RAND Research Topic: Armored Vehicles 2012-05-24T14:56:15Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/armored-vehicles.html Heavy Armor in the Future Security Environment http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP334.html Nov 8, 2011 Nov 8, 2011 The U.S. Army is under pressure to demonstrate a valid need for heavy brigade combat teams in the future security environment &mdash; an environment in which many believe that such units will be largely irrelevant. Through an examination of adversary capabilities in recent conflicts, the author explores whether heavy armored forces can be justified as a prominent component of the future U.S. Army. U.S. Combat and Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Fleets: Issues and Suggestions for Congress http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1093.html Feb 11, 2011 Feb 11, 2011 Congress requested a study to assess the challenges in fielding U.S. ground combat and tactical wheeled vehicle fleets, including discussion of requirements; capability gaps; technology, operational, and business risks; and recommended actions. Results from the Congressionally Mandated Study of U.S. Combat and Tactical Wheeled Vehicle http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9571.html Feb 11, 2011 Feb 11, 2011 Congress requested a study to assess the challenges in fielding U.S. ground combat and tactical wheeled vehicle fleets, including discussion of requirements; capability gaps; technology, operational, and business risks; and recommended actions. Observations on Recent Trends in Armored Forces http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP287.html Jun 30, 2010 Jun 30, 2010 <p>Militaries from the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Denmark, and Israel all see a role for heavy forces, including tanks, in irregular warfare and hybrid warfare environments because they reduce operational risk, minimize friendly casualties, and provide an intimidation factor against adversaries.</p> In the Middle of the Fight: An Assessment of Medium-Armored Forces in Past Military Operations http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG709.html Nov 10, 2008 Nov 10, 2008 <p>This monograph presents a qualitative assessment of the performance of medium-armored forces in 13 past conflicts that span the range of military operations. The accompanying analysis is designed to help inform U.S. Army decisions about fielding medium-armored forces in the future. The case histories yielded three major insights.</p>