780833092366
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 163 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1210-RC
    Series Statement: Strategic rethink
    Parallel Title: Print version Binnendijk, Hans Friends, foes, and future directions
    Keywords: World politics 21st century ; National security ; World politics ; National security ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Military policy ; Military relations ; National security ; World politics ; United States ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; Treaties ; United States Military policy ; United States Military relations ; United States ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: " ... RAND experts explore the elements of a national strategy for the conduct of U.S. foreign and security policy in this administration and the next. The report evaluates three broad strategies for dealing with U.S. partners and adversaries in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East in a time of diminishing defense budgets and an American public preference for a domestic focus. The three strategies are to be more assertive, to be more collaborative, or to retrench from international commitments. All three of these alternative approaches are constrained and a balance will need to be struck among them -- that balance may differ from region to region."--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- The Partnership Setting -- Anatomy of the Potential Adversaries: China ; Russia ; North Korea ; Iran ; Salafi jihadism -- U.S. Constraints Limit Assertiveness -- European Partners and the "Free Rider" Problem -- Asian Partners and Inadequate Security Structures -- In Search of a Middle East Partnership Strategy Conclusion: Choosing an Approach.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-163)
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    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
    ISBN: 9780833092496 , 0833092499 , 9780833092526 , 0833092529 , 0833092499 , 0833092529 , 9780833092496 , 9780833092526
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (1 recurso en línea (xv, 104 páginas)))
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1335-RC
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Harold, Scott Warren. Getting to Yes with China in Cyberspace
    Keywords: Cyberterrorism Prevention ; Security, International 21st century ; National security ; Cyberspace Political aspects ; Cyberspace Political aspects ; Cyberterrorism ; Information warfare 21st century ; Internet in espionage ; Cyberterrorism ; Espionage, Chinese ; Cyberspace operations (Military science) ; Cyberterrorism ; Security, International ; National security ; Cyberspace ; Cyberspace ; Cyberterrorism ; Information warfare ; Internet in espionage ; Cyberterrorism ; Espionage, Chinese ; Cyberspace operations (Military science) ; Cyberspace ; Political aspects ; Cyberterrorism ; Cyberterrorism ; Prevention ; Diplomatic relations ; Espionage, Chinese ; Information warfare ; Internet in espionage ; National security ; Security, International ; Telecommunications ; Electrical & Computer Engineering ; Engineering & Applied Sciences ; COMPUTERS ; Networking ; Security ; Cyberspace operations (Military science) ; China ; United States ; United States Foreign relations 21st century ; China Foreign relations 21st century ; United States ; China
    Abstract: "Since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the U.S.-China relationship has been characterized by conflict, confrontation, and strategic mistrust. The tensions that divide the two countries have been growing in importance in recent years. Unfortunately, they apply just as much to cyberspace as to relations in the physical world. Indeed, of all the areas where the relationship between the two sides is troubled, cyberspace has been one of the most contentious. The United States and China began formal negotiations in 2013 to resolve such differences only to see them abruptly suspended in 2014, when China broke them off in response to the U.S. indictment of several Chinese military officers on charges related to cyber-espionage activities. This study explores U.S. policy options for managing relations with China over this critical policy area through the use of agreements and norms of behavior. It looks at two basic questions: Can the United States and China achieve meaningful outcomes through formal negotiations over norms and rules in cyberspace? And, if so, what areas are most likely to yield agreement and what might be exchanged for what? This analysis should be of interest to two communities: those concerned with U.S. relations with China, and those concerned with developing norms of conduct in cyberspace, notably those that enhance security and freedom"--Publisher's description
    Abstract: Ch. 1. The "cyber problem" in U.S.-China relations -- ch. 2. Coming to terms -- ch. 3. Getting to now -- ch. 4. Getting to yes? -- ch. 5. Conclusions -- Postscript.
    Abstract: Preface -- Summary -- Abbreviations -- Chapter One: The "Cyber Problem" in U.S.-China Relations: Purpose and Approach -- Organization of This Report -- Chapter Two: Coming to Terms: The Dimensions and Implications of Divergent Views of Deterrence -- Sources of Difference -- Elements of Difference -- Law and Equality -- The Application of Different Deterrence Approaches to Cyberspace: Hegemony -- Attribution Versus the Correlation of Forces -- Escalation -- Stability -- Signaling -- Overall -- Chapter Three: Getting to Now: China's Cyber Espionage -- The 2011 U.S. International Strategy for Cyberspace -- Mandiant, Snowden, and the PLA 5 -- Track Two Talks Between CICIR and CSIS -- What Could the United States Do to Discourage China's EMCE? -- Chapter Four: Getting to Yes?: Setting -- Track One Negotiations: Economically Motivated Cyber Espionage -- What Does China Want? -- Alternatives to Bilateral Negotiations with China -- The Law of Armed Conflict and the Right to Retaliate -- A Mutual Forbearance Proposal -- Chapter Five: Conclusions -- Postscript -- References.
    Note: "March 22, 2016"--Table of contents page , Incluye referencias bibliográficas
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    ISBN: 9780833095350 , 0833095811 , 0833095358 , 0833095811 , 9780833095350 , 9780833095817
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxv, 138 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1255-NIJ
    Keywords: Justice, Administration of ; Courts Technological innovations ; Justice, Administration of ; Courts ; Courts ; Technological innovations ; Justice, Administration of ; LAW / Criminal Law / General ; Law - U.S. - General ; Law - U.S ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States
    Abstract: "Society relies on the judicial system to play numerous roles. It is the link between law enforcement and the corrections system and serves as a check on their power over citizens. It also adjudicates civil disputes, serving as a venue for negotiation and resolution of various problems. In playing these roles, courts today are challenged by a wide range of issues, such as high caseloads, resource constraints, disparities in justice outcomes, and increasing needs to share information. For the courts to adapt to these challenges and take advantage of new opportunities to improve their ability to play their critical roles, the court system needs innovation. This report draws on published literature and new structured deliberations of a practitioner Courts Advisory Panel to frame an innovation agenda. It identifies and prioritizes potential improvements in technology, policy, and practice for the court system. Some of the top-tier needs identified by the panel and researchers include developing better tools to sort cases and match them with the process most likely to get them to an outcome efficiently and effectively, defining strategies and minimum standards for protecting the "virtual filing cabinets" that hold the court's formal records, and expanding the court-related transactions and interactions that could be done from a distance over the Internet. Such high-priority needs provide a menu of innovation options for addressing key problems or capitalizing on emerging opportunities for the court system. This report is part of a larger effort to assess and prioritize technology and related needs across the criminal justice community for the National Institute of Justice's National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center system"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Ch. 1. Introduction -- ch. 2. The state of the U.S. court system today -- ch. 3. Court technology and practice today -- ch. 4. From courts today to courts tomorrow: identifying and prioritizing innovation needs in technology, policy, and practice -- ch. 5. Conclusions -- Appendix A. Courts advisory panel members -- Appendix B. Courts advisory panel pre-meeting questionnaire -- Appendix C. Cours advisory panel agenda -- Appendix D. Detailed methodology -- Appendix E. Full list of court needs.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Figures and Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1. Introduction: Considering Innovation in U.S. Courts -- About This Report -- Chapter 2: The State of the U.S. Court System Today: Key Trends and Challenges for the U.S. Court System: Court Caseloads and Resource Scarcity -- Court Security and Preparedness -- Proliferation of Problem-Solving Courts -- Racial and Economic Disparities in Case Processing and Outcomes -- Increasing Prominence of Pro Se Litigants -- Courts and Changing Technology -- Moving Forward -- Chapter 3. Court Technology and Practice Today -- A Taxonomy of Court Technology and Practice -- The State of the Art Today--Sketching the Foundation for Court Innovation: Information and Communications -- Doctrine, Tactics, Management, and Behavioral Knowledge Development and Training -- Facility Operations and Population Services -- Person-Worn Equipment and Weapons/Force -- Conclusion -- Chapter 4. From Courts Today to Courts Tomorrow: Identifying and Prioritizing Innovation Needs in Technology, Policy, and Practice -- The Courts Advisory Panel Process : Identifying Innovation Needs -- Prioritizing Innovation Needs -- Toward an Innovation Agenda for the U.S. Court System: Considering the Identified Needs as a Whole -- Identifying Priority Needs to Focus the Innovation Agenda -- Chapter 5. Conclusions: An Innovation Agenda Focused on Information and Communications Tools and Practices -- An Agenda Driven More by Adopting Existing Tools and Practices Than Developing New Ones -- Fostering Innovation in the U.S. Court System -- APPENDIXES -- References.
    Note: "May 10, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-138)
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    ISBN: 9780833095213 , 0833095218
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiii, 95 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1397-MCF
    DDC: 323.0420869120973
    Keywords: Immigrants Services for ; Cost effectiveness ; Immigrants ; Emigration and immigration ; Political aspects ; Social policy ; United States ; Emigration and immigration ; Economic aspects ; United States Social policy 21st century ; United States Emigration and immigration ; Economic aspects ; United States Emigration and immigration 21st century ; Political aspects ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Traditionally, immigration policy has been a federal responsibility but, in the past decade, states have begun to adopt policies through legislation and other actions to respond to trends in unauthorized immigration. Some states have adopted restrictive policies toward unauthorized immigrants, such as expanding state and local enforcement of immigration laws, requiring employers to verify employment eligibility, and precluding access to driver's licenses or in-state tuition for public higher education. Other states have adopted policies that are unrestrictive — for example, making driver's licenses and in-state tuition available regardless of immigration status. The expanding role of states in these areas of policy raises questions about the consequences of state-level action for various stakeholders in the public and private sectors. This report features a cost-benefit framework for classifying the potential impacts of specific state-level immigration-related policies, identifying the potential domains of impact and how different stakeholders in the public and private sectors would be affected. The authors also review research literature to identify empirical evidence, where it exists, regarding the likely magnitudes of the impacts of specific state-level immigration-related policies, and use the cost-benefit framework, together with the assembled empirical evidence, to assess the rigor and relevance of existing studies of the fiscal and economic impacts of specific state-level immigration policy actions. This study should be of interest to policymakers at all levels of government, as well stakeholders in the private sector, focused on state-level immigration policy and the costs and benefits associated with state policy actions pertaining to unauthorized immigrants"--Publisher's description
    Abstract: "Traditionally, immigration policy has been a federal responsibility but, in the past decade, states have begun to adopt policies through legislation and other actions to respond to trends in unauthorized immigration. Some states have adopted restrictive policies toward unauthorized immigrants, such as expanding state and local enforcement of immigration laws, requiring employers to verify employment eligibility, and precluding access to driver's licenses or in-state tuition for public higher education. Other states have adopted policies that are unrestrictive — for example, making driver's licenses and in-state tuition available regardless of immigration status. The expanding role of states in these areas of policy raises questions about the consequences of state-level action for various stakeholders in the public and private sectors. This report features a cost-benefit framework for classifying the potential impacts of specific state-level immigration-related policies, identifying the potential domains of impact and how different stakeholders in the public and private sectors would be affected. The authors also review research literature to identify empirical evidence, where it exists, regarding the likely magnitudes of the impacts of specific state-level immigration-related policies, and use the cost-benefit framework, together with the assembled empirical evidence, to assess the rigor and relevance of existing studies of the fiscal and economic impacts of specific state-level immigration policy actions. This study should be of interest to policymakers at all levels of government, as well stakeholders in the private sector, focused on state-level immigration policy and the costs and benefits associated with state policy actions pertaining to unauthorized immigrants"--Publisher's description
    Note: "March 8, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 83-95)
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    ISBN: 9780833093004 , 0833095242 , 0833093002 , 9780833095244
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (ix, 62 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-1420-AF
    Keywords: Civil-military relations ; Civil-military relations ; HISTORY / Military / Aviation ; Civil-military relations ; Military policy ; United States ; United States Military policy ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Today's U.S. military is full of perplexing questions and issues. Individually, each can be explained, but collectively the explanations seem too complicated. This complexity makes the military difficult to comprehend even to those in uniform. This report is an attempt to understand this complexity and to start a conversation about how to better understand America's 21st-century military. To do that, a return to first principles is necessary, starting with how the nation understands 'the common defense' and the role that organized violence plays in providing for it. The nation's understanding of both the common defense and organized violence has changed dramatically in the years since 2001. The diversification in the employment of violence produced a profound paradigm shift that Thomas Kuhn's seminal work, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, helps to identify and explain. America's senior civilian and military leaders must understand this shift in order to create the military the nation needs in the coming decades and to ensure that it is an institution the American people continue to trust"--Publisher's web site
    Abstract: "Today's U.S. military is full of perplexing questions and issues. Individually, each can be explained, but collectively the explanations seem too complicated. This complexity makes the military difficult to comprehend even to those in uniform. This report is an attempt to understand this complexity and to start a conversation about how to better understand America's 21st-century military. To do that, a return to first principles is necessary, starting with how the nation understands 'the common defense' and the role that organized violence plays in providing for it. The nation's understanding of both the common defense and organized violence has changed dramatically in the years since 2001. The diversification in the employment of violence produced a profound paradigm shift that Thomas Kuhn's seminal work, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, helps to identify and explain. America's senior civilian and military leaders must understand this shift in order to create the military the nation needs in the coming decades and to ensure that it is an institution the American people continue to trust"--Publisher's web site
    Note: "RAND Project Air Force , "April 27, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 55-62) , Series from web site
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    Santa Monica, Calif : Rand Corporation
    ISBN: 9780833093127 , 0833093126 , 9780833094940 , 0833094947
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 61 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1187-ICJ
    Parallel Title: Print version Ablon, Lillian Consumer attitudes toward data breach notifications and loss of personal information
    Keywords: Identity theft ; Computer crimes ; Computer security ; Consumer protection ; Data protection ; Disclosure of information ; Consumers Attitudes ; Identity theft ; Computer crimes ; Computer security ; Consumer protection ; Data protection ; Disclosure of information ; Consumers ; Computer security ; Consumer protection ; Consumers ; Attitudes ; Data protection ; Disclosure of information ; Identity theft ; United States ; COMPUTERS ; Internet ; Security ; Computer crimes ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "Data breaches continue to plague private-sector companies, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Despite the mounting rate of these breaches, the continuing harms imposed on consumers and firms, and over a decade of breach notification laws, very little research exists that examines consumer response to these developments. This report sets out the results of a nationally representative survey of the consumer experience with data breaches: the frequency of notifications of data breaches and the type of data taken; consumer attitudes toward data breaches, breach notifications, and company follow-on responses; and perceived personal costs resulting from the breach, with the goal to establish a baseline of information about consumer attitudes toward data loss and company practices in responding to such events. Key findings include: (1) Twenty-six percent of respondents, or an estimated 64 million U.S. adults, recalled a breach notification in the past 12 months; (2) 44 percent of those notified were already aware of the breach; (3) 62 percent of respondents accepted offers of free credit monitoring; (4) only 11 percent of respondents stopped dealing with the affected company following a breach; (5) 32 percent of respondents reported no costs of the breach and any inconvenience it garnered, while, among those reporting some cost, the median cost was 500 dollars; and (6) 77 percent of respondents were highly satisfied with the company's post-breach response"--Publisher's description
    Abstract: "Data breaches continue to plague private-sector companies, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Despite the mounting rate of these breaches, the continuing harms imposed on consumers and firms, and over a decade of breach notification laws, very little research exists that examines consumer response to these developments. This report sets out the results of a nationally representative survey of the consumer experience with data breaches: the frequency of notifications of data breaches and the type of data taken; consumer attitudes toward data breaches, breach notifications, and company follow-on responses; and perceived personal costs resulting from the breach, with the goal to establish a baseline of information about consumer attitudes toward data loss and company practices in responding to such events. Key findings include: (1) Twenty-six percent of respondents, or an estimated 64 million U.S. adults, recalled a breach notification in the past 12 months; (2) 44 percent of those notified were already aware of the breach; (3) 62 percent of respondents accepted offers of free credit monitoring; (4) only 11 percent of respondents stopped dealing with the affected company following a breach; (5) 32 percent of respondents reported no costs of the breach and any inconvenience it garnered, while, among those reporting some cost, the median cost was 500 dollars; and (6) 77 percent of respondents were highly satisfied with the company's post-breach response"--Publisher's description
    Note: "RR-1187-ICJ"--Page 4 of cover , Includes bibliographical references (pages 57-61)
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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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    ISBN: 9780833095299 , 0833095293
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (13 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1478-RC
    DDC: 338.4/76292
    Keywords: Autonomous vehicles Decision making ; Autonomous vehicles ; Traffic safety ; Intelligent control systems ; Automobile industry and trade ; Motor vehicles ; Traffic safety ; Intelligent control systems ; Automobile industry and trade Technological innovations ; Motor vehicles Automatic control ; Automated vehicles Decision making ; Traffic safety ; United States ; Automobile industry and trade ; Technological innovations ; Intelligent control systems ; Motor vehicles ; Automatic control ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "How safe are autonomous vehicles? The answer is crucial for developing sound policies to govern their deployment. One proposal to assess safety is to test-drive autonomous vehicles in real traffic, observe their performance, and make statistical comparisons to human driver performance. This approach is logical, but it is practical? In this report, we calculate the number of miles that would need to be driven to provide clear statistical evidence of autonomous vehicle safety. Given that current traffic fatalities and injuries are rare events compared with vehicle miles traveled, we show that fully autonomous vehicles would have to be driven hundreds of millions of miles and sometimes hundreds of billions of miles to demonstrate their safety in terms of fatalities and injuries. Under even aggressive testing assumptions, existing fleets would take tens and sometimes hundreds of years to drive these miles--an impossible proposition if the aim is to demonstrate performance prior to releasing them for consumer use. Our findings demonstrate that developers of this technology and third-party testers cannot simply drive their way to safety. Instead, they will need to develop innovative methods of demonstrating safety and reliability. And yet, it may still not be possible to establish with certainty the safety of autonomous vehicles. Therefore, it is imperative that autonomous vehicle regulations are adaptive--designed from the outset to evolve with the technology so that society can better harness the benefits and manage the risks of these rapidly evolving and potentially transformative technologies"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Key Findings -- HOW MANY MILES WOULD AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES HAVE TO BE DRIVEN WITHOUT FAILURE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEIR FAILURE RATE IS BELOW SOME BENCHMARK? -- HOW MANY MILES WOULD AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES HAVE TO BE DRIVEN TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR FAILURE R ATE TO A PARTICULAR DEGREE OF PRECISION? -- HOW MANY MILES WOULD AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES HAVE TO BE DRIVEN TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEIR FAILURE RATE IS STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER THAN THE HUMAN DRIVER FAILURE RATE? -- DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS -- REFERENCES -- About the Authors.
    Note: "April 12, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 12-13)
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    ISBN: 9780833093134 , 0833093134 , 0833093134 , 9780833093134
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxii, 70 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1067-AF
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als McLeod, Gary, 1948- Enhancing space resilience through non-materiel means
    DDC: 358/.84
    Keywords: United States Operational readiness ; United States ; Astronautics, Military History 21st century ; Space security History 21st century ; Organizational resilience History 21st century ; Astronautics, Military ; Space security ; Organizational resilience ; Organizational resilience ; Air Forces ; Astronautics, Military ; Space security ; United States ; United States ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; History ; Armed Forces ; Operational readiness ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "Space is now a congested, contested, and competitive environment. Space systems must become more resilient to potential adversary actions and system failures, but changes to space systems are costly. To provide a complete look at resilience and possibly realize some benefit at lower cost, the Air Force asked RAND to identify non-materiel means--doctrine, organization, training, leadership and education, personnel, facilities, and policy--to enhance space resilience over the near and far terms.The authors developed implementation options to improve resilience based on a notional space protection operational concept: enhancing the capability of space operators to respond, in a timely and effective manner, to adversary counterspace actions. Operators need actionable information, appropriate organization and tactics, and dynamic command and control, supported by appropriate tools and decision aids, relevant training and exercises, and qualified personnel brought into the career field. The authors also recommend that Air Force Space Command develop a formal, end-to-end, space protection concept of operations (CONOPS) that captures all elements needed to improve resilience. In addition, the CONOPS could potentially follow the tenet of centralized control and decentralized execution in certain situations, such as when responding to adversary counterspace actions. For the near-term options, the rough order of magnitude (ROM) nonrecurring engineering (NRE) cost of implementation is estimated to be between 2.5 million dollars and 3.6 million dollars. For the far-term options, the ROM NRE cost is estimated to be between 109 million dollars and 166 million dollars, with the ROM recurring cost between 4 million dollars and 5.4 million dollars per year"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Figures -- Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction: Background -- Objectives -- Scope -- Space resilience -- Approach -- Report structure -- 2. Resilience and civil institutions: General approaches for building resilient operations: Impact avoidance -- Adaptation and flexibility -- Recovery and restoration -- Potential applications to the space operations community -- Summary -- 3. Resilience and U.S. government civil space agencies: Civil policy considerations: Full and open access -- Rapid delivery -- Continuity of operations -- Security classification -- Civil practices: Information -- Organization and tactics -- Command and control -- Training -- Personnel -- Summary -- 4. Resilience and Air Force space operations: Operational concept -- Findings: information: Space order of battle -- Limited intelligence at SOPS/SWS -- Space knowledge of intelligence personnel -- Space Weather effects -- Summary -- Findings: organization and tactics: Space protection lead -- Space protection tactics -- Tactics-sharing -- Summary -- Findings: command and control: Satellite C2 contacts -- Responsibilities and authorities -- Anomaly resolution -- Summary -- Findings: training: Space protection training -- Exercises -- Multiple satellite C2 systems -- Summary -- Findings: personnel: Initial qualifications -- Career progression -- Trained operators -- Summary -- Cost of implementation options -- Detailed recommendations -- 5. Resilience and a world with international and commercial partners: Information -- Organization and tactics -- Command and control -- 6. Recommendations: Overarching recommendations: Resilience as a priority -- Space protection CONOPS -- Detailed recommendations: Near-term recommendations -- Far-term recommendations -- ROM costs -- Appendix A: Space resilience cost analysis.
    Note: "RAND Project Air Force" --Title page , "RR-1067-AF"--Cover page 4 , Includes bibliographical references (pages 63-70)
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    ISBN: 9780833089205 , 083308920X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 56 pages)
    Series Statement: Research reports RR-957-TSF
    DDC: 358.1754
    Keywords: Ballistic missile defenses ; Ballistic missile defenses ; Russia (Federation) ; United States ; Military policy ; Iran ; Ballistic missile defenses ; Diplomatic relations ; Russia Foreign relations ; United States Military policy ; United States Foreign relations ; United States Foreign relations ; Iran Foreign relations ; Russia ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Iran ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The United States developed the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) missile defense system to defend against a variety of current and future Iranian missile threats. Russia has expressed dissatisfaction with the system, protesting that it presented a significant threat to Russia's nuclear deterrent. U.S. officials have repeatedly stated that the EPAA does not pose a threat to Russia's missile forces, arguing that the system is designed for ballistic missile threats from outside the Euro-Atlantic area and can neither negate nor undermine Russia's strategic deterrent capabilities. Nevertheless, in 2013, the Obama administration canceled Phase 4 of the system. This report demonstrates that the restructured EPAA system is able to defend against a range of current and future Iranian missile threats and does not pose a threat to Russian intercontinental ballistic missiles. Canceling Phase 4 of the EPAA system has opened a window for the United States and Russia to come together on additional bilateral nuclear arms reduction measures and missile defense cooperation
    Abstract: The United States developed the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) missile defense system to defend against a variety of current and future Iranian missile threats. Russia has expressed dissatisfaction with the system, protesting that it presented a significant threat to Russia's nuclear deterrent. U.S. officials have repeatedly stated that the EPAA does not pose a threat to Russia's missile forces, arguing that the system is designed for ballistic missile threats from outside the Euro-Atlantic area and can neither negate nor undermine Russia's strategic deterrent capabilities. Nevertheless, in 2013, the Obama administration canceled Phase 4 of the system. This report demonstrates that the restructured EPAA system is able to defend against a range of current and future Iranian missile threats and does not pose a threat to Russian intercontinental ballistic missiles. Canceling Phase 4 of the EPAA system has opened a window for the United States and Russia to come together on additional bilateral nuclear arms reduction measures and missile defense cooperation
    Note: "Supported by the Stanton Foundation , Includes bibliographical references (pages 51-56)
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    ISBN: 9780833088772 , 0833088777
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxii, 196 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-864
    Parallel Title: Print version Caulkins, Jonathan P Considering Marijuana Legalization : Insights for Vermont and Other Jurisdictions
    Keywords: Drug legalization ; Marijuana Government policy ; Marijuana abuse ; Marijuana Government policy ; Marijuana abuse ; Drug legalization ; Marijuana Taxation ; Marijuana Taxation ; Drug legalization ; Marijuana ; Marijuana abuse ; Marijuana ; Marijuana abuse ; Drug legalization ; Marijuana ; Marijuana ; Cannabis ; Marijuana Abuse ; United States ; Vermont ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Social Security ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Social Services & Welfare ; Drug legalization ; Marijuana abuse ; Marijuana ; Government policy ; Marijuana ; Taxation ; United States ; Vermont ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Cover; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction; A Brief Overview of Marijuana Policy; Report Overview; Chapter Two: The Marijuana Landscape in Vermont; Introduction; Marijuana Laws in Vermont; Marijuana Prevention and Treatment in Vermont; Indicators of Marijuana Use in Vermont; Estimating the Size of the Marijuana Market in Vermont in 2014; Criminal Justice Costs Associated with Marijuana Prohibition in Vermont; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Three: Consequences of Marijuana Use; Introduction; Limitations of Existing Studies; Consequences of Marijuana Consumption on Health; Consequences of Marijuana Consumption on Other Outcomes; Consequences of Marijuana Prohibition; Substitution for or Complementarity with Other Substances; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Four: Supply Architectures; Introduction; The Commonly Discussed Options; The Middle-Ground Options; The Extreme Options; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Five: Taxation and Other Sources of Revenue; Introduction; Bases for Taxing Marijuana; Collection Point; Mechanisms for Changing the Tax Burden.; Fees and Auctions; Other Revenue Considerations; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Six: Regulation; Introduction; A Regulatory Checklist; A Closer Examination of Eight Regulatory Decisions for Legal Marijuana; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Seven: How Legalization in Vermont Could Influence Tax Revenue, Consumption, and Public Budgets; Introduction; Potential Revenue from Taxing Vermonters' Marijuana Consumption When the Only Competition Comes from the Black Market; Sales to Marijuana Tourists and Exports; Threats to Tax-Revenue Collection in the Longer Run; Cost of Regulation; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Eight: Closing Remarks: Introduction; Uncertainty; Weighing Policy Options; Final Thoughts for Vermont; Appendixes; A. Evidence Concerning Substitution and Complementarity; B. Business Deductions and U.S. Code Title 26 Section 280E; References
    Abstract: Cover; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction; A Brief Overview of Marijuana Policy; Report Overview; Chapter Two: The Marijuana Landscape in Vermont; Introduction; Marijuana Laws in Vermont; Marijuana Prevention and Treatment in Vermont; Indicators of Marijuana Use in Vermont; Estimating the Size of the Marijuana Market in Vermont in 2014; Criminal Justice Costs Associated with Marijuana Prohibition in Vermont; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Three: Consequences of Marijuana Use; Introduction; Limitations of Existing Studies; Consequences of Marijuana Consumption on Health; Consequences of Marijuana Consumption on Other Outcomes; Consequences of Marijuana Prohibition; Substitution for or Complementarity with Other Substances; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Four: Supply Architectures; Introduction; The Commonly Discussed Options; The Middle-Ground Options; The Extreme Options; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Five: Taxation and Other Sources of Revenue; Introduction; Bases for Taxing Marijuana; Collection Point; Mechanisms for Changing the Tax Burden.; Fees and Auctions; Other Revenue Considerations; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Six: Regulation; Introduction; A Regulatory Checklist; A Closer Examination of Eight Regulatory Decisions for Legal Marijuana; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Seven: How Legalization in Vermont Could Influence Tax Revenue, Consumption, and Public Budgets; Introduction; Potential Revenue from Taxing Vermonters' Marijuana Consumption When the Only Competition Comes from the Black Market; Sales to Marijuana Tourists and Exports; Threats to Tax-Revenue Collection in the Longer Run; Cost of Regulation; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Eight: Closing Remarks: Introduction; Uncertainty; Weighing Policy Options; Final Thoughts for Vermont; Appendixes; A. Evidence Concerning Substitution and Complementarity; B. Business Deductions and U.S. Code Title 26 Section 280E; References
    Abstract: "Marijuana legalization is a controversial and multifaceted issue that is now the subject of serious debate. Since 2012, four U.S. states have passed ballot initiatives to remove prohibition and legalize a for-profit commercial marijuana industry. Voters in Washington, D.C., took the more limited step of passing an initiative to legalize home production and personal possession. In December 2013, Uruguay became the first country to experiment with legalization nationwide. In May 2014, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signed a bill into law that required the Secretary of Administration to provide a report about the consequences of legalizing marijuana. This report was produced for the Secretary of Administration in response to that legislation. The report does not make a recommendation about whether Vermont should change its marijuana laws. The goal is to inform, not sway, discussions about the future of marijuana policy in Vermont and other jurisdictions considering alternatives to traditional marijuana prohibition. The principal message of the report is that marijuana policy should not be viewed as a binary choice between prohibition and the for-profit commercial model we see in Colorado and Washington. Legalization encompasses a wide range of possible regimes, distinguished along at least four dimensions: the kinds of organizations that are allowed to provide the drug, the regulations under which those organizations operate, the nature of the products that can be distributed, and price. These choices could have profound consequences for health and social well-being, as well as job creation and government revenue"--Publisher's description
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    ISBN: 9780833093349 , 0833093347
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 115 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-963-WWP
    Keywords: Wounded Warrior Project Evaluation ; Wounded Warrior Project ; Disabled veterans Employment ; Disabled veterans Education ; Disabled veterans Health and hygiene ; Disabled veterans Mental health ; Disabled veterans ; Disabled veterans ; Disabled veterans ; Disabled veterans ; Evaluation ; United States ; SELF-HELP ; Substance Abuse & Addictions ; General ; Disabled veterans ; Employment ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) provides support and raises public awareness for service members and veterans who incurred physical or mental injury, illness, or wound coincident to their military service on or after September 11, 2001, as well as their families and caregivers. Through WWP, members (Alumni) have access to programs that support four main areas of recovery -- engagement, mind, body, and economic empowerment. Using 2014 WWP Annual Alumni Survey data, RAND researchers offer a detailed analysis of how Alumni of different genders, races and ethnicities, military service histories, and service-related health conditions fare in terms of mental health, physical health, and economic well-being. The report also offers recommendations for the organization's decisionmakers to consider in setting goals and creating programs to support WWP Alumni"--Publisher's web site
    Abstract: "Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) provides support and raises public awareness for service members and veterans who incurred physical or mental injury, illness, or wound coincident to their military service on or after September 11, 2001, as well as their families and caregivers. Through WWP, members (Alumni) have access to programs that support four main areas of recovery -- engagement, mind, body, and economic empowerment. Using 2014 WWP Annual Alumni Survey data, RAND researchers offer a detailed analysis of how Alumni of different genders, races and ethnicities, military service histories, and service-related health conditions fare in terms of mental health, physical health, and economic well-being. The report also offers recommendations for the organization's decisionmakers to consider in setting goals and creating programs to support WWP Alumni"--Publisher's web site
    Note: "Prepared for the Wounded Warrior Project , "National Security Research Division , Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-115) , Series from web site
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    ISBN: 9780833092199 , 0833093908 , 0833092197 , 9780833093905
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 57 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-1301-OSD
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als McNerney, Michael J. (Michael Joseph) Improving DoD support to FEMA's all-hazards plans
    Keywords: United States Rules and practice ; United States Rules and practice ; United States ; United States ; Interagency coordination ; Civil-military relations ; Emergency management ; Interagency coordination ; Civil-military relations ; Emergency management ; Armed Forces ; Civic action ; Civil-military relations ; Emergency management ; Interagency coordination ; Social Welfare & Social Work - General ; Social Welfare & Social Work ; Social Sciences ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Rules ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Disasters & Disaster Relief ; United States Armed Forces ; Civic action ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "Disaster preparedness and response is a national priority, in which the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) plays a supporting -- but potentially crucial -- role. In the ten years since Hurricane Katrina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has taken steps to strengthen its ability to plan and coordinate the U.S. government's response to disasters, while the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has worked to improve its support to FEMA. This research reviews and analyzes how DoD and FEMA work together to plan and execute disaster response activities, and recommends areas for improvement. The study team (1) analyzed FEMA plans and DoD policies for Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA); (2) analyzed how DoD provides DSCA support to FEMA, including key stakeholder perceptions, in order to identify potential capability gaps that DoD could fill; and (3) developed recommendations for how DoD can improve its support -- in terms of planning, coordination, and providing requested capabilities -- to FEMA"--Publisher's web site
    Abstract: "Disaster preparedness and response is a national priority, in which the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) plays a supporting -- but potentially crucial -- role. In the ten years since Hurricane Katrina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has taken steps to strengthen its ability to plan and coordinate the U.S. government's response to disasters, while the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has worked to improve its support to FEMA. This research reviews and analyzes how DoD and FEMA work together to plan and execute disaster response activities, and recommends areas for improvement. The study team (1) analyzed FEMA plans and DoD policies for Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA); (2) analyzed how DoD provides DSCA support to FEMA, including key stakeholder perceptions, in order to identify potential capability gaps that DoD could fill; and (3) developed recommendations for how DoD can improve its support -- in terms of planning, coordination, and providing requested capabilities -- to FEMA"--Publisher's web site
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 53-57) , Series from web site
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    ISBN: 9780833091635 , 0833093592 , 0833091638 , 9780833093592
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (viii, 39 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-1141-AF
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Cohen, Raphael S Demystifying the citizen soldier
    Keywords: Civil-military relations ; Civil-military relations ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Armed Forces ; Armed Forces ; Reserves ; Civil-military relations ; History ; Armies ; United States National Guard ; United States National Guard ; History ; United States Armed Forces ; Reserves ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "The National Guard is often portrayed as the modern heir to the colonial militia and retaining at least three of the latter's defining attributes -- a key instrument of American national security, a check on federal power, and home of today's 'citizen soldiers.' This report explores how the term citizen soldier has been defined in academic literature -- as compulsory, universal, legitimate service by civilians -- and then looks at how the National Guard has evinced these attributes at various periods in its history. Since the United States' founding, the militia -- and later, the National Guard -- slowly evolved into an increasingly formidable warfighting force and increasingly important tool for national security. This evolution, however, has come at the expense of two other attributes of the colonial militia -- serving as a check on federal power and filling its ranks with citizen soldiers. The report concludes that there are inherent and increasing tensions among being a warfighting force, serving as a check on federal power, and embodying the ideals of a citizen soldier, and it is not clear that the Guard -- or any other force for that matter -- can fully reconcile them. Ultimately, the Guard's transformation from citizen soldiers to a professional force may very well be inevitable and is likely a positive development for American national security. It is, however, important to realize that this trend is occurring, to demystify the citizen soldier, and to see the force for what it is"--Publisher's web site
    Abstract: "The National Guard is often portrayed as the modern heir to the colonial militia and retaining at least three of the latter's defining attributes -- a key instrument of American national security, a check on federal power, and home of today's 'citizen soldiers.' This report explores how the term citizen soldier has been defined in academic literature -- as compulsory, universal, legitimate service by civilians -- and then looks at how the National Guard has evinced these attributes at various periods in its history. Since the United States' founding, the militia -- and later, the National Guard -- slowly evolved into an increasingly formidable warfighting force and increasingly important tool for national security. This evolution, however, has come at the expense of two other attributes of the colonial militia -- serving as a check on federal power and filling its ranks with citizen soldiers. The report concludes that there are inherent and increasing tensions among being a warfighting force, serving as a check on federal power, and embodying the ideals of a citizen soldier, and it is not clear that the Guard -- or any other force for that matter -- can fully reconcile them. Ultimately, the Guard's transformation from citizen soldiers to a professional force may very well be inevitable and is likely a positive development for American national security. It is, however, important to realize that this trend is occurring, to demystify the citizen soldier, and to see the force for what it is"--Publisher's web site
    Note: "Project Air Force , Includes bibliographical references (pages 32-39) , Series from web site
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    ISBN: 9780833087812 , 0833093207 , 0833087819 , 9780833093202
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (13 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-759-OSD
    Keywords: Military Health System (U.S.) Evaluation ; Military Health System (U.S.) ; Mental health services Evaluation ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; Military Health System (U.S.) ; United States ; MEDICAL ; Evidence-Based Medicine ; United States Armed Forces ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "The Military Health System (MHS) strives to provide high-quality care and improve outcomes for individuals with psychological health conditions. Over the last decade, the MHS has provided care to a growing number of individuals with psychological health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). However, little is known about the extent to which the MHS delivers care that is consistent with evidence-based clinical practice guidelines or if it is achieving positive outcomes for its service members. To better understand these issues, the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) asked the RAND Corporation to describe civilian health plans' approaches to systematically measuring the quality of psychological health care delivered by providers in their networks. This work was part of a larger effort by RAND to develop a framework and identify a set of measures for monitoring the quality of care provided by the MHS for psychological health conditions"--Publisher's web site
    Abstract: "The Military Health System (MHS) strives to provide high-quality care and improve outcomes for individuals with psychological health conditions. Over the last decade, the MHS has provided care to a growing number of individuals with psychological health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). However, little is known about the extent to which the MHS delivers care that is consistent with evidence-based clinical practice guidelines or if it is achieving positive outcomes for its service members. To better understand these issues, the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) asked the RAND Corporation to describe civilian health plans' approaches to systematically measuring the quality of psychological health care delivered by providers in their networks. This work was part of a larger effort by RAND to develop a framework and identify a set of measures for monitoring the quality of care provided by the MHS for psychological health conditions"--Publisher's web site
    Note: "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 12-13) , Series from web site
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    ISBN: 9780833092427 , 0833093215 , 0833092421 , 9780833093219
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xi, 52 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Balkovich, Edward Electronic surveillance of mobile devices
    Keywords: Electronics in criminal investigation ; Mobile communication systems ; Electronic surveillance Law and legislation ; Electronics in criminal investigation ; Mobile communication systems ; Electronic surveillance ; Law - U.S. - General ; Law - U.S ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; LAW ; Privacy ; Electronic surveillance ; Law and legislation ; Electronics in criminal investigation ; Mobile communication systems ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Mobile phones, the networks they connect to, the applications they use, and the services they access all collect and retain enormous amounts of information that can be useful in criminal investigations. However, state and local law enforcement face two substantial challenges when accessing these data: (1) maintaining awareness of the sources and nature of commercial data available to an investigator and (2) determining the legal rules for access to these data. This report explores these issues and describes the development of a prototype tool, the Mobile Information and Knowledge Ecosystem (MIKE), intended to help law enforcement, commercial entities, and policy analysts explore the mobile ecosystem and understand the laws regulating law enforcement's use of data contained within the mobile ecosystem. The tool might also serve as a mechanism for sharing best practices in electronic surveillance
    Abstract: Mobile phones, the networks they connect to, the applications they use, and the services they access all collect and retain enormous amounts of information that can be useful in criminal investigations. However, state and local law enforcement face two substantial challenges when accessing these data: (1) maintaining awareness of the sources and nature of commercial data available to an investigator and (2) determining the legal rules for access to these data. This report explores these issues and describes the development of a prototype tool, the Mobile Information and Knowledge Ecosystem (MIKE), intended to help law enforcement, commercial entities, and policy analysts explore the mobile ecosystem and understand the laws regulating law enforcement's use of data contained within the mobile ecosystem. The tool might also serve as a mechanism for sharing best practices in electronic surveillance
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 49-52)
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    ISBN: 9780833089014 , 0833092081 , 0833089013 , 9780833092083
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxx, 286 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-1021-AF
    Parallel Title: Print version Blank, Jonah Look east, cross black waters
    Keywords: India ; Southeast Asia ; United States ; Politics and government ; Southeast Asia ; Regions & Countries - Asia & the Middle East ; History & Archaeology ; Diplomatic relations ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; General ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Government ; International ; Southeast Asia Foreign relations ; India Politics and government 21st century ; India Foreign relations ; United States Foreign relations ; India Foreign relations ; Southeast Asia ; India ; India ; United States ; India ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "The global security interests of India and the United States overlap far more than they clash, and this is particularly the case in Southeast Asia. India's core goals for Southeast Asia are all in basic harmony with those of the United States -- including regional stability; prevention of any outside nation from dominating the politics or economy of the region; peaceful settlement of territorial disputes such as the South China Sea; secure shipping through the Straits of Malacca and other crucial transit points; increased land, sea and air connectivity infrastructure; Myanmar's democratic transition; and containment of radicalism in states including Indonesia and Malaysia. But America should not expect India to enter any sort of alliance (formal or de facto), nor join any coalition to balance against China. This does not indicate an anti-American outlook, but a determination to engage with Southeast Asia at a pace and manner of India's own choosing -- and a deep caution about precipitating conflict with Beijing. The replacement of a Congress Party government with a Bharatiya Janata Party administration in May 2014 has resulted in a recalibration of India's foreign policy, but not a radical shift in its overall direction. For U.S. policymakers in the security arena, the challenge in building cooperation with India in Southeast Asia will boil down to four elements: (1) understanding India's own goals for the region better, (2) adopting strategic patience in working at a pace and manner comfortable to India, (3) finding specific areas on which to focus attention, such as technology transfer, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Myanmar policy, and (4) moving forward, laying the foundation for future progress"--Publisher's web site
    Abstract: "The global security interests of India and the United States overlap far more than they clash, and this is particularly the case in Southeast Asia. India's core goals for Southeast Asia are all in basic harmony with those of the United States -- including regional stability; prevention of any outside nation from dominating the politics or economy of the region; peaceful settlement of territorial disputes such as the South China Sea; secure shipping through the Straits of Malacca and other crucial transit points; increased land, sea and air connectivity infrastructure; Myanmar's democratic transition; and containment of radicalism in states including Indonesia and Malaysia. But America should not expect India to enter any sort of alliance (formal or de facto), nor join any coalition to balance against China. This does not indicate an anti-American outlook, but a determination to engage with Southeast Asia at a pace and manner of India's own choosing -- and a deep caution about precipitating conflict with Beijing. The replacement of a Congress Party government with a Bharatiya Janata Party administration in May 2014 has resulted in a recalibration of India's foreign policy, but not a radical shift in its overall direction. For U.S. policymakers in the security arena, the challenge in building cooperation with India in Southeast Asia will boil down to four elements: (1) understanding India's own goals for the region better, (2) adopting strategic patience in working at a pace and manner comfortable to India, (3) finding specific areas on which to focus attention, such as technology transfer, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Myanmar policy, and (4) moving forward, laying the foundation for future progress"--Publisher's web site
    Note: "RAND Project AIR FORCE , Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-286) , Series from web site
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  • 37
    ISBN: 9780833090751 , 0833093150 , 0833090755 , 9780833093158
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: Rand Project Air Force series on resiliency
    Series Statement: [Research report] RR-106-AF
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 355.0019
    Keywords: United States Airmen ; Mental health ; United States Airmen ; Health and hygiene ; United States ; United States ; Families of military personnel Health and hygiene ; Stress (Psychology) ; Psychology, Military ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Families of military personnel Mental health ; Families of military personnel ; Stress (Psychology) ; Psychology, Military ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Families of military personnel ; Stress (Psychology) ; United States ; Psychology, Military ; United States ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This final report in a series is designed to help the Air Force promote mental and physical resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families and thus improve overall health and well-being. The report reviews the concepts and measures of resilience, resilience factors, hardiness and flourishing. It highlights the eight fitness domain companion reports and types of Air Force data that could be used to track resilience
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  • 38
    ISBN: 9780833091512 , 0833091549 , 0833091514 , 9780833091543
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (35 pages)
    Series Statement: Strategic rethink
    Series Statement: Research reports RR-1223-RC
    Keywords: Terrorism Prevention 21st century ; International cooperation ; Civil-military relations 21st century ; Security, International 21st century ; Strategic planning 21st century ; National security 21st century ; Terrorism ; Civil-military relations ; Security, International ; Strategic planning ; National security ; Security, International ; Strategic planning ; Terrorism ; Prevention ; International cooperation ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Terrorism ; Armed Forces ; Appropriations and expenditures ; Armed Forces ; Operational readiness ; United States ; Civil-military relations ; National security ; United States Armed Forces ; Operational readiness ; United States Foreign relations 21st century ; Decision making ; United States Armed Forces ; Appropriations and expenditures ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "This report is the second in RAND's ongoing Strategic Rethink series, in which RAND experts explore the elements of a national strategy for the conduct of U.S. foreign and security policy in this administration and the next. The report analyzes defense options available to the United States in responding to the re-emergence of a belligerent Russia, the seizure of significant territory in Iraq and Syria by violent extremists, growing Chinese military power and assertiveness, and other threats to U.S. security and interests. It focuses on ways that the United States might adapt military instruments to meet these emerging challenges, assessing in broad terms the cost of defense investments commensurate with the interests at stake. The report argues that currently projected levels of defense spending are insufficient to meet the demands of an ambitious national security strategy"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Acknowledgments -- America's Security Deficiit -- Changing Demands on Defense -- Readiness -- Enhancing Allied Defenses -- Choices for Sizing the Defense Budget -- Abbreviations -- References -- Figures -- Tables.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 33-35)
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  • 39
    ISBN: 9780833090669 , 0833093193 , 0833090666 , 9780833093196
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: [Research report] RR-720-EPA
    Parallel Title: Print version
    Keywords: National Water Program (U.S.) ; National Water Program (U.S.) ; Water quality Decision making ; Water quality management Decision making ; Water quality ; Water quality management ; Engineering & Applied Sciences ; United States ; HISTORY ; United States ; State & Local ; Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI) ; Water quality management ; Decision making ; National Water Program (U.S.) ; Environmental Engineering ; Civil & Environmental Engineering ; Electronic book
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  • 40
    ISBN: 9780833089168 , 0833089161
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (9 pages)
    DDC: 362.1/0425
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; Health Care Reform legislation & jurisprudence ; Insurance, Health economics ; Health Insurance Exchanges legislation & jurisprudence ; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (United States) ; Electronic book
    Abstract: This report assesses expected changes in enrollment and premiums in the ACA-compliant individual market in FFM states if the Supreme Court eliminates subsidies in those states
    Note: Includes bibliographical references , Title from title screen (viewed on February 24, 2015) , System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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  • 41
    ISBN: 9780833092663 , 0833092669 , 9780833092038 , 0833092030
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxviii, 186 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report (Rand Corporation) RR-1103-USMC
    Parallel Title: Print version Schaefer, Agnes Gereben Implications of integrating women into the Marine Corps infantry
    Keywords: United States Personnel management ; United States ; Women and the military ; Women soldiers ; Women in combat ; Women marines ; Women and the military ; Women soldiers ; Women in combat ; Women marines ; Women marines ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; Women and the military ; Women in combat ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; Women soldiers ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This study for the U.S. Marine Corps consisted of four tasks: (1) review the literature on the integration of women in ground combat and other physically demanding occupations, (2) conduct interviews with representatives of organizations that have integrated women into physically demanding occupations, (3) estimate the costs of potential initiatives to promote successful gender integration, and (4) develop an approach for monitoring implementation of gender integration of the infantry. RAND researchers present a historical overview of the integration of women into the U.S. military and explore the importance of cohesion and what influences it. The gender integration experiences of foreign militaries, as well as those of domestic police and fire departments, are examined for insights on effective policies. The potential one-time and recurring costs associated with integration are estimated as well. The report culminates in a summary of previous monitoring efforts and broad strategic monitoring issues, as well as recommendations to the Marine Corps for implementation
    Abstract: This study for the U.S. Marine Corps consisted of four tasks: (1) review the literature on the integration of women in ground combat and other physically demanding occupations, (2) conduct interviews with representatives of organizations that have integrated women into physically demanding occupations, (3) estimate the costs of potential initiatives to promote successful gender integration, and (4) develop an approach for monitoring implementation of gender integration of the infantry. RAND researchers present a historical overview of the integration of women into the U.S. military and explore the importance of cohesion and what influences it. The gender integration experiences of foreign militaries, as well as those of domestic police and fire departments, are examined for insights on effective policies. The potential one-time and recurring costs associated with integration are estimated as well. The report culminates in a summary of previous monitoring efforts and broad strategic monitoring issues, as well as recommendations to the Marine Corps for implementation
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute"--PDF back cover page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-186)
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  • 42
    ISBN: 9780833091666 , 083309355X , 0833091662 , 9780833093554
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: RR 1116-TFA
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Teach for America (Project) Evaluation ; Teach for America (Project) ; Educational equalization ; School principals Statistics Attitudes ; Educational equalization ; School principals ; Educational equalization ; Statistics ; Evaluation ; Teach for America (Project) ; School principals ; Attitudes ; EDUCATION ; General ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The results of the 2015 National Principal Survey show the context in which Teach For America (TFA) corps members work, how principals perceive corps members, and how principals perceive their interactions with TFA. These findings can help TFA staff provide more-tailored supports to corps members, inform professional development, and continue to build relationships with the principals of schools in which corps members serve
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  • 43
    ISBN: 9780833090997 , 0833093142 , 0833090992 , 9780833093141
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: RAND Project Air Force Series on Resiliency
    Series Statement: Research report (Rand Corporation) RR-101-AF
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: United States Civilian employees ; Health ; United States Airmen ; Health ; United States ; United States ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Medicine, Military ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Medicine, Military ; Health & Biological Sciences ; Military & Naval Medicine ; Medicine ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Medicine, Military ; United States ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Machine generated contents note: 1.Introduction: The Context of This Report -- 2.Environmental Stressors -- Temperature -- Noise -- Altitude -- Chemicals -- Hazardous Workplace Environments -- Summary -- 3.Key Resilience Factors: Prevention -- Safety Culture and Climate -- Safety Training and Education -- Financial Incentives for Injury Prevention -- Compliance with Safety and Health Standards: OSHA Enforcement -- Summary -- 4.Key Resilience Factors: Protection -- Personal Protective Equipment -- Respiratory-Protective Equipment -- Noise Reduction -- Acclimatization and Tolerance -- Temperature -- Altitude -- Ergonomics -- Summary -- 5.Interventions to Promote Environmental Fitness: The Role of Personal Protective Equipment -- 6.Conclusion.
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  • 44
    ISBN: 9780833088932 , 0833091352 , 0833088939 , 9780833091352
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 180 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Keller, Kirsten M Integrated survey system for addressing abuse and misconduct toward Air Force trainees during basic military training
    Keywords: Sexual harassment in the military ; Social surveys ; Sexual harassment in the military ; Social surveys ; Social surveys ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Sexual harassment in the military ; United States Armed Forces ; Airmen ; Training of ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "In response to several high-profile incidents of sexual misconduct by military training instructors (MTIs) during Basic Military Training (BMT), in 2012 the U.S. Air Force's Air Education and Training Command (AETC) asked RAND Project AIR FORCE to develop an integrated survey system to help address abuse and misconduct towad trainees in the BMT environment. Based on an extensive review of relevant materials--including internal AETC investigations of these incidents, Air Force and Department of Defense policies, and the scientific literature--trainee experiences and related reporting behaviors for the following abuse and misconduct categories: trainee bullying, maltreatment and maltraining, unprofessional relationships, sexual harassment, and unwanted sexual experiences. The survey also measures individual perceptions of the squadron climate and BMT feedback and support systems. The MTI survey assesses the extent to which MTIs were aware of trainees experiencing abuse, as well of their perceptions of the related squadron climate and MTI reporting behaviors. The MTI survey also includes a section on MTI quality of life, including job attitudes, the work environment, and job stressors. The report concludes with recommendations about survey administration, reporting the results, and additional areas for improvement to better track and monitor actual instances of and the potential for abuse and misconduct"--Page 4 of cover
    Abstract: "In response to several high-profile incidents of sexual misconduct by military training instructors (MTIs) during Basic Military Training (BMT), in 2012 the U.S. Air Force's Air Education and Training Command (AETC) asked RAND Project AIR FORCE to develop an integrated survey system to help address abuse and misconduct towad trainees in the BMT environment. Based on an extensive review of relevant materials--including internal AETC investigations of these incidents, Air Force and Department of Defense policies, and the scientific literature--trainee experiences and related reporting behaviors for the following abuse and misconduct categories: trainee bullying, maltreatment and maltraining, unprofessional relationships, sexual harassment, and unwanted sexual experiences. The survey also measures individual perceptions of the squadron climate and BMT feedback and support systems. The MTI survey assesses the extent to which MTIs were aware of trainees experiencing abuse, as well of their perceptions of the related squadron climate and MTI reporting behaviors. The MTI survey also includes a section on MTI quality of life, including job attitudes, the work environment, and job stressors. The report concludes with recommendations about survey administration, reporting the results, and additional areas for improvement to better track and monitor actual instances of and the potential for abuse and misconduct"--Page 4 of cover
    Note: "Rand Project Air Force , "RR-964-AF"--Page 4 of cover , "Prepared for the United States Air Force , "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-180)
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  • 45
    ISBN: 9780833088383 , 0833091484 , 0833088386 , 9780833091482
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xx, 160 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report
    Parallel Title: Print version Sims, Carra S Navigating the road to reintegration
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; Veteran reintegration ; Veterans Services for ; Disabled veterans Rehabilitation ; Veterans Medical care ; Disabled veterans Services for ; Veteran reintegration ; Veterans ; Disabled veterans ; Veterans ; Disabled veterans ; Veterans Health ; Military Personnel ; Community Integration ; Veterans psychology ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Disabled veterans ; Services for ; Veteran reintegration ; Veterans ; Medical care ; Veterans ; Services for ; United States ; Military Administration ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Disabled veterans ; Rehabilitation ; United States ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: The U.S. Air Force, wanting to gain greater insight into the well-being of its members who have sustained mental or physical injuries in combat or combat-related situations, including their quality of life and the challenges they will confront in their reintegration following separation or retirement, asked the RAND Corporation for assistance in gauging the current status of the Air Force's wounded warriors, including their use of and satisfaction with Air Force programs designed to serve them. This report presents the baseline findings from a longitudinal analysis of enrollees in the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) program who were receiving benefits or undergoing evaluation to receive benefits, the majority of whom had a primary administrative diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A high proportion of the Airmen in the sample screened positive for PTSD (roughly 78 percent) and major depressive disorder (MDD) (roughly 75 percent); 69 percent screened positive for both. Although more than 90 percent of those in the sample who screened positive for PTSD or MDD were receiving treatment, about half indicated that there was at least one instance during the past year in which they desired mental health treatment but did not receive it. Participants reported concerns about stigma, confidentiality, and the quality of available treatment as barriers to receiving mental health care, though the current data do not link these concerns to a particular treatment setting. About 10 percent of Airmen reported a financial situation that could be considered as living in poverty based on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' poverty guidelines. Similarly, close to 15 percent of those in the labor force could be considered unemployed. Reserve and National Guard Airmen evidenced heightened challenges across examined domains. Respondents were overall satisfied with the services they received from the AFW2 and Air Force Recovery Care Coordinator programs
    Abstract: The U.S. Air Force, wanting to gain greater insight into the well-being of its members who have sustained mental or physical injuries in combat or combat-related situations, including their quality of life and the challenges they will confront in their reintegration following separation or retirement, asked the RAND Corporation for assistance in gauging the current status of the Air Force's wounded warriors, including their use of and satisfaction with Air Force programs designed to serve them. This report presents the baseline findings from a longitudinal analysis of enrollees in the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) program who were receiving benefits or undergoing evaluation to receive benefits, the majority of whom had a primary administrative diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A high proportion of the Airmen in the sample screened positive for PTSD (roughly 78 percent) and major depressive disorder (MDD) (roughly 75 percent); 69 percent screened positive for both. Although more than 90 percent of those in the sample who screened positive for PTSD or MDD were receiving treatment, about half indicated that there was at least one instance during the past year in which they desired mental health treatment but did not receive it. Participants reported concerns about stigma, confidentiality, and the quality of available treatment as barriers to receiving mental health care, though the current data do not link these concerns to a particular treatment setting. About 10 percent of Airmen reported a financial situation that could be considered as living in poverty based on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' poverty guidelines. Similarly, close to 15 percent of those in the labor force could be considered unemployed. Reserve and National Guard Airmen evidenced heightened challenges across examined domains. Respondents were overall satisfied with the services they received from the AFW2 and Air Force Recovery Care Coordinator programs
    Note: "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , "Rand Project Air Force , "RR-599-AF"--Page 4 of cover , "Prepared for the United States Air Force , Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-160)
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  • 46
    ISBN: 9780833089007 , 083309338X , 0833089005 , 9780833093387
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xi, 62 pages)
    Series Statement: Research reports RR-1007-AF
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Snyder, Don, 1962- Improving the cybersecurity of U.S. Air Force military systems throughout their life cycles
    Keywords: United States Rules and practice ; United States ; Computer networks Security measures ; Cyberspace Security measures ; Cyberinfrastructure Security measures ; Evaluation ; Risk assessment ; Cyberterrorism Prevention 21st century ; National security 21st century ; Computer networks ; Cyberspace ; Cyberinfrastructure ; Risk assessment ; Cyberterrorism ; National security ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Computer networks ; Security measures ; Cyberterrorism ; Prevention ; National security ; Risk assessment ; Telecommunications ; Electrical & Computer Engineering ; Engineering & Applied Sciences ; United States ; United States ; Rules ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "There is increasing concern that Air Force systems containing information technology are vulnerable to intelligence exploitation and offensive attack through cyberspace. In this report, the authors analyze how the Air Force acquisition/life-cycle management community can improve cybersecurity throughout the life cycle of its military systems. The focus is primarily on the subset of procured systems for which the Air Force has some control over design, architectures, protocols, and interfaces (e.g., weapon systems, platform information technology), as opposed to commercial, off-the-shelf information technology and business systems. The main themes in the authors' findings are that cybersecurity laws and policies were created to manage commercial, off-the-shelf information technology and business systems and do not adequately address the challenges of securing military systems. Nor do they adequately capture the impact to operational missions. Cybersecurity is mainly added on to systems, not designed in. The authors recommend 12 steps that the Air Force can take to improve the cybersecurity of its military systems throughout their life cycles"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Figures -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Cybersecurity Management: Introduction -- What Should Cybersecurity in Acquisition Achieve? -- Managing Cybersecurity Risk -- Challenges for Managing Cybersecurity -- Principles for Managing Cybersecurity -- Principles for Managing Cybersecurity -- Summary -- 2. Cybersecurity Laws and Policies -- Introduction -- Legislation and Federal Cybersecurity Policy -- Department of Defense Cybersecurity Policy -- Cybersecurity and Air Force Life-Cycle Management -- Conclusion -- 3. Findings and Recommendations: Findings -- Discussion -- Recommendations -- Closing Remarks -- Abbreviations -- References.
    Note: "October 27, 2015"--Table of contents page
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  • 47
    ISBN: 9780833086440 , 0833086448 , 9780833086457 , 0833086456 , 9780833086433 , 083308643X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Parallel Title: Print version Ramchand, Rajeev Suicide postvention in the Department of Defense
    Keywords: United States Personnel management ; Research ; United States ; Soldiers Suicidal behavior ; Military research ; Suicide Prevention ; Government policy ; Suicide Prevention ; Research ; Psychology, Military ; Soldiers ; Military research ; Suicide ; Suicide ; Psychology, Military ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Social Security ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Social Services & Welfare ; Military research ; Personnel management ; Research ; Psychology, Military ; Soldiers ; Suicidal behavior ; Suicide ; Prevention ; Government policy ; United States ; United States ; United States Armed Forces ; Mental health services ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has been struggling with increasing rates of suicide among military personnel for the past decade. As DoD continues to implement new programs and examine its policies in an effort to prevent military personnel from taking their own lives, it is important to assess its current responses to suicide and to identify opportunities to enhance these programs and policies. Unfortunately, there is little scientific evidence on how best to respond to suicides, how to ensure that surveillance activities are managed appropriately and that loss survivors are given sufficient support to grieve, how additional suicides can be prevented, and how to honor and respect the decedent and his or her loved ones. At the same time, there are many resource guides intended to provide recommendations for organizations (mostly schools) in responding to suicides. A review of the existing scientific evidence on postvention (responses to prevent additional suicides in the aftermath of a suicide) and guidance for other types of organizations provides potential insights for DoD, however. Complemented by the perspectives of those most intimately touched by military suicide - the family and friends of those who have died - these sources may help DoD formulate its guidance in a practical and sensitive way
    Note: Includes bibliographical references
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  • 48
    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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  • 49
    ISBN: 9780833088796 , 0833090240 , 0833088793 , 9780833090249
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 83 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Silberglitt, R.S. (Richard S.) Visions of law enforcement technology in the period 2024-2034
    Keywords: Technological forecasting Congresses ; Law enforcement Congresses Technological innovations 21st century ; Technological forecasting ; Law enforcement ; Conference papers and proceedings ; COMPUTERS ; Data Modeling & Design ; Law enforcement ; Technological innovations ; Technological forecasting ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "This report describes the results of the Law Enforcement Futuring Workshop, which was held at RAND's Washington Office in Arlington, Virginia, from July 22 to 25, 2014. The objective of this workshop was to identify high-priority technology needs for law enforcement based on consideration of current and future trends in society, technology, and law enforcement over a ten- to 20-year time period. During the workshop, participants developed sets of future scenarios, constructed pathways from the present to alternative futures, and considered how law enforcement use of technology might affect these pathways. They then identified technology needs (including training and changes in policies or practice) that, if addressed, could enable pathways to desirable futures or prevent or mitigate the effects of pathways to undesirable futures. On the final days of the workshop, the technology needs were prioritized using a Delphi method. The output of this workshop described in the report included ten future scenarios and 30 technology needs. The technology needs fell into three general categories--technology-related knowledge and practice, information sharing and use, and technology research and development--and were placed into three priority tiers"--Back cover
    Abstract: "This report describes the results of the Law Enforcement Futuring Workshop, which was held at RAND's Washington Office in Arlington, Virginia, from July 22 to 25, 2014. The objective of this workshop was to identify high-priority technology needs for law enforcement based on consideration of current and future trends in society, technology, and law enforcement over a ten- to 20-year time period. During the workshop, participants developed sets of future scenarios, constructed pathways from the present to alternative futures, and considered how law enforcement use of technology might affect these pathways. They then identified technology needs (including training and changes in policies or practice) that, if addressed, could enable pathways to desirable futures or prevent or mitigate the effects of pathways to undesirable futures. On the final days of the workshop, the technology needs were prioritized using a Delphi method. The output of this workshop described in the report included ten future scenarios and 30 technology needs. The technology needs fell into three general categories--technology-related knowledge and practice, information sharing and use, and technology research and development--and were placed into three priority tiers"--Back cover
    Note: "Sponsored by the National Institute of Justice , "Results of a workshop held at the RAND Corporation's Washington Office in Arlington, Virginia, from July 22 to 25, 2014"--Page iii , "RR-908-NIJ."--Back cover , At head of title: Priority Criminal Justice Needs Initiative. A project of the RAND Corporation, the Police Executive Research Forum, RTI International, and the University of Denver , Includes bibliographical references (pages 77-83)
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    ISBN: 9780833088888 , 083309145X , 0833088882 , 9780833091451
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 105 pages)
    Series Statement: RR-653-OSD
    Parallel Title: Print version Ayer, Lynsay Care transitions to and from the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) for service members with traumatic brain injury
    Keywords: Brain Wounds and injuries ; Treatment ; Evaluation ; Soldiers Medical care ; Evaluation ; Brain ; Soldiers ; Disciplines and Occupations ; Disease ; Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services ; Health Occupations ; Health Services ; Health ; Medicine ; Military Medicine ; Military Personnel ; Named Groups ; Nervous System Diseases ; Occupational Groups ; Persons ; Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine ; Population Characteristics ; Rehabilitation ; Therapeutics ; Trauma, Nervous System ; Veterans Health ; Wounds and Injuries ; Central Nervous System Diseases ; Brain Diseases ; Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment ; Craniocerebral Trauma ; Delivery of Health Care ; Brain Injuries ; Law, Politics & Government ; MEDICAL ; Neurology ; United States ; Military & Naval Science ; Military Administration ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) have been one of the leading causes of death and injury among U.S. troops. Those who survive an IED blast or other injuries may be left with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and attendant or co-occurring psychological symptoms. In response to the need for specialized services for these populations, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) established the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) in Bethesda, Maryland, in 2010. The NICoE's success in fulfilling its mission is impacted by its relationships with home station providers, patients, and their families. The RAND Corporation was asked to evaluate these relationships and provide recommendations for strengthening the NICoE's efforts to communicate with these groups to improve patients' TBI care. Through surveys, site visits, and interviews with NICoE staff, home station providers, service members who have received care at the NICoE, and the families of these patients, RAND's evaluation examined the interactions between the NICoE and the providers responsible for referring patients and implementing treatment plans
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833091499 , 0833093398 , 0833091492 , 9780833093394
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxvii, 234 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1008-OSD
    Keywords: United States ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Human Resources & Personnel Management ; Armed Forces ; Minorities ; Armed Forces ; Women ; United States Armed Forces ; Minorities ; United States Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; United States Armed Forces ; Women ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: In January 2012, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced plans for a large-scale reduction, or drawdown, of its military force. The last drawdown to affect all four DoD services occurred in the 1990s, after the end of the Cold War. During that period, the military shrank by almost 37 percent, from about 2.17 million in FY 1987 to 1.37 million by FY 2000. Despite having a variety of goals and strategies for the 1990s and mid-2000s drawdowns, the services had few, if any, explicit diversity goals or strategies related to the drawdowns. Based on our discussions with force management experts, demographic diversity is also not part of their recent drawdown goals and strategies. However, the drawdown could have unintended consequences for demographic diversity even when diversity is not part of drawdown decisionmaking. To address the issue of unintended consequences of drawdowns on diversity, the Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity (ODMEO) in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) asked RAND to analyze how force reductions could affect the demographic diversity of the DoD workforce. Our study focuses on gender and race/ethnicity, although we include other individual differences, such as education, in some analyses
    Abstract: In January 2012, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced plans for a large-scale reduction, or drawdown, of its military force. The last drawdown to affect all four DoD services occurred in the 1990s, after the end of the Cold War. During that period, the military shrank by almost 37 percent, from about 2.17 million in FY 1987 to 1.37 million by FY 2000. Despite having a variety of goals and strategies for the 1990s and mid-2000s drawdowns, the services had few, if any, explicit diversity goals or strategies related to the drawdowns. Based on our discussions with force management experts, demographic diversity is also not part of their recent drawdown goals and strategies. However, the drawdown could have unintended consequences for demographic diversity even when diversity is not part of drawdown decisionmaking. To address the issue of unintended consequences of drawdowns on diversity, the Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity (ODMEO) in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) asked RAND to analyze how force reductions could affect the demographic diversity of the DoD workforce. Our study focuses on gender and race/ethnicity, although we include other individual differences, such as education, in some analyses
    Note: "October 26, 2015"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-234)
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    ISBN: 9780833089090 , 0833093355 , 0833089099 , 9780833093356
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiii, 99 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-974-AF
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Morgan, Forrest E Confronting Emergent Nuclear-Armed Regional Adversaries
    Keywords: Deterrence (Strategy) ; Conflict management 21st century ; Security, International 21st century ; Military planning 21st century ; Nuclear weapons Government policy 21st century ; Escalation (Military science) ; Nuclear arms control Government policy 21st century ; Deterrence (Strategy) ; Conflict management ; Security, International ; Military planning ; Nuclear weapons ; Escalation (Military science) ; Nuclear arms control ; Deterrence (Strategy) ; Escalation (Military science) ; Military planning ; Military policy ; Nuclear arms control ; Government policy ; Nuclear weapons ; Government policy ; Security, International ; Military Science - General ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; United States ; Conflict management ; United States Military policy 21st century ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "Risks are increasing that the United States will find itself in confrontations with nuclear-armed regional adversaries--that is, hostile states with small nuclear arsenals. This research seeks to help the U.S. Air Force understand and prepare for such confrontations. The authors explore circumstances in which the United States might be able to neutralize a regional opponent's nuclear capabilities, and describe how and in what circumstances the United States can manage escalation while defeating nuclear-armed opponents in conventional conflict. The analysis finds that there is probably no case in which U.S. forces could neutralize an opponent's nuclear capabilities with a high enough probability of success that U.S. leaders would let them attempt it. However, U.S. forces should be able to manage escalation in some conventional conflicts, as long as the United States does not threaten the survival of the enemy regime or its nuclear deterrent forces. U.S. leaders must deter the adversary from escalating above critical U.S. thresholds and manage U.S. forces to avoid inadvertent and accidental escalation. The authors recommend that the Air Force continue research and development on methods and capabilities to find, fix, track, target, and assess enemy nuclear weapons capabilities; continue research and development on ballistic and cruise missile defenses; and conduct research on how to rebalance the force to better enable posturing airpower to conduct conventional strike operations from afar, in order to defeat a nuclear-armed regional adversary's conventional forces while operating from bases beyond the range of its conventional and nuclear strike capabilities"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: In Memoriam -- Preface -- Figures and Table -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- 1. An Emerging National Security Challenge: Introduction -- Purpose of This Research -- Research Methodology -- How This Report Is Organized -- 2. Bringing the Challenge into Focus: The Blurred Nuclear Threshold -- Third-Party Considerations -- These Factors Increase Risks of Conflict Escalation -- Dilemmas for U.S. Decisionmakers -- 3. Assessing the Neutralization Options: The Adversary's Range of Options -- Potential Ways to Neutralize an Adversary's Nuclear Capabilities -- Concluding Observations 4. Managing Escalation in Crisis and War -- The Principles of Threshold Management -- Managing Escalation in Three Geostrategic Challenges -- Looking at the Larger Picture -- 5. Meeting the Challenge -- The Regional Nuclear Paradox -- Crafting Strategies for Escalation Management -- Putting These Observations in Today's Geostrategic Context -- Recommendations for the U.S. Air Force -- Appendix A. The Second Nuclear Age -- Appendix B. The Inadequacy of Cold War Concepts -- Abbreviations -- References.
    Note: "October 27, 2015"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 89-99)
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    ISBN: 9780833092151 , 0833092154
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxii, 377 pages)
    Keywords: United States Evaluation ; United States ; Health services accessibility ; Veterans Medical care ; Health services accessibility ; Veterans ; United States ; MEDICAL ; Evidence-Based Medicine ; Evaluation ; Health services accessibility ; Veterans ; Medical care ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 addressed the need for access to timely, high-quality health care for veterans. Section 201 of the legislation called for an independent assessment of various aspects of veterans' health care. The RAND Corporation was tasked with an assessment of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA's) current and projected health care capabilities and resources. An examination of data from a variety of sources, along with a survey of VA medical facility leaders, revealed the breadth and depth of VA resources and capabilities: fiscal resources, workforce and human resources, physical infrastructure, interorganizational relationships, and information resources. The assessment identified barriers to the effective use of these resources and capabilities. Analysis of data on access to VA care and the quality of that care showed that almost all veterans live within 40 miles of a VA health facility, but fewer have access to VA specialty care. Veterans usually receive care within 14 days of their desired appointment date, but wait times vary considerably across VA facilities. VA has long played a national leadership role in measuring the quality of health care. The assessment showed that VA health care quality was as good or better on most measures compared with other health systems, but quality performance lagged at some VA facilities. VA will require more resources and capabilities to meet a projected increase in veterans' demand for VA care over the next five years. Options for increasing capacity include accelerated hiring, full nurse practice authority, and expanded use of telehealth
    Abstract: The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 addressed the need for access to timely, high-quality health care for veterans. Section 201 of the legislation called for an independent assessment of various aspects of veterans' health care. The RAND Corporation was tasked with an assessment of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA's) current and projected health care capabilities and resources. An examination of data from a variety of sources, along with a survey of VA medical facility leaders, revealed the breadth and depth of VA resources and capabilities: fiscal resources, workforce and human resources, physical infrastructure, interorganizational relationships, and information resources. The assessment identified barriers to the effective use of these resources and capabilities. Analysis of data on access to VA care and the quality of that care showed that almost all veterans live within 40 miles of a VA health facility, but fewer have access to VA specialty care. Veterans usually receive care within 14 days of their desired appointment date, but wait times vary considerably across VA facilities. VA has long played a national leadership role in measuring the quality of health care. The assessment showed that VA health care quality was as good or better on most measures compared with other health systems, but quality performance lagged at some VA facilities. VA will require more resources and capabilities to meet a projected increase in veterans' demand for VA care over the next five years. Options for increasing capacity include accelerated hiring, full nurse practice authority, and expanded use of telehealth
    Note: "Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs , DOI: 10.7249/RR1165.2 , Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-377)
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  • 54
    ISBN: 9780833093950 , 0833093959
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 56 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-1349-OSD
    Keywords: Military spouses Employment ; Military spouses ; United States ; LAW ; Labor & Employment ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "The frequent relocations associated with military service place distinct demands on service members and their families and can complicate military spouses' career trajectories. Recognizing this challenge, the White House published a directive in 2011 ordering the Department of Defense to expand the Army Spouse Employment Partnership, which had recruited 52 employer partners since its inception in 2003 to assist military spouses seeking employment, to serve Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force spouses. The resulting Military Spouse Employment Partnership, launched on June 29, 2011, is one of four initiatives under the Department of Defense's Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program. In December 2014, the U.S. Congress mandated an evaluation of the Partnership and the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy sponsored RAND to assess the extent to which the Partnership addresses its objectives. This report documents the first phase of research to help meet the congressional requirement for a 'report evaluating the progress of military spouse employment programs.' This research should be of interest to policymakers responsible for programs or oversight of programs supporting military spouse quality of life, as well as scholars who study military spouse issues and program evaluation"--Publisher's web site
    Abstract: "The frequent relocations associated with military service place distinct demands on service members and their families and can complicate military spouses' career trajectories. Recognizing this challenge, the White House published a directive in 2011 ordering the Department of Defense to expand the Army Spouse Employment Partnership, which had recruited 52 employer partners since its inception in 2003 to assist military spouses seeking employment, to serve Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force spouses. The resulting Military Spouse Employment Partnership, launched on June 29, 2011, is one of four initiatives under the Department of Defense's Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program. In December 2014, the U.S. Congress mandated an evaluation of the Partnership and the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy sponsored RAND to assess the extent to which the Partnership addresses its objectives. This report documents the first phase of research to help meet the congressional requirement for a 'report evaluating the progress of military spouse employment programs.' This research should be of interest to policymakers responsible for programs or oversight of programs supporting military spouse quality of life, as well as scholars who study military spouse issues and program evaluation"--Publisher's web site
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references (pages 53-56) , Series from web site
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    ISBN: 9780833090379 , 0833090372 , 9780833090386 , 0833090380 , 9780833088505 , 0833090313
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxii, 110 pages)
    DDC: 303.48/25106
    Keywords: Geopolitics ; National security ; China ; Africa ; China ; Africa ; United States ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "This report explores China's rapidly expanding involvement in Africa in order to better inform U.S. thinking about its relations both with China and with African states. The report pays particular attention to geostrategic competition in Africa, potential security threats, and opportunities on the continent. It examines the economic, political, and security interests driving Chinese engagement with African states and assesses potential medium-term changes in Sino-African relations across these three dimensions. It then assesses how China's interests and behavior on the continent affect the interests of the United States. In this matter, misperceptions often result from faulty assumptions about the potential for conflict over resources, images of Cold War-style geopolitical competition, and the nature of China's economic engagement with the continent. The report concludes by offering policy recommendations for U.S. and Army leaders concerned with U.S. security relationships with African states and with managing Sino-American relations in Africa. In particular, the report recommends that the United States should view China's sometimes-unfavorable activities in Africa in context and continue to seek opportunities to engage Beijing on mutual interests, such as defeating violent extremists, improving African infrastructure to promote trade and development, and encouraging economic and political stability on the continent."--Page 4 of cover
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