Force Development and Technology Program

Trainee drives through a virtual Iraqi town in a Vehicular Mounted Mine Detector simulator. Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Phillip EugeneRAND Arroyo Center identifies and assesses ways in which technological advances and new operational concepts can improve the Army’s effectiveness in current and future conflicts. The work focuses on helping the Army determine how to maintain its technological edge against adaptable adversaries. This is accomplished by performing assessments of a technology’s feasibility, performance, cost, and risk.

Technology providers will leverage C4ISR OTM E10 for capabilities excursions to get proof of concept or quick looks at emerging capabilities that the Army or other DoD organizations may be examining. Photo Credit: Michael AllisonMost recently, the program has featured work on exploiting information technology for command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR); continued development of modeling and simulation tools for examining modern conflicts; seeking efficiencies in the materiel acquisition process; and examining emerging trends in war fighting such as IED use, cyber operations, and the use of unmanned systems. In undertaking studies and analyses for this core competency, Arroyo seeks to provide unbiased, independent assessments of new weapon systems and operational concepts that emphasize jointness. It also analyzes new technologies to support future Army analytical needs and refines strategies for developing new technologies and acquiring new systems. At the same time, both Arroyo and RAND develop and maintain analytical combat models and simulations that support this core competency.

To accomplish its mission, the program sustains research streams in six policy domains:

  • Systems and technology analysis
  • Networks and C4ISR
  • Modeling and simulation
  • Force and organizational development
  • Acquisition policy
  • Assessment of tactics, techniques and procedures
Inquiries about the Force Development and Technology Program or its activities can be directed to:
Christopher Pernin
Director, Force Development and Technology Program
RAND Corporation
1200 South Hayes Street
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 413-1100 x5197
Christopher_Pernin@rand.org
Isaac Porche
Associate Director, Force Development and Technology Program
RAND Corporation
4570 Fifth Avenue
Suite 600
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 683-2300 x4904
Isaac_Porche@rand.org

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