2013-05-03T16:16:02Z Copyright (c) 2013, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/about/people/c/cook_cynthia_r.html http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR763.html 2011-02-16T08:30:00Z 2011-02-16T08:30:00Z

The U.S. Air Force asked RAND Project AIR FORCE to perform a congressionally required assessment of contractor versus organic management of F-22 sustainment to determine the most cost-effective approach, the methodology for which is described here.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR808.html 2011-02-03T07:45:00Z 2011-02-03T07:45:00Z

Air Force career fields are experiencing deployment strains due to joint requests for forces. A RAND-developed model used personnel and deployment data to assess the supply of and demand for personnel and capabilities to fill these joint assignments.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9565.html 2010-12-23T09:15:00Z 2010-12-23T09:15:00Z

Summarizes results of a RAND Corporation study on sexual orientation and U.S. military policy requested by the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Secretary of Defense in order to weigh repeal of the law known as

http://www.rand.org/pubs/documented_briefings/DB434.html 2004-09-21T14:06:00Z 2004-09-21T14:06:00Z

This briefing summarizes research on how the Air Force might use an analysis of its spending to develop better supply management strategies, improve its relationships with suppliers, and better manage its supply base.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/documented_briefings/DB334.html 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

To aid the Air Force in its purchasing and supply management (PSM) efforts, RAND examined how innovative commercial firms implement such practices in their purchases of good and services.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1559.html 2002-04-29T09:29:00Z 2002-04-29T09:29:00Z

Analyzes alternative strategies for final assembly and checkout of the Joint Strike Fighter.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1091.html 1999-01-01T12:05:15Z 1999-01-01T12:05:15Z

This report sets forth a set of principles to help force planners and programmers recognize the implications for the cost, effectiveness, sustainability, and popular and political support of military forces.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1771.html 2003-01-01T12:05:17Z 2003-01-01T12:05:17Z

Would it be worthwhile for the United Kingdom to undertake some of the assembly and repair work for its Joint Strike Fighter?

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1362z0.html 2001-01-01T12:01:41Z 2001-01-01T12:01:41Z

This document has been superseded.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1362.html 2001-01-01T12:01:47Z 2001-01-01T12:01:47Z

Defense policymakers in the United States expect that the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) will play a critical role in U.S. and allied military forces through the first half of this century.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1325.html 2001-01-01T12:01:45Z 2001-01-01T12:01:45Z

This report examines the package of new tools and techniques known as lean production to see if it would enable aircraft manufacturers to produce new weapon systems at costs below those predicted by historical cost estimating models.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG326z2.html 2005-12-05T07:42:00Z 2005-12-05T07:42:00Z

Recommends measures and structures the UK Ministry of Defence can adopt to better manage its risks and responsibilities in submarine acquisition.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG337.html 2005-10-05T11:15:00Z 2005-10-05T11:15:00Z

Analysis of findings from case studies and structured interviews focused on determining the potential benefits and challenges of using price-based acquisition for Department of Defense procurement of major military-unique systems.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG294.html 2005-06-20T12:01:00Z 2005-06-20T12:01:00Z

Assesses whether shipyards, other naval firms, and suppliers in the United Kingdom have sufficient capacity to meet the demands of the Ministry of Defence's planned naval acquisition programme over the next 15 years.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG372.html 2005-11-23T11:15:00Z 2005-11-23T11:15:00Z

Analyzes the interpretation, transformation, and future of the U.S. Air Force's ongoing surge requirements.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB180.html 2006-07-13T12:26:00Z 2006-07-13T12:26:00Z

This research brief draws lessons from commercial practices that may be applicable to Air Force purchasing and supply management with an emphasis on a shift from tactical to strategic thinking and ensuring successful, permanent change.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB172.html 2005-11-25T10:11:00Z 2005-11-25T10:11:00Z

This research brief describes work documented in Price-Based Acquisition: Issues and Challenges for Defense Department Procurement of Weapon Systems (MG-337-AF).

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB181.html 2005-12-07T14:57:00Z 2005-12-07T14:57:00Z

This research brief describes work documented in in Rethinking How the Air Force Views Sustainment Surge (MG-372-AF).

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9096.html 2005-11-25T10:11:00Z 2005-11-25T10:11:00Z

The United Kingdom faces numerous challenges in producing warships from now through 2020, including developing a sufficiently sized and skilled workforce, updating facilities, and maintaining viable producers. To address these challenges, the UK Mini...

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB80.html 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Assess U.S. military aircraft manufacturers' use of lean practices with the goal of determining to what extent, if any, the industry's adoption of such practices should be incorporated into government cost-estimating models.