RAND Research Topic: National Defense Authorization Act 2012-05-24T14:57:09Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/national-defense-authorization-act.html The Extent of Restrictions on the Service of Active-Component Military Women http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1175.html May 21, 2012 May 21, 2012 The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 mandated a review of gender-based assignment restrictions. To support this effort, RAND researchers analyzed service data to describe and quantify the military occupations that are closed to women, as well as occupations that are open with some positions that are closed. A Review of the Army's Modular Force Structure http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR927-2.html Mar 16, 2012 Mar 16, 2012 In 2003, the U.S. Army began a process to transform from a division-based to a modular force structure. Congress requested a study of the process and outcomes of the initiative to assess the impact on the Army's capabilities in a range of operations. How Successful Are U.S. Efforts to Build Capacity in Developing Countries? A Framework to Assess the Global Train and Equip "1206" Program http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR1121.html Sep 14, 2011 Sep 14, 2011 The Global Train and Equip "1206" Program is a multiagency security cooperation program that supports U.S.-led capacity-building activities focused on counterterrorism and stability operations with foreign military partners. Interviews with policymakers and subject-matter experts, combined with a survey of program stakeholders, revealed some challenges and best approaches to establishing an assessment framework for 1206 Program projects. 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. The Perfect Storm: The Goldwater-Nichols Act and Its Effect on Navy Acquisition http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP308.html Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2009 <p>The passage of the Goldwater-Nichols Act ushered in an era of sweeping change in U.S. military acquisition policies and processes. Reform was necessary, but the legislation's implementation resulted in a host of unintended and undesirable consequences, especially in the Department of the Navy. Drawing on research, interviews, and their own professional experience, the authors examine these negative effects and propose associated recommendations.</p>