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    Enhancing space resilience through non-materiel means (2016)
    Santa Monica, California : RAND Corporation
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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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    Friends, foes, and future directions : U.S. partnerships in a turbulent world (2016)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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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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    Fostering innovation in the U.S. court system : identifying high-priority technology and other needs for improving court operations and outcomes (2016)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
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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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    Consumer attitudes toward data breach notifications and loss of personal information (2016)
    Santa Monica, Calif : Rand Corporation
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    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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    Defense Resource Planning Under Uncertainty : an Application of Robust Decision Making to Munitions Mix Planning (2016)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
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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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    Building a national culture of health : Background, Action Framework, Measures, and Next Steps (2016)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
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    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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    U.S. Special Operations Forces in the Philippines, 2001-2014 (2016)
    Santa Monica, Calif : Rand Corporation
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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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    TRICARE applied behavior analysis (ABA) benefit : comparison with Medicaid and commercial benefits (2016)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833094414 , 0833092863 , 0833094416 , 9780833092861
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: [Research report] RR-1334-OSD
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    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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    Defense institution building in Africa : an assessment (2016)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833092403 , 0833093703 , 0833092405 , 9780833093707
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 172 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1232-OSD
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als McNerney, Michael J. (Michael Joseph) Defense institution building in Africa
    Keywords: Security sector 21st century ; National security 21st century ; Security sector ; National security ; Military policy ; National security ; Security sector ; Säkerhetspolitik ; Försvarspolitik ; Säkerhetssektorer ; Försvarsorganisation ; Africa ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; Treaties ; Africa Military policy 21st century ; Africa ; Electronic book
    Abstract: This report assesses U.S. efforts in defense institution building (DIB) in Africa and suggests possible improvements to planning and execution. It first defines DIB and reviews some best practices from DIB and security sector reform experiences. It also highlights how DIB activities serve U.S. official strategic guidance for Africa. The report then examines how DIB is currently planned and executed in Africa and describes the range of programs that are available to U.S. planners for that purpose. It also provides a structured approach to aid in the prioritization of such programs. The report then analyzes DIB efforts in two African nations--Liberia and Libya. Finally, it examines how other institutions and countries undertake DIB by taking a closer look at the DIB activities of DoD's regional centers, as well as the relatively extensive experience of two key U.S. allies--the United Kingdom and France--in this domain"--Publisher's description
    Abstract: This report assesses U.S. efforts in defense institution building (DIB) in Africa and suggests possible improvements to planning and execution. It first defines DIB and reviews some best practices from DIB and security sector reform experiences. It also highlights how DIB activities serve U.S. official strategic guidance for Africa. The report then examines how DIB is currently planned and executed in Africa and describes the range of programs that are available to U.S. planners for that purpose. It also provides a structured approach to aid in the prioritization of such programs. The report then analyzes DIB efforts in two African nations--Liberia and Libya. Finally, it examines how other institutions and countries undertake DIB by taking a closer look at the DIB activities of DoD's regional centers, as well as the relatively extensive experience of two key U.S. allies--the United Kingdom and France--in this domain"--Publisher's description
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-172)
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    Reinforcing deterrence on NATO's eastern flank : wargaming the defense of the Baltics (2016)
    [Santa Monica, California] : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833092984 , 0833092987
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (15 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1253-A
    Keywords: North Atlantic Treaty Organization Armed Forces ; North Atlantic Treaty Organization ; North Atlantic Treaty Organization ; North Atlantic Treaty Organization ; War games ; Deterrence (Strategy) ; War games ; Deterrence (Strategy) ; Deterrence (Strategy) ; Military readiness ; War games ; North Atlantic Treaty Organization ; Baltic States ; HISTORY ; General ; Armed Forces ; Baltic States Defenses ; Baltic States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "Russia's recent aggression against Ukraine has disrupted nearly a generation of relative peace and stability between Moscow and its Western neighbors and raised concerns about its larger intentions. From the perspective of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the threat to the three Baltic republics of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania -- former Soviet republics, now member states that border Russian territory -- may be the most problematic of these. In a series of war games conducted between summer 2014 and spring 2015, RAND Arroyo Center examined the shape and probable outcome of a near-term Russian invasion of the Baltic states. The games' findings are unambiguous: As presently postured, NATO cannot successfully defend the territory of its most exposed members. Fortunately, it will not require Herculean effort to avoid such a failure. Further gaming indicates that a force of about seven brigades, including three heavy armored brigades -- adequately supported by airpower, land-based fires, and other enablers on the ground and ready to fight at the onset of hostilities -- could suffice to prevent the rapid overrun of the Baltic states"--Publisher's web site
    Abstract: "Russia's recent aggression against Ukraine has disrupted nearly a generation of relative peace and stability between Moscow and its Western neighbors and raised concerns about its larger intentions. From the perspective of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the threat to the three Baltic republics of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania -- former Soviet republics, now member states that border Russian territory -- may be the most problematic of these. In a series of war games conducted between summer 2014 and spring 2015, RAND Arroyo Center examined the shape and probable outcome of a near-term Russian invasion of the Baltic states. The games' findings are unambiguous: As presently postured, NATO cannot successfully defend the territory of its most exposed members. Fortunately, it will not require Herculean effort to avoid such a failure. Further gaming indicates that a force of about seven brigades, including three heavy armored brigades -- adequately supported by airpower, land-based fires, and other enablers on the ground and ready to fight at the onset of hostilities -- could suffice to prevent the rapid overrun of the Baltic states"--Publisher's web site
    Note: "Arroyo Center , Includes bibliographical references (pages 13-14) , Series from web site
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    Foundations of the Islamic State : management, money, and terror in Iraq, 2005-2010 (2016)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833091789 , 0833091816 , 0833091786 , 9780833091819
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxx, 317 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-1192-DARPA
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Johnston, Patrick B Foundations of the Islamic State
    Keywords: IS (Organization) History ; IS (Organization) Management ; IS (Organization) Organization ; IS (Organization) Finance ; IS (Organization) ; IS (Organization) ; IS (Organization) ; IS (Organization) ; Armies ; Organization ; Finance ; Management ; IS (Organization) ; History ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Infrastructure ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; General ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "Foundations of the Islamic State: Management, Money, and Terror in Iraq, 2005-2010 draws from more than 140 recently declassified documents to present a comprehensive examination of the organization, territorial designs, management, personnel policies, and finances of the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI) and al-Qa'ida in Iraq (AQI), both predecessors of the Islamic State. These records paint a clear picture of ISI practices and standard operating procedures. Leadership consciously designed the organization not just to fight but also to build an Islamic state governed by the laws dictated by its strict Islamist ideology. ISI was a vertically integrated organization with a central management structure and functional bureaus. It sought to replicate these structures at multiple lower geographic levels across territory. Each geographic unit had substantial autonomy to pursue the group's strategic objectives but was required to send frequent reports to the group's leadership; the central organization used these reports to inform decisions and provide strategic guidance. ISI paid its personnel a wage that would draw true believers rather than opportunists; trained and allocated its membership with an eye toward group effectiveness; raised revenues locally through diversified sources; and was able to maintain itself, albeit at much reduced strength, in the face of a withering counterterrorism and counterinsurgency strategy put in place by its opponents, starting in late 2006. An analysis of the Islamic State predecessor groups is more than a historical recounting. The lessons from examining the group's history are useful for setting expectations about the strengths and vulnerabilities of the Islamic State and its ability to combat its opponents, designing a coordinated and effective campaign against it, and understanding why it might be able to survive such an effort and sustain itself in the future, albeit perhaps at a lower level of threat. Defeating the Islamic State will require persistence. The record of counter-ISI operations from 2006 through 2010 shows that military action and political accommodation can work together to degrade the group substantially, if not defeat it"--Publisher's web site
    Abstract: "Foundations of the Islamic State: Management, Money, and Terror in Iraq, 2005-2010 draws from more than 140 recently declassified documents to present a comprehensive examination of the organization, territorial designs, management, personnel policies, and finances of the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI) and al-Qa'ida in Iraq (AQI), both predecessors of the Islamic State. These records paint a clear picture of ISI practices and standard operating procedures. Leadership consciously designed the organization not just to fight but also to build an Islamic state governed by the laws dictated by its strict Islamist ideology. ISI was a vertically integrated organization with a central management structure and functional bureaus. It sought to replicate these structures at multiple lower geographic levels across territory. Each geographic unit had substantial autonomy to pursue the group's strategic objectives but was required to send frequent reports to the group's leadership; the central organization used these reports to inform decisions and provide strategic guidance. ISI paid its personnel a wage that would draw true believers rather than opportunists; trained and allocated its membership with an eye toward group effectiveness; raised revenues locally through diversified sources; and was able to maintain itself, albeit at much reduced strength, in the face of a withering counterterrorism and counterinsurgency strategy put in place by its opponents, starting in late 2006. An analysis of the Islamic State predecessor groups is more than a historical recounting. The lessons from examining the group's history are useful for setting expectations about the strengths and vulnerabilities of the Islamic State and its ability to combat its opponents, designing a coordinated and effective campaign against it, and understanding why it might be able to survive such an effort and sustain itself in the future, albeit perhaps at a lower level of threat. Defeating the Islamic State will require persistence. The record of counter-ISI operations from 2006 through 2010 shows that military action and political accommodation can work together to degrade the group substantially, if not defeat it"--Publisher's web site
    Note: "May 18, 2016"--Table of contents page , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-317) , Series from web site
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    Improving Decisionmaking in a Turbulent World (2016)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
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    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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    Counterinsurgency scorecard update : Afghanistan in early 2015 relative to insurgencies since World War II (2016)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833092625 , 0833093835 , 0833092626 , 9780833093837
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xi, 38 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1273-OSD
    Keywords: Counterinsurgency ; Asymmetric warfare ; Low-intensity conflicts (Military science) ; Peacekeeping forces ; Insurgency History 21st century ; Counterinsurgency Case studies ; Counterinsurgency ; Asymmetric warfare ; Low-intensity conflicts (Military science) ; Peacekeeping forces ; Insurgency ; Counterinsurgency ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; Asymmetric warfare ; Counterinsurgency ; Insurgency ; Low-intensity conflicts (Military science) ; Peacekeeping forces ; Afghanistan ; Case studies ; History ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Previous RAND research examined 71 insurgencies begun and completed worldwide between World War II and 2010 to analyze correlates of success in counterinsurgency (COIN). A key finding was that a case's score on a scorecard of 15 equally weighted good and 11 equally weighted bad COIN factors and practices corresponded perfectly with the outcomes of the cases analyzed. That is, the balance of good and bad factors and practices was always positive when the outcome was a COIN win (insurgent loss) and always negative when the outcome was a COIN loss (insurgent win). Using the scorecard approach as its foundation, a RAND study sought to apply the findings to the case of Afghanistan in 2015. The effort involved an expert elicitation in which experts were asked to make "worst-case" assessments of the factors to complete the scorecard for ongoing operations in Afghanistan. It was the third Afghanistan-focused exercise conducted with the scorecard, allowing rough comparisons with scores assigned by expert panels in 2011 and 2013. The 2015 consensus results indicated that Afghanistan continues to have a positive score, though its score is tied with the lowest-scoring historical wins. Two factors remained absent in Afghanistan in 2015 but essential to success in historical COIN campaigns: disrupting flows of tangible support to the insurgents and a demonstration (and improvement) of commitment and motivation on the part of the Afghan National Security Forces, the primary COIN force since the coalition drawdown. Despite some potentially positive developments resulting from the 2014 election of a new government in Afghanistan, it appears that the most promising end to the conflict will be a negotiated settlement in which the Afghan government makes some concessions to the insurgents and in which external powers, including the United States and Pakistan, help broker a satisfactory power-sharing agreement that brings greater stability to the country"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Figure and Tables -- Summary -- Counterinsurgency Scorecard Update: Afghanistan in Early 2015 Relative to Insurgencies Since World War II -- Findings from Previous Research on Insurgency: Findings from Previous Research on Insurgency -- The Counterinsurgency Scorecard -- Endgames for Insurgencies: Getting to Negotiated Settlements -- Scoring the Ongoing Conflict in Afghanistan: Using the Delphi Method -- Building on Previous Scorecards -- 2015 Scorecard Results: Specific Factors in the Current Case -- Notes on Factors Present or Absent in 2015 but Tenuous in the Future -- 2015 Results Compared with Previous Results and Analyses: What Improved? -- What Declined? -- What Stayed the Same? -- Scorecard and Duration of Conflict -- Summary of Scorecard Analyses -- Prospects for a Negotiated Settlement -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- APPENDIX -- References.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 37-38)
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    Analysis of the benefits and costs of CalMHSA's investment in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) (2015)
    [Santa Monica, Calif.] : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833091260 , 0833091263
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 616.858445
    Keywords: California Mental Health Services Authority ; California Mental Health Services Authority ; Suicide Prevention ; Suicide ; Suicide ; Prevention ; California ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Estimates the possible reductions in suicide attempts resulting from investment in ASIST and estimates the financial return to Californians from reduced medical costs associated with suicide attempts and increased earnings from each life saved
    Note: "RR-1115-CMHSA"--colophon , Caption title , Includes bibliographical references
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    Improving DoD support to FEMA's all-hazards plans (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
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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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    The future of mobility : scenarios for China in 2030 (2015)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833090911 , 0833090933 , 9780833090355 , 0833090925 , 0833090917 , 9780833090928 , 9780833090935
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 101 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-991-itmo
    Parallel Title: Print version Ecola, Liisa Future of mobility
    Keywords: Transportation Forecasting ; Transportation engineering ; Transportation ; Transportation engineering ; Business & Economics ; Transportation Economics ; HISTORY ; Africa ; West ; Transportation engineering ; Transportation ; Forecasting ; China ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Foreword -- Preface -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Study Objectives -- Creating the Scenarios -- Why the Scenarios Matter -- Repot Organization -- Chapter 2: Past Trends in Influencing Areas -- Demographic Trends -- Economic Trends -- Energey Trends -- Transportaion Supply and Constraint Trends -- Chapter 3: Key Drivers and Common Projections -- Key Drivers -- Common Projections -- Chapter 4: The Scenarios -- Background to All Scenarios -- Screnario 1: The Great Reset -- Scenario 2: Slowing but Growing -- Chapter 5: Wild-Card Scenario -- Debt Comes Due -- Chapter 6: Implications of the Scenarios -- Implications for Transportation Policy -- Implications for Transportation Decisionmaking -- Utility of the Wild-Card Scenario -- Chapter 7: Conclusions -- Appendix A: Methodology -- Appendix B: List of Experts -- Bibliography -- Figures and Tables -- Abbreviations
    Abstract: Foreword -- Preface -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Study Objectives -- Creating the Scenarios -- Why the Scenarios Matter -- Repot Organization -- Chapter 2: Past Trends in Influencing Areas -- Demographic Trends -- Economic Trends -- Energey Trends -- Transportaion Supply and Constraint Trends -- Chapter 3: Key Drivers and Common Projections -- Key Drivers -- Common Projections -- Chapter 4: The Scenarios -- Background to All Scenarios -- Screnario 1: The Great Reset -- Scenario 2: Slowing but Growing -- Chapter 5: Wild-Card Scenario -- Debt Comes Due -- Chapter 6: Implications of the Scenarios -- Implications for Transportation Policy -- Implications for Transportation Decisionmaking -- Utility of the Wild-Card Scenario -- Chapter 7: Conclusions -- Appendix A: Methodology -- Appendix B: List of Experts -- Bibliography -- Figures and Tables -- Abbreviations
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 94-99)
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    Care transitions to and from the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) for service members with traumatic brain injury (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : Rand Corporation
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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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    An integrated survey system for addressing abuse and misconduct toward Air Force trainees during basic military training (2015)
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    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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    Operation Iraqi Freedom : decisive war, elusive peace (2015)
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    ISBN: 9780833093653 , 0833093657 , 9780833041920 , 0833041924
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xli, 414 pages)
    Series Statement: RR 1214-A
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Perry, Walter L Operation Iraqi Freedom
    DDC: 956.7044/3
    Keywords: Iraq War, 2003-2011 Evaluation ; Iraq War, 2003-2011 ; History & Archaeology ; Iraq War (2003-2011) ; Iraq ; Evaluation ; Middle East ; Regions & Countries - Asia & the Middle East ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Soon after Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF) began in March 2003, RAND Arroyo Center began compiling an authoritative account of the planning and execution of combat and stability operations in Iraq through 2004 in order to identify key issues that could affect Army plans, operational concepts, doctrine, and other Title 10 functions. The resulting analysis, completed in January 2006, will interest those involved in organizing, training, and equipping military forces to plan for, deploy to, participate in, and support joint and multinational operations. Although focused primarily on Army forces and activities, the analysis also describes aspects of joint and multinational operations. RAND analysts collected the information in this report from many sources, including unit after-action reports, compilations of lessons learned, official databases, media reports, other contemporary records, and interviews with key participants in OIF. This report presents a broad overview of the study findings based on unclassified source material. It traces the operation from its root causes in the first Gulf War through operations up to approximately the end of June 2004. It addresses strategy, planning, and organization for OIF; air and ground force operations; personnel, deployment, and logistics issues; coalition operations; the occupation that followed combat operations; and civil military operations. Also, because the research conducted for this report covers events only through June 2004, events that occurred after that date would alter some of the conclusions and recommendations. In other cases, some recommendations might already have been implemented in whole or in part. Nevertheless, the report's recommendations are provided as they were originally formulated
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 399-414) , Introduction ; Genesis of the War , Planning the War and the Transition to Peace , Land Operations , Air Operations , Why the Iraqi Resistance Was So Weak , Managing the War , The Aftermath: Civilian Planning Efforts and the Occupation of Iraq , Mobilization, Deployment, and Sustainment in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM , Conclusions and Recommendations.
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    Mental health trainings in California's K-12 system are associated with increased confidence and likelihood to intervene with and refer students (2015)
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    ISBN: 9780833089229 , 0833089226
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 362.20973
    Keywords: Teachers Training of ; Child mental health services ; Mental health education ; Mental health policy ; Teachers ; Child mental health services ; Mental health education ; Mental health policy ; California ; Child mental health services ; Mental health education ; Mental health policy ; Teachers ; Training of ; Electronic book
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    Evaluation of the SB 1041 reforms to California's CalWORKS Program : background and study design (2015)
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    ISBN: 9780833090256 , 0833090259
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 362.5/8409794
    Keywords: California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (Program) ; California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (Program) ; Welfare recipients Services for ; Child care services ; Aid to families with dependent children programs ; Welfare recipients ; Child care services ; Aid to families with dependent children programs ; California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (Program) ; Aid to families with dependent children programs ; Child care services ; Welfare recipients ; Services for ; California ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Introduction -- CalWORKs and the SB 1041 reforms -- Evaluating SB 1041 -- What to expect from the SB 1041 evaluation -- Appendix A. State welfare policies -- Appendix B. Sources of data for evaluation -- Appendix C. Analytic approach.
    Abstract: The California Budget Act of 2012, also known as Senate Bill (SB) 1041, contained significant reforms to the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program. CalWORKs, administered by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), is California's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, a central component of the safety net that provides cash aid for low-income families with children. The SB 1041 reforms to CalWORKs included changes to requirements for work, the types of eligible work activities, the time clock that governs the work requirements, and the financial incentives to work--all with goal of engaging recipients in more-intensive work activities as early as possible, while also providing more flexibility in work activity options and increased incentives for work as recipients move toward self-sufficiency. The California legislature included a provision in the bill for an independent evaluation to determine if SB 1041 achieves its objectives and if there are any unintended consequences. The purpose of this report is to provide background on the SB 1041 reforms and offer an overview of the evaluation plan. In the remainder of this summary, we first highlight the factors that motivated the changes to CalWORKs and summarize the key reforms. We then delineate the questions underlying the SB 1041 evaluation and the evaluation approach. A final section covers the evaluation timetable, products, and expected utility
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    Demystifying the citizen soldier (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
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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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    Managing water quality in the face of uncertainty : a robust decision making demonstration for EPA's National Water Program (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : Rand Corporation
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    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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    Quality of life indicators and policy strategies to advance sustainability in the Pearl River Delta (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833090973 , 0833093258 , 0833090976 , 9780833093257
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: [Research report] RR-871-DHURDGP
    Parallel Title: Print version
    Keywords: Sustainable development ; Quality of life ; Sustainable development ; Quality of life ; Social conditions ; Sustainable development ; China ; Pearl River Delta ; Social Conditions ; Sociology & Social History ; TRANSPORTATION ; Automotive ; General ; Social Sciences ; Quality of life ; Economic history ; Pearl River Delta (China) Economic conditions 21st century ; Pearl River Delta (China) Social conditions 21st century ; Pearl River Delta (China) ; Pearl River Delta (China) ; Electronic book
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    China's expanding African relations : implications for U.S. national security (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
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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
    DOI: 10.7249/j.ctt15zc655
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    Electronic surveillance of mobile devices : understanding the mobile ecosystem and applicable surveillance law (2015)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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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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    Environmental fitness and resilience : a review of relevant constructs, measures, and links to well-being (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : Rand Corporation
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    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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    America's security deficit : addressing the imbalance between strategy and resources in a turbulent world (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
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    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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    Achieving peace in northern Mali : past agreements, local conflicts, and the prospects for a durable settlement (2015)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833088444 , 0833088440 , 9780833088451 , 0833088459 , 9780833088239 , 0833088432
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 303.6/9096623
    Keywords: Mali ; Mali ; Mali ; History ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Introduction -- A brief history of Mali's rebellions and the implementation of peace accords -- Explaining the failure of past peace accords -- Moving forward -- Is there a Nigerien model of resilience? -- Conclusion
    Abstract: This report examines the prospects for stabilization in Mali following the political and military crisis that began in 2012. To this end, it examines Mali's peace settlements since the early 1990s to identify flaws and successes. The authors find that five recurrent issues have impeded the implementation of successive accords: the lack of representativeness of the peace-accord signatories; a flawed understanding of decentralization and democracy; the limited perceived legitimacy, in the north, of Bamako; persistent insecurity; and an absence of transitional justice and reconciliation. The report recommends building representativeness through a variety of measures to simultaneously address these issues and help craft a peaceful way forward for Mali. The report also explores whether Mali's neighbor Niger owes its current stability to a more favorable context, shrewd policies, or sheer luck and whether it might offer a model of resilience for Mali. The authors recommend emulating some of the policies that could account for Niger's sustained stability, such as better integration of Tuareg populations and a focus on development programs in addition to security, while recognizing that these do not make Niger impervious to a resurgence of the political turmoil it experienced in the past
    DOI: 10.7249/j.ctt15zc57q
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    Navigating the road to reintegration : status and continuing support of the U.S. Air Force's wounded warriors (2015)
    Santa Monica : RAND Corporation
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    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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    Confronting Emergent Nuclear-Armed Regional Adversaries : Prospects for Neutralization, Strategies for Escalation Management (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
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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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    From Negative to Positive Stability : How the Syrian Refugee Crisis Can Improve Jordan's Outlook (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833090874 , 0833093479 , 0833090879 , 9780833093479
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xi, 60 pages)
    Series Statement: Research Report RR-1069-MCIA
    Parallel Title: Print version Connable, Ben From negative to positive stability
    Keywords: Forced migration ; Humanitarian assistance ; National security 21st century ; International relief ; Emigration and immigration law ; Refugees ; Forced migration ; Humanitarian assistance ; National security ; International relief ; Emigration and immigration law ; Refugees ; Economic history ; Emigration and immigration law ; Forced migration ; Humanitarian assistance ; International relief ; National security ; Refugees ; Social conditions ; Civil War (Syria : 2011- ) ; Jordan ; Syria ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Human Rights ; History ; Jordan Economic conditions 21st century ; Jordan Social conditions 21st century ; Syria History Civil War, 2011- ; Jordan ; Jordan ; Syria ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "As of late 2014, many American and Jordanian experts believe Jordan to be stable. Yet while Jordan is stable, it faces a range of existing and emerging challenges. These include chronic unemployment, sporadic political unrest, budget deficits, a water shortage, and geographically isolated yet troubling internal security concerns. The Syrian refugee crisis both exacerbates these challenges and offers opportunities to the government of Jordan. If the Syrian refugees remain relatively content and continue to assimilate into northern and central Jordan, they might directly benefit the Jordanian economy by stimulating growth. Donors and lenders have increased their support to Jordan, in turn offering the government an opportunity to improve the lives of both Syrian refugees and Jordanian citizens. Most important, Jordan benefits from what one expert terms negative stability: Jordanian citizens might be dissatisfied with many aspects of their government, but the chaos in neighboring states has thus far dissuaded Jordanians from pursuing civil or violent actions that might destabilize Jordan. Jordanians do not want their country to look like Syria, Iraq, or Egypt. Jordan is likely to undergo further and perhaps unforeseen challenges in 2015 and 2016, but it has the opportunity to alleviate many of its enduring challenges. If Jordan wisely invests forthcoming international refugee support, it has the opportunity to shift popular outlook from negative to positive--and more optimistic--stability. This report's analytic forecasts should help the United States determine how to support Jordan as it faces the Syrian refugee crisis"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Figures and Table -- Summary -- Chapter One: Introduction to the Status of Syrian Refugees as of Late 2014: Geographic Orientation and Syrian Refugees as of Late 2014 -- Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Late 2014 -- Methodology -- Organization of This Report -- Chapter Two: Assessment of Stability and Strategic Challenges: Late 2014: Jordan's Stability as of Late 2014 -- Security from External and Internal Threats -- Political Turmoil and the Impact of the Arab Spring -- Water Shortages Contribute to Economic and Social Unease -- Economic and Financial Dependencies -- Existing Refugee and Nonnational Worker Populations -- Summary of Stability Issues as of Late 2014 -- Chapter Three: Economic Factors and Forecasted Impact: Current Economic Status and Economic Integration of Syrian Refugees -- Forecast: The Impact of Syrian Refugees on Jordan's Economic Stability -- Chapter Four: Social Factors and Forecasted Impact: Assessing Late-2014 Social Integration and Social Impacts of Syrian Refugees -- Forecast: Impact of Syrian Refugees on Jordan's Social Stability -- Chapter Five: Security Assessment and Forecasted Impact: Impact of Syrian Refugees on Jordanian Security as of Late 2014 -- Forecast: The Impact of Syrian Refugees on Jordan's Security -- Chapter Six: Conclusion, Summary Forecast, and Black Swan Warnings: Black Swans -- Abbreviations -- Bibliography.
    Note: "November 30, 2015"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 39-60)
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    The effect of eliminating the Affordable Care Act's tax credits in federally facilitated marketplaces (2015)
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    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
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    Precision and purpose : airpower in the Libyan Civil War (2015)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833088079 , 0833088076 , 9780833088086 , 0833088092 , 0833088084 , 0833087932 , 9780833087935 , 9780833088093
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 447 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-676-AF
    Parallel Title: Print version Mueller, Karl P Precision and purpose
    Keywords: Air power History 21st century ; Air power ; HISTORY ; Africa ; North ; Air power ; Military campaigns ; Military operations, Aerial ; Civil War (Libya : 2011- ) ; Libya ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; History ; Libya History Civil War, 2011- ; Aerial operations ; Libya History Civil War, 2011- ; Campaigns ; Libya ; Libya ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Preface -- Figures and Tables -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: Examining the Air Campaign in Libya / Karl P. Mueller -- Chapter 2: Strategic and Political Overview of the Intervention Christopher / S. Chivvis -- Chapter 3: The Libyan Experience / Frederic Wehrey -- Chapter 4: The U.S. Experience: National Strategy and Campaign Support / Robert C. Owen -- Chapter 5: The U.S. Experience: Operational / Deborah C. Kidwell -- Chapter 6: The British Experience: Operation Ellamy / Christina Goulter -- Chapter 7: The French Experience: Sarkozy's War? / Camille Grand -- Chapter 8: The Italian Experience: Pivotal and Underestimated / Gregory Alegi -- Chapter 9: The Canadian Experience: Operation Mobile / Richard O. Mayne -- Chapter 10: The Belgian, Danish, Dutch, and Norwegian Experiences / Christian F. Anrig -- Chapter 11: The Swedish Experience: Overcoming the Non-NATO-Member Conundrum / Robert Egnell -- Chapter 12: The Arab States' Experiences / Bruce R. Nardulli -- Chapter 13: Victory Through (Not By) Airpower / Karl P. Mueller -- Appendixes -- About the Authors -- Bibliography
    Abstract: Preface -- Figures and Tables -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: Examining the Air Campaign in Libya / Karl P. Mueller -- Chapter 2: Strategic and Political Overview of the Intervention Christopher / S. Chivvis -- Chapter 3: The Libyan Experience / Frederic Wehrey -- Chapter 4: The U.S. Experience: National Strategy and Campaign Support / Robert C. Owen -- Chapter 5: The U.S. Experience: Operational / Deborah C. Kidwell -- Chapter 6: The British Experience: Operation Ellamy / Christina Goulter -- Chapter 7: The French Experience: Sarkozy's War? / Camille Grand -- Chapter 8: The Italian Experience: Pivotal and Underestimated / Gregory Alegi -- Chapter 9: The Canadian Experience: Operation Mobile / Richard O. Mayne -- Chapter 10: The Belgian, Danish, Dutch, and Norwegian Experiences / Christian F. Anrig -- Chapter 11: The Swedish Experience: Overcoming the Non-NATO-Member Conundrum / Robert Egnell -- Chapter 12: The Arab States' Experiences / Bruce R. Nardulli -- Chapter 13: Victory Through (Not By) Airpower / Karl P. Mueller -- Appendixes -- About the Authors -- Bibliography
    Note: "July 8, 2015"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 411-447)
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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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    Identifying and mitigating risks in security sector assistance for Africa's fragile states (2015)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833087980 , 0833091425 , 0833087983 , 9780833091420
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xx, 59 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Watts, Stephen Identifying and mitigating risks in security sector assistance for Africa's fragile states
    Keywords: Political stability ; Conflict management ; Military assistance, American Risk assessment ; Security sector ; Political stability ; Conflict management ; Military assistance, American ; Security sector ; Conflict management ; Political stability ; Security sector ; Armies ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Africa ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; Treaties ; Electronic book
    Abstract: This report explores the nature of the risks inherent in U.S. security sector assistance to the fragile states of Africa and how the United States might better anticipate and mitigate these risks. It examines these issues through a review of qualitative and quantitative literature from both the academic and policy fields and through interviews conducted throughout the agencies of the U.S. government. The quantitative literature suggests a stark dilemma for those responsible for U.S. security sector assistance to the AFRICOM area of responsibility: The countries that are most in need of assistance are usually the ones least able to make positive use of it. Case studies of security sector assistance in the fragile countries in Africa are used to trace multiple specific pathways by which such assistance can have negative second- and third-order effects. Finally, the report provides numerous recommendations about ways in which the United States can improve the processes by which it monitors and evaluates, plans, and implements security sector assistance in the fragile states of Africa and more generally
    Abstract: This report explores the nature of the risks inherent in U.S. security sector assistance to the fragile states of Africa and how the United States might better anticipate and mitigate these risks. It examines these issues through a review of qualitative and quantitative literature from both the academic and policy fields and through interviews conducted throughout the agencies of the U.S. government. The quantitative literature suggests a stark dilemma for those responsible for U.S. security sector assistance to the AFRICOM area of responsibility: The countries that are most in need of assistance are usually the ones least able to make positive use of it. Case studies of security sector assistance in the fragile countries in Africa are used to trace multiple specific pathways by which such assistance can have negative second- and third-order effects. Finally, the report provides numerous recommendations about ways in which the United States can improve the processes by which it monitors and evaluates, plans, and implements security sector assistance in the fragile states of Africa and more generally
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 51-59)
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    Achieving peace in northern Mali : past agreements, local conflicts, and the prospects for a durable settlement (2015)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833088437 , 0833088432 , 9780833088444 , 0833088440 , 9780833088451 , 0833088459
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Pézard, Stéphanie Achieving peace in northern Mali
    DDC: 303.69096623
    Keywords: Coup d'état (Mali : 2012) ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; General ; History ; Politics and government ; Mali History ; Tuareg Rebellion, 2012- ; Mali History ; Coup d'état, 2012 ; Mali Politics and government ; 1991- ; Mali ; Mali Politics and government 1991- ; Mali History Tuareg Rebellion, 2012- ; Mali History Coup d'état, 2012 ; Mali ; Electronic books History
    Abstract: This report examines the prospects for stabilization in Mali following the political and military crisis that began in 2012. To this end, it examines Mali's peace settlements since the early 1990s to identify flaws and successes. The authors find that five recurrent issues have impeded the implementation of successive accords: the lack of representativeness of the peace-accord signatories; a flawed understanding of decentralization and democracy; the limited perceived legitimacy, in the north, of Bamako; persistent insecurity; and an absence of transitional justice and reconciliation. The report recommends building representativeness through a variety of measures to simultaneously address these issues and help craft a peaceful way forward for Mali. The report also explores whether Mali's neighbor Niger owes its current stability to a more favorable context, shrewd policies, or sheer luck and whether it might offer a model of resilience for Mali. The authors recommend emulating some of the policies that could account for Niger's sustained stability, such as better integration of Tuareg populations and a focus on development programs in addition to security, while recognizing that these do not make Niger impervious to a resurgence of the political turmoil it experienced in the past
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    Mental health stigma in the military (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833085047 , 0833089994 , 0833085042 , 9780833089991
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxii, 296 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Acosta, Joie D Mental health stigma in the military
    Keywords: Stigma (Social psychology) ; Soldiers Mental health services ; Evaluation ; Mental health policy ; Stigma (Social psychology) ; Soldiers ; Mental health policy ; Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment ; Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena ; Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms ; Behavior ; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities ; Delivery of Health Care ; Evaluation Studies as Topic ; Health Care Economics and Organizations ; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms ; Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services ; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation ; Health Services ; Investigative Techniques ; Mental Health Services ; Military Personnel ; Named Groups ; Occupational Groups ; Persons ; Policy ; Psychiatry and Psychology ; Public Policy ; Quality of Health Care ; Social Behavior ; Social Control Policies ; Social Control, Formal ; Social Sciences ; Social Stigma ; Sociology ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; Military & Naval Science ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Veterans ; Mental health policy ; Stigma (Social psychology) ; United States Armed Forces ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Despite the efforts of both the U.S. Department of Defense and the Veterans Health Administration to enhance mental health services, many service members are not regularly seeking needed care when they have mental health problems. Without appropriate treatment, these mental health problems can have wide-ranging and negative impacts on the quality of life and the social, emotional, and cognitive functioning of affected service members. The services have been actively engaged in developing policies, programs, and campaigns designed to reduce stigma and increase service members' help-seeking behavior. However, there has been no comprehensive assessment of these efforts' effectiveness and the extent to which they align with service members' needs or evidence-based practices. The goal of this research was to assess DoD's approach to stigma reduction, how well it is working and how it might be improved. To address these questions, RAND researchers used five complementary methods: (1) literature review, (2) a microsimulation modeling of costs, (3) interviews with program staff, (4) prospective policy analysis, and (5) an expert panel. The priorities outlined in this report identify ways in which program and policy development and research and evaluation can improve understanding of how best to efficiently and effectively provide needed treatment to service members with mental illness
    Abstract: Despite the efforts of both the U.S. Department of Defense and the Veterans Health Administration to enhance mental health services, many service members are not regularly seeking needed care when they have mental health problems. Without appropriate treatment, these mental health problems can have wide-ranging and negative impacts on the quality of life and the social, emotional, and cognitive functioning of affected service members. The services have been actively engaged in developing policies, programs, and campaigns designed to reduce stigma and increase service members' help-seeking behavior. However, there has been no comprehensive assessment of these efforts' effectiveness and the extent to which they align with service members' needs or evidence-based practices. The goal of this research was to assess DoD's approach to stigma reduction, how well it is working and how it might be improved. To address these questions, RAND researchers used five complementary methods: (1) literature review, (2) a microsimulation modeling of costs, (3) interviews with program staff, (4) prospective policy analysis, and (5) an expert panel. The priorities outlined in this report identify ways in which program and policy development and research and evaluation can improve understanding of how best to efficiently and effectively provide needed treatment to service members with mental illness
    Note: "RR-426-OSD"--Page 4 of cover , Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-296)
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    Veteran employment : lessons from the 100,000 Jobs Mission (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833088147 , 0833089382 , 0833088149 , 9780833089380
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (viii, 45 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Hall, Kimberly Curry Veteran employment
    Keywords: Veterans Services for ; Veterans Employment ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Military Administration ; United States ; Veterans ; Services for ; Military & Naval Science ; LAW ; Labor & Employment ; Law, Politics & Government ; Veterans ; Employment ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Eleven companies cofounded the 100,000 Jobs Mission in 2011 to promote veteran employment, with a goal of hiring 100,000 veterans by 2020. The coalition has grown to over 175 companies, which have exceeded the initial goal and are now on track to hire 200,000 veterans by the end of 2014. These companies represent nearly every U.S. industry and vary in size, geographic location, and in the types of veterans they hire. Reflecting on the first three years of operation, JPMorgan Chase & Co. asked the RAND Corporation to capture the lessons and experiences from the 100,000 Jobs Mission to identify further improvements to veteran employment opportunities. RAND researchers conducted qualitative interviews with representatives of a sample of member companies, delving into the ways they recruit and hire veterans, help veterans transition into their new jobs, and manage and develop veteran employees and the value veterans bring as employees. Interviewees pointed out that veterans are most noted for their leadership skills and teamwork; for their flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment without undue stress; for their dependability, integrity, and loyalty; and for their experience working in a culturally diverse or global environment. This research also explored the challenges to hiring and employing veterans and provides recommendations to assist employers and promote veteran employment opportunities more broadly
    Abstract: Eleven companies cofounded the 100,000 Jobs Mission in 2011 to promote veteran employment, with a goal of hiring 100,000 veterans by 2020. The coalition has grown to over 175 companies, which have exceeded the initial goal and are now on track to hire 200,000 veterans by the end of 2014. These companies represent nearly every U.S. industry and vary in size, geographic location, and in the types of veterans they hire. Reflecting on the first three years of operation, JPMorgan Chase & Co. asked the RAND Corporation to capture the lessons and experiences from the 100,000 Jobs Mission to identify further improvements to veteran employment opportunities. RAND researchers conducted qualitative interviews with representatives of a sample of member companies, delving into the ways they recruit and hire veterans, help veterans transition into their new jobs, and manage and develop veteran employees and the value veterans bring as employees. Interviewees pointed out that veterans are most noted for their leadership skills and teamwork; for their flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment without undue stress; for their dependability, integrity, and loyalty; and for their experience working in a culturally diverse or global environment. This research also explored the challenges to hiring and employing veterans and provides recommendations to assist employers and promote veteran employment opportunities more broadly
    Note: "This research was sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. and conducted within RAND Labor and Population"--Page 45 , "RAND Labor and Population , Includes bibliographical references (pages 41-43)
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    Modeling, simulation, and operations analysis in Afghanistan and Iraq : operational vignettes, lessons learned, and a survey of selected efforts (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833082114 , 0833084704 , 0833082116 , 9780833084705
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 167 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-382-OSD
    Parallel Title: Print version Connable, Ben Modeling, simulation, and operations analysis in Afghanistan and Iraq
    Keywords: Soldiers Protection ; Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Logistics Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Military planning Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Decision making Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Operations research ; Counterinsurgency Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Irregular warfare Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Soldiers ; Logistics ; Military planning ; Decision making ; Operations research ; Counterinsurgency ; Irregular warfare ; COMPUTERS ; Data Modeling & Design ; Operations research ; Military Science - General ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: RAND conducted a lessons learned examination of operations analysis, modeling, and simulation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This report identifies ways in which analysts have attempted to support commanders' decisions in counterinsurgency and irregular warfare, describes many of the models and tools they employed, provides insight into the challenges they faced, and suggests ways in which the application of modeling, simulation, and analysis might be improved for current and future operations. RAND identified four broad categories of decisions: force protection, logistics, campaign assessment, and force structuring. Modeling, simulation, and analysis were most effective in supporting force protection and logistics decisions, and least effective in supporting campaign assessment and force structuring
    Abstract: RAND conducted a lessons learned examination of operations analysis, modeling, and simulation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This report identifies ways in which analysts have attempted to support commanders' decisions in counterinsurgency and irregular warfare, describes many of the models and tools they employed, provides insight into the challenges they faced, and suggests ways in which the application of modeling, simulation, and analysis might be improved for current and future operations. RAND identified four broad categories of decisions: force protection, logistics, campaign assessment, and force structuring. Modeling, simulation, and analysis were most effective in supporting force protection and logistics decisions, and least effective in supporting campaign assessment and force structuring
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-167)
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    Developing a research strategy for suicide prevention in the Department of Defense : status of current research, prioritizing areas of need, and recommendations for moving forward (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833087720 , 083308772X , 9780833087737 , 0833087746 , 0833087738 , 0833087711 , 9780833087713 , 9780833087744
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Ramchand, Rajeev Developing a research strategy for suicide prevention in the Department of Defense
    Keywords: United States Personnel management ; Research ; United States ; Suicide Prevention ; Government policy ; Military research ; Suicide Prevention ; Research ; Psychology, Military ; Suicide ; Military research ; Suicide ; Psychology, Military ; Military research ; Personnel management ; Research ; Psychology, Military ; Suicide ; Prevention ; Government policy ; Military Science - General ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; United States ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Suicide ; United States Armed Forces ; Mental health services ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The study indexed each of 12 research goals according to rankings of importance, effectiveness, cultural acceptability, cost, and learning potential provided by experts who participated in a multistep elicitation exercise. The results revealed that research funding is overwhelmingly allocated to prevention goals already considered by experts to be effective. Other goals considered by experts to be important and appropriate for the military context receive relatively little funding and have been the subject of relatively few studies, meaning that there is still much to learn about these strategies. Furthermore, DoD, like other organizations, suffers from a research-to-practice gap. The most promising results from studies funded by DoD and other entities do not always find their way to those responsible for implementing suicide prevention programs that serve military personnel
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    The role of health care transformation for the Chinese dream : powering economic growth, promoting a harmonious society (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833086921 , 0833086359 , 0833086928 , 9780833086358
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 50 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Mattke, Soeren Role of health care transformation for the Chinese dream
    Keywords: Medical care Information technology ; Older people Medical care ; Health insurance ; Medical policy ; Medical care ; Older people ; Health insurance ; Medical policy ; Developing countries economics ; Developing Countries economics ; Health Care Sector economics ; Health Policy ; Health Plan Implementation ; Delivery of Health Care ; MEDICAL ; Health Policy ; Health insurance ; Medical policy ; Older people ; Medical care ; China ; China ; Electronic book
    Abstract: After having successfully expanded health insurance coverage, China now faces the challenge of building an effective and efficient delivery system to serve its large and aging population. The country finds itself at a crossroads--it can emulate the models of Western countries with their well-known limitations, or embark on an ambitious endeavor to create an innovative and sustainable model. We recommend that China choose the second option and design and implement a health care system based on population health management principles and sophisticated health information technology. Taking this path could yield a triple dividend for China: Health care will contribute to the growth of service sector employment, stimulate domestic demand by unlocking savings, and enable China to export its health system development capabilities to other emerging economies, mirroring its success in building other critical infrastructure. These forces can help turn the Chinese Dream into a reality
    Abstract: After having successfully expanded health insurance coverage, China now faces the challenge of building an effective and efficient delivery system to serve its large and aging population. The country finds itself at a crossroads--it can emulate the models of Western countries with their well-known limitations, or embark on an ambitious endeavor to create an innovative and sustainable model. We recommend that China choose the second option and design and implement a health care system based on population health management principles and sophisticated health information technology. Taking this path could yield a triple dividend for China: Health care will contribute to the growth of service sector employment, stimulate domestic demand by unlocking savings, and enable China to export its health system development capabilities to other emerging economies, mirroring its success in building other critical infrastructure. These forces can help turn the Chinese Dream into a reality
    Note: "RR-600-1-AETNA"--Back cover , "RAND Health , Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-50)
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    National security perspectives on terrorism risk insurance in the United States (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833085382 , 0833085387 , 9780833085351 , 0833085352
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (21 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Willis, Henry H National security perspectives on terrorism risk insurance in the United States
    Keywords: United States Evaluation ; United States ; Terrorism History 21st century ; Terrorism Risk assessment ; Risk management Evaluation ; Risk (Insurance) Evaluation ; Terrorism insurance Evaluation ; Terrorism ; Terrorism ; Risk management ; Risk (Insurance) ; Terrorism insurance ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Insurance ; General ; United States ; History ; Evaluation ; Risk management ; Evaluation ; Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (United States) ; Terrorism ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Congress enacted the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) in 2002, in response to terrorism insurance becoming unavailable or, when offered, extremely costly in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. The law provides a government reinsurance backstop in the case of a terrorist attack by providing mechanisms for avoiding an immediate drawdown of capital for insured losses or possibly covering the most extreme losses. Extended first in 2005 and again in 2007, TRIA is set to expire at the end of 2014, and Congress is again reconsidering the appropriate government role in terrorism insurance markets. This policy brief examines the potential national security implications of allowing TRIA to expire. Examining the history of terrorism in the United States since the passage of TRIA and reviewing counterterrorism studies, the authors find that terrorism remains a real national security threat, but one that is very difficult for insurers to model the risk of. They also find that terrorism risk insurance can contribute to making communities more resilient to terrorism events, so, to the extent that terrorism insurance is more available with TRIA than without it, renewing the legislation would contribute to improved national security
    Note: "Policy Brief , "This work was conducted within the RAND Center for Catastrophic Risk Management and Compensation ... part of RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment"--Back cover , "RAND Corporation , Caption title , Includes bibliographical references (pages 19-21)
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    The future of health care in the Kurdistan Region--Iraq : toward an effective, high-quality system with an emphasis on primary care (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Health
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    ISBN: 9780833085788 , 0833086324 , 0833086111 , 0833085786 , 9780833086112 , 9780833086327
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxiii, 216 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation monograph series
    Parallel Title: Print version Future of health care in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq
    Keywords: Primary care (Medicine) Evaluation ; Medical care Evaluation ; Primary care (Medicine) ; Medical care ; Primary Health Care ; Delivery of Health Care ; Medical care ; Evaluation ; HISTORY ; Middle East ; General ; Iraq ; Kurdistān ; Primary care (Medicine) ; Evaluation ; Iraq ; Electronic book
    Abstract: At the request of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), RAND researchers undertook a yearlong analysis of the health care system in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with a focus on primary care. RAND staff reviewed available literature on the Kurdistan Region and information relevant to primary care; interviewed a wide range of policy leaders, health practitioners, patients, and government officials to gather information and understand their priorities; collected and studied all available data related to health resources, services, and conditions; and projected future supply and demand for health services in the Kurdistan Region; and laid out the health financing challenges and questions. In this volume, the authors describe the strengths of the health care system in the Kurdistan Region as well as the challenges it faces. The authors suggest that a primary care-oriented health care system could help the KRG address many of these challenges. The authors discuss how such a system might be implemented and financed, and they make recommendations for better utilizing resources to improve the quality, access, effectiveness, and efficiency of primary care
    Abstract: At the request of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), RAND researchers undertook a yearlong analysis of the health care system in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with a focus on primary care. RAND staff reviewed available literature on the Kurdistan Region and information relevant to primary care; interviewed a wide range of policy leaders, health practitioners, patients, and government officials to gather information and understand their priorities; collected and studied all available data related to health resources, services, and conditions; and projected future supply and demand for health services in the Kurdistan Region; and laid out the health financing challenges and questions. In this volume, the authors describe the strengths of the health care system in the Kurdistan Region as well as the challenges it faces. The authors suggest that a primary care-oriented health care system could help the KRG address many of these challenges. The authors discuss how such a system might be implemented and financed, and they make recommendations for better utilizing resources to improve the quality, access, effectiveness, and efficiency of primary care
    Note: "This study provides an analysis of the health care system, with an emphasis on primary care, in the Kurdistan Region and what strategies can be pursued to move toward a more effective and higher-quality health care system. This report is based on a variety of methods and analyses. These include a review of the existing literature; analyses of available data; an analysis of Kurdistan Regional and Iraqi National documents and laws; modeling of future health care demand; and a qualitative assessment of numerous conversations with government officials, health care providers, health care policymakers, and private sector health care leaders."--Preface , "Kurdistan Regional Government, Ministry of Planning; Ministry of Health , Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-216)
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    Quantitative evaluation of the impact of the Healthy Communities Initiative in Cincinnati (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833087546 , 0833089625 , 0833087541 , 9780833089625
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 44 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report
    Parallel Title: Print version Mattke, Soeren Quantitative evaluation of the impact of the Healthy Communities Initiative in Cincinnati
    Keywords: Health care reform Evaluation ; Medical care Evaluation ; Medical care Quality control ; Evaluation ; Health care reform ; Medical care ; Medical care ; Health Care Reform ; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation ; Delivery of Health Care statistics & numerical data ; MEDICAL ; Evidence-Based Medicine ; Health care reform ; Evaluation ; Medical care ; Evaluation ; Ohio ; Cincinnati ; Medical care ; Quality control ; Evaluation ; Ohio ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Metropolitan Cincinnati residents have traditionally had among the highest health care costs in the United States, yet little evidence exists that residents are getting their money's worth, especially in terms of preventive and primary care. Recently, large employers, health plans, and health care providers in the Cincinnati area joined with community organizations in an effort to improve health care and population health, as well as reduce health care costs by focusing on five priority areas: coordinated primary care, health information exchange, quality improvement, public reporting and consumer engagement, and payment innovations. Spearheaded by General Electric (GE) Cincinnati, the resulting Healthy Communities Initiative in Cincinnati was implemented in 2009. In 2012, GE asked RAND Health Advisory Services to assess progress over the first three years of the initiative. Overall, the findings were largely inconclusive because of a concomitant marketwide shift to high-deductible health policies (which are known to have profound effects on care-seeking behavior) and the early stage of the intervention. However, there were some encouraging signs that better care coordination bears fruit, such as less illness-related work loss and fewer avoidable hospital admissions and readmissions. These early impacts suggest that the initiative may succeed in improving care, lowering cost, and improving health status if given sufficient time
    Abstract: Metropolitan Cincinnati residents have traditionally had among the highest health care costs in the United States, yet little evidence exists that residents are getting their money's worth, especially in terms of preventive and primary care. Recently, large employers, health plans, and health care providers in the Cincinnati area joined with community organizations in an effort to improve health care and population health, as well as reduce health care costs by focusing on five priority areas: coordinated primary care, health information exchange, quality improvement, public reporting and consumer engagement, and payment innovations. Spearheaded by General Electric (GE) Cincinnati, the resulting Healthy Communities Initiative in Cincinnati was implemented in 2009. In 2012, GE asked RAND Health Advisory Services to assess progress over the first three years of the initiative. Overall, the findings were largely inconclusive because of a concomitant marketwide shift to high-deductible health policies (which are known to have profound effects on care-seeking behavior) and the early stage of the intervention. However, there were some encouraging signs that better care coordination bears fruit, such as less illness-related work loss and fewer avoidable hospital admissions and readmissions. These early impacts suggest that the initiative may succeed in improving care, lowering cost, and improving health status if given sufficient time
    Note: "RR-729-GECO , "Sponsored by the General Electric Company , "RAND Health , Includes bibliographical references (pages 43-44)
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    Innovative leader development : evaluation of the U.S. Army Asymmetric Warfare Adaptive Leader Program (2014)
    Santa Monica, California : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833089915 , 0833089919 , 9780833087492 , 0833087495
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxx, 133 pages)
    DDC: 355.5/40973
    Keywords: United States Officers ; Training of ; United States ; Asymmetric warfare ; Military education Evaluation ; Leadership ; Asymmetric warfare ; Military education ; Leadership ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Science - General ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Officers ; Training of ; Asymmetric warfare ; Leadership ; Military education ; Evaluation ; United States ; Military & Naval Science ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Asymmetric Warfare Group offers the Asymmetric Warfare Adaptive Leader Program (AWALP)--a 10-day course designed to enhance adaptive performance in leaders and promote innovative solutions in training in support of unified land operations. This report describes results of a systematic evaluation of AWALP, offers recommendations to improve the course, and provides recommendations for ongoing evaluation of AWALP and other courses or events that address adaptive performance and acquisition of other intangible skills. The study used a pretest-posttest design and collected data from 104 students who participated in AWALP. Results show substantial improvement in training outcomes, including students' self-efficacy for being adaptive and leading adaptive teams and knowledge of course concepts. Graduates also reported that they were applying course concepts on the job after returning to their units. In addition, students had exceptionally favorable reactions to AWALP and remained extremely positive about the course three months after graduation. Results indicate few needs for improvement in the course; the most important area to address is challenges in applying concepts on the job because of the command climate and entrenched leadership. Recommendations for ongoing evaluation focus on obtaining additional measures of adaptive performance, particularly to establish the impact of AWALP on subsequent job performance. The current success of AWALP suggests that its approach to training might be usefully expanded in the Army, and the authors discuss strategies to achieve broader dissemination. Finally, the authors describe how the methods used in this study might be applied to evaluating related training in other contexts
    Abstract: The Asymmetric Warfare Group offers the Asymmetric Warfare Adaptive Leader Program (AWALP)--a 10-day course designed to enhance adaptive performance in leaders and promote innovative solutions in training in support of unified land operations. This report describes results of a systematic evaluation of AWALP, offers recommendations to improve the course, and provides recommendations for ongoing evaluation of AWALP and other courses or events that address adaptive performance and acquisition of other intangible skills. The study used a pretest-posttest design and collected data from 104 students who participated in AWALP. Results show substantial improvement in training outcomes, including students' self-efficacy for being adaptive and leading adaptive teams and knowledge of course concepts. Graduates also reported that they were applying course concepts on the job after returning to their units. In addition, students had exceptionally favorable reactions to AWALP and remained extremely positive about the course three months after graduation. Results indicate few needs for improvement in the course; the most important area to address is challenges in applying concepts on the job because of the command climate and entrenched leadership. Recommendations for ongoing evaluation focus on obtaining additional measures of adaptive performance, particularly to establish the impact of AWALP on subsequent job performance. The current success of AWALP suggests that its approach to training might be usefully expanded in the Army, and the authors discuss strategies to achieve broader dissemination. Finally, the authors describe how the methods used in this study might be applied to evaluating related training in other contexts
    Note: "RR-504-A."--Back cover , Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-133)
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    The future of the U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile force (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833076236 , 083307623X , 9780833076267 , 0833076264 , 9780833076274 , 0833076280 , 0833076272 , 9780833076281
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvii, 156 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation monograph series
    Series Statement: Rand Project Air Force
    Parallel Title: Print version Caston, Lauren Future of the U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile force
    Keywords: Intercontinental ballistic missiles ; Minuteman (Missile) ; Intercontinental ballistic missiles ; Minuteman (Missile) ; Law, Politics & Government ; Air Forces ; Military & Naval Science ; United States ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Intercontinental ballistic missiles ; Minuteman (Missile) ; Electronic books
    Abstract: In the lead-up to the Air Force Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Analysis of Alternatives, RAND was asked to examine and assess possible intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) alternatives against the current Minuteman III system and to provide insights into the potential impact of further force reductions. The researchers developed a framework consisting of five categories - basing, propulsion, boost, reentry, and payload - to characterize alternative classes of ICBM and to assess the survivability and effectiveness of possible alternatives. Using existing cost analyses and cost data from historical ICBM programs, they derived likely cost bounds on alternative classes of ICBM systems. Finally, they developed force reduction scenarios, examined their impacts on several key nuclear specialty career fields to understand the implications of reductions on the current organizational structure, and compared sustainment and requirement profiles within the various reduction scenarios
    Abstract: In the lead-up to the Air Force Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Analysis of Alternatives, RAND was asked to examine and assess possible intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) alternatives against the current Minuteman III system and to provide insights into the potential impact of further force reductions. The researchers developed a framework consisting of five categories - basing, propulsion, boost, reentry, and payload - to characterize alternative classes of ICBM and to assess the survivability and effectiveness of possible alternatives. Using existing cost analyses and cost data from historical ICBM programs, they derived likely cost bounds on alternative classes of ICBM systems. Finally, they developed force reduction scenarios, examined their impacts on several key nuclear specialty career fields to understand the implications of reductions on the current organizational structure, and compared sustainment and requirement profiles within the various reduction scenarios
    Note: "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-156)
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    Elements of success : how type of secondary education credential helps predict enlistee attrition (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833084248 , 0833085220 , 0833084240 , 9780833085221
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 47 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR-374-OSD
    Parallel Title: Print version Burkhauser, Susan Elements of success
    Keywords: Military discharge ; Education, Secondary Evaluation ; Military discharge ; Education, Secondary ; Military Administration ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; United States ; Education, Secondary ; Evaluation ; Military discharge ; Recruiting and enlistment ; United States Armed Forces ; Recruiting, enlistment, etc ; United States Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The U.S military services have traditionally used a tiering system, including education credentials such as high school diplomas, in combination with Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) scores to help gauge the likelihood of a recruit persevering through his or her first term of service. But what about less traditional credentials, such as diplomas earned through homeschooling and distance learning? The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) asked RAND to examine whether its current education-credential tiering policy is still useful in predicting first-term attrition. The authors examined attrition rates at 12, 24, and 36 months of service for all enlistees from 2000 through 2011. Using statistical regression techniques, they compared attrition rates for those with distance learning or homeschool credentials to those of high school diploma holders, after controlling for other observable population differences. Overall, the analyses support current tiering policy classifying homeschool diplomas as Tier 1 if a recruit's AFQT score is 50 or higher (i.e., they are treated the same as high school diploma holders) or Tier 2 if a recruit's AFQT score is lower than 50. The results also support classifying distance learning credentials as Tier 2 regardless of AFQT score
    Abstract: The U.S military services have traditionally used a tiering system, including education credentials such as high school diplomas, in combination with Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) scores to help gauge the likelihood of a recruit persevering through his or her first term of service. But what about less traditional credentials, such as diplomas earned through homeschooling and distance learning? The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) asked RAND to examine whether its current education-credential tiering policy is still useful in predicting first-term attrition. The authors examined attrition rates at 12, 24, and 36 months of service for all enlistees from 2000 through 2011. Using statistical regression techniques, they compared attrition rates for those with distance learning or homeschool credentials to those of high school diploma holders, after controlling for other observable population differences. Overall, the analyses support current tiering policy classifying homeschool diplomas as Tier 1 if a recruit's AFQT score is 50 or higher (i.e., they are treated the same as high school diploma holders) or Tier 2 if a recruit's AFQT score is lower than 50. The results also support classifying distance learning credentials as Tier 2 regardless of AFQT score
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 47)
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    The development and application of the RAND Program Classification Tool (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833059420 , 0833084860 , 0833059424 , 9780833084866
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 56 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND toolkit v. 1
    Parallel Title: Print version Acosta, Joie D Development and application of the RAND program classification tool
    Keywords: Medical care Evaluation ; Mental health services Evaluation ; Brain Wounds and injuries ; Treatment ; Evaluation ; Health services administration ; Evaluation ; Medical care ; Mental health services ; Brain ; Health services administration ; Evaluation ; Mental Health Services ; Program Evaluation methods ; Quality Improvement ; Brain Injuries therapy ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Psychopathology ; Depression ; Evaluation ; Health services administration ; Medical care ; Evaluation ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; United States ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: As a result of extended military engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan during the past decade, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented numerous programs to support servicemembers and family members who experience difficulty handling stress, face mental health challenges, or are affected by a traumatic brain injury (TBI). As these efforts have proliferated, it has become more challenging to monitor these programs and to avoid duplication. To support DoD in this area, RAND compiled a comprehensive catalog of DoD-funded programs that address psychological health and TBI. In creating the catalog of programs, RAND recognized the need to consistently describe and compare multiple programs according to a set of core program characteristics, driven largely by the lack of a single, clear, widely-accepted operational definition of what constitutes a program. To do this, RAND developed the RAND Program Classification Tool (R-PCT) to allow users to describe and compare programs, particularly those related to psychological health and TBI, along eight key dimensions. The tool consists of a set of questions and responses for consistently describing various aspects of programs, along with detailed guidance regarding how to select the appropriate responses. The purpose of this report is to describe the R-PCT, to help potential users understand how it was developed, and to explain how the tool can be used
    Note: "RR-487/1-OSD."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper , "Glossary": pages 53-54 , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury , "RAND Corporation research report series."--Web page (PDF) , "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 55-56)
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    Recruiting older youths : insights from a new survey of army recruits (2014)
    Santa Monica : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833083906 , 0833086472 , 0833083902 , 9780833086471
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 66 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Rostker, Bernard Recruiting older youths
    Keywords: United States Recruiting, enlistment, etc ; United States ; Military Administration ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; Recruiting and enlistment ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Human Resources & Personnel Management ; Electronic book
    Abstract: More than half of all U.S. Army recruits are choosing to join later in life instead of immediately after high school graduation. Older recruits tend to reenlist and receive promotions at greater rates than their younger peers. Among those surveyed, recruits who enlisted later were more concerned about the domestic job market and less concerned about external factors, such as opposition from family and friends. Since the advent of the all-volunteer force, little attention has been paid to high school graduates who do not enlist immediately after graduation, primarily those who seek employment in the private sector of the economy. However, over time, this group has made up a significant and increasing portion of total enlistments. However, since 2005, the majority of the Army's recruits has not joined directly out of high school but has instead made the decision to join at a later time. Why these recruits initially chose not to join when they had the opportunity after graduating from high school and why they changed their minds several years later and enlisted are the subjects of this report. Given the importance of older recruits to the Army, the authors examine what is known about these recruits, their performance during military service, and why they came to join the Army after first choosing another postsecondary path. The results of a survey of 5,000 Army recruits designed to answer this question are presented. Finally, the implications of the survey results are discussed, along with suggestions of ways to gain additional insights by tracking this survey cohort through their Army careers
    Abstract: More than half of all U.S. Army recruits are choosing to join later in life instead of immediately after high school graduation. Older recruits tend to reenlist and receive promotions at greater rates than their younger peers. Among those surveyed, recruits who enlisted later were more concerned about the domestic job market and less concerned about external factors, such as opposition from family and friends. Since the advent of the all-volunteer force, little attention has been paid to high school graduates who do not enlist immediately after graduation, primarily those who seek employment in the private sector of the economy. However, over time, this group has made up a significant and increasing portion of total enlistments. However, since 2005, the majority of the Army's recruits has not joined directly out of high school but has instead made the decision to join at a later time. Why these recruits initially chose not to join when they had the opportunity after graduating from high school and why they changed their minds several years later and enlisted are the subjects of this report. Given the importance of older recruits to the Army, the authors examine what is known about these recruits, their performance during military service, and why they came to join the Army after first choosing another postsecondary path. The results of a survey of 5,000 Army recruits designed to answer this question are presented. Finally, the implications of the survey results are discussed, along with suggestions of ways to gain additional insights by tracking this survey cohort through their Army careers
    Note: "National Defense Research Institute , "RR-247-OSD"--Page 4 of cover , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-66)
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    An evaluation of the implementation and perceived utility of the Airman Resilience Training Program (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833086280 , 0833087134 , 0833086286 , 9780833087133
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 83 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report
    Parallel Title: Print version Evaluation of the implementation and perceived utility of the Airman Resilience Training Program
    Keywords: United States Airmen ; United States ; Military education ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Military art and science ; Military education ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Military art and science ; Military education ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Air Forces ; United States ; MEDICAL ; Preventive Medicine ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Airmen ; Military art and science ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Since 2001, the U.S. military has been functioning at an operational tempo that is historically high for the all-volunteer force in which service members are deploying for extended periods on a repeated basis. Even with the drawdown of troops from Iraq in 2011, some service members are returning from deployment experiencing difficulties handling stress, mental health problems, or deficits caused by a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In response to these challenges, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented numerous programs to support service members and their families in these areas. In 2009, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute to develop a comprehensive catalog of existing programs sponsored or funded by DoD to support psychological health and care for TBI, to create tools to support ongoing assessment and evaluation of the DoD portfolio of programs, and to conduct evaluations of a subset of these programs. This report describes RAND's assessment of an Air Force program, Airman Resilience Training (ART), a psychoeducational program designed to improve airmen's reactions to stress during and after deployment and to increase the use of mental health services when needed. ART was initiated in November 2010, replacing a previous program named Landing Gear, which had been in place since April 2008. The RAND study took place from August 2011 through November 2011. This report will be of particular interest to officials within the Air Force who are responsible for the psychological health and well-being of airmen, as well as to others within the military who are developing programs for service members to help them cope with stress while in combat situations and after returning from deployment."--"Abstract" on web page
    Abstract: "Since 2001, the U.S. military has been functioning at an operational tempo that is historically high for the all-volunteer force in which service members are deploying for extended periods on a repeated basis. Even with the drawdown of troops from Iraq in 2011, some service members are returning from deployment experiencing difficulties handling stress, mental health problems, or deficits caused by a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In response to these challenges, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented numerous programs to support service members and their families in these areas. In 2009, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute to develop a comprehensive catalog of existing programs sponsored or funded by DoD to support psychological health and care for TBI, to create tools to support ongoing assessment and evaluation of the DoD portfolio of programs, and to conduct evaluations of a subset of these programs. This report describes RAND's assessment of an Air Force program, Airman Resilience Training (ART), a psychoeducational program designed to improve airmen's reactions to stress during and after deployment and to increase the use of mental health services when needed. ART was initiated in November 2010, replacing a previous program named Landing Gear, which had been in place since April 2008. The RAND study took place from August 2011 through November 2011. This report will be of particular interest to officials within the Air Force who are responsible for the psychological health and well-being of airmen, as well as to others within the military who are developing programs for service members to help them cope with stress while in combat situations and after returning from deployment."--"Abstract" on web page
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , "National Defense Research Institute , "RR-655-OSD , Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-83)
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    Cruise missile penaid nonproliferation : hindering the spread of countermeasures against cruise missile defenses (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833087706 , 0833089560 , 0833087703 , 9780833089564
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (x, 51 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Speier, Richard Cruise missile penaid nonproliferation
    Keywords: Cruise missiles ; Antimissile missiles ; Technology transfer ; Arms control ; Export controls ; Cruise missiles ; Antimissile missiles ; Technology transfer ; Arms control ; Export controls ; Arms control ; Cruise missiles ; Export controls ; Technology transfer ; Law, Politics & Government ; International Relations ; HISTORY ; Military ; Weapons ; Antimissile missiles ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) becomes a greater threat when accompanied by the proliferation of effective means of delivery. The threat of one means of delivery, cruise missiles, will increase if proliferators can acquire effective countermeasures against missile defenses. Such countermeasures, when incorporated in an attacker's missile, are known as penetration aids or penaids. As proliferator nations acquire ballistic and cruise missiles for this purpose, it will be important to establish effective measures to counter WMD attacks. This research was designed to assist U.S. agencies charged with generating policies to discourage the proliferation of WMD and cruise missile delivery systems, thereby strengthening deterrence. Specifically, it recommends controls on potential exports of penaid-related items according to the structure of the current international policy against missile proliferation, the Missile Technology Control Regime. The recommendations account for 18 classes of such items and are based on structured interviews with government and nongovernment experts, as well as an independent technical assessment to develop a preliminary characterization of the technologies and equipment most critical to the emerging penaid threat. The project also brought together a selected group of experts to participate in a workshop to review the initial characterization of penaid technologies and equipment
    Abstract: Preface. -- Summary. -- Acknowledgments. -- Cruise missile penaid nonproliferation. -- The missile technology control regime. -- Items proposed for penaid export controls. -- Implementing penaid export constrols. -- Concluding observations. -- References
    Abstract: The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) becomes a greater threat when accompanied by the proliferation of effective means of delivery. The threat of one means of delivery, cruise missiles, will increase if proliferators can acquire effective countermeasures against missile defenses. Such countermeasures, when incorporated in an attacker's missile, are known as penetration aids or penaids. As proliferator nations acquire ballistic and cruise missiles for this purpose, it will be important to establish effective measures to counter WMD attacks. This research was designed to assist U.S. agencies charged with generating policies to discourage the proliferation of WMD and cruise missile delivery systems, thereby strengthening deterrence. Specifically, it recommends controls on potential exports of penaid-related items according to the structure of the current international policy against missile proliferation, the Missile Technology Control Regime. The recommendations account for 18 classes of such items and are based on structured interviews with government and nongovernment experts, as well as an independent technical assessment to develop a preliminary characterization of the technologies and equipment most critical to the emerging penaid threat. The project also brought together a selected group of experts to participate in a workshop to review the initial characterization of penaid technologies and equipment
    Note: "Prepared for the Naval Postgraduate School, Project on Advanced Systems and Concepts for Combating WMD , Includes bibliographical references (pages 49-51)
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    U.S. security-related agreements in force since 1955 : introducing a new database (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833087379 , 0833089587 , 0833087371 , 9780833089588
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 62 pages + database)
    Series Statement: Report RR-736-AF
    Keywords: Database of U.S. security treaties and agreements ; Database of U.S. security treaties and agreements ; Information storage and retrieval systems Treaties ; Information storage and retrieval systems Status of forces agreements ; Status of forces agreements Databases ; National security Law and legislation ; Legal research ; Information storage and retrieval systems ; Information storage and retrieval systems ; Status of forces agreements ; National security ; Information storage and retrieval systems ; Status of forces agreements ; Law - U.S ; Law, Politics & Government ; Law - U.S. - General ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; Treaties ; United States ; Diplomatic relations ; Databases ; Treaties ; United States Treaties Foreign relations ; United States Databases Foreign relations ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Treaties and agreements are powerful foreign policy tools that the United States uses to build and solidify relationships with partners and to influence the behavior of other states. As a result, the overall U.S. portfolio of treaties and agreements can offer insight into the distribution and depth of U.S. commitments internationally, including its military commitments and 'presence' in a given country or region. However, despite their importance, there is currently no comprehensive record of current or historical security-related treaties signed by the United States that can be used for empirical analysis. To address the shortcomings in existing datasets and indexes to contribute to the study of U.S. security treaties and agreements, we have developed a new, more comprehensive treaty database that will enhance the ability of researchers to study the full portfolio of U.S. security agreements. This report discusses our approach to data collection and coding and also presents a summary of the database's content. Its appendixes define each individual variable used in the analysis. The database was developed as part of a larger project focused on estimating the economic value of U.S. military presence overseas. In the context of this larger project, the treaty database provided an alternative way to measure 'military presence.' In addition to using numbers of troops as a measure of presence, we also used numbers of security-related agreements, drawing on the information in the treaty database described in this report. This measure provided us with additional insight into the value and role of U.S. engagement and operations in overseas areas
    Abstract: Treaties and agreements are powerful foreign policy tools that the United States uses to build and solidify relationships with partners and to influence the behavior of other states. As a result, the overall U.S. portfolio of treaties and agreements can offer insight into the distribution and depth of U.S. commitments internationally, including its military commitments and 'presence' in a given country or region. However, despite their importance, there is currently no comprehensive record of current or historical security-related treaties signed by the United States that can be used for empirical analysis. To address the shortcomings in existing datasets and indexes to contribute to the study of U.S. security treaties and agreements, we have developed a new, more comprehensive treaty database that will enhance the ability of researchers to study the full portfolio of U.S. security agreements. This report discusses our approach to data collection and coding and also presents a summary of the database's content. Its appendixes define each individual variable used in the analysis. The database was developed as part of a larger project focused on estimating the economic value of U.S. military presence overseas. In the context of this larger project, the treaty database provided an alternative way to measure 'military presence.' In addition to using numbers of troops as a measure of presence, we also used numbers of security-related agreements, drawing on the information in the treaty database described in this report. This measure provided us with additional insight into the value and role of U.S. engagement and operations in overseas areas
    Note: "The accompanying CD ... contains an actual Excel database of treaties. The database does not include text, but includes titles, dates, and other classifications."--Email from author , "Prepared for the United States Air Force , "RAND Project AIR FORCE , Includes bibliographical references (pages 59-62)
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    The RAND online measure repository for evaluating psychological health and traumatic brain injury programs (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833059383 , 0833084852 , 0833059386 , 9780833084859
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 61 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND toolkit v. 2
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR487z2
    Parallel Title: Print version Acosta, Joie D RAND online measure repository for evaluating psychological health and traumatic brain injury programs
    Keywords: Medical care Evaluation ; Mental health services Evaluation ; Brain Wounds and injuries ; Treatment ; Evaluation ; Health services administration ; Psychodiagnostics ; Medical care ; Mental health services ; Brain ; Health services administration ; Psychodiagnostics ; Program Evaluation methods ; Mental Health Services ; Quality Improvement ; Brain Injuries therapy ; United States ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Psychopathology ; Depression ; Health services administration ; Medical care ; Evaluation ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; Psychodiagnostics ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Since 2001, U.S. military forces have been engaged in extended conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. While most military personnel cope well across the deployment cycle, the operational tempo may raise the risk of mental health problems, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression, and consequences from traumatic brain injury (TBI). To support servicemembers and their families as they cope with these challenges, the U.S. Department of Defense has implemented numerous programs addressing biological, social, spiritual, and holistic influences on psychological health along the resilience, prevention, and treatment continuum that focus on a variety of clinical and nonclinical concerns. As these efforts have proliferated, evaluating their effectiveness has become increasingly important. To support the design and implementation of program evaluation, RAND developed the RAND Online Measure Repository (ROMR) which indexes and describes measures related to psychological health and TBI. The ROMR is a publicly accessible, online, searchable database containing 171 measures related to psychological health and TBI. This report describes the rationale for developing the ROMR, the content included in the ROMR, and its potential in both civilian and military populations. The ROMR includes information about measure domains, psychometrics, number of items, and costs, which can inform the selection of measures for program evaluations. Included measures address domains of primary importance to psychological health (PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and resiliency) and TBI (cognition, executive functioning, and memory). Also identified are measures relevant to military units, such as unit cohesion and force readiness and preservation
    Abstract: Since 2001, U.S. military forces have been engaged in extended conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. While most military personnel cope well across the deployment cycle, the operational tempo may raise the risk of mental health problems, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression, and consequences from traumatic brain injury (TBI). To support servicemembers and their families as they cope with these challenges, the U.S. Department of Defense has implemented numerous programs addressing biological, social, spiritual, and holistic influences on psychological health along the resilience, prevention, and treatment continuum that focus on a variety of clinical and nonclinical concerns. As these efforts have proliferated, evaluating their effectiveness has become increasingly important. To support the design and implementation of program evaluation, RAND developed the RAND Online Measure Repository (ROMR) which indexes and describes measures related to psychological health and TBI. The ROMR is a publicly accessible, online, searchable database containing 171 measures related to psychological health and TBI. This report describes the rationale for developing the ROMR, the content included in the ROMR, and its potential in both civilian and military populations. The ROMR includes information about measure domains, psychometrics, number of items, and costs, which can inform the selection of measures for program evaluations. Included measures address domains of primary importance to psychological health (PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and resiliency) and TBI (cognition, executive functioning, and memory). Also identified are measures relevant to military units, such as unit cohesion and force readiness and preservation
    Note: "Glossary": pages 55-56 , "RR-487/2-OSD."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury , "RAND Corporation research report series."--Web page (PDF) , "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (page 61)
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    Evaluating the impact of the Department of Defense Regional Centers for Security Studies (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833085139 , 0833086499 , 0833085131 , 9780833086495
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxiii, 152 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Hanauer, Larry Evaluating the impact of the Department of Defense Regional Centers for Security Studies
    Keywords: United States Management ; Evaluation ; United States ; National security International cooperation ; Military assistance, American ; National security ; Military assistance, American ; National security ; International cooperation ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Armies ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; Treaties ; Management ; Evaluation ; Military assistance, American ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The five U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Regional Centers for Security Studies have been helping partner nations build strategic capacity for almost 20 years. However, recent DoD budget constraints have put pressure on the regional centers (RCs) to increase efficiency. The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) asked RAND to conduct a study on the overall impact of the RCs, their effectiveness in advancing DoD policy priorities, the ways in which they assess their programs, and ways in which they could improve their impact and efficiency and the resulting outcomes. The RAND study team found that centers have had great success at the missions they have undertaken. They are high-impact components of U.S. security cooperation and engagement efforts, despite their relatively small budgets. The team identified 24 ways in which the centers advance U.S. interests, including building partner capacity, building relationships, fostering pro-U.S. outlooks, offering unique opportunities for engagement, and promoting regional dialogue that reduces tensions. However, RCs should improve impact-oriented data collection and analysis for improved assessment, methodically collecting such data over time. OSD and the combatant commands should improve their oversight and management of the RCs to ensure alignment with department- and theater-level objectives. In addition, OSD should maintain the RCs' focus on regional security challenges rather than refashioning them to address specific threats. Options to consider for greater impact include evaluating the balance between core residential courses and in-region workshops and determining whether and to what extent the centers should develop customized programs for DoD components so as to secure funds beyond the core budget they receive from OSD
    Abstract: The five U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Regional Centers for Security Studies have been helping partner nations build strategic capacity for almost 20 years. However, recent DoD budget constraints have put pressure on the regional centers (RCs) to increase efficiency. The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) asked RAND to conduct a study on the overall impact of the RCs, their effectiveness in advancing DoD policy priorities, the ways in which they assess their programs, and ways in which they could improve their impact and efficiency and the resulting outcomes. The RAND study team found that centers have had great success at the missions they have undertaken. They are high-impact components of U.S. security cooperation and engagement efforts, despite their relatively small budgets. The team identified 24 ways in which the centers advance U.S. interests, including building partner capacity, building relationships, fostering pro-U.S. outlooks, offering unique opportunities for engagement, and promoting regional dialogue that reduces tensions. However, RCs should improve impact-oriented data collection and analysis for improved assessment, methodically collecting such data over time. OSD and the combatant commands should improve their oversight and management of the RCs to ensure alignment with department- and theater-level objectives. In addition, OSD should maintain the RCs' focus on regional security challenges rather than refashioning them to address specific threats. Options to consider for greater impact include evaluating the balance between core residential courses and in-region workshops and determining whether and to what extent the centers should develop customized programs for DoD components so as to secure funds beyond the core budget they receive from OSD
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , "RR-388-OSD"--Page 4 of cover , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-152)
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    Improving demographic diversity in the U.S. Air Force officer corps (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833084286 , 0833086960 , 0833084283 , 9780833086969
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xx, 70 pages)
    Series Statement: Project Air Force report
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation Research report series
    Parallel Title: Print version Lim, Nelson Improving demographic diversity in the U.S. Air Force officer corps
    Keywords: United States Officers ; United States ; Diversity in the workplace ; Diversity in the workplace ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Air Forces ; Armed Forces ; Officers ; Diversity in the workplace ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Despite the Air Force's efforts to create a force that mirrors the racial, ethnic, and gender differences of the nation's population, minority groups and women are underrepresented in the active-duty line officer population, especially at senior levels (i.e., colonel and above). This report examines the reasons for this, with the goal of identifying potential policy responses. The authors analyzed data from multiple sources on Air Force eligibility, youths' intention to serve, accessions, retention, and promotion. A key finding is that African Americans and Hispanics are underrepresented in the Air Force compared with the nation's population mainly because they meet Air Force officer eligibility requirements at lower rates (e.g., they are much less likely than whites to have a college degree). Another reason for lower representation of minorities and women among senior leaders is that, once in the military, women and minorities are less likely to choose career fields that give them the highest potential to become senior leaders. In addition, female officers have lower retention rates than male officers, and the reasons for this are not clear. Finally, the authors comprehensively examined the Air Force promotion system and found no evidence to suggest it treats women and minorities differently than white men with similar records. The authors recommend that the Air Force should seek comparable quality across ethnic/minority groups in the accession processes, since competitiveness even at this stage is a predictor of promotion success. More racial/ethnic minorities and women who are cadets and officers should be in rated career fields, which have the highest promotion rates to the senior ranks."--Publisher's website
    Abstract: "Despite the Air Force's efforts to create a force that mirrors the racial, ethnic, and gender differences of the nation's population, minority groups and women are underrepresented in the active-duty line officer population, especially at senior levels (i.e., colonel and above). This report examines the reasons for this, with the goal of identifying potential policy responses. The authors analyzed data from multiple sources on Air Force eligibility, youths' intention to serve, accessions, retention, and promotion. A key finding is that African Americans and Hispanics are underrepresented in the Air Force compared with the nation's population mainly because they meet Air Force officer eligibility requirements at lower rates (e.g., they are much less likely than whites to have a college degree). Another reason for lower representation of minorities and women among senior leaders is that, once in the military, women and minorities are less likely to choose career fields that give them the highest potential to become senior leaders. In addition, female officers have lower retention rates than male officers, and the reasons for this are not clear. Finally, the authors comprehensively examined the Air Force promotion system and found no evidence to suggest it treats women and minorities differently than white men with similar records. The authors recommend that the Air Force should seek comparable quality across ethnic/minority groups in the accession processes, since competitiveness even at this stage is a predictor of promotion success. More racial/ethnic minorities and women who are cadets and officers should be in rated career fields, which have the highest promotion rates to the senior ranks."--Publisher's website
    Note: "RR-495-AF"--Page 4 of cover , Includes bibliographical references (pages 68-70)
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    Enhanced Army Airborne Forces : a new joint operational capability (2014)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833082169 , 083309002X , 0833082167 , 9780833090027
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 106 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR309
    Keywords: United States Airborne troops ; Reorganization ; United States Airborne troops ; Equipment ; United States ; United States ; Armored vehicles, Military ; Airborne operations (Military science) ; Armored vehicles, Military ; Airborne operations (Military science) ; Airborne operations (Military science) ; Armored vehicles, Military ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Armies ; United States ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Electronic book
    Abstract: At the request of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, a RAND research team examined options to increase the mobility, protection, and firepower of the Army's airborne forces, given likely future missions and threats, identifying a concept for enhancing today's forces by adding a light armored infantry capability. Because the Army requested near-term options, the new concept incorporates equipment and platforms that are already available within the U.S. Department of Defense. The near-term focus also meant that the current Air Force airlift fleet was an important consideration, since Army airborne forces rely on Air Force transport aircraft to deploy. The research team examined notional future brigade- and battalion-sized airborne units, including the numbers and types of vehicles that would be needed to create an airborne light armored force that could be airdropped or air-landed from Air Force transport planes. The primary light armored vehicle possibilities studied were the Stryker (currently used by the Army) and the Light Armored Vehicle, second generation (LAV-II, used by the Marine Corps and the militaries of several other nations). Each family of vehicles would have advantages and disadvantages for the Army's airborne force, with the LAV-II provisionally identified as the preferred candidate. A tabletop exercise with subject-matter experts, using scenarios developed through a review of historical Army missions, identified how the addition of light armor could enhance the performance of airborne units
    Abstract: At the request of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, a RAND research team examined options to increase the mobility, protection, and firepower of the Army's airborne forces, given likely future missions and threats, identifying a concept for enhancing today's forces by adding a light armored infantry capability. Because the Army requested near-term options, the new concept incorporates equipment and platforms that are already available within the U.S. Department of Defense. The near-term focus also meant that the current Air Force airlift fleet was an important consideration, since Army airborne forces rely on Air Force transport aircraft to deploy. The research team examined notional future brigade- and battalion-sized airborne units, including the numbers and types of vehicles that would be needed to create an airborne light armored force that could be airdropped or air-landed from Air Force transport planes. The primary light armored vehicle possibilities studied were the Stryker (currently used by the Army) and the Light Armored Vehicle, second generation (LAV-II, used by the Marine Corps and the militaries of several other nations). Each family of vehicles would have advantages and disadvantages for the Army's airborne force, with the LAV-II provisionally identified as the preferred candidate. A tabletop exercise with subject-matter experts, using scenarios developed through a review of historical Army missions, identified how the addition of light armor could enhance the performance of airborne units
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-106)
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    Air force major defense acquisition program cost growth is driven by three space programs and the f-35a : fiscal year 2013 president's budget selected acquisition reports (2014)
    Santa Monica : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833084361 , 0833089943 , 0833084364 , 9780833089946
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (50 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report (Rand Corporation) RR-477-AF
    Parallel Title: Print version Leonard, Robert S Air force major defense acquisition program cost growth is driven by three space programs and the f-35a
    Keywords: United States Appropriations and expenditures ; Evaluation ; United States Weapons systems ; Costs ; United States ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Weapons systems ; Costs ; Air Forces ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Armed Forces ; Appropriations and expenditures ; Evaluation ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This report provides the results of Air Force weapon system cost growth analyses based on the RAND Corporation's internal Selected Acquisition Report database. The database provides consistent, current metrics to support analyses both within RAND Project AIR FORCE (PAF) and in the Air Force acquisition community. This work assesses, quantifies, and documents cost and schedule growth of Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) and provides data and detailed program histories
    Abstract: This report provides the results of Air Force weapon system cost growth analyses based on the RAND Corporation's internal Selected Acquisition Report database. The database provides consistent, current metrics to support analyses both within RAND Project AIR FORCE (PAF) and in the Air Force acquisition community. This work assesses, quantifies, and documents cost and schedule growth of Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) and provides data and detailed program histories
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 31-32)
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    Management perspectives pertaining to Root Cause Analyses of Nunn-McCurdy Breaches : contractor motivations and anticipating breaches (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833087393 , 0833090089 , 0833087398 , 9780833090089
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 108 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Arena, Mark V Management perspectives pertaining to root cause analyses of Nunn-McCurdy breaches. Volume 6 : Contractor motivations and anticipating breaches
    Keywords: United States Procurement ; United States ; Government contractors ; Motivation (Psychology) ; Defense contracts Cost effectiveness ; Government contractors ; Motivation (Psychology) ; Defense contracts ; Government contractors ; United States ; Motivation (Psychology) ; Military & Naval Science ; United States ; Law, Politics & Government ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Armies ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom ; Electronic books
    Abstract: With an eye to making defense acquisition more effective and efficient, the authors explore defense contractor motivations in pursuing defense contracts and identify mechanisms that might more closely align those incentives with Department of Defense goals. They enumerate several motivations that drive contractors, most of which center on the financial aspects of running an enterprise. Then, they turn to the other side of the negotiating table and identify areas of influence or levers that the government can use to align the contracting process more closely with contractor motivations. They also analyze major defense acquisition programs to determine if it is possible to identify programs that might incur a future Nunn-McCurdy breach by reviewing a number of acquisition programs that have incurred breaches in the past and analyzing them for common characteristics. Their analytic framework enables oversight officials to identify programs with a greater risk of incurring a critical cost breach, which enables officials to focus more intently on a smaller set of programs and which provides hypotheses about what to look for in these programs
    Abstract: With an eye to making defense acquisition more effective and efficient, the authors explore defense contractor motivations in pursuing defense contracts and identify mechanisms that might more closely align those incentives with Department of Defense goals. They enumerate several motivations that drive contractors, most of which center on the financial aspects of running an enterprise. Then, they turn to the other side of the negotiating table and identify areas of influence or levers that the government can use to align the contracting process more closely with contractor motivations. They also analyze major defense acquisition programs to determine if it is possible to identify programs that might incur a future Nunn-McCurdy breach by reviewing a number of acquisition programs that have incurred breaches in the past and analyzing them for common characteristics. Their analytic framework enables oversight officials to identify programs with a greater risk of incurring a critical cost breach, which enables officials to focus more intently on a smaller set of programs and which provides hypotheses about what to look for in these programs
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , "This research was sponsored by OSD PARCA and conducted within the Acquisition and Technology Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-108)
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    A systematic process to facilitate evidence-informed decisionmaking regarding program expansion (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833084170 , 0833084836 , 0833084178 , 9780833084835
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvi, 70 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND toolkit v. 3
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR487z3
    Parallel Title: Print version Martin, Laurie T Systematic process to facilitate evidence-informed decisionmaking regarding program expansion
    Keywords: Health services administration ; Medical care Evaluation ; Evidence-based medicine Handbooks, manuals, etc ; Mental health services Evaluation ; Brain Wounds and injuries ; Treatment ; Evaluation ; Health services administration ; Medical care ; Evidence-based medicine ; Mental health services ; Brain ; Quality Improvement ; Decision Making ; Evidence-Based Practice ; Brain Injuries therapy ; Mental Health Services ; Program Evaluation ; Evidence-Based Medicine ; Evaluation Studies as Topic ; Military Personnel psychology ; United States ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; Handbooks and manuals ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Psychopathology ; Depression ; Evidence-based medicine ; Health services administration ; Medical care ; Evaluation ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: While the Department of Defense supports more than 200 psychological health and traumatic brain injury programs, it lacks an approach and process to systematically develop, track, and assess the performance of this portfolio of programs. Further, there is not yet a uniform approach to decisionmaking around program support and expansion of particularly promising, evidence-based programs. This lack of centralized oversight may result in the proliferation of untested programs that are developed without an evidence base; an inefficient use of resources; and added cost and administrative inefficiencies. RAND researchers developed a potential model and tools to support a centralized, systematic, and ongoing process to help in making decisions around continued program support, and by which expansion can be facilitated. This report includes two tools. The first is a Program Abstraction Form, which collects relevant background information from programs and asks explicitly about program effectiveness and the design of the program evaluation used to assess program effectiveness, as a poor evaluation design may lead to incorrect conclusions about the effectiveness of the program. The second is the RAND Program Expansion Tool, which provides a standardized summary of the quality and outcome of a program evaluation. The focus of these tools is on decisionmaking around program expansion, and does not preclude or address initial funding decisions of particularly promising new programs that may not yet have a solid evidence base
    Abstract: While the Department of Defense supports more than 200 psychological health and traumatic brain injury programs, it lacks an approach and process to systematically develop, track, and assess the performance of this portfolio of programs. Further, there is not yet a uniform approach to decisionmaking around program support and expansion of particularly promising, evidence-based programs. This lack of centralized oversight may result in the proliferation of untested programs that are developed without an evidence base; an inefficient use of resources; and added cost and administrative inefficiencies. RAND researchers developed a potential model and tools to support a centralized, systematic, and ongoing process to help in making decisions around continued program support, and by which expansion can be facilitated. This report includes two tools. The first is a Program Abstraction Form, which collects relevant background information from programs and asks explicitly about program effectiveness and the design of the program evaluation used to assess program effectiveness, as a poor evaluation design may lead to incorrect conclusions about the effectiveness of the program. The second is the RAND Program Expansion Tool, which provides a standardized summary of the quality and outcome of a program evaluation. The focus of these tools is on decisionmaking around program expansion, and does not preclude or address initial funding decisions of particularly promising new programs that may not yet have a solid evidence base
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury , "RR-487/3-OSD."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper , "Glossary": pages xv-xvi , "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , "National Defense Research Institute , "RAND Corporation research report series."--Web page (PDF) , Includes bibliographical references (pages 69-70)
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    The association between base-area social and economic characteristics and airmen's outcomes (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833078599 , 0833085190 , 0833078593 , 9780833085191
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 168 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR-132-AF
    Parallel Title: Print version Meadows, Sarah O. (Sarah Opal), 1978- Association between base-area social and economic characteristics and airmen's outcomes
    Keywords: Quality of life Statistics ; Social indicators ; Airmen Social conditions 21st century ; Neighborhoods Social aspects ; Quality of life ; Social indicators ; Airmen ; Neighborhoods ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; HEALTH & FITNESS ; Work-Related Health ; United States ; Statistics ; Neighborhoods ; Social aspects ; Quality of life ; Social indicators ; Military & Naval Science ; Electronic books
    Abstract: To help Air Force Services tailor support for Airmen and their families through analyses of the relevance of neighborhood, or area, characteristics of major Air Force installations located within the United States, researchers applied established social indicators and neighborhood methodology to identify which areas may have greater need for Air Force resources. This document reports the results of that analysis. It examines whether and how base-area characteristics are associated with individual-level Airman outcomes across several different domains. The objective is to help the Air Force identify communities where Airmen and their families may have greater levels of need so that it can adapt programs or resources to counteract stressors related to the base areas and the lack of nonmilitary resources in the area. Using census and personnel data, the authors created a set of area profiles that make up the RAND Base Area Social and Economic Index, or RAND BASE-I, measuring aspects of household composition, employment, income and poverty, housing, social, and transportation of area residents (both military and civilian). These factors are outside of Air Force control; however, Air Force Services may be able to help offset potential negative impacts of community characteristics on Airmen and their families. Using existing Air Force survey data, the authors then assessed whether these base-area characteristics were associated with Airmen's outcomes related to health and well-being, military and neighborhood cohesion, ratings of neighborhood resources, use of on-base resources, satisfaction, and career intentions. The analysis also tested whether Airmen who live off base and commute to work may be more exposed to social and economic conditions in the larger base area than Airmen who primarily live and work on base
    Abstract: To help Air Force Services tailor support for Airmen and their families through analyses of the relevance of neighborhood, or area, characteristics of major Air Force installations located within the United States, researchers applied established social indicators and neighborhood methodology to identify which areas may have greater need for Air Force resources. This document reports the results of that analysis. It examines whether and how base-area characteristics are associated with individual-level Airman outcomes across several different domains. The objective is to help the Air Force identify communities where Airmen and their families may have greater levels of need so that it can adapt programs or resources to counteract stressors related to the base areas and the lack of nonmilitary resources in the area. Using census and personnel data, the authors created a set of area profiles that make up the RAND Base Area Social and Economic Index, or RAND BASE-I, measuring aspects of household composition, employment, income and poverty, housing, social, and transportation of area residents (both military and civilian). These factors are outside of Air Force control; however, Air Force Services may be able to help offset potential negative impacts of community characteristics on Airmen and their families. Using existing Air Force survey data, the authors then assessed whether these base-area characteristics were associated with Airmen's outcomes related to health and well-being, military and neighborhood cohesion, ratings of neighborhood resources, use of on-base resources, satisfaction, and career intentions. The analysis also tested whether Airmen who live off base and commute to work may be more exposed to social and economic conditions in the larger base area than Airmen who primarily live and work on base
    Note: "RR-132-AF"--Back cover , "RAND Project Air Force , Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-168)
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    Los Angeles County Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act : fiscal year 2012-2013 report (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833089830 , 0833089838
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 364.3609794
    Keywords: Juvenile delinquency Prevention ; Juvenile justice, Administration of ; Juvenile probation ; Juvenile delinquency ; Juvenile justice, Administration of ; Juvenile probation ; California ; Los Angeles ; California ; Los Angeles County ; Juvenile delinquency ; Prevention ; Juvenile justice, Administration of ; Juvenile probation ; Electronic book
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    France's war in Mali : lessons for an expeditionary army (2014)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833089502 , 0833089501
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xiv, 51 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR770
    Keywords: Insurgency ; Military assistance, French Strategic aspects ; Insurgency ; Military assistance, French ; HISTORY ; Europe ; France ; Armed Forces ; Evaluation ; Insurgency ; Tuareg Rebellion (Mali : 2012- ) ; France ; Mali ; History ; France Armed Forces ; Evaluation ; Mali History Tuareg Rebellion, 2012- ; France ; Mali ; Electronic books
    Abstract: In 2013, just as U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Raymond Odierno was articulating a particular vision for expeditionary operations, the French Army was fielding a force in Mali that in many ways provided a real-world example of the kind of operations Odierno envisioned. France fielded a relatively small force put together using small, scalable combined arms taskorganized units as basic building blocks and conducted a campaign that emphasized speed and maneuver over force protection. The French force, moreover, is for all intents and purposes regionally aligned, and it demonstrated the benefits that could accrue through its apparently effective operations among and with local and regional actors. The French also have a force structure well suited to expeditionary operations in austere environments, as well as an expeditionary institutional culture
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , Includes bibliographical references (pages 47-51)
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    Balancing agile combat support manpower to better meet the future security environment (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833082084 , 0833090011 , 0833082086 , 9780833090010
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 53 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-337-AF
    Parallel Title: Print version Mills, Patrick, 1975- Balancing agile combat support manpower to better meet the future security environment
    Keywords: United States Combat sustainability ; United States Operational readiness ; United States Personnel management ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Manpower ; Military planning ; Manpower ; Military planning ; Manpower ; Military planning ; Air Forces ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Combat sustainability ; Armed Forces ; Operational readiness ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management
    Abstract: The U.S. Air Force's (USAF's) current approach to sizing and shaping non-maintenance agile combat support (ACS) manpower often results in a discrepancy between the supply of ACS forces and operational demands because much of ACS is sized and shaped to meet the requirements of home-station installation operations, not expeditionary operations. This report proposes a more enterprise-oriented approach to measuring ACS manpower requirements by synthesizing combatant commander operational plans, Defense Planning Scenarios, functional area deployment rules, and subject-matter expert input. Using these new expeditionary metrics to assess the capacity of the current ACS manpower mix to support expeditionary operations, this report finds that there are imbalances among its career fields relative to expeditionary demands. To address these imbalances, it develops and assesses several rebalanced manpower mixes and finds that the USAF can achieve more expeditionary ACS capacity than it currently has by realigning manpower, and it can realize substantial savings by reducing end strength and substituting civilian billets for military billets
    Abstract: The U.S. Air Force's (USAF's) current approach to sizing and shaping non-maintenance agile combat support (ACS) manpower often results in a discrepancy between the supply of ACS forces and operational demands because much of ACS is sized and shaped to meet the requirements of home-station installation operations, not expeditionary operations. This report proposes a more enterprise-oriented approach to measuring ACS manpower requirements by synthesizing combatant commander operational plans, Defense Planning Scenarios, functional area deployment rules, and subject-matter expert input. Using these new expeditionary metrics to assess the capacity of the current ACS manpower mix to support expeditionary operations, this report finds that there are imbalances among its career fields relative to expeditionary demands. To address these imbalances, it develops and assesses several rebalanced manpower mixes and finds that the USAF can achieve more expeditionary ACS capacity than it currently has by realigning manpower, and it can realize substantial savings by reducing end strength and substituting civilian billets for military billets
    Note: "The analysis was conducted within the Resource Management Program of RAND Project Air Force"--Preface , "RAND Project Air Force , Includes bibliographical references (pages 50-53)
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    Building toward an unmanned aircraft system training strategy (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833085313 , 0833089978 , 083308531X , 9780833089977
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxii, 94 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Rostker, Bernard Building toward an unmanned aircraft system training strategy
    Keywords: Drone aircraft ; Drone aircraft pilots Training of ; Drone aircraft ; Drone aircraft pilots ; Air Forces ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Drone aircraft ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; Electronic book
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , "The research was conducted within the Forces and Resources Policy Center of the RAND National Research Institute (NDRI)"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-94) , Online version: Building toward an unmanned aircraft system training strategy
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    Improving strategic competence : lessons from 13 years of war (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833087751 , 0833089412 , 0833087754 , 9780833089410
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiv, 142 pages)
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; Irregular warfare ; Afghan War, 2001- ; Strategy ; Iraq War, 2003-2011 ; Irregular warfare ; Afghan War, 2001- ; Strategy ; Iraq War, 2003-2011 ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; Iraq ; Irregular warfare ; Afghan War (2001- ) ; Strategy ; Iraq War (2003-2011) ; Military Science - General ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This report contributes to the ongoing debate about the lessons from the past 13 years of war and the requirements for addressing future conflicts. It addresses a particular disconnect in the current debate on the future of national security strategy and the role of landpower caused by an inadequate examination of the national level of strategy made by the U.S. government. The disconnect exists because there has been no systematic effort to collect and analyze insights from those who have been actively engaged in making policy and strategy from 2001 to 2014. A RAND Arroyo Center workshop provided a mechanism for eliciting insights from policymakers and academic experts involved in the formation of national-level strategy and its implementation over the past 13 years. This study analyzes and develops those insights in the context of the debate on future national security strategy. It applies those insights to the future operating environment, which will include irregular and hybrid threats, and identifies critical requirements for land forces and special operations forces to operate successfully in conjunction with other joint, interagency, and multinational partners
    Abstract: This report contributes to the ongoing debate about the lessons from the past 13 years of war and the requirements for addressing future conflicts. It addresses a particular disconnect in the current debate on the future of national security strategy and the role of landpower caused by an inadequate examination of the national level of strategy made by the U.S. government. The disconnect exists because there has been no systematic effort to collect and analyze insights from those who have been actively engaged in making policy and strategy from 2001 to 2014. A RAND Arroyo Center workshop provided a mechanism for eliciting insights from policymakers and academic experts involved in the formation of national-level strategy and its implementation over the past 13 years. This study analyzes and develops those insights in the context of the debate on future national security strategy. It applies those insights to the future operating environment, which will include irregular and hybrid threats, and identifies critical requirements for land forces and special operations forces to operate successfully in conjunction with other joint, interagency, and multinational partners
    Note: "RAND Arroyo Center , "This research was ... conducted within RAND Arroyo Center's Strategy, Doctrine, and Resources Program"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-142)
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    Changing the Army's weapon training strategies to meet operational requirements more efficiently and effectively (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833082619 , 083308996X , 0833082612 , 9780833089960
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiii, 75 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR-448-A
    Parallel Title: Print version Crowley, James C., 1945- Changing the Army's weapon training strategies to meet operational requirements more efficiently and effectively
    Keywords: Military education ; Military weapons ; Soldiers Training of ; Military education ; Military weapons ; Soldiers ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; Military weapons ; Soldiers ; Training of ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Military Science - General ; Military education ; Military & Naval Science ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "The ability of soldiers to engage the enemy effectively is fundamental to the operational success of the U.S. Army. As a result, the Army devotes considerable effort and resources to weapon training. The Army's current challenge is to adapt weapon training strategies to meet complex operational environments and changing unit readiness processes; take full advantage of training technologies; and, in an era of declining defense budgets, make weapon training strategies more efficient. This report documents the findings, conclusions, and implications of a two-year project supporting the Army's efforts to adapt its weapon training strategies and the processes through which they are developed. The potential of emerging technologies to make weapon training strategies more effective and efficient is also examined. The report outlines directions the Army could take to improve its weapon training strategies and the processes for adapting them. It concludes that improving the processes for adapting weapon training to new requirements can make them more effective and efficient, but that improvements should be made in the context of holistically improving the Army's training and leader development programs. In addition, while there are many potential benefits to increasing the use of technologies in weapon training strategies, there are many factors that act to limit the amount of improvement that must be considered before deciding on implementation."--Abstract on RAND home page
    Abstract: "The ability of soldiers to engage the enemy effectively is fundamental to the operational success of the U.S. Army. As a result, the Army devotes considerable effort and resources to weapon training. The Army's current challenge is to adapt weapon training strategies to meet complex operational environments and changing unit readiness processes; take full advantage of training technologies; and, in an era of declining defense budgets, make weapon training strategies more efficient. This report documents the findings, conclusions, and implications of a two-year project supporting the Army's efforts to adapt its weapon training strategies and the processes through which they are developed. The potential of emerging technologies to make weapon training strategies more effective and efficient is also examined. The report outlines directions the Army could take to improve its weapon training strategies and the processes for adapting them. It concludes that improving the processes for adapting weapon training to new requirements can make them more effective and efficient, but that improvements should be made in the context of holistically improving the Army's training and leader development programs. In addition, while there are many potential benefits to increasing the use of technologies in weapon training strategies, there are many factors that act to limit the amount of improvement that must be considered before deciding on implementation."--Abstract on RAND home page
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , "RAND Arroyo Center , "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , "RR-448-A"--Page 4 of cover , "The research described in this report was sponsored by the United States Army under Contract, No. W74V8H-06-C-0001"--Title page verso , Includes bibliographical references (pages 73-75)
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    Transforming an urban school system : progress of New Haven School Change and New Haven Promise education reforms (2010-2013) (2014)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833089342 , 083308934X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (viii, 94 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Scherer, Ethan Transforming an urban school system
    Keywords: College-school cooperation ; Scholarships ; Incentive awards ; Community and school ; Motivation in education ; Public schools Evaluation ; Educational change Evaluation ; College-school cooperation ; Scholarships ; Incentive awards ; Community and school ; Motivation in education ; Public schools ; Educational change ; Public schools ; Evaluation ; Scholarships ; EDUCATION / Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts & Humanities ; Connecticut ; New Haven ; Connecticut ; College-school cooperation ; Community and school ; Educational change ; Evaluation ; Incentive awards ; Motivation in education ; Electronic book
    Abstract: In 2009, the City of New Haven and New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) announced a sweeping K-12 educational reform, New Haven School Change. The district had three primary goals for School Change: (1) close the gap between the performance of NHPS students' and Connecticut students' averages on state tests, (2) cut the high school dropout rate in half, and (3) ensure that every graduating student has the academic ability and the financial resources to attend and succeed in college. Concurrent with School Change, the City of New Haven partnered with the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, NHPS, and Yale University in 2010 to create New Haven Promise, a scholarship program that aims to improve the college-going culture in the city and postsecondary enrollment and graduation rates of NHPS graduates as a way to enhance the economic development of the city, attract more residents to New Haven, reduce crime and incarceration, and improve residents' quality of life. The 2010-2011 school year marked the first year of a staged implementation for both efforts. In June 2013, the New Haven Promise Board of Directors asked the RAND Corporation to conduct a study to document and describe baseline conditions and early progress of these programs. Researchers worked with state and district data and conducted interviews with Promise Scholars and parents to document early trends and possible areas for improvement. This report and its companion volume document the resulting study
    Note: "Sponsored by New Haven Promise , Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-94)
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    Strengthening coastal planning : how coastal regions could benefit from Louisiana's planning and analysis framework (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833085801 , 0833085808 , 9780833084552 , 0833085816 , 0833084550 , 9780833085818
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 44 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series
    Parallel Title: Print version Groves, David G Strengthening coastal planning
    Keywords: Coastal zone management ; Shore protection Planning ; Planning Technique ; Coastal engineering Planning ; Coastal zone management ; Shore protection ; Planning ; Coastal engineering ; Coastal zone management ; Planning ; Technique ; Shore protection ; Planning ; Sociology & Social History ; Social Sciences ; Communities - Urban Groups ; United States ; Louisiana ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Real Estate ; General ; NATURE ; Natural Disasters ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction; Forces at Work on the Louisiana Coast; A Modified River Runs Through It; Business as Usual Will Not Halt the Land Loss; The Risk of Coastal Flooding Is Rising; Economic and Social Implications of a Coast at Risk; Challenges in Creating a Master Plan; Diverse Range and Large Number of Possible Solutions; The Future Is Uncertain; A Diverse Region Seeking Different and Sometimes Conflicting Outcomes; Need for Coordination Across Jurisdictions.
    Abstract: Determining How To Allocate Funds Across Project TypesStriking a Balance Between Near-Term and Long-Term Outcomes; Balancing Among Different Planning Objectives; Ensuring Robustness for the Uncertain Future; Louisiana's 2012 Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast; Next Steps for Louisiana; Chapter Four: Reducing Coastal Risk Through Integrated Planning; Growing Vulnerability of Coastal Regions; Costs of Coastal Flooding; Strengthening Coastal Resilience Requires a Comprehensive Planning Process; Coastal Risks Are Increasing, but in Uncertain Ways.
    Abstract: Evolution of the Master Planning ProcessChapter Two: Analytical Support for the Development of Louisiana's 50-Year Comprehensive Plan; New Analytical Capabilities Informed the Planning Framework; Accounting for Deep Uncertainty Using Scenarios; Systems Models, CLARA, and Innovative Flood Risk Modeling; The Planning Tool and Innovative Decisionmaking; Supporting CPRA Decisionmaking with Analysis; Chapter Three: Using the Planning Tool to Support the Development of a Comprehensive Plan for Louisiana; Planning Tool Analysis Supported Deliberations; Comparing Projects on an Even Playing Field.
    Abstract: This report highlights RAND's contributions to the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority's Master Plan. Its purpose is to help policymakers in other coastal regions understand the value of a solid technical foundation to support decisionmaking on strategies to reduce flood risk, rebuild or restore coastal environments, and increase the resilience of developed coastal regions
    Abstract: There Are Many Different Types of Strategies to Consider to Reduce Risks and Restore Coastal LandscapesSolutions Will Be Implemented by Local, Regional, State, and Federal Agencies; Principles for Integrated Coastal Planning; Public Participation Is Essential Throughout the Planning Process; Technical Analysis Is Meant to Inform Deliberations and Value Judgments by Decisionmakers; A Sustainable Long-Term Strategy Must Be Robust and Adaptive; Building on Louisiana's Planning Experience; Appendix: A Brief Description of Robust Decision Making; References.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references
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    Measuring Cooperative Biological Engagement Program (CBEP) performance : capacities, capabilities, and sustainability enablers for biorisk management and biosurveillance (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833086938 , 0833089765 , 0833086936 , 9780833089762
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxx, 136 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Young, Stephanie (Political scientist) Measuring Cooperative Biological Engagement Program (CBEP) performance
    Keywords: Cooperative Biological Engagement Program (U.S.) ; Cooperative Biological Engagement Program (U.S.) ; Biological arms control Evaluation ; Public health surveillance Evaluation ; Biosecurity Evaluation ; Biological arms control ; Public health surveillance ; Biosecurity ; Epidemiology & Epidemics ; International Relations ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; Treaties ; Public Health ; Law, Politics & Government ; Health & Biological Sciences ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Cooperative Biological Engagement Program (CBEP) is the biological threat component of the Cooperative Threat Reduction program. It grew out of efforts to address risks associated with legacy biological agents, related materials, and technical expertise developed as part of the biological weapon program in the former Soviet Union. CBEP now partners with about 20 countries in different regions around the world and works with them to address diverse threats to international security, including terrorist organizations seeking to acquire pathogens of security concern; human, animal, and agricultural facilities operating with inadequate safety and security safeguards; and the spread of diseases with potential security or economic consequences. As the program has evolved since its inception two decades ago, so too have its content and approaches to performance measurement. The objective of the research reported here was to build on existing work to develop a comprehensive evaluation framework and recommend metrics for assessing and communicating progress toward CBEP's goals. The report ultimately recommends a number of qualitative and quantitative indicators of CBEP performance, some that can be implemented immediately, some to be implemented later
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , "This research was sponsored by the Cooperative Biological Engagement Program in the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, and conducted within the Acquisition and Technology Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , "Prepared for Cooperative Biological Engagement Program , Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-136)
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    Improving interagency information sharing using technology demonstrations : the legal basis for using new sensor technologies for counterdrug operations along the U.S. border (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833084941 , 0833085700 , 0833084941 , 9780833085702
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 84 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Gonzales, Daniel Improving interagency information sharing using technology demonstrations
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; Civil-military relations ; Drug control Technological innovations ; Drug traffic Prevention ; Border security ; Interagency coordination ; Information networks Management ; Military law ; Civil-military relations ; Drug control ; Drug traffic ; Border security ; Interagency coordination ; Information networks ; Military law ; Information networks ; Management ; Interagency coordination ; Military law ; Law - U.S ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Law - U.S ; United States ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Border security ; Civil-military relations ; United States ; Drug control ; Technological innovations ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) has developed new sensor technologies to support military forces operating in Iraq and Afghanistan. These new capabilities may be useful in counterdrug (CD) operations along the southern U.S. border. DoD has held technology demonstrations to test and demonstrate new technologies along the southern border--because the field conditions along the border closely resemble those in current military theaters of operation and because they can also reveal whether new technologies are useful for CD operations led by domestic law enforcement agencies. However, there are legal questions about whether such technology demonstrations fully comply with U.S. law and whether advanced DoD sensors can legally be used in domestic CD operations when they are operated by U.S. military forces. In this report, the authors examine federal law and DoD policy to answer these questions. Some parts of U.S. law mandate information sharing among federal departments and agencies for national security purposes and direct DoD to play a key role in domestic CD operations in support of U.S. law enforcement agencies, while other parts of the law place restrictions on when the U.S. military may participate in law enforcement operations. Reviewing relevant federal law and DoD policy, the authors conclude that there is no legal reason why a DoD sensor should be excluded from use in an interagency technology demonstration or in an actual CD operation as long as a valid request for support is made by an appropriate law enforcement official and so long as no personally identifiable or private information is collected. The authors recommend DoD policy on domestic CD operations be formally clarified and that an approval process should be established for technology demonstrations with a CD nexus
    Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) has developed new sensor technologies to support military forces operating in Iraq and Afghanistan. These new capabilities may be useful in counterdrug (CD) operations along the southern U.S. border. DoD has held technology demonstrations to test and demonstrate new technologies along the southern border--because the field conditions along the border closely resemble those in current military theaters of operation and because they can also reveal whether new technologies are useful for CD operations led by domestic law enforcement agencies. However, there are legal questions about whether such technology demonstrations fully comply with U.S. law and whether advanced DoD sensors can legally be used in domestic CD operations when they are operated by U.S. military forces. In this report, the authors examine federal law and DoD policy to answer these questions. Some parts of U.S. law mandate information sharing among federal departments and agencies for national security purposes and direct DoD to play a key role in domestic CD operations in support of U.S. law enforcement agencies, while other parts of the law place restrictions on when the U.S. military may participate in law enforcement operations. Reviewing relevant federal law and DoD policy, the authors conclude that there is no legal reason why a DoD sensor should be excluded from use in an interagency technology demonstration or in an actual CD operation as long as a valid request for support is made by an appropriate law enforcement official and so long as no personally identifiable or private information is collected. The authors recommend DoD policy on domestic CD operations be formally clarified and that an approval process should be established for technology demonstrations with a CD nexus
    Note: "RR551-OSD"--Page 4 of cover , "RAND National Security Research Division , "This research was ... conducted within the International Security and Defense Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-84)
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    Psychological fitness and resilience : a review of relevant constructs, measures, and links to well-being (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833085689 , 0833085689 , 9780833080769 , 0833080768
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xi, 48 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Project Air Force series on resiliency
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Robson, Sean Psychological fitness and resilience
    Keywords: Families of military personnel Health and hygiene ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Psychology, Military ; Adjustment (Psychology) ; Airmen Health and hygiene ; Stress management ; Families of military personnel ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Psychology, Military ; Adjustment (Psychology) ; Airmen ; Stress management ; Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms ; Behavior ; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities ; Behavioral Symptoms ; Military Personnel ; Named Groups ; Occupational Groups ; Personality Assessment ; Persons ; Psychiatry and Psychology ; Psychological Phenomena and Processes ; Psychophysiology ; Resilience, Psychological ; Stress, Psychological ; Adjustment (Psychology) ; Psychology, Military ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Stress management ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Engineering ; MEDICAL ; Preventive Medicine ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This report is one of a series designed to support Air Force leaders in promoting resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force family members. It examines the relationship between physical fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature that address self-regulation, positive affect, perceived control, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and optimism. Supporting or increasing the levels of the key measures of psychological fitness identified in this report may facilitate resilience and can protect Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families from the negative effects of stress. The report also reviews construct measures, well-being, and resilience outcomes as well as interventions designed to promote the psychological fitness constructs
    Abstract: This report is one of a series designed to support Air Force leaders in promoting resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force family members. It examines the relationship between physical fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature that address self-regulation, positive affect, perceived control, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and optimism. Supporting or increasing the levels of the key measures of psychological fitness identified in this report may facilitate resilience and can protect Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families from the negative effects of stress. The report also reviews construct measures, well-being, and resilience outcomes as well as interventions designed to promote the psychological fitness constructs
    Note: "RAND Project Air Force , Includes bibliographical references (pages 33-48)
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    Assessing locally focused stability operations (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833085641 , 0833090003 , 0833085646 , 9780833090003
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxii, 97 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Osburg, Jan Assessing locally focused stability operations
    Keywords: Counterinsurgency ; Counterinsurgency ; United States ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Armed Forces ; Stability operations ; Military Science - General ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; Counterinsurgency ; United States Armed Forces ; Stability operations ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This report describes how the Army and other services can better measure and assess the progress and outcomes of locally focused stability operations (LFSO), which are defined as the missions, tasks, and activities that build security, governance, and development by, with, and through the directly affected community, in order to increase stability at the local level. A number of issues related to assessing LFSO are identified, along with foundational challenges that include an inherently complex operational environment, limited doctrinal guidance, competing visions of stability, untested assumptions, and redundant or excessive reporting requirements. The report offers solutions to these and other challenges, and provides concrete recommendations and implementation-related guidance for designing and conducting assessments of LFSO. The report concludes with an assessment plan for a notional African LFSO scenario that illustrates the practical application of those insights
    Abstract: This report describes how the Army and other services can better measure and assess the progress and outcomes of locally focused stability operations (LFSO), which are defined as the missions, tasks, and activities that build security, governance, and development by, with, and through the directly affected community, in order to increase stability at the local level. A number of issues related to assessing LFSO are identified, along with foundational challenges that include an inherently complex operational environment, limited doctrinal guidance, competing visions of stability, untested assumptions, and redundant or excessive reporting requirements. The report offers solutions to these and other challenges, and provides concrete recommendations and implementation-related guidance for designing and conducting assessments of LFSO. The report concludes with an assessment plan for a notional African LFSO scenario that illustrates the practical application of those insights
    Note: "RAND Arroyo Center , "This research was sponsored by the Army's Asymmetric Warfare Group and was conducted within RAND Arroyo Center's Force Development and Technology Program"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-97)
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    Strength testing in the Air Force : current processes and suggestions for improvements (2014)
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    ISBN: 9780833084354 , 0833089951 , 0833084356 , 9780833089953
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xx, 112 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-471-AF
    Parallel Title: Print version Sims, Carra S Strength testing in the Air Force
    Keywords: United States Personnel management ; United States Physical training ; United States ; United States ; Physical fitness Evaluation ; Physical fitness Measurement ; Physical fitness ; Physical fitness ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Air Forces ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; Armed Forces ; Physical training ; Physical fitness ; Measurement ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Introduction -- Background and Research on the Strength Aptitude Test -- Observations and Interviews at the Military Entrance Processing Stations -- Strength Requirements Survey: Sample and Screener -- Survey Results: Actions and Movement Type -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Appendix A: AFSC Codes and Career Field Specialty Names -- Appendix B: Additional Details on the Process Currently Used to Establish SAT Cut Scores -- Appendix C: LNCO and Recruit Interview Questions -- Appendix D: Tabular Overview of Survey -- Appendix E: Responses to Open-Ended Survey Questions -- Appendix F: Population and Sample Characteristics for Strength Requirements Survey
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Air Force , "RAND Project Air Force , Includes bibliographical references
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    Enhancing critical thinking skills for Army leaders using blended-learning methods (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833079091 , 0833081985 , 0833079093 , 9780833081988
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxiv, 134 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR172
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Straus, Susan G Enhancing critical thinking skills for Army leaders using blended-learning methods
    Keywords: United States Officers ; Training of ; United States ; Distance education Computer-assisted instruction ; Military education Technological innovations ; Blended learning ; Distance education ; Military education ; Blended learning ; Armed Forces ; Officers ; Training of ; Blended learning ; Distance education ; Computer-assisted instruction ; Military education ; Technological innovations ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Science - General ; United States ; United States ; LAW ; Torts ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The U.S. Army's Command and General Staff School offers its Advanced Operations Course (AOC) for junior field-grade officers using both traditional resident instruction and a model referred to as blended distributed learning (BDL). The BDL course lasts 12 months and uses a variety of information and communication technologies to support synchronous and asynchronous collaboration among students and instructors entirely at a distance, with most students completing the course on discretionary time. This report assesses the effectiveness of AOC-BDL based on student and graduate surveys and identifies best practices for BDL from empirical research and case studies. Results show that the course has a number of strengths and that students were generally satisfied with the course. However, student responses also suggest that improvements are needed to support computer-supported cooperative learning and collaboration in distributed teams, particularly for instruction and collaboration on complex tasks. Furthermore, while students were satisfied with instruction for some operational topics, their responses may indicate needs for improvement in instruction of critical field-grade competencies, such as the military decision making process, problem solving, and communication skills, and in teaching leadership skills corresponding to a range of operational environments. Case studies and the research literature point to a number of best practices and options for improvement. Adding a resident segment may offer the greatest potential for improvement but may not be feasible in this context. Alternatives for improvement include modifying the composition of student teams to alleviate coordination challenges, moving the course delivery platform to a dotcom to improve technology reliability and functionality, and addressing policy to ensure that the chain of command and employers provided dedicated time for students to work on the course
    Abstract: The U.S. Army's Command and General Staff School offers its Advanced Operations Course (AOC) for junior field-grade officers using both traditional resident instruction and a model referred to as blended distributed learning (BDL). The BDL course lasts 12 months and uses a variety of information and communication technologies to support synchronous and asynchronous collaboration among students and instructors entirely at a distance, with most students completing the course on discretionary time. This report assesses the effectiveness of AOC-BDL based on student and graduate surveys and identifies best practices for BDL from empirical research and case studies. Results show that the course has a number of strengths and that students were generally satisfied with the course. However, student responses also suggest that improvements are needed to support computer-supported cooperative learning and collaboration in distributed teams, particularly for instruction and collaboration on complex tasks. Furthermore, while students were satisfied with instruction for some operational topics, their responses may indicate needs for improvement in instruction of critical field-grade competencies, such as the military decision making process, problem solving, and communication skills, and in teaching leadership skills corresponding to a range of operational environments. Case studies and the research literature point to a number of best practices and options for improvement. Adding a resident segment may offer the greatest potential for improvement but may not be feasible in this context. Alternatives for improvement include modifying the composition of student teams to alleviate coordination challenges, moving the course delivery platform to a dotcom to improve technology reliability and functionality, and addressing policy to ensure that the chain of command and employers provided dedicated time for students to work on the course
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-134)
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    Sustaining the U.S. Air Force nuclear mission (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833078520 , 0833083546 , 0833078526 , 9780833083548
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xiv, 22 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation technical report series TR1240
    Keywords: United States Operational readiness ; United States Planning ; United States ; United States ; Nuclear weapons ; Weapons systems Maintenance and repair ; Nuclear weapons ; Weapons systems ; Armed Forces ; Operational readiness ; Armed Forces ; Planning ; Nuclear weapons ; Weapons systems ; Maintenance and repair ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Air Forces ; United States ; United States ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; Arms Control ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The United States' nuclear deterrence is no more effective than its ability to carry out nuclear operations and other states' perceptions of this ability. The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has prioritized the reinvigoration and strengthening of its nuclear enterprise. However, there are inherent challenges to sustaining the capabilities of nuclear systems of systems. Perhaps the most pressing challenge currently facing the Air Force nuclear enterprise is sustaining the mission in the face of budgetary constraints. This report proposes possibilities for addressing this challenge. Coordination is key to this approach. Individual platforms must work together seamlessly for the nuclear system of systems to perform successfully. Any slippage in one system may cause schedule delays and increased costs for all other systems working in concert. This report outlines a double-layered framework for managing nuclear sustainment. This framework consists first of a set of sustainment plans for each system that follow a common format. The second layer, an overarching Air Force Nuclear Architecture and Mission Sustainment Plan, pulls together salient information from the individual, system-level plans to compile a master schedule for long-term mission sustainment. This framework should strengthen future nuclear deterrence capabilities through better planning and programming for the sustainment of these missions in the present
    Abstract: The United States' nuclear deterrence is no more effective than its ability to carry out nuclear operations and other states' perceptions of this ability. The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has prioritized the reinvigoration and strengthening of its nuclear enterprise. However, there are inherent challenges to sustaining the capabilities of nuclear systems of systems. Perhaps the most pressing challenge currently facing the Air Force nuclear enterprise is sustaining the mission in the face of budgetary constraints. This report proposes possibilities for addressing this challenge. Coordination is key to this approach. Individual platforms must work together seamlessly for the nuclear system of systems to perform successfully. Any slippage in one system may cause schedule delays and increased costs for all other systems working in concert. This report outlines a double-layered framework for managing nuclear sustainment. This framework consists first of a set of sustainment plans for each system that follow a common format. The second layer, an overarching Air Force Nuclear Architecture and Mission Sustainment Plan, pulls together salient information from the individual, system-level plans to compile a master schedule for long-term mission sustainment. This framework should strengthen future nuclear deterrence capabilities through better planning and programming for the sustainment of these missions in the present
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 21-22)
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    Do joint fighter programs save money? : technical appendixes on methodology (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833079329 , 0833084879 , 0833079328 , 9780833084873
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 66 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation monograph series MG1225z1
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Lorell, Mark A Do joint fighter programs save money?
    Keywords: United States Procurement ; United States ; Fighter planes Costs ; Fighter planes ; Law, Politics & Government ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; United States ; Fighter planes ; Costs ; Air Forces ; Military & Naval Science ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Appendix A: Calculation of Theoretical Maximum Joint Aircraft Acquisition Program Savings -- Appendix B: Calculation of the Joint Acquisition Cost-Growth Premium from Historical Aircraft Programs -- Appendix C: Calculation of Maximum Joint O&S Savings from an "Ideal" Joint Fighter Program -- Appendix D: Exploring the Magnitude of Joint O&S Savings Needed to Offset Joint Acquisition Cost-Growth Premium -- Appendix E: Primary Methodology for Comparing JSF Costs with Those of Three Notional Single-Service Fighters -- Appendix F: Alternative Procurement Methodology and Results for Comparing JSF Costs with Those of Three Notional Single-Service Fighters
    Abstract: Appendix A: Calculation of Theoretical Maximum Joint Aircraft Acquisition Program Savings -- Appendix B: Calculation of the Joint Acquisition Cost-Growth Premium from Historical Aircraft Programs -- Appendix C: Calculation of Maximum Joint O&S Savings from an "Ideal" Joint Fighter Program -- Appendix D: Exploring the Magnitude of Joint O&S Savings Needed to Offset Joint Acquisition Cost-Growth Premium -- Appendix E: Primary Methodology for Comparing JSF Costs with Those of Three Notional Single-Service Fighters -- Appendix F: Alternative Procurement Methodology and Results for Comparing JSF Costs with Those of Three Notional Single-Service Fighters
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 55-66)
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    Maximizing throughput at soft airfields (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833078650 , 0833083325 , 0833078658 , 9780833083326
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xi, 15 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR148
    Parallel Title: Available in another form
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    Keywords: Air bases, American ; Airlift, Military Planning ; C-17 (Jet transport) ; Air bases, American ; Airlift, Military ; C-17 (Jet transport) ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Air bases, American ; Airlift, Military ; Planning ; C-17 (Jet transport) ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Aircraft operations on soft fields are limited due to field rutting. Each subsequent aircraft pass, defined as one takeoff and one landing, increases field rutting until the field reaches a point where further aircraft operations are no longer permissible. The ability of aircraft to operate on soft fields is often expressed as a function of aircraft landing weight and the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of the field, which measures the ability the soil to resist compressive loads. Because soft fields can support only a limited number of takeoffs and landings, it is important to understand how to maximize the cargo throughput at these soft fields. This document shows that there exists an optimum landing weight that allows for maximum cargo delivery. This optimum landing weight is found to be constant and independent of field CBR. One of the three objectives of this study was to inform important analytic tradeoffs. Understanding the ability of aircraft to operate from soft fields is one of these important trade-offs. This document details the mathematical calculations used to determine the optimum landing weight that allows for maximum cargo delivery
    Abstract: Aircraft operations on soft fields are limited due to field rutting. Each subsequent aircraft pass, defined as one takeoff and one landing, increases field rutting until the field reaches a point where further aircraft operations are no longer permissible. The ability of aircraft to operate on soft fields is often expressed as a function of aircraft landing weight and the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of the field, which measures the ability the soil to resist compressive loads. Because soft fields can support only a limited number of takeoffs and landings, it is important to understand how to maximize the cargo throughput at these soft fields. This document shows that there exists an optimum landing weight that allows for maximum cargo delivery. This optimum landing weight is found to be constant and independent of field CBR. One of the three objectives of this study was to inform important analytic tradeoffs. Understanding the ability of aircraft to operate from soft fields is one of these important trade-offs. This document details the mathematical calculations used to determine the optimum landing weight that allows for maximum cargo delivery
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 15)
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    Adapting the Army's training and leader development programs for future challenges (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833076380 , 0833083236 , 0833076388 , 9780833083234
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxix, 118 pages)
    Series Statement: Technical report
    Parallel Title: Print version Crowley, James C., 1945- Adapting the Army's training and leader development programs for future challenges
    Keywords: United States Officers ; Training of ; United States ; Command of troops Study and teaching ; Military education ; Leadership Study and teaching ; Command of troops ; Military education ; Leadership ; Command of troops ; Study and teaching ; Leadership ; Study and teaching ; Military education ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; United States ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Training ; Armed Forces ; Officers ; Training of ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Army's operational requirements have expanded since the start of the 21st century. Its forces must be prepared to react to a wide range of potential missions, ranging from peacekeeping to high-intensity conflict, and these complex preparation activities must be accomplished even while a significant proportion of its structure is deployed and operationally engaged. Complicating force preparation is the consideration that Army budgets are facing large reductions and efficiency is of increasing importance. This new environment generates a need for major changes to the Army's programs for training units and developing leaders. RAND Arroyo Center undertook research designed to support Army efforts in these areas by examining the Army's processes for managing its training and leader development programs. This examination concluded that current processes are not set up for making major, integrated changes across the range of training and leader development programs and that these processes need major change. Especially important is the lack of a true businesslike approach for making resource allocation decisions that achieve the best possible overall readiness benefit. Based on this examination, specific directions for improving training and leader development management processes are developed and presented. This report should be of interest to those involved in designing Army training and leader development strategies and those involved in the process of providing resources for their implementation
    Abstract: The Army's operational requirements have expanded since the start of the 21st century. Its forces must be prepared to react to a wide range of potential missions, ranging from peacekeeping to high-intensity conflict, and these complex preparation activities must be accomplished even while a significant proportion of its structure is deployed and operationally engaged. Complicating force preparation is the consideration that Army budgets are facing large reductions and efficiency is of increasing importance. This new environment generates a need for major changes to the Army's programs for training units and developing leaders. RAND Arroyo Center undertook research designed to support Army efforts in these areas by examining the Army's processes for managing its training and leader development programs. This examination concluded that current processes are not set up for making major, integrated changes across the range of training and leader development programs and that these processes need major change. Especially important is the lack of a true businesslike approach for making resource allocation decisions that achieve the best possible overall readiness benefit. Based on this examination, specific directions for improving training and leader development management processes are developed and presented. This report should be of interest to those involved in designing Army training and leader development strategies and those involved in the process of providing resources for their implementation
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , "Arroyo Center , Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-118)
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    Leveraging observations of Security Force Assistance in Afghanistan for global operations (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833081902 , 0833083635 , 083308190X , 9780833083630
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvi, 36 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR416
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Payne, Leslie Adrienne Leveraging observations of Security Force Assistance in Afghanistan for global operations
    Keywords: International Security Assistance Force (Afghanistan) ; Afghanistan ; International Security Assistance Force (Afghanistan) ; Afghanistan ; Internal security ; Military assistance, American ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Internal security ; Military assistance, American ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Armed Forces ; Stability operations ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Internal security ; Military assistance, American ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Armies ; International Security Assistance Force (Afghanistan) ; Afghanistan ; United States ; Afghanistan ; HISTORY ; Asia ; Central Asia ; United States Armed Forces ; Stability operations ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The U.S. Army's Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG) requested that the RAND Corporation conduct a study on how to leverage observations from Security Force Assistance (SFA) efforts in Afghanistan for global operations. Researchers interviewed 67 advisors and SFA practitioners at the tactical and operational levels to collect their firsthand insights into SFA. Interviewees included members of security force assistance teams and Special Forces Operational Detachments-Alpha, senior leadership at the brigade level, and AWG Operational Advisers. The enduring nature of most of these challenges suggests that solutions still remain uncertain. Future SFA missions, such as those envisioned for the Army's Regionally Aligned Forces, can benefit from the experience gained from SFA in Afghanistan as captured in this report. These lessons need to be incorporated both at the institutional level and by individual SFA advisers
    Abstract: The U.S. Army's Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG) requested that the RAND Corporation conduct a study on how to leverage observations from Security Force Assistance (SFA) efforts in Afghanistan for global operations. Researchers interviewed 67 advisors and SFA practitioners at the tactical and operational levels to collect their firsthand insights into SFA. Interviewees included members of security force assistance teams and Special Forces Operational Detachments-Alpha, senior leadership at the brigade level, and AWG Operational Advisers. The enduring nature of most of these challenges suggests that solutions still remain uncertain. Future SFA missions, such as those envisioned for the Army's Regionally Aligned Forces, can benefit from the experience gained from SFA in Afghanistan as captured in this report. These lessons need to be incorporated both at the institutional level and by individual SFA advisers
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 35-36)
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    Los Angeles County Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act : fiscal year 2011-2012 report (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833083715 , 0833083716
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (159 pages)
    DDC: 364.360974796
    Keywords: Juvenile delinquency Prevention ; Juvenile justice, Administration of ; Juvenile probation ; Juvenile delinquency ; Juvenile justice, Administration of ; Juvenile probation ; Juvenile probation ; Juvenile justice, Administration of ; California ; Los Angeles ; California ; Los Angeles County ; Juvenile delinquency ; Prevention ; Electronic book
    Abstract: California⁰́₉s Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act was designed to provide a stable funding source for juvenile programs that have been proven effective in curbing crime among at-risk and young offenders. It provides funds to counties to add evidence-based programs and services for juvenile probationers identified with higher needs for special services than those identified for routine probationers, at-risk youth who have not entered the probation system but who live or attend school in areas of high crime or who have other factors that potentially predispose them to criminal activities, and youth in juvenile halls and camps. The Board of State and Community Corrections is required to submit annual reports to the California state legislature measuring the program⁰́₉s success for six outcome measures: (1) successful completion of probation, (2) arrests, (3) probation violations, (4) incarcerations, (5) successful completion of restitution, and (6) successful completion of community service. Each county can also measure supplemental outcomes. For the six state-mandated outcomes, differences between program participants and comparison-group youth are mostly positive, though relatively small. County-developed supplemental outcomes, which measure performance of program participants at program entry and again at a later time, tend to be more favorable
    Abstract: California⁰́₉s Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act was designed to provide a stable funding source for juvenile programs that have been proven effective in curbing crime among at-risk and young offenders. It provides funds to counties to add evidence-based programs and services for juvenile probationers identified with higher needs for special services than those identified for routine probationers, at-risk youth who have not entered the probation system but who live or attend school in areas of high crime or who have other factors that potentially predispose them to criminal activities, and youth in juvenile halls and camps. The Board of State and Community Corrections is required to submit annual reports to the California state legislature measuring the program⁰́₉s success for six outcome measures: (1) successful completion of probation, (2) arrests, (3) probation violations, (4) incarcerations, (5) successful completion of restitution, and (6) successful completion of community service. Each county can also measure supplemental outcomes. For the six state-mandated outcomes, differences between program participants and comparison-group youth are mostly positive, though relatively small. County-developed supplemental outcomes, which measure performance of program participants at program entry and again at a later time, tend to be more favorable
    Note: "This research was prepared for the Los Angeles County Probation Department and conducted in the Safety and Justice Program within RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment , "RAND Corporation , Includes bibliographical references , Title from title screen (viewed July 31, 2013)
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    Enabling early sustainment decisions : application to F-35 depot-level maintenance (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833081650 , 0833084674 , 0833081659 , 9780833084675
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 27 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report
    Keywords: United States Weapons systems ; Maintenance and repair ; United States Equipment ; Maintenance and repair ; United States Operational readiness ; United States Procurement ; United States ; United States ; United States ; United States ; F-35 (Military aircraft) Maintenance and repair ; F-35 (Military aircraft) ; Armed Forces ; Equipment and supplies ; Maintenance and repair ; Armed Forces ; Operational readiness ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Armed Forces ; Weapons systems ; Maintenance and repair ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Air Forces ; United States ; TRANSPORTATION ; Aviation ; Repair & Maintenance ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "The U.S. Air Force has long struggled to incorporate new weapon system logistics requirements and support system design considerations into its broader sustainment enterprise early in the acquisition process. To help inform Air Force decisionmaking with regard to sustainment sourcing, RAND Project AIR FORCE researchers explored and adapted lessons from the transaction cost accounting literature. The result is a powerful economic-based framework that has three primary benefits when it comes to addressing sustainment planning challenges: It is a repeatable, analytically driven decision tool that does not require large amounts of data; it considers repair source decisionmaking in the context of the broader Air Force enterprise; and it is potentially applicable to other aspects of sustainment planning, such as managing government-mandated repair sourcing mixes and informing other Air Force sustainment community responsibilities. This report demonstrates how the framework can be used to select among depot maintenance strategies by applying it to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the largest acquisition program in U.S. Department of Defense history. Although the U.S. government will retain the capability to perform the range of depot-level repairs for the F-35, 40 percent of the workload -- known as "above core" -- can be considered for sourcing to an organic Air Force facility, another military service's facility, a foreign partner, or the private sector. The framework helps planners visualize program data and compare new acquisition programs with legacy Air Force systems. In this way, it offers the Air Force additional leverage in responding to technology developments and vetting contractors's engineering, reliability, and maintainability projections for new weapon systems."--Page 4 of cover
    Abstract: "The U.S. Air Force has long struggled to incorporate new weapon system logistics requirements and support system design considerations into its broader sustainment enterprise early in the acquisition process. To help inform Air Force decisionmaking with regard to sustainment sourcing, RAND Project AIR FORCE researchers explored and adapted lessons from the transaction cost accounting literature. The result is a powerful economic-based framework that has three primary benefits when it comes to addressing sustainment planning challenges: It is a repeatable, analytically driven decision tool that does not require large amounts of data; it considers repair source decisionmaking in the context of the broader Air Force enterprise; and it is potentially applicable to other aspects of sustainment planning, such as managing government-mandated repair sourcing mixes and informing other Air Force sustainment community responsibilities. This report demonstrates how the framework can be used to select among depot maintenance strategies by applying it to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the largest acquisition program in U.S. Department of Defense history. Although the U.S. government will retain the capability to perform the range of depot-level repairs for the F-35, 40 percent of the workload -- known as "above core" -- can be considered for sourcing to an organic Air Force facility, another military service's facility, a foreign partner, or the private sector. The framework helps planners visualize program data and compare new acquisition programs with legacy Air Force systems. In this way, it offers the Air Force additional leverage in responding to technology developments and vetting contractors's engineering, reliability, and maintainability projections for new weapon systems."--Page 4 of cover
    Note: "RAND Project Air Force , Includes bibliographical references (pages 25-27)
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    District of Columbia community health needs assessment (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833080530 , 0833082000 , 0833080539 , 9780833082008
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiii, 94 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report
    Keywords: Health surveys ; Health surveys ; Health Behaviors ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Health Care Rationing ; Health Status ; Health Services Needs and Demand ; Health Behavior ; MEDICAL ; Public Health ; Washington (D.C.) ; Medical Statistics ; Statistics ; Medical ; Health surveys ; Health & Biological Sciences ; Public Health ; Washington (D.C.) Statistics, Medical ; Washington (D.C.) ; District of Columbia ; Electronic book ; Statistics
    Abstract: The District of Columbia Healthy Communities Collaborative (DCHCC) represents a unique collaboration among D.C.-area hospitals and federally qualified health centers. In response to its community commitment and Affordable Care Act requirements, DCHCC set forth to conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA) that can guide decisions about where and how to allocate resources and implement appropriate health interventions for the population it serves. The CHNA described in this report includes analysis of existing demographic, health status, and hospital service use data, as well as hospital and emergency department discharge data. The analysis of this quantitative data is complemented by an analysis of current stakeholder perspectives regarding health needs, as well as health policy and investment priorities. This CHNA demonstrates the persistence of many issues identified in prior CHNAs: asthma, obesity, mental health, and sexual health. Despite high insurance rates, health care services are not evenly distributed by ward, creating significant challenges to access. There is a need to expand these services, as well as improve care coordination between health and social services to help residents navigate the system and obtain the services they need. In addition to these intervention pathways by priority health condition, we identified emerging issues that require further investigation, including declines in coronary atherosclerosis discharges and a spike in stress-related diagnoses (headaches and back pain) and associated alcohol-related issues. This may be related to a host of factors, including economic downturn and demographic transitions in the District
    Note: "RAND Health , Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-94)
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    A cost analysis of the U.S. Air Force overseas posture : informing strategic choices (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833080370 , 0833083333 , 0833080377 , 9780833083333
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xi, 40 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-150-AF
    Keywords: United States Appropriations and expenditures ; United States Appropriations and expenditures ; United States ; United States ; Military planning ; Strategy ; Military base closures Economic aspects ; Military bases, American Costs ; Air bases, American Costs ; Military planning ; Strategy ; Military base closures ; Military bases, American ; Air bases, American ; Military planning ; Strategy ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Air Forces ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Strategy ; Armed Forces ; Appropriations and expenditures ; Expenditures, Public ; United States ; United States ; Military base closures ; Economic aspects ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This report seeks to inform the debate over the extent of U.S. military presence overseas by providing a rigorous estimate of the costs associated with maintaining U.S. Air Force installations and units overseas rather than in the United States. The authors describe the various types of expenditures required to maintain bases and military units overseas and estimate current costs using official data and econometric modeling. They provide a cost model of overseas presence for policymakers to weigh alternative posture options. Their main findings are that while it does cost more to maintain force structures and installations overseas rather than in the United States, the total cost of doing so for the Air Force's current overseas posture is small relative to the Air Force's overall budget
    Abstract: This report seeks to inform the debate over the extent of U.S. military presence overseas by providing a rigorous estimate of the costs associated with maintaining U.S. Air Force installations and units overseas rather than in the United States. The authors describe the various types of expenditures required to maintain bases and military units overseas and estimate current costs using official data and econometric modeling. They provide a cost model of overseas presence for policymakers to weigh alternative posture options. Their main findings are that while it does cost more to maintain force structures and installations overseas rather than in the United States, the total cost of doing so for the Air Force's current overseas posture is small relative to the Air Force's overall budget
    Note: "The study was conducted within the Strategy and Doctrine Program of RAND Project Air Force"--Preface , "RAND Project Air Force , Includes bibliographical references (pages 37-40)
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    Increasing flexibility and agility at the National Reconnaissance Office : lessons from modular design, occupational surprise, and commercial research and development processes (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833081025 , 0833082035 , 0833081020 , 9780833082039
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvi, 71 pages)
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; Organizational change Management ; Corporate culture ; Strategic planning ; Organizational change ; Corporate culture ; Strategic planning ; Military Administration ; Corporate culture ; Organizational change ; Management ; Strategic planning ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Strategic Planning ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: To help the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) become more flexible and agile in an increasingly uncertain world, RAND sought answers to two key questions. First, would the NRO benefit from building modular satellites? RAND researchers developed a method for evaluating whether a system is a good candidate for modularity and applied it to systems both inside and outside the NRO. The authors found that NRO space systems do not appear to be strong candidates for modularization. Second, what lessons might be drawn from how chief executive officers, military personnel, and health care professionals (among others) respond to surprise? RAND developed a framework to categorize professionals' responses to surprise and then conducted discussions with representatives from 13 different professions, including former ambassadors, chief executive officers, military personnel, and physicians. The authors observed that all interviewees used common coping strategies. The authors also found some differences in response to surprise that depend on two factors: time available to respond and the level of chaos in the environment. The report concludes with recommendations on actions that the NRO can take to improve the flexibility of its hardware and the workforce
    Abstract: To help the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) become more flexible and agile in an increasingly uncertain world, RAND sought answers to two key questions. First, would the NRO benefit from building modular satellites? RAND researchers developed a method for evaluating whether a system is a good candidate for modularity and applied it to systems both inside and outside the NRO. The authors found that NRO space systems do not appear to be strong candidates for modularization. Second, what lessons might be drawn from how chief executive officers, military personnel, and health care professionals (among others) respond to surprise? RAND developed a framework to categorize professionals' responses to surprise and then conducted discussions with representatives from 13 different professions, including former ambassadors, chief executive officers, military personnel, and physicians. The authors observed that all interviewees used common coping strategies. The authors also found some differences in response to surprise that depend on two factors: time available to respond and the level of chaos in the environment. The report concludes with recommendations on actions that the NRO can take to improve the flexibility of its hardware and the workforce
    Note: "This research was conducted within the Intelligence Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Division (NSRD)"--Preface , "RAND National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 69-71)
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    First steps toward improving DoD STEM workforce diversity : response to the 2012 Department of Defense STEM Diversity Summit (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833081018 , 0833084763 , 0833081012 , 9780833084767
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 110 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-329-OSD
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Lim, Nelson First steps toward improving DoD STEM workforce diversity
    Keywords: United States Personnel management ; United States ; Diversity in the workplace ; Diversity in the workplace ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; United States ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades ; United States ; Diversity in the workplace ; Personnel management ; Electronic books
    Abstract: In FY 2011-2012, leaders from the Executive Branch and the Department of Defense (DoD) offered directives and guidance intended to increase diversity across all federal agencies. In response, the DoD Research and Engineering Enterprise and DoD's Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity held a two-day summit in November 2012 on improving diversity within the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce. This report supports the efforts of the DoD STEM Diversity Summit by providing suggestions for future research, analysis, and action. The authors describe policies that discuss the federal government's values and priorities regarding diversity in the federal workforce; offer a closer look at current STEM demographics, including those of the DoD's STEM workforce; discuss current STEM-diversity outreach programs, highlighting the types of data that should be collected in the future; and offer recommendations for DoD leaders to consider as they move forward with their efforts to diversify the STEM workforce
    Abstract: In FY 2011-2012, leaders from the Executive Branch and the Department of Defense (DoD) offered directives and guidance intended to increase diversity across all federal agencies. In response, the DoD Research and Engineering Enterprise and DoD's Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity held a two-day summit in November 2012 on improving diversity within the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce. This report supports the efforts of the DoD STEM Diversity Summit by providing suggestions for future research, analysis, and action. The authors describe policies that discuss the federal government's values and priorities regarding diversity in the federal workforce; offer a closer look at current STEM demographics, including those of the DoD's STEM workforce; discuss current STEM-diversity outreach programs, highlighting the types of data that should be collected in the future; and offer recommendations for DoD leaders to consider as they move forward with their efforts to diversify the STEM workforce
    Note: "National Defense Research Institute , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-110)
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    Support for the 21st-century reserve force : insights to facilitate successful reintegration for citizen warriors and their families (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833081384 , 0833081993 , 0833081381 , 9780833081995
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxii, 215 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR206
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Werber, Laura Support for the 21st-century reserve force
    Keywords: Families of military personnel Services for ; Veterans Services for ; Veteran reintegration ; Families of military personnel ; Veterans ; Veteran reintegration ; Veterans ; Services for ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Armed Forces ; Reserves ; Families of military personnel ; Services for ; Veteran reintegration ; United States National Guard ; United States National Guard ; Recruiting, enlistment, etc ; United States Armed Forces ; Reserves ; Recruiting, enlistment, etc ; United States Armed Forces ; Reserves ; United States ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Many studies have examined the impact of deployment on military families, but few have assessed either the challenges that guard and reserve families face following deployment or how they manage the reintegration phase of the deployment cycle. This report aims to facilitate the successful reintegration of guard and reserve personnel as they return to civilian life after deployment. Using surveys and interviews with guard and reserve families, along with interviews with resource providers, this report examines how these families fare after deployment, the challenges they confront during that time frame, and the strategies and resources they use to navigate the reintegration phase. Factors associated with reintegration success include the adequacy of communication between families and the service member's unit or Service and between service members and their families, initial readiness for deployment, family finances, and whether the service member returns with a psychological issue or physical injury. Successful reintegration from the families' perspective was related to measures of military readiness, such as the service members' plans to continue guard or reserve service. In addition, there is a wide-ranging and complex 'web of support' available to assist families with reintegration, including U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) programs, state and local government agencies, private nonprofit and for-profit resource providers, faith-based organizations, and informal resources (such as family, friends, and social networks). Opportunities for collaboration among providers abound. DoD does not have to 'do it all, ' but the report suggests steps it can take to ensure that reintegration proceeds as smoothly as possible
    Abstract: Many studies have examined the impact of deployment on military families, but few have assessed either the challenges that guard and reserve families face following deployment or how they manage the reintegration phase of the deployment cycle. This report aims to facilitate the successful reintegration of guard and reserve personnel as they return to civilian life after deployment. Using surveys and interviews with guard and reserve families, along with interviews with resource providers, this report examines how these families fare after deployment, the challenges they confront during that time frame, and the strategies and resources they use to navigate the reintegration phase. Factors associated with reintegration success include the adequacy of communication between families and the service member's unit or Service and between service members and their families, initial readiness for deployment, family finances, and whether the service member returns with a psychological issue or physical injury. Successful reintegration from the families' perspective was related to measures of military readiness, such as the service members' plans to continue guard or reserve service. In addition, there is a wide-ranging and complex 'web of support' available to assist families with reintegration, including U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) programs, state and local government agencies, private nonprofit and for-profit resource providers, faith-based organizations, and informal resources (such as family, friends, and social networks). Opportunities for collaboration among providers abound. DoD does not have to 'do it all, ' but the report suggests steps it can take to ensure that reintegration proceeds as smoothly as possible
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    Paths to victory : lessons from modern insurgencies (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833080547 , 0833083414 , 0833080547 , 9780833083418
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xlii, 286 pages)
    Additional Information: Paths to victory: detailed insurgency case studies
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-291/1-OSD
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Paul, Christopher, 1971- Paths to victory
    Keywords: Counterinsurgency Research ; Counterinsurgency Case studies ; Counterinsurgency ; Counterinsurgency ; Military & Naval Science ; Case studies ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Science - General ; Counterinsurgency ; Counterinsurgency ; Research ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; Electronic books
    Abstract: When a country is threatened by an insurgency, what efforts give its government the best chance of prevailing? Contemporary discourse on this subject is voluminous and often contentious. Advice for the counterinsurgent is often based on little more than common sense, a general understanding of history, or a handful of detailed examples, instead of a solid, systematically collected body of historical evidence. A 2010 RAND study challenged this trend with rigorous analyses of all 30 insurgencies that started and ended between 1978 and 2008. This update to that original study expanded the data set, adding 41 new cases and comparing all 71 insurgencies begun and completed worldwide since World War II. With many more cases to compare, the study was able to more rigorously test the previous findings and address critical questions that the earlier study could not. For example, it could examine the approaches that led counterinsurgency forces to prevail when an external actor was involved in the conflict. It was also able to address questions about timing and duration, such as which factors affect the duration of insurgencies and the durability of the resulting peace, as well as how long historical counterinsurgency forces had to engage in effective practices before they won
    Abstract: When a country is threatened by an insurgency, what efforts give its government the best chance of prevailing? Contemporary discourse on this subject is voluminous and often contentious. Advice for the counterinsurgent is often based on little more than common sense, a general understanding of history, or a handful of detailed examples, instead of a solid, systematically collected body of historical evidence. A 2010 RAND study challenged this trend with rigorous analyses of all 30 insurgencies that started and ended between 1978 and 2008. This update to that original study expanded the data set, adding 41 new cases and comparing all 71 insurgencies begun and completed worldwide since World War II. With many more cases to compare, the study was able to more rigorously test the previous findings and address critical questions that the earlier study could not. For example, it could examine the approaches that led counterinsurgency forces to prevail when an external actor was involved in the conflict. It was also able to address questions about timing and duration, such as which factors affect the duration of insurgencies and the durability of the resulting peace, as well as how long historical counterinsurgency forces had to engage in effective practices before they won
    Note: "National Defense Research Institute , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Companion publication to: Paths to victory: detailed insurgency case studies , Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-286)
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    Management perspectives pertaining to root cause analyses of Nunn-McCurdy breaches : program manager tenure, oversight of acquisition category II programs, and framing assumptions (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833082053 , 0833083791 , 0833082051 , 9780833083791
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxx, 115 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Arena, Mark V Management perspectives pertaining to root cause analyses of Nunn-McCurdy breaches Vol. 4
    Keywords: United States Procurement ; Costs ; United States ; Defense contracts ; Defense contracts ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Weapons systems ; Costs ; United States ; Armies ; Military & Naval Science ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Costs ; Defense contracts ; United States Armed Forces ; Equipment ; Costs ; United States Armed Forces ; Weapons systems ; Costs ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Concern with cost overruns in major defense acquisition programs led Congress to direct investigation of the root causes of overruns in programs that have breached Nunn-McCurdy thresholds. The authors calculate program manager tenure to determine whether tenures have lengthened since policy guidance was issued in 2005 and 2007. They also address the question of whether existing decentralized systems used to track the cost growth and performance of acquisition category II programs are sufficient or whether additional centralized guidance and control from the Office of the Secretary of Defense are warranted. A third question deals with the management of cost and schedule risk and whether the identification of key assumptions, which the authors call framing assumptions, could be a useful risk management tool
    Abstract: Concern with cost overruns in major defense acquisition programs led Congress to direct investigation of the root causes of overruns in programs that have breached Nunn-McCurdy thresholds. The authors calculate program manager tenure to determine whether tenures have lengthened since policy guidance was issued in 2005 and 2007. They also address the question of whether existing decentralized systems used to track the cost growth and performance of acquisition category II programs are sufficient or whether additional centralized guidance and control from the Office of the Secretary of Defense are warranted. A third question deals with the management of cost and schedule risk and whether the identification of key assumptions, which the authors call framing assumptions, could be a useful risk management tool
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-115)
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    Do joint fighter programs save money? (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833074560 , 0833084887 , 0833074563 , 9780833084880
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxv, 51 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Lorell, Mark A., 1947- Do joint fighter programs save money?
    Keywords: United States Procurement ; Costs ; United States ; F-35 (Military aircraft) ; Fighter planes Costs ; Life cycle costing ; F-35 (Military aircraft) ; Fighter planes ; Life cycle costing ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; F-35 (Military aircraft) ; Fighter planes ; Costs ; Life cycle costing ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Air Forces ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Costs ; Military & Naval Science ; Electronic books
    Abstract: In the past 50 years, the U.S. Department of Defense has pursued numerous joint aircraft programs, the largest and most recent of which is the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). Joint aircraft programs are thought to reduce Life Cycle Cost (LCC) by eliminating duplicate research, development, test, and evaluation efforts and by realizing economies of scale in procurement, operations, and support. But the need to accommodate different service requirements in a single design or common design family can lead to greater program complexity, increased technical risk, and common functionality or increased weight in excess of that needed for some variants, potentially leading to higher overall cost, despite these efficiencies. To help Air Force leaders (and acquisition decisionmakers in general) select an appropriate acquisition strategy for future combat aircraft, this report analyzes the costs and savings of joint aircraft acquisition programs. The project team examined whether historical joint aircraft programs have saved LCC compared with single-service programs. In addition, the project team assessed whether JSF is on track to achieving the joint savings originally anticipated at the beginning of full-scale development. Also examined were the implications of joint fighter programs for the health of the industrial base and for operational and strategic risk
    Abstract: In the past 50 years, the U.S. Department of Defense has pursued numerous joint aircraft programs, the largest and most recent of which is the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). Joint aircraft programs are thought to reduce Life Cycle Cost (LCC) by eliminating duplicate research, development, test, and evaluation efforts and by realizing economies of scale in procurement, operations, and support. But the need to accommodate different service requirements in a single design or common design family can lead to greater program complexity, increased technical risk, and common functionality or increased weight in excess of that needed for some variants, potentially leading to higher overall cost, despite these efficiencies. To help Air Force leaders (and acquisition decisionmakers in general) select an appropriate acquisition strategy for future combat aircraft, this report analyzes the costs and savings of joint aircraft acquisition programs. The project team examined whether historical joint aircraft programs have saved LCC compared with single-service programs. In addition, the project team assessed whether JSF is on track to achieving the joint savings originally anticipated at the beginning of full-scale development. Also examined were the implications of joint fighter programs for the health of the industrial base and for operational and strategic risk
    Note: "RAND Project Air Force , Includes bibliographical references (pages 41-51)
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    Implementation of the DOD Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan : a framework for change through accountability (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833082640 , 0833084747 , 0833082647 , 9780833084743
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxx, 69 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-333-OSD
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Lim, Nelson Implementation of the DOD Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan
    Keywords: United States Personnel management ; United States ; Organizational change ; Diversity in the workplace ; Organizational change ; Diversity in the workplace ; Personnel management ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; United States ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Workplace Culture ; United States ; Diversity in the workplace ; Organizational change ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Two recent policy documents lay out a new vision for diversity in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD): the Military Leadership Diversity Commission's From Representation to Inclusion: Diversity Leadership for the 21st-Century Military and the Department of Defense Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan, 2012-2017. These documents define the mission, set goals for diversity, and provide a general strategic framework for achieving these goals. The purpose of this report is to provide a framework to support DoD in the implementation of its strategic plan and to ensure that the resources devoted to these efforts are targeted for long-term success. The framework emphasizes the creation of an enduring accountability system; categorizes the strategic initiatives specified in DoD's strategic plan along three key dimensions -- compliance, communication, and coordination ("the three Cs"); and prioritizes them across time -- short, medium, and long term. The framework can help all DoD components work toward the vision described in the strategic plan in a deliberate, synchronized effort by complying with current laws, regulations, and directives; communicating effectively to internal as well as external stakeholders; and coordinating efforts to ensure continuing change
    Abstract: Two recent policy documents lay out a new vision for diversity in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD): the Military Leadership Diversity Commission's From Representation to Inclusion: Diversity Leadership for the 21st-Century Military and the Department of Defense Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan, 2012-2017. These documents define the mission, set goals for diversity, and provide a general strategic framework for achieving these goals. The purpose of this report is to provide a framework to support DoD in the implementation of its strategic plan and to ensure that the resources devoted to these efforts are targeted for long-term success. The framework emphasizes the creation of an enduring accountability system; categorizes the strategic initiatives specified in DoD's strategic plan along three key dimensions -- compliance, communication, and coordination ("the three Cs"); and prioritizes them across time -- short, medium, and long term. The framework can help all DoD components work toward the vision described in the strategic plan in a deliberate, synchronized effort by complying with current laws, regulations, and directives; communicating effectively to internal as well as external stakeholders; and coordinating efforts to ensure continuing change
    Note: "National Security Research Division , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references (pages 59-69)
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    Strategically aligned family research : supporting soldier and family quality of life research for policy decisionmaking (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833081148 , 0833081144 , 9780833077899 , 0833077899
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 68 pages)
    Parallel Title: Available in another form
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    DDC: 355.120973
    Keywords: Social indicators Research ; Soldiers Services for ; Evaluation ; Families of military personnel Social conditions ; Quality of life Research ; Families of military personnel Services for ; Evaluation ; Soldiers Social conditions ; Social indicators ; Soldiers ; Families of military personnel ; Quality of life ; Families of military personnel ; Soldiers ; United States ; Law, Politics & Government ; Social indicators ; Research ; Soldiers ; Social conditions ; Military & Naval Science ; Military Administration ; Quality of life ; Research ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Army spends hundreds of millions of dollars annually on soldier and family support or quality of life (QOL) programs intended to ease the stress of military life and thereby enhance well-being, improve readiness, and sustain recruiting and retention. However, research in support of these programs to determine needs, access, and effectiveness is fragmented, duplicative, and at times lacking in quality or depth of analysis. The Army leadership wants to develop a research agenda to inform the Army of the QOL needs of soldiers and families, help gauge the success of programs, improve coordination of research efforts, and determine how best to allocate resources to achieve its objectives. This analysis concludes that the Army currently lacks a clear awareness of relevant research on soldier and family QOL, and it also lacks the institutional mechanisms and resources to systematically collect and synthesize data and analysis to inform decisionmaking. Furthermore, both domain-specific research and a broader, more holistic understanding of QOL-to put domain-specific research in context-are critical. As a first step, we recommend that the Army develop an explicitly agreed-upon lexicon, outcomes, and metrics to identify and develop relevant research to inform intra- and interorganizational discussions and decisionmaking on QOL. The Army should also consider adopting a comprehensive approach to needs assessment to develop a holistic picture of support service gaps and their relative importance to well-being
    Abstract: The Army spends hundreds of millions of dollars annually on soldier and family support or quality of life (QOL) programs intended to ease the stress of military life and thereby enhance well-being, improve readiness, and sustain recruiting and retention. However, research in support of these programs to determine needs, access, and effectiveness is fragmented, duplicative, and at times lacking in quality or depth of analysis. The Army leadership wants to develop a research agenda to inform the Army of the QOL needs of soldiers and families, help gauge the success of programs, improve coordination of research efforts, and determine how best to allocate resources to achieve its objectives. This analysis concludes that the Army currently lacks a clear awareness of relevant research on soldier and family QOL, and it also lacks the institutional mechanisms and resources to systematically collect and synthesize data and analysis to inform decisionmaking. Furthermore, both domain-specific research and a broader, more holistic understanding of QOL-to put domain-specific research in context-are critical. As a first step, we recommend that the Army develop an explicitly agreed-upon lexicon, outcomes, and metrics to identify and develop relevant research to inform intra- and interorganizational discussions and decisionmaking on QOL. The Army should also consider adopting a comprehensive approach to needs assessment to develop a holistic picture of support service gaps and their relative importance to well-being
    Note: "RAND Arroyo Center , "This project was conducted within RAND Arroyo Center's Manpower and Training Program"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 63-68)
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    Using EPIC to find conflicts, inconsistencies, and gaps in Department of Defense policies (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833076762 , 0833081926 , 0833076760 , 9780833081926
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxii, 63 pages)
    Series Statement: Technical report Using EPIC to find conflicts, inconsistencies, and gaps in Department of Defense policies
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    Keywords: United States Personnel management ; Data processing ; United States Officials and employees ; Selection and appointment ; United States ; United States ; Manpower ; Manpower ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; United States ; United States ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom ; Manpower ; Personnel management ; Data processing ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The authors present a framework and methodology to identify the roles and responsibilities (R & R) of those implementing Department of Defense policies and also potential conflicts, ambiguities, gaps, inconsistencies, and redundancies in those policies. They introduce a new software tool that automates one step of the methodology-EPIC-and demonstrate its use with three case studies to illustrate the technique and also the tool's flexibility. EPIC allows analysts to efficiently analyze multiple policy documents to detect potential conflicts in policy early on, thereby allowing policy developers to focus their attention on the need for clarification and, possibly, changes in policy. The authors relate executive positions to R & R and the products that result from their execution. If it can be shown that more than one actor is assigned to take the same action on the same product, then a potential conflict exists in the body of policy. If, on the other hand, no executive is assigned to take action on a product, then there is a potential gap in the body of policy. Use of this new tool will result in better and more consistent defense policy
    Abstract: The authors present a framework and methodology to identify the roles and responsibilities (R & R) of those implementing Department of Defense policies and also potential conflicts, ambiguities, gaps, inconsistencies, and redundancies in those policies. They introduce a new software tool that automates one step of the methodology-EPIC-and demonstrate its use with three case studies to illustrate the technique and also the tool's flexibility. EPIC allows analysts to efficiently analyze multiple policy documents to detect potential conflicts in policy early on, thereby allowing policy developers to focus their attention on the need for clarification and, possibly, changes in policy. The authors relate executive positions to R & R and the products that result from their execution. If it can be shown that more than one actor is assigned to take the same action on the same product, then a potential conflict exists in the body of policy. If, on the other hand, no executive is assigned to take action on a product, then there is a potential gap in the body of policy. Use of this new tool will result in better and more consistent defense policy
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , "This research was conducted within the Acquisition and Technology Policy Center (ATPC) of RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 61-63)
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    Counterinsurgency scorecard : Afghanistan in early 2013 relative to insurgencies since World War II (2013)
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    ISBN: 9780833081766 , 0833083643 , 0833081764 , 9780833083647
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (x, 25 pages)
    Keywords: Counterinsurgency ; Counterinsurgency Case studies ; Counterinsurgency ; Counterinsurgency ; Afghanistan ; Military Science - General ; Case studies ; Military & Naval Science ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; Counterinsurgency ; Law, Politics & Government ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The RAND report Paths to Victory: Lessons from Modern Insurgencies added 41 new cases to a previously studied set of 30 insurgencies, examining the 71 insurgencies begun and completed worldwide between World War II and 2008 to analyze correlates of success in counterinsurgency (COIN). A key finding of this research was that a case's score on a scorecard of 15 equally weighted good and 11 equally weighted bad COIN factors and practices perfectly discriminated the outcomes of the cases analyzed. That is, the balance of good and bad factors and practices correlated with either a COIN win (insurgency loss) or a COIN loss (insurgency win) in the overall case. Using the scorecard approach as its foundation, a RAND study sought to apply the findings to the case of Afghanistan in early 2013. The effort involved an expert elicitation, or Delphi exercise, in which experts were asked to make "worst-case" assessments of the factors to complete the scorecard for ongoing operations in Afghanistan. The consensus results revealed that early 2013 Afghanistan ranks among the historical COIN winners, but its score is equal to those of the lowest-scoring historical wins. This tenuous position points to several areas in need of improvement, but particularly the need to disrupt the flow of insurgent support and the need for the Afghan government and Afghan security forces to better demonstrate their commitment and motivation. Afghanistan in early 2011 scored in the middle of the historical record in terms of COIN wins and losses, suggesting an overall improvement in COIN progress in that conflict by early 2013. However, conditions may change as coalition forces prepare to hand over responsibility for the country's security to the Afghan government and Afghan security forces in 2014
    Abstract: The RAND report Paths to Victory: Lessons from Modern Insurgencies added 41 new cases to a previously studied set of 30 insurgencies, examining the 71 insurgencies begun and completed worldwide between World War II and 2008 to analyze correlates of success in counterinsurgency (COIN). A key finding of this research was that a case's score on a scorecard of 15 equally weighted good and 11 equally weighted bad COIN factors and practices perfectly discriminated the outcomes of the cases analyzed. That is, the balance of good and bad factors and practices correlated with either a COIN win (insurgency loss) or a COIN loss (insurgency win) in the overall case. Using the scorecard approach as its foundation, a RAND study sought to apply the findings to the case of Afghanistan in early 2013. The effort involved an expert elicitation, or Delphi exercise, in which experts were asked to make "worst-case" assessments of the factors to complete the scorecard for ongoing operations in Afghanistan. The consensus results revealed that early 2013 Afghanistan ranks among the historical COIN winners, but its score is equal to those of the lowest-scoring historical wins. This tenuous position points to several areas in need of improvement, but particularly the need to disrupt the flow of insurgent support and the need for the Afghan government and Afghan security forces to better demonstrate their commitment and motivation. Afghanistan in early 2011 scored in the middle of the historical record in terms of COIN wins and losses, suggesting an overall improvement in COIN progress in that conflict by early 2013. However, conditions may change as coalition forces prepare to hand over responsibility for the country's security to the Afghan government and Afghan security forces in 2014
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , "This research was ... conducted within the International Security and Defense Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (page 25)
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    Improving federal and Department of Defense use of service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833080974 , 083308478X , 0833080970 , 9780833084781
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 30 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-322-OSD
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Cox, Amy G Improving federal and Department of Defense use of service-disabled veteran-owned businesses
    Keywords: United States Rules and practice ; United States ; Business enterprises owned by veterans with disabilities Government policy ; Veteran-owned business enterprises Government policy ; Public contracts ; Business enterprises owned by veterans with disabilities ; Veteran-owned business enterprises ; Public contracts ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; United States ; Rules ; HISTORY ; Military ; Veterans ; Public contracts ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The report investigates the barriers that service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) may face when attempting to contract with the federal government and the Department of Defense. The government and DoD goals are to award 3 percent of prime-contract dollars to SDVOSBs but current contracting falls below that level. The authors assess the characteristics of service-disabled veterans that support successful business ownership and identify possible barriers to meeting the 3 percent goals
    Abstract: The report investigates the barriers that service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) may face when attempting to contract with the federal government and the Department of Defense. The government and DoD goals are to award 3 percent of prime-contract dollars to SDVOSBs but current contracting falls below that level. The authors assess the characteristics of service-disabled veterans that support successful business ownership and identify possible barriers to meeting the 3 percent goals
    Note: "RAND National Security Research Division , Includes bibliographical references (pages 29-30)
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    Analyses of the Department of Defense acquisition workforce : update to methods and results through FY 2011 (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833080585 , 0833083260 , 083308058X , 9780833083265
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xx, 73 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-110-OSD
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Gates, Susan M., 1968- Analyses of the Department of Defense acquisition workforce
    Keywords: United States Procurement ; United States Personnel management ; United States ; United States ; Civil service ; Civil service ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; United States ; COMPUTERS ; Data Modeling & Design ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Civil service ; Personnel management ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The organic defense acquisition workforce consists of military personnel and Department of Defense civilian personnel who provide the management, technical, and business capabilities needed to oversee defense acquisition programs from start to finish. This workforce must itself be managed so that the right numbers of the right personnel are in the right positions at the right time. Since 2006, RAND has been helping develop data-based tools to support analysis of this workforce. This volume updates a 2008 report by documenting revisions to methods, providing descriptive information on the workforce through fiscal year 2011, and providing a user's manual for a model that can help managers project workforce needs through 2021 under different assumptions about the future. The report illustrates the use of the model
    Abstract: The organic defense acquisition workforce consists of military personnel and Department of Defense civilian personnel who provide the management, technical, and business capabilities needed to oversee defense acquisition programs from start to finish. This workforce must itself be managed so that the right numbers of the right personnel are in the right positions at the right time. Since 2006, RAND has been helping develop data-based tools to support analysis of this workforce. This volume updates a 2008 report by documenting revisions to methods, providing descriptive information on the workforce through fiscal year 2011, and providing a user's manual for a model that can help managers project workforce needs through 2021 under different assumptions about the future. The report illustrates the use of the model
    Note: "National Defense Research Institute , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references (pages 71-73)
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    Review of security cooperation mechanisms combatant commands utilize to build partner capacity (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833082107 , 0833084658 , 0833082108 , 9780833084651
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxix, 196 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-413-OSD
    Keywords: Nation-building Evaluation ; National security International cooperation ; Evaluation ; Nation-building ; National security ; Law, Politics & Government ; International Relations ; United States ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Security cooperation has long been an important instrument of the U.S. government and the Department of Defense for advancing national security objectives vis-à-vis allies and partner countries, including building critical relationships, securing peacetime and contingency access, and building partner capacity (BPC). One of the key challenges for policymakers and combatant commands is gaining a more complete understanding of the real value of BPC activities. Assessments of prior and ongoing BPC activities, in particular, have become increasingly important given the current fiscal climate and budgetary limitations. But it is no easy task to assess the value of what are essentially qualitative activities, and data limitations severely hinder assessments. The tools available -- such as resources, authorities, programs, processes, and organizational relationships -- may or may not be the optimal ones for the delivery of BPC activities to partner countries. This report characterizes security cooperation mechanisms used by combatant commands for BPC, produces a detailed database of the mechanism elements, develops and applies a preliminary means of evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of select mechanisms, and draws on the analysis from the case studies to recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of those mechanisms in the future
    Abstract: Security cooperation has long been an important instrument of the U.S. government and the Department of Defense for advancing national security objectives vis-à-vis allies and partner countries, including building critical relationships, securing peacetime and contingency access, and building partner capacity (BPC). One of the key challenges for policymakers and combatant commands is gaining a more complete understanding of the real value of BPC activities. Assessments of prior and ongoing BPC activities, in particular, have become increasingly important given the current fiscal climate and budgetary limitations. But it is no easy task to assess the value of what are essentially qualitative activities, and data limitations severely hinder assessments. The tools available -- such as resources, authorities, programs, processes, and organizational relationships -- may or may not be the optimal ones for the delivery of BPC activities to partner countries. This report characterizes security cooperation mechanisms used by combatant commands for BPC, produces a detailed database of the mechanism elements, develops and applies a preliminary means of evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of select mechanisms, and draws on the analysis from the case studies to recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of those mechanisms in the future
    Note: "National Defense Research Institute , "Prepared for the Joint Staff and OSD/CAPE , Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-196)
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    Paths to victory : detailed insurgency case studies (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833081094 , 0833083422 , 0833081098 , 9780833083425
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxvii, 468 pages)
    Additional Information: Paths to victory: lessons from modern insurgencies
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-291/2-OSD
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Paul, Christopher, 1971- Paths to victory
    Keywords: Insurgency Case studies ; Insurgency ; Case studies ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; Military Science - General ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Insurgency ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Detailed overviews of 41 insurgency cases. UK in Palestine, 1944-1947 -- Greece, 1945-1949 -- Indochina, 1946-1954 -- Philippines (Huk Rebellion), 1946-1956 -- Colombia ("La Violencia"), 1948-1958 -- Malaya, 1948-1955 -- Kenya, 1952-1956 -- Algerian Independence, 1954-1962 -- Cyprus, 1955-1959 -- Cuba, 1956-1959 -- Oman (Imamate Uprising), 1957-1959 -- Indonesia (Darul Islam), 1958-1962 -- Tibet, 1956-1974 -- Guatemala, 1960-1996 -- Laos, 1959-1975 -- Namibia, 1960-1989 -- South Africa, 1960-1990 -- South Vietnam, 1960-1975 -- Eritrea, 1961-1991 -- Iraqi Kurdistan, 1961-1975 -- Angolan Independence, 1961-1974 -- Guinea-Bissau, 1962-1974 -- Mozambican Independence, 1962-1974 -- Yemen, 1962-1970 -- Uruguay, 1963-1972 -- Oman (Dhofar Rebellion), 1965-1975 -- Zimbabwe/Rhodesia, 1965-1980 -- Argentina, 1969-1979 -- Cambodia, 1967-1975 -- Northern Ireland, 1969-1999 -- Jordan, 1970-1971 -- Bangladesh, 1971 -- Philippines (MNLF), 1971-1996 -- Baluchistan, 1973-1978 -- Angola (UNITA), 1975-2002 -- Indonesia (East Timor), 1975-2000 -- Lebanese Civil War, 1975-1990 -- Western Sahara, 1975-1991 -- Indonesia (Aceh), 1976-2005 -- Mozambique (RENAMO), 1976-1995 -- Sri Lanka, 1976-2009
    Abstract: Detailed overviews of 41 insurgency cases. UK in Palestine, 1944-1947 -- Greece, 1945-1949 -- Indochina, 1946-1954 -- Philippines (Huk Rebellion), 1946-1956 -- Colombia ("La Violencia"), 1948-1958 -- Malaya, 1948-1955 -- Kenya, 1952-1956 -- Algerian Independence, 1954-1962 -- Cyprus, 1955-1959 -- Cuba, 1956-1959 -- Oman (Imamate Uprising), 1957-1959 -- Indonesia (Darul Islam), 1958-1962 -- Tibet, 1956-1974 -- Guatemala, 1960-1996 -- Laos, 1959-1975 -- Namibia, 1960-1989 -- South Africa, 1960-1990 -- South Vietnam, 1960-1975 -- Eritrea, 1961-1991 -- Iraqi Kurdistan, 1961-1975 -- Angolan Independence, 1961-1974 -- Guinea-Bissau, 1962-1974 -- Mozambican Independence, 1962-1974 -- Yemen, 1962-1970 -- Uruguay, 1963-1972 -- Oman (Dhofar Rebellion), 1965-1975 -- Zimbabwe/Rhodesia, 1965-1980 -- Argentina, 1969-1979 -- Cambodia, 1967-1975 -- Northern Ireland, 1969-1999 -- Jordan, 1970-1971 -- Bangladesh, 1971 -- Philippines (MNLF), 1971-1996 -- Baluchistan, 1973-1978 -- Angola (UNITA), 1975-2002 -- Indonesia (East Timor), 1975-2000 -- Lebanese Civil War, 1975-1990 -- Western Sahara, 1975-1991 -- Indonesia (Aceh), 1976-2005 -- Mozambique (RENAMO), 1976-1995 -- Sri Lanka, 1976-2009
    Note: "National Defense Research Institute , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Companion publication to: Paths to victory: lessons from modern insurgencies , Includes bibliographical references (pages 441-468)
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    Implications of an Air Force budget downturn on the aircraft industrial base : an exploratory analysis (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833080233 , 0833083732 , 0833080237 , 9780833083739
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 41 pages)
    Keywords: United States Procurement ; United States Management ; United States Appropriations and expenditures ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Airplanes, Military Costs ; Airplanes, Military ; Armed Forces ; Appropriations and expenditures ; Armed Forces ; Management ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Air Forces ; United States ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Airplanes, Military ; Costs ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The U.S. Air Force is facing a number of challenges as a result of the current defense budget downturn along with the uncertainty of its timing and magnitude. RAND examined the challenge of modernizing the Air Force's aircraft fleet while trying to sustain the industrial base with limited funding. Complicating this challenge is that the pattern of Air Force spending has shifted dramatically away from new aircraft procurement, and a competitor with significant technical and economic capability has emerged. There is a need for careful strategic management of investment choices--and this goes beyond just aircraft. The Air Force will first need to define its capability priorities that fit within budget constraints, then use those priorities to shape a budget strategy. RAND considered six budget strategies for aircraft procurement: from a new high-tech fleet to sustaining and modifying the existing one. Each strategy under a constrained spending future results in challenges and issues for the industrial base. The Air Force will need to help mitigate industrial base problems that result from their chosen budget strategy--but some issues may be beyond their control. There are lessons from foreign acquisitions that the Air Force can leverage to avoid pitfalls. Most importantly, shortfalls in both industry and government skill bases can cause significant problems later during execution. Finding ways to sustain key skills during a spending downturn will be important for the future and potentially produce longer-term savings
    Abstract: The U.S. Air Force is facing a number of challenges as a result of the current defense budget downturn along with the uncertainty of its timing and magnitude. RAND examined the challenge of modernizing the Air Force's aircraft fleet while trying to sustain the industrial base with limited funding. Complicating this challenge is that the pattern of Air Force spending has shifted dramatically away from new aircraft procurement, and a competitor with significant technical and economic capability has emerged. There is a need for careful strategic management of investment choices--and this goes beyond just aircraft. The Air Force will first need to define its capability priorities that fit within budget constraints, then use those priorities to shape a budget strategy. RAND considered six budget strategies for aircraft procurement: from a new high-tech fleet to sustaining and modifying the existing one. Each strategy under a constrained spending future results in challenges and issues for the industrial base. The Air Force will need to help mitigate industrial base problems that result from their chosen budget strategy--but some issues may be beyond their control. There are lessons from foreign acquisitions that the Air Force can leverage to avoid pitfalls. Most importantly, shortfalls in both industry and government skill bases can cause significant problems later during execution. Finding ways to sustain key skills during a spending downturn will be important for the future and potentially produce longer-term savings
    Note: "RAND Project Air Force , Includes bibliographical references (pages 39-41)
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    Toward integrated DoD biosurveillance : assessment and opportunities (2013)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833081513 , 0833084666 , 0833081519 , 9780833084668
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiv, 128 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR399
    Parallel Title: Print version Moore, Melinda Toward integrated DoD biosurveillance
    Keywords: United States Rules and practice ; Evaluation ; United States ; Bioterrorism Prevention ; Communicable diseases Prevention ; Public health surveillance ; Bioterrorism ; Communicable diseases ; Public health surveillance ; Bioterrorism prevention & control ; Communicable Disease Control ; United States Department of Defense ; Public Health Surveillance ; Population Surveillance ; Public Health Practice ; Public Health ; Environment and Public Health ; Delivery of Health Care ; Biosurveillance ; Epidemiology & Epidemics ; Armed Forces ; Medical care ; Bioterrorism ; Prevention ; Communicable diseases ; Prevention ; Public health surveillance ; Public Health ; Health & Biological Sciences ; United States ; United States ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; United States Armed Forces ; Medical care ; United States ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Biosurveillance is a cornerstone of public health. In July 2012, the White House issued the National Strategy for Biosurveillance, which defines the term and sets out key functions and guiding principles. The Department of Defense (DoD) carries out biosurveillance to monitor the health of military and affiliated populations and supports biosurveillance in other countries through a range of programs across the department. The Deputy Secretary of Defense issued interim guidance in June 2013 for implementation of the new National Strategy. This begins to set formal policy for DoD's biosurveillance enterprise. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recognized the importance of effective DoD biosurveillance not only for the department itself but also within the context of the National Strategy. With this in mind, OMB tasked DoD to carry out a comprehensive examination of its biosurveillance enterprise to determine priority missions and desired outcomes, the extent to which DoD biosurveillance programs contribute to these missions, and whether the current funding system is appropriate and how it can be improved to ensure stable funding
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-128)
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