2012-05-24T20:59:18Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/military-tactics.html http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1060.html Apr 30, 2012 Apr 30, 2012

An analysis of U.S. military information operations and psychological operations in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2010 finds the efforts grew less successful over time, as disenchantment with foreign occupation grew. The most notable shortcoming was the inability to sufficiently counter the Taliban propaganda campaign against U.S. and coalition forces on the theme of civilian casualties.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9659.html Apr 30, 2012 Apr 30, 2012

This research brief offers an overview of the effectiveness of U.S. psychological operations in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2010, with particular attention to how well messages and themes were tailored to target audiences.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2012/04/30.html Apr 30, 2012 Apr 30, 2012

The efforts of U.S. military information operations and psychological operations in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2010 grew less successful over time, as disenchantment with foreign occupation grew.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1085.html Jan 20, 2012 Jan 20, 2012

A review of recent Israeli military conflicts indicates the United States may be ill-prepared for "hybrid" warfare against state-sponsored adversaries who have a modicum of training and small force numbers, but possess advanced weapons and enough expertise to challenge the U.S. military.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2012/01/20.html Jan 19, 2012 Jan 19, 2012

A review of recent Israeli military conflicts indicates the United States may be ill-prepared for "hybrid" warfare against state-sponsored adversaries who have a modicum of training and small force numbers, but possess advanced weapons and enough expertise to challenge the U.S. military.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9628.html Dec 5, 2011 Dec 5, 2011

Describes a framework for thinking about commanders' critical information needs in countersurgency operations and offers practical ways for commanders to integrate influence activities into combined arms planning and assessment.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9625.html Nov 18, 2011 Nov 18, 2011

The U.S. Army needs to improve its ability to command and control joint, interagency, and multinational forces in diverse environments, and to prepare Army headquarters to perform as components of, or headquarters for, joint task forces.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9615.html Nov 16, 2011 Nov 16, 2011

Designed to help U.S. Army personnel more effectively use economic assistance to support economic and infrastructure development.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP329z1.html Nov 3, 2011 Nov 3, 2011

Using the Battle of Wanat as a case study, the authors explore and evaluate a range of alternative technological and corresponding tactical improvements to help small unit operations in Afghanistan, particularly when the mission is to establish and protect combat outposts. The authors develop a tactical-level understanding of the circumstances and risks that a small unit faced as it transitioned from a vehicle patrol base to a combat outpost.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSD267.html Aug 15, 2011 Aug 15, 2011

Examines the risk of U.S.-China conflict based on a variety of theoretical works on conflict, applied to the U.S.-China relationship.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP327.html Jul 21, 2011 Jul 21, 2011

Former Taliban and other insurgents provide an invaluable source of information on their previous colleagues, and can ultimately cause momentum to shift toward counterinsurgent forces. Steps can be taken to increase the likelihood of reintegrating fighters into their communities.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG835.html May 22, 2011 May 22, 2011

Israel's disappointing performance in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon in 2006 did not reflect a "failure of air power," but rather a failure of Israel's political and military leaders to properly assess the enemy, set achievable goals, apply an effective strategy and adequately manage public expectations.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2011/05/23.html May 22, 2011 May 22, 2011

Israel's disappointing performance in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon in 2006 did not reflect a "failure of air power," but rather a failure of Israel's political and military leaders to properly assess the enemy, set achievable goals, apply an effective strategy and adequately manage public expectations.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR874.html May 17, 2011 May 17, 2011

Air Force range managers are responsible for scheduling the ranges and infrastructures units need for critical, realistic testing and training, sometimes on short notice. They must also supply associated requirements, which requires information and understanding. To aid this, the authors offer an example method that marries the Center Scheduling Enterprise with an update of an existing RAND tool (provided on CD).

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG675.html Jul 7, 2010 Jul 7, 2010

<p>The research in this document is aimed at helping the Army improve its ability to command and control joint, interagency, and multinational forces to accomplish diverse missions in a range of settings. A particular emphasis was placed on suggesting innovative ways to prepare Army headquarters, including Divisions, Corps, and Theater Armies, to perform as components of, or headquarters for, joint task forces.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG656.html Nov 22, 2009 Nov 22, 2009

<p>In order to improve the effectiveness of combined arms planning and assessment operations, ground commanders need information pertaining to cultural and other "soft" factors and practical ways to integrate such information into influence operations activities.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG907.html Sep 14, 2009 Sep 14, 2009

<p>C4I systems have evolved rapidly over the last few decades, and the cost of keeping these products up-to-date on new and in-service U.S. Navy ships is high due to configuration, integration, testing, and other challenges. Looking across a specific set of completed C4I upgrades, the authors found evidence of cost improvement, a high level of variability in costs, and a trend toward overestimating the installation-labor costs of certain upgrades.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR633.html Feb 20, 2009 Feb 20, 2009

<p>This guidebook instructs U.S. Army personnel on how to better use various economic assistance programs and projects to support economic and infrastructure development in the course of their operations. Suggestions efforts include the realms of humanitarian assistance, agriculture, natural resource management, and private sector activity.</p>

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2008/03/11.html Mar 11, 2008 Mar 11, 2008

The inability of the United States to monitor insurgent trends in Iraq and apply new counterinsurgency tactics led many Iraqi civilians to side with sectarian groups, propelling the country to the brink of civil war.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2007/02/15/index1.html Feb 15, 2007 Feb 15, 2007

February 15, 2007 News Release: RAND Report Examines Need to Hold Down Civilian Deaths in U.S. Military Operations.