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For decades, RAND has conducted extensive research to help U.S. and allied decisionmakers design training and career development programs that will attract and retain military professionals capable of meeting a nation's national security and defense goals.

Report
New Modeling Tool Will Help Military Improve Retention and Manage Its Compensation System
A new modeling tool will allow the U.S. military to understand the workforce effects of permanent compensation and other workforce policies during a transition period, as well the effects of temporary policies such as pay freezes and furloughs.
Aug 26, 2013
Solution
Replacing the C-130E
The C-130 fleet performs critical air mobility functions for the nation, but part of that fleet is at risk from age-related factors. Which alternative aircraft would provide the required performance at lowest cost?
Aug 20, 2013
Announcement
Pentagon Announces Plans to Integrate Women in Combat
Senior Pentagon officials announced today that by 2016, women will be allowed to join front-line combat roles, including infantry, armor, and special operations. RAND has conducted research on the evolving roles of women in the military and has several experts available to discuss the DoD's policies.
Jun 18, 2013
Report
Improving the Deployment of Army Health Care Professionals
The Army Medical Department uses the Professional Filler System (PROFIS) to manage the deployment of health care professionals and their assignment to military treatment facilities when not deployed. A new report describes the functionality of PROFIS in the current operating environment of ongoing deployments, and assesses potential modifications and improvements to the system.
May 29, 2013
Report
"Over Not Through": The Search for a Strong, Unified Culture for America's Airmen
This paper explores Airmen's culture and outlines five cultural narratives that are tied to major moments in the Air Force's history. It argues that a single Air Force narrative is essential to serve the nation best.
Oct 29, 2012
Report
Managing Adverse and Reportable Information Regarding General and Flag Officers
Documents current policies and practices for identifying and considering adverse and reportable information during assignment, promotion, and retirement processes for senior military officers.
Oct 11, 2012
Research Brief
Reporting Adverse Information About Senior Military Officers
Discusses current requirements, policies, and practices for identifying and considering adverse information during assignment, promotion, and retirement processes for senior military officers.
Oct 11, 2012
Dissertation
Sustaining the US Air Force's Force Support Career Field through Officer Workforce Planning
Recommends changes that can be made to the structure and management of the Air Force's Force Support officer career field to better align development of functional competencies with positional demand for those competencies.
Sep 5, 2012
Report
Significant Gender- and Race/Ethnicity-Based Differences Exist in Rates of Promotion and Retention Among Officers
Although the retention and promotion of women and minorities has increased among officers in the U.S. military over time, the proportion of those groups in the senior officer corps remains relatively low.
May 24, 2012
Report
What Are the Restrictions on the Service of Active-Component Military Women?
Most of the U.S. military positions that remain closed to women service members are those in Army and Marine Corps units and occupations that have a primary mission of engaging in direct ground combat.
May 21, 2012
Report
The Use of Standardized Scores in Officer Career Management and Selection
This report reviews how standardized tests are used as part of a broader selection system for each of the services at different points in an officer's career and discusses key issues that should be considered when using such tests.
Mar 8, 2012
Report
Incentive Pay for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Career Fields
An econometric assessment of the effectiveness of incentive pays for retaining remotely piloted aircraft pilots and sensor operators.
Mar 6, 2012
Report
Reshaping the Army's Active and Reserve Components
Assesses how Army active and reserve forces are used, to analyze policy options that would improve utilization of reserve forces.
Dec 15, 2011
Research Brief
Developing U.S. Army Officers' Capabilities for Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational Environments
Identifies and describes the knowledge, skills, and abilities that enable Army officers to succeed in joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational contexts.
Dec 6, 2011
Report
Information Systems Technician Rating Stakeholders: Implications for Effective Performance
Discusses the relationships among stakeholders involved in manpower, personnel, and training processes for managing the U.S. Navy information systems technician rating.
Nov 18, 2011
Report
An Organizational Design Assessment of U.S. Marine Corps Intelligence
Over the past decade, U.S. Marine Corps intelligence has had to tailor its organization to meet the evolving demands of the operational environment. A broad review of its design examined how to align it efficiently and effectively with current and future missions and functions.
Jul 13, 2011
Report
Balancing Rated Personnel Requirements and Inventories
A five-step process for achieving and maintaining the balance between requirements for rated personnel and inventories.
May 25, 2011
Report
Air Force Contingency Contracting: Reachback and Other Opportunities for Improvement
Examines
Mar 31, 2011
Report
Developing U.S. Army Officers' Capabilities for Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational Environments
Identifies and describes the knowledge, skills, and abilities that enable Army officers to succeed in joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational contexts.
Feb 10, 2011
Dissertation
Retention of Military Physicians: The Differential Effects of Practice Opportunities Across the Three Services
Examines the link between practice opportunities and physician retention in the Army, Air Force, and Navy.
Oct 11, 2010

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Henry A. Leonard

Senior International/Defense Researcher

Henry “Chip” Leonard is a senior international/defense researcher at the RAND Corporation who served for more than 27 years as an Army officer; half of that time was with tactical units, including seven years of direct command experience. In addition, he served in key operational staff positions…
Chaitra M. Hardison

Senior Behavioral Scientist

Chaitra M. Hardison (she/her) is a senior behavioral scientist at RAND and a professor of policy analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School. Her research focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities required in the workplace and identifying how best to select, train, and educate personnel to…

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