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Army Can Boost Mission Success by Better Managing Environmental Considerations — Sep. 23, 2008

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By better managing environmental issues during deployments, U.S. Army units can gain tactical and strategic advantages that will help in combat and post-conflict operations, and boost overall mission success, according to a RAND Corporation study issued today.

Shortcomings in Planning for Post-Combat Period in Iraq Outlined — Jun. 30, 2008

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Efforts to adequately plan for the post-combat period in Iraq were thwarted by overly optimistic views held by top civilian leaders and a belief among military leaders that civilian authorities would be responsible for postwar operations, according to a report by RAND Corporation researchers.

RAND Arroyo Center Annual Report 2007 — Serving the Army for 25 Years — Jun. 15, 2008

Serving the Army for 25 Years

RAND Arroyo Center’s annual report describes the skills and abilities that have been carefully developed over its history with an eye on large, complex institutional problems that the Army is likely to face.

Hurricane Katrina Response Shows Need to Tailor Some National Guard Units for Disaster Work — June 4, 2007

Katrina Aid

Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath caused enormous physical destruction and human suffering, but it also offers lessons for how the nation can better prepare for natural disasters and large-scale terrorists attacks. The most important problem was the speed with which local, state and federal civilian organizations were overwhelmed, but the military response also had shortcomings in the critical first few days.


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