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The successful deployment of a military force involves the movement of troops and materiel in response to a regional threat and the ability to sustain this force until the military objective is achieved. RAND has extensive experience evaluating and providing supportable recommendations to military decisionmakers to ensure rapid and sustainable deployments to counter regional threats.

Research Brief

Deployment Experiences and Health Among the Active Component

Apr 28, 2021

The Health Related Behaviors Survey provides insight on how deployment is associated with active component service members' physical and mental health outcomes and propensity for risk behaviors.
Report

Understanding the Deterrent Impact of U.S. Overseas Forces

Feb 4, 2020

After Russian aggression in Ukraine, and with rising U.S.-China tensions, the question of whether U.S. overseas military presence can enhance deterrence remains central. What does the evidence suggest?

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Report

Physical Fitness Standards to Support Readiness and Deployability: An Examination of Department of the Air Force Policies and Culture

Through analyses involving the Air Force's Tier 1 fitness assessment (FA), the authors examine whether FA components meet their intended purpose to minimize health risks and maximize readiness of airmen.

May 2, 2022
Report

What Would a Strategy of Restraint Mean for U.S. Security Policy?

If the United States adopted a grand strategy of restraint in the Asia-Pacific, how would its posture in the region change and how would it determine when to use force? What warfighting scenarios involving the defense of Japan could guide defense planning?

Mar 31, 2022
Commentary

The Will to Fight, Lessons from Ukraine

In Ukraine, ferocious defense has stalled the invaders. Even if Kyiv falls, continued resistance seems likely. Ukraine has reminded the world that national unity in the face of existential threats, self-reliance strengthened by collective defense, and courage coupled with compassion can help underdog populations resist the mightiest military forces.

Mar 29, 2022
Commentary

The Will to Fight in the Age of Social Media

Social media messaging has played a decisive role in strengthening Ukraine's will to fight—arguably the single most important factor in war—against Russia.

Mar 22, 2022
Commentary

Russia's Problems with Military Professionalization

Even if Russia manages to take control of the territory of Ukraine, the Russian military's underlying problems with professionalization may handicap these occupiers in their efforts to maintain control over that country for the long-term.

Mar 21, 2022
Commentary

What Kind of Resistance Can Ukraine Mount?

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has ordered general mobilization, and Ukrainians are already engaging in irregular warfare and preparing for a prolonged resistance. What might a comprehensive Ukrainian resistance entail? What is the potential effectiveness, and what are the risks? What support could the international community provide?

Feb 28, 2022
Report

Deterrence and Escalation in Competition with Russia: The Role of Ground Forces in Preventing Hostile Measures Below Armed Conflict in Europe

In this report, the authors seek to understand how the United States might use its military posture in Europe -- particularly focusing on ground forces -- as part of a strategy to deter Russian malign activities in the competition space.

Jan 20, 2022
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Deterrence and Escalation in Competition with Russia

U.S. forward military posture has the potential to deter Russian hostile measures such as economic coercion, political subversion, and military intimidation. But employed inappropriately, it could also provoke them. What can the United States do to reduce the likelihood of escalation?

Jan 20, 2022
Report

Iraqi Army Will to Fight

In summer 2014, the Iraqi Army imploded, breaking and scattering in the face of attacks from Islamic State fighters. How can U.S. advisors help strengthen Iraqi Army will to fight and overall combat effectiveness?

Jan 11, 2022
Commentary

The Definition of Mobilisation

In Australia, the prevailing view of mobilisation is that it is an activity associated with going to war. But it should also include preparing for, and where possible, preventing a range of potential hazards, as well as supporting subsequent recovery efforts.

Oct 21, 2021
Report

Running the Joint: Air Force Efforts to Build a Joint Task Force Headquarters

The authors examine U.S. Air Force efforts to develop a capability to carry out a Joint Task Force Headquarters (JTF HQ) mission. The findings will be relevant to anyone interested in Air Force efforts to stand up a JTF HQ.

Jul 13, 2021
Report

Measuring Strategic Readiness

The U.S. Department of Defense asked RAND to provide a method and specific metrics to enable the defense community to more fully answer questions about the nation's readiness to execute the National Defense Strategy. A new report examines the what metrics are needed to assess the nation's ability to respond to conflicts.

Jun 14, 2021
Commentary

Australian and U.S. Military Health Professionals Can Help Address Pacific Island Needs

Australia and the United States can combine their military health capabilities to help improve the long-term health security of Pacific island countries. These partnerships should be carefully planned and focus on enduring engagement.

May 5, 2021
Report

Defence Mobilisation Planning Comparative Study: An Examination of Overseas Planning

Against the 2020 Defence Strategic Update, the authors use evidence from several countries to highlight the merits of a 'total defence' approach to mobilisation planning for Australia with the goal of meeting contemporary threats.

May 3, 2021
News Release

U.S. Service Members in Generally Good Health, but Risky Behaviors Persist

U.S. military service members are mostly healthy but the level of risky behaviors such as binge drinking, tobacco use, and unprotected sex is cause for concern.

Apr 28, 2021
Commentary

Will Russia's Risk-Aversion Keep It Away from Ukraine?

Russia could blunder in Ukraine as Soviet rulers did in Afghanistan. Unlike then, however, a new Russian thrust into Ukraine could lead to early, heavy casualties. This could quickly bring home to the Kremlin the political costs of any incursion.

Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief

2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Summary Findings and Policy Implications for the Reserve Component

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief summarizes results for broad topics of the survey, such as substance use and mental health, among reserve component members.

Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief

Sexual Behavior and Health Among the Reserve Component

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for sexual behavior, contraceptive use, and HIV testing among reserve component members.

Apr 28, 2021
Infographic

Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Airmen: Results from Air Force Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Air Force.

Apr 28, 2021
Infographic

Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Soldiers: Results from Army Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Army.

Apr 28, 2021

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RAND Topic:
Military Force Deployment

Topic Synonyms:
Deployment Process

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