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  • 1
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    Current and future exposure of infrastructure in the United States to natural hazards (2016)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833095008 , 0833096265 , 0833095005 , 0833096265 , 9780833095008 , 9780833096265
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 40 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1453-DHS
    Keywords: Global warming ; Climate and civilization ; Infrastructure (Economics) Security measures ; Climatic changes Effect of human beings on ; Natural disasters Social aspects ; Infrastructure (Economics) Risk assessment ; Climatic changes ; Global warming ; Climate and civilization ; Natural disasters ; Infrastructure (Economics) ; Infrastructure (Economics) ; SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology ; Climate and civilization ; Climatic changes ; Effect of human beings on ; Global warming ; Natural disasters ; Social aspects ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "Communities, companies, and governments at all levels in the United States are making decisions that will influence where, what and how infrastructure will be built. These design and policy decisions shape infrastructure, influence economic development, and influence future exposures to natural hazards for decades, Population growth and shifts, particularly those on the coasts, drive demand for new infrastructure, and, as a result, increase the exposure of infrastructure to natural hazards. These natural hazard exposures are projected to be larger and more uncertain in the future because of the effects of sea level rise and projected changes in temperature and precipitation patterns. Thus, incorporating natural hazard risk assessment into infrastructure planning is becoming both increasingly important and challenging. This report summarizes insights we have gained about the exposures to U.S. infrastructure from natural hazards now and in the future. Our analysis identifies regions in the country where infrastructure may be uniquely exposed to a complex set of natural hazards. In those regions, our analysis highlights the types of infrastructure that are exposed and the hazards that put them at risk. Our analysis also reveals where infrastructure exposures may be expected to change most dramatically. Finally, our analysis reveals where infrastructure exposures remain most uncertain and where new data and analysis would be most valuable. Each of these findings can inform federal efforts to improve infrastructure and resilience planning"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction: the need to better understand current and future hazard exposure -- Chapter 2. Defining and analyzing infrastructure exposure -- Chapter 3. Current patterns of exposure in the continental United States -- Chapter 4. Climate change and natural hazard exposure -- Chapter 5. Findings and policy considerations -- Appendix. Interactions between infrastructure and hazards.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Figures and Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1. Introduction: The Need to Better Understand Current and Future Hazard Exposure: RAND's Analysis of Infrastructure Exposure -- Chapter 2. Defining and Analyzing Infrastructure Exposure: Defining Exposure -- Data and Analytical Approach -- Categorizing Hazard Exposure by Intensity and Likelihood -- Chapter 3. Current Patterns of Exposure in the Continental United States: Most of the United States Is Exposed to Some Form of Natural Hazard -- Some Regions Are Exposed to More Intense or Greater Numbers of Natural Hazards -- Relative Exposure to Natural Hazards -- Chapter 4. Climate Change and Natural Hazard Exposure: Sources of Climate Change Data -- Chapter 5. Findings and Policy Considerations: Key Findings -- Data Gaps -- APPENDIX: Interactions Between Infrastructure and Hazards -- Abbreviations -- References.
    Note: "July 12, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 39-40)
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    Characterizing national exposures to infrastructure from natural disasters : data and methods documentation (2016)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833096272 , 0833096273 , 9780833094582 , 0833094580 , 0833096273 , 0833094580 , 9780833096272 , 9780833094582
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvi, 72 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1453/1-DHS
    DDC: 363
    Keywords: Natural disasters Social aspects ; Global warming ; Climate and civilization ; Infrastructure (Economics) Risk assessment ; Infrastructure (Economics) Security measures ; Climatic changes Effect of human beings on ; Natural disasters ; Global warming ; Climate and civilization ; Infrastructure (Economics) ; Infrastructure (Economics) ; Climatic changes ; Global warming ; Natural disasters ; Social aspects ; United States ; Climate and civilization ; Climatic changes ; Effect of human beings on ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "The United States relies on a number of infrastructure systems--roads, the electric grid, ports, telecommunications networks, refineries, and the like--for carrying out basic social and economic functions. Disruptions of these systems could impose potentially significant economic, social, environmental and national security consequences. This report serves as the technical documentation and reference document for the data, methods, and analytic approach used in the analysis of national exposures to infrastructure from natural disasters. The analysis includes 11 natural hazards and five infrastructure sectors. Analytic findings about current and future exposures of infrastructure in the United States drawn from this data analysis are documented in a separate report. The report documents how each infrastructure type and hazard is represented in data sets to act as a reference for any use of the data. For each analyzed hazard, this report includes a brief background that describes potential infrastructure impacts, and relevant metrics; a list of sources used in compiling hazard data; an overview of existing methods and applications or modifications used to analyze regional exposure to varying levels of hazard severity. When analyzing infrastructure exposures with this data, it is important to understand this information to ensure that the analysis results reflect the scope, precision, and completeness of the data. Failure to appropriately use the data could result in analysis that misrepresents exposures. The report also provides an overview of all hazard and infrastructure data used to complete this analysis. Analytic findings about current and future exposures of infrastructure in the United States drawn from this data analysis are documented in a separate report"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Climate-adjusted hazards Coastal flooding -- Extreme temperature -- Meteorological drought -- Wildfires -- Chapter 3. Hazards without climate adjustment -- Earthquakes -- Hurricane winds -- Ice storms -- Riverine flooding -- Tsunamis -- Tornadoes -- Landslides -- Chapter 4. Infrastructure data collection process -- Chapter 5. Approach to characterizing infrastructure vulnerability to hazards.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Figures -- Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1. Introduction: 1.1. References -- Chapter 2. Climate-Adjusted Hazards: 2.1. Coastal Flooding: 2.1.1. Data Sources -- 2.1.2. Analysis Methods -- 2.1.3. References -- 2.2. Extreme Temperature: 2.2.1. Data Sources -- 2.2.2. Analysis Methods -- 2.2.3. References -- 2.3. Meteorological Drought: 2.3.1. Data Sources -- 2.3.2. Analysis Methods -- 2.3.3. References -- 2.4. Wildfires: 2.4.1. Data Sources -- 2.4.2. Analysis Methods -- 2.4.3. References -- Chapter 3. Hazards Without Climate Adjustment: 3.1. Earthquakes: 3.1.1. Data Sources -- 3.1.2. Analysis Methods -- 3.1.3. References -- 3.2. Hurricane Winds: 3.2.1. Data Sources -- 3.2.2. Analysis Methods -- 3.2.3. References -- 3.3. Ice Storms: 3.3.1. Data Sources -- 3.3.2. Analysis Methods -- 3.4. Riverine Flooding: 3.4.1. Data Sources -- 3.4.2. Analysis Methods -- 3.4.3. References -- 3.5. Tsunamis: 3.5.1. Data Sources: 3.5.2. Analysis Methods -- 3.5.3. References -- 3.6. Tornadoes: 3.6.1. Data Sources: 3.6.2. Analysis Methods -- 3.6.3. References -- 3.7. Landslides: 3.7.1. Data Sources -- 3.7.2. Analysis Methods -- 3.7.3. References -- Chapter 4. Infrastructure Data Collection Process -- Chapter 5. Approach to Characterizing Infrastructure Vulnerability to Hazards.
    Note: "July 12, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references
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    A surprise out of Zion? : case studies in Israel's decisions on whether to alert the United States to preemptive and preventive strikes, from Suez to the Syrian nuclear reactor (2015)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833093165 , 0833093169 , 9780833084163 , 083308416X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (ix, 78 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-498-ARA
    Parallel Title: Print version Surprise Out of Zion?
    Keywords: Preemptive attack (Military science) Case studies ; Preemptive attack (Military science) ; Diplomatic relations ; Israel ; United States ; Preemptive attack (Military science) ; HISTORY ; Middle East ; Israel ; Case studies ; Military history ; Israel Case studies Foreign relations ; Israel History, Military 20th century ; United States Case studies Foreign relations ; Israel ; Israel ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Might U.S. officials be surprised by an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities? This study examines key historical precedents, considering four cases in which Israeli leaders chose preemptive or preventive military strikes and had to decide whether to notify or consult with the United States: the Suez crisis of 1956, the Six-Day War of 1967, the 1981 strike on Iraq's nuclear reactor, and the 2007 bombing of Syria's al-Kibar nuclear facility"--Publisher's description
    Abstract: "Might U.S. officials be surprised by an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities? This study examines key historical precedents, considering four cases in which Israeli leaders chose preemptive or preventive military strikes and had to decide whether to notify or consult with the United States: the Suez crisis of 1956, the Six-Day War of 1967, the 1981 strike on Iraq's nuclear reactor, and the 2007 bombing of Syria's al-Kibar nuclear facility"--Publisher's description
    Note: "June 29, 2015"--Table of Contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 75-78)
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    Federal educational assistance programs available to service members : program features and recommendations for improved delivery (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833088192 , 0833090119 , 083308819X , 9780833090119
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvi, 68 pages)
    Series Statement: [Research report] RR-664-OSD
    Parallel Title: Print version Buryk, Peter Federal educational assistance programs available to service members
    Keywords: Soldiers Education, Non-military ; Student aid ; Soldiers ; Student aid ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Science - General ; United States ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Labor ; Soldiers ; Education, Non-military ; Student aid ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Education administer a variety of programs that provide educational assistance to military service members. These programs range from examinations that provide college credit for knowledge and experience gained in the military to various kinds of tuition assistance and student aid. The Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Military and Community and Family Policy asked RAND to review major, federal-level military educational assistance programs; develop a holistic system overview; identify program outcomes that program managers either currently measure or should be measuring; consider benchmarks of success to compare these programs against; and recommend ways to improve how educational benefits for military personnel are managed and used, thereby potentially improving cost efficiencies of programs. The authors reviewed publicly available program information and discussed specific characteristics with program managers, as well as reviewed the academic literature on both civilian and military education benefit programs to identify common characteristics, performance measures, and outcome measures. The research did not, however, extend to examining outcomes; the emphasis was on establishing a framework and baselines for further exploration. Among other observations, the authors did note significant overlap among programs and that individuals did not always pursue the most efficient pathways through the system for long-term benefit
    Note: "Prepared for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Military Community and Family Policy; approved for public release; distribution unlimited , Includes bibliographical references (pages 61-68)
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    Gatekeeper training for suicide prevention : a theoretical model and review of the empirical literature (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : Rand National Defense Research Institute
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    ISBN: 9780833089076 , 0833089072
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 362.28
    Keywords: Suicide Bibliography Prevention ; Soldiers Suicidal behavior ; Suicide Prevention ; Suicide Bibliography ; Suicide ; Soldiers ; Suicide ; Suicide ; Soldiers ; Suicidal behavior ; Suicide ; Prevention ; United States ; Suicide ; Bibliography ; Electronic books
    Abstract: In recent years, the rising rate of suicides by military personnel has generated concern among policymakers, military leaders, and the public at large. Based on a recommendation from an earlier RAND report on preventing suicide among military personnel, this report reviews the literature on gatekeeper models of suicide prevention to better understand what is known about the effectiveness of gatekeepers and gatekeeper training. The report presents a theoretical model describing how gatekeeper training may influence individual knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes that may, in turn, result in intervention behaviors. It then reviews the evidence supporting each of the relationships presented in this model, and concludes with recommendations for advancing research in this field
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references
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    Strategic analysis of the 2014 Wounded Warrior Project annual alumni survey : a way forward (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
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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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    Advancing the careers of military spouses : an assessment of education and employment goals and barriers facing military spouses eligible for MyCAA (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833088659 , 0833089463 , 0833088653 , 9780833089465
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 68 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Friedman, Esther M., 1976- Advancing the careers of military spouses
    Keywords: Military spouses Training of ; Military spouses Services for ; Military spouses Employment ; Military spouses Education (Continuing education) ; Military spouses ; Military spouses ; Military spouses ; Military spouses ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Military Administration ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Since the move to an all-volunteer force, the U.S. military has increasingly provided an array of programs, services, and facilities to support military families, including programs to assist spouses in pursuing their educational and employment goals. These programs are particularly important, given that military spouses face challenges related to military life that can make it difficult for them to maintain and develop careers. One program designed to help spouses of junior military personnel meet their educational and employment objectives is the My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) scholarship. This report analyzes data collected from November 2012 to March 2013 on the 2012 Active Duty Spouse Survey to examine MyCAA scholarship use in the previous year and educational and employment goals and barriers faced by recent MyCAA users and nonusers. The survey showed that nearly one in five eligible spouses used MyCAA in the previous year, and more than half of nonusers were unaware of the scholarship. Key reasons for not using the scholarship among those who were aware of it include perceived program ineligibility and lack of time for education. Reported barriers to achieving educational and employment goals were remarkably similar for recent MyCAA users and nonusers. Cost was the key reason spouses reported for not pursuing higher education. Barriers to both education and employment among interested spouses included competing family responsibilities and difficulties with child care. The authors conclude with recommendations for improving and complementing the existing MyCAA scholarship to help military spouses achieve their educational and career objectives
    Abstract: Since the move to an all-volunteer force, the U.S. military has increasingly provided an array of programs, services, and facilities to support military families, including programs to assist spouses in pursuing their educational and employment goals. These programs are particularly important, given that military spouses face challenges related to military life that can make it difficult for them to maintain and develop careers. One program designed to help spouses of junior military personnel meet their educational and employment objectives is the My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) scholarship. This report analyzes data collected from November 2012 to March 2013 on the 2012 Active Duty Spouse Survey to examine MyCAA scholarship use in the previous year and educational and employment goals and barriers faced by recent MyCAA users and nonusers. The survey showed that nearly one in five eligible spouses used MyCAA in the previous year, and more than half of nonusers were unaware of the scholarship. Key reasons for not using the scholarship among those who were aware of it include perceived program ineligibility and lack of time for education. Reported barriers to achieving educational and employment goals were remarkably similar for recent MyCAA users and nonusers. Cost was the key reason spouses reported for not pursuing higher education. Barriers to both education and employment among interested spouses included competing family responsibilities and difficulties with child care. The authors conclude with recommendations for improving and complementing the existing MyCAA scholarship to help military spouses achieve their educational and career objectives
    Note: "RR-784-OSD , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-68)
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