Arroyo Center Publications

Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Logistics Applications — 2012

• John E. Peters,
• Somi Seong,
• Aimee Bower,
• Harun Dogo,
• Aaron L. Martin,
• Christopher G. Pernin

Estimates the technical and operational feasibility and likely benefits of employing unmanned aircraft systems for various tasks in support of logistics operations.

• Full Document

Hard Fighting: Israel in Lebanon and Gaza — 2012

• David E. Johnson

The author examines the state of the Israeli military before the Second Lebanon War, the lessons it learned during that conflict, the reforms it undertook to address its deficiencies, and how it fared during Operation Cast Lead three years later.

• Full Document

Saving the Government Money: Examples from RAND's Federally Funded Research and Development Centers — 2012

This publication lists and briefly summarizes some projects undertaken by RAND's three federally funded research and development centers that have helped save the government money or that have identified ways to do so. Amounts saved are estimated.

• Full Document

Building Partner Country Capacity for Stability Operations — 2011

• Jefferson P. Marquis,
• Jennifer D. P. Moroney,
• Justin Beck,
• Derek Eaton,
• Scott Hiromoto,
• David R. Howell,
• Janet Lewis,
• Charlotte Lynch,
• Michael J. Neumann,
• Cathryn Quantic Thurston

Helps to develop an integrated strategy for building partner capacity for stability operations through an analysis of key strategic elements within the context of BPC and stability operations guidance as well as ongoing security cooperation programs.

• Research Brief

What Should Be Stocked in War Reserve? A New Method for Allocating Resources — 2011

• Kenneth J. Girardini,
• Carol E. Fan,
• Candice Miller

Describes the methodology used to develop resource allocation and forward positioning recommendations for the sustainment stock portion of Army pre-positioned stocks, given a specific scenario and budget.

• Research Brief

Expectations About Civilian Labor Markets and Army Officer Retention — 2011

• Michael L. Hansen,
• Shanthi Nataraj

This report describes the socioeconomic environment officers will encounter if they leave active-duty service and analyzes its potential impact on Army retention and how it can be effectively communicated to officers making stay/leave decisions.

• Full Document

Using Field Data to Improve Authorized Stockage List Push Packages — 2011

• Marygail K. Brauner,
• Arthur Lackey,
• John Halliday

Looks at the feasibility of using demands for sustainment parts experienced by initial equipment fieldings to improve parts availability as the equipment is fielded to successive units.

• Full Document

Strategic Distribution Platform Support of CONUS Army Units — 2011

• Marc Robbins

Examines ways to improve the Army's system for the distribution of supplies to home station units via the scheduled truck service from the Strategic Distribution Platforms.

• Full Document

Developing U.S. Army Officers' Capabilities for Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational Environments — 2011

• M. Wade Markel,
• Henry A. Leonard,
• Charlotte Lynch,
• Christina Panis,
• Peter Schirmer,
• Carra S. Sims

Identifies and describes the knowledge, skills, and abilities that enable Army officers to succeed in joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational contexts.

• Research Brief

Army Warfighters' Forums Can Be Innovative and Successful — 2011

• Bryan W. Hallmark,
• S. Jamie Gayton

Explores leaders' and soldiers' usage of and satisfaction with products and services offered by the Stryker Brigade Combat Team Warfighters' Forum.

• Research Brief